WEST INDIES secured an easy 4-wicket win against India on the opening day of the 2026 International Masters Cricket (IMC) Over-60 45-over World Cup on Sunday at Paul Coffey Park, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, leg-spinner Rajendra Dilraj tore through the India’s batting lineup by claiming 5-18 to help bowl them out for 151 in the 44th over.
The West Indians then reached the target with 22 balls remaining.
Dilraj delivered 8.4 overs and got excellent support from Rajendrasammy Chetana, who collected 3-28 from his maximum 9 overs.
Hyder Ali top-scored for India with an impressive 52.
When West Indies successfully chased down the target, opener Deonarine Deyal led the way with an unbeaten 60 (3×4, 139 balls).
Skipper Zamin Amin contributed a pivotal 37 as KR Kishore grabbed 3-17 off 9 frugal overs.
Dilraj was adjudged the player-of-the-match for his brilliant, bowling effort.
Meanwhile, the 14-team round-robin tournament will continue today with a number of matches across the Greater Toronto Area. But West Indies has a rest day (bye). India will come up against USA.
The tournament concludes August 23rd.