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Follow UsDefending champions MI Emirates will host Dubai Capitals on January 11 in the opener of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 edition at the Dubai International Stadium. Meanwhile, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will kick their season off at home against the Desert Vipers on January 12 (Sunday) at the Sheik Zayed Cricket Stadium.
“We are set for a bigger and better edition of the DP World International League T20 as we unveil the schedule for Season 3 with the first ball to be bowled at our iconic Dubai International Stadium on Saturday, 11 January with the defending champions MI Emirates hosted by the Dubai Capitals in what would be a rematch of Season 2’s grand finale,” CEO DP World ILT20 David White said.
The first of eight matches at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is set to be an exciting clash between the hosts Sharjah Warriorz and Dubai Capitals on January 17 (Friday).
“The DP World ILT20’s glittering trophy is one of the most sought-after prizes in the cricket calendar, and we expect a fierce battle between the global superstars who will be giving it their all for their respective franchises,” White added.
Fifteen matches will be played at the Dubai International Stadium. Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Cricket Stadium will host 11, while the Sharjah Cricket Stadium will be the centre stage for eight matches. The month-long tournament will stage 34 matches, culminating with the final in Dubai on Sunday, 9 February.
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