IML 2025: Full schedule, format, teams and live streaming details

The much-anticipated inaugural season of the International Masters League is all set to commence on Saturday, February 22, with hosts India taking on Sri Lanka in Navi Mumbai. The tournament will be played in a T20 format, with six teams participating—India, Sri Lanka, West Indies, South Africa, Australia and England. The teams will feature retired cricketing legends from each country, with the likes of Sachin Tendulkar of India, Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka, Brian Lara of West Indies, Shane Watson of Australia, Jacques Kallis of South Africa and Eoin Morgan of England leading their respective sides in the competition.

 

IML 2025: Captains’ take 

Indian team captain Sachin Tendulkar expressed his excitement about the upcoming league, stating that the IML would be a grand celebration of cricket’s rich legacy. He shared that he was eager to step back onto the field with his contemporaries and anticipated an intense but fair competition among all the teams.

 

Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara also spoke highly of the tournament, calling it a tribute to the timeless charm of cricket. He described it as a fantastic opportunity for former cricketers to relive past rivalries and reconnect with their fans. Sangakkara added that he was looking forward to participating in such a historic league alongside some of the sport’s greatest players.

 

IML 2025: Teams

• India
• Australia
• Sri Lanka
• South Africa
• England
• West Indies

IML 2025: Venues

• Navi Mumbai
• Rajkot
• Raipur

IML 2025: Format 

The tournament will follow a round-robin format, followed by a knockout stage. During the round-robin stage, each team will play one match against the five other teams. The top four teams with the most points after the round-robin stage will qualify for the semifinals. The winners of the two semifinals will then face each other in the final match on March 16 in Raipur.

 

IML 2025: Full schedule 

Match Day	Date	Weekday	Time (IST)	Venue	Team 1	Team 2
MD 1	22-02-2025	Saturday	19:30	Navi Mumbai	India	Sri Lanka
MD 2	24-02-2025	Monday	19:30	Navi Mumbai	West Indies	Australia
MD 3	25-02-2025	Tuesday	19:30	Navi Mumbai	India	England
MD 4	26-02-2025	Wednesday	19:30	Navi Mumbai	South Africa	Sri Lanka
MD 5	27-02-2025	Thursday	19:30	Navi Mumbai	West Indies	England
MD 6	28-02-2025	Friday	19:30	Rajkot	Sri Lanka	Australia
MD 7	01-03-2025	Saturday	19:30	Rajkot	India	South Africa
MD 8	03-03-2025	Monday	19:30	Rajkot	South Africa	England
MD 9	05-03-2025	Wednesday	19:30	Rajkot	India	Australia
MD 10	06-03-2025	Thursday	19:30	Rajkot	Sri Lanka	West Indies
MD 11	07-03-2025	Friday	19:30	Rajkot	Australia	South Africa
MD 12	08-03-2025	Saturday	19:30	Raipur	India	West Indies
MD 13	10-03-2025	Monday	19:30	Raipur	Sri Lanka	England
MD 14	11-03-2025	Tuesday	19:30	Raipur	West Indies	South Africa
MD 15	12-03-2025	Wednesday	19:30	Raipur	England	Australia
MD 16	13-03-2025	Thursday	19:30	Raipur	Semi Final 1	TBD
MD 17	14-03-2025	Friday	19:30	Raipur	Semi Final 2	TBD
MD 18	16-03-2025	Sunday	19:30	Raipur	Final	TBD

 

IML 2025: Live streaming and telecast details

When will the International Masters League 2025 begin? 

The first match of the International Masters League 2025 will be played between India and Sri Lanka on Saturday, February 22.

 

What time will the International Masters League 2025 matches start? 

All matches of the International Masters League 2025 will start at 7:30 PM IST.

 

What are the venues for the International Masters League 2025? 

The International Masters League 2025 will be played at three different venues—Navi Mumbai, Rajkot and Raipur.

 

Where to watch the live telecast of International Masters League 2025 matches in India? 

The live telecast of International Masters League 2025 matches will be available on Colors Cineplex SD/HD and Colors Cineplex Superhits in India.

 

Where to watch the live streaming of International Masters League 2025 matches in India? 

The live streaming of International Masters League 2025 matches will be available on the Disney Plus Hotstar app and website in India.