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International Masters League: Gayle, Benn guide West Indies to second win Breaking

February 28, 2025

West Indies Masters rode on an all-round effort to hand England Masters an eight-run defeat for their second victory in the International Master League. After being put in to bat, the West Indies opened with a dominant 77-run partnership between Chris Gayle and Dwayne Smith in just over 7 overs.

However, England's spinners, led by Chris Schofield and Monty Panesar, turned the game in their favour. Schofield broke the opening stand, taking two wickets in three balls, while Panesar claimed three quick wickets. The West Indies slumped from 90/2 in 10 overs to 113/5 in 15. But a late flourish from Deonarin put West Indies total on respectable position.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)