The third season of the UAE’s International League T20 (ILT20) begins on January 11, with defending champions Dubai Capitals facing MI Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The tournament runs until February 9, featuring 30 league matches, two qualifiers, an eliminator, and the final, with games held in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
The opening game starts at 6:00 PM local time (7:30 PM IST). Later, Gulf Giants, Season 1 champions, take on Sharjah Warriorz.
List of ILT20 winners so far
Edition | Winners | Runners-up | Margin |
ILT20 2023 | Gulf Giants | Desert Vipers | Won by 7 wickets |
ILT20 2024 | MI Emirates | Dubai Capitals | 45 runs |
ILT20 winners
Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers (ILT20 2023)
The Gulf Giants clinched the inaugural ILT20 title with a dominant win over the Desert Vipers. A stellar all-round performance secured their triumph, with Carlos Brathwaite shining with three wickets and Chris Lynn delivering a match-winning unbeaten 72 off 50 balls. The Giants chased the target comfortably, winning by seven wickets.
MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals (ILT20 2024)
MI Emirates claimed a commanding victory against the Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 2024 final. MI set a formidable target of 208 runs, and their bowlers restricted the Capitals to just 167, sealing an emphatic win.