The International Masters League (IMLT20) 2025 witnessed a breathtaking display of vintage cricketing brilliance as Shane Watson rolled back the years with a scintillating hundred on February 24, 2025. However, despite his heroics, Australia Masters fell short against a rampaging West Indies Masters side, who chased down a daunting targe??t with flair in a thrilling encounter at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.

Shane Watson rewinds the clock with historic century

Watson, the 43-year-old Australian cricketing legend, turned the clock back in style, smashing the first-ever century in IML T20 history. Opening the batting alongside Ben Dunk, Watson unleashed a barrage of boundaries and towering sixes, scoring 107 runs off just 52 balls. His knock was studded with ni?ne fours and as many sixes, reaching the three-figure mark in a blistering 48 deliveries.

Watson started aggressively, racing to his fifty in just 28 balls, and didn’t let up. A dropped chance on 80 by the West Indies fielders only fueled his fire, as he went on to anchor Australia Masters to a formidable 216/8 in their 20 overs. The innings featured a brisk 83-run partnership with Callum Ferguson and a rapid 54-run stand with Daniel Christian, showcasing Watson’s ability to dominate?? bowlers eve??n in the twilight of his career.

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— INTERNATIONAL MASTERS LEAGUE (@imlt20official) February 24, 2025

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Lendl Simmons steals the show in the chase

Chasing 217, West Indies Masters needed a big performance, and Lendl Simmons delivered in spectacular fashion. The 40-year-old opener smashed an unbeaten 94 off just 44 balls, including 6 fours and 8 sixes, to guide his team to a seven-wicket victory with four balls to spare. Simmons was ably supported by Dwayne Smith, who blazed 51 off 29 balls.

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