The best way to enjoy cricket is to watch Sachin Tendulkar bat. Don’t believe it? Just ask Shane Watson! When Watson saw Tendulkar hit a straight drive during a cricket match, it took him back 15 years. The crowd at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara was excited to see Tendulkar perform like a pro in a match between India Masters and Australia Masters during the International Masters League (IML) 2025.
Even though Watson (110 runs) and Ben Dunk (132 runs) helped Australia Masters win by 95 runs, everyone was buzzing about Tendulkar’s incredible batting. He scored a quick 64 runs in just 33 balls, which included seven fours and four amazing sixes. The best moment was when he hit a straight six off bowler Ben Hilfenhaus, which Watson called the “shot of the night.”
Watson said, “We won the match, but Sachin played the best shot. That straight drive took me back in time instantly. The boys were cheering silently. His shots were so good, especially that straight six and the cover drive. Sachin looked so happy after hitting them.”
The IML is giving fans a chance to see some of cricket’s greatest players back on the field, with the final match happening in Raipur on March 16. Watson enjoyed playing in the tournament and spoke highly of it. “It’s so much fun to be back, playing against Sachin and sharing the field with my friends from the Australian team. The quality of cricket is fantastic. If people at home aren’t entertained, I don’t know what will entertain them!”
Chasing a target of 270 runs, India Masters were bowled out for 174, with Xavier Doherty taking five wickets for just 25 runs.
Leave a Reply