Holi, the festival of colors, brought joy across India. Sachin Tendulkar made it even more exciting by celebrating with his India Masters teammates before their International Masters League T20 final. Known for his brilliance on the field, he also showed his playful side during the festival.
Sachin’s Holi Prank on Yuvraj and Rayudu
To begin with, Sachin led the celebrations, making sure no one was left out. A viral video on social media captured the fun. He knocked on Yuvraj Singh’s door and found him fast asleep. Without wasting time, Sachin and his teammates covered Yuvraj in dry and wet colors, forcing him to join the festivities. Similarly, former CSK star Ambati Rayudu couldn’t escape. As a result, the camp erupted with laughter, while colors and water balloons flew everywhere. This moment highlighted the strong camaraderie among the cricketing legends.
India Masters Crush Australia in Semi-Final
Meanwhile, Sachin and his team delivered an outstanding performance in the semi-final. They avenged their earlier loss to Australia with a commanding 94-run victory.
First, India Masters batted and posted a strong total of 220/7 in 20 overs. Yuvraj Singh stole the show with a blistering 59 off 30 balls, smashing seven sixes and a four. At the same time, Sachin thrilled fans with a classy 42 off 30 balls, striking seven boundaries. Although Australia’s Xavier Doherty and Dan Christian took two wickets each, they failed to stop India’s aggressive batting.
After that, Australia struggled in the chase from the very beginning. Shahbaz Nadeem’s brilliant bowling earned him four wickets, while Irfan Pathan took two. Eventually, Australia collapsed for just 126 in 18.1 overs. This win not only secured India Masters’ place in the final but also served as sweet revenge for their group-stage defeat, where Shane Watson and Ben Dunk had stunned fans with their centuries.
Festive Spirit Boosts Team Ahead of Final
The Holi celebration, combined with their impressive victory, gave the team a morale boost before the final on Sunday. The festival’s joy and their strong performance reflected the team’s unity and determination.
Looking ahead, with Sachin leading the charge, India Masters seem ready to shine in the final. Meanwhile, fans continue to admire the Master Blaster—whether he’s delivering vintage shots on the field or enjoying Holi in full swing.