Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium is set to become a pressure cooker on March 11 as the West Indies Masters and South Africa Masters collide in the crucial 14th match of the International Masters League T20 2025.
India and Sri Lanka have already stamped their tickets to the semi-finals, leaving a frantic scramble for the remaining two spots. Brian Lara's West Indies Masters are locked in a three-way tussle with Australia Masters and South Africa Masters.
The West Indies Masters, currently at the fourth position on the points table, have been on a rollercoaster ride. Two blistering wins kicked off their campaign but a frustrating stall followed.
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In their recent near-miracle against India, chasing a colossal 254-run target, their openers Dwayne Smith and William Perkins unleashed a hurricane of runs, reigniting the West Indies’ hopes. However, it was not to be and they eventually lost by seven runs.
For South Africa, it is a do-or-die affair. They are currently placed at the fifth spot on the points table. A single misstep here, and their championship dreams crumble.
Three losses in four games have left them clinging to life support. To add insult to injury, their captain, the legendary Jacques Kallis, is likely to be sidelined as he sustained an injury in their last outing that resulted in a 137-run demolition by Australia.
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WI vs SA Pitch Report
The pitch at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur has resembled a concrete highway, offering little resistance to the bowlers. In the first match played here this season, India Masters scored 253 runs and the West Indies Masters fell a mere seven runs shy of that gargantuan total. In the previous fixture, Sri Lanka Masters chased 147 runs in just 12.5 overs versus England Masters.
WI vs SA Weather Updates
No rain is expected in Raipur on Tuesday. The weather forecast predicts an average temperature of 26 to 31 degrees Celsius during the match.
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