ILT20 Season 3 schedule 2024

In a rematch of the Season 2 final, the reigning champions MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals will square off in a thrilling match at the Dubai International Stadium (DIS) to kick off the DP World International League T20 Season 3. On Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time, the first ball will be delivered.

On Sunday, January 12 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will play their first home game of the season against the Desert Vipers, the Season 1 finalists. The Gulf Giants, who won Season 1, will play the Sharjah Warriorz in their tournament opener at the DIS that same day in the evening. On Friday, January 17 at 6:30 p.m., the hosts Sharjah Warriorz and Dubai Capitals will square off in the first of eight games at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. 

The Dubai International Stadium will host fifteen tournament games. Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host eight of the Season 3 matches, while Abu Dhabi's Zayed Cricket Stadium will host eleven. On weekdays, the evening games will start at 6:30 p.m., and on weekends, at 6:00 p.m. The afternoon games on doubleheader weekends will start at 2:00 p.m.

The month-long event will feature 34 matches in total, culminating on Sunday, February 9 with the final at the DIS. In India, Zee Network will show the entirety of Season 3 live. In the days ahead, the global syndicate broadcast partners will be revealed.

The six DP World ILT20 franchises have retained T20 superstars like Andre Russell (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Sunil Narine (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Alex Hales (Desert Vipers), Sherfane Rutherford (Desert Vipers), David Warner (Dubai Capitals), Rovman Powell (Dubai Capitals), Chris Jordan (Gulf Giants), Shimron Hetmyer (Gulf Giants), Akeal Hossein (MI Emirates), Nicholas Pooran (MI Emirates), Adil Rashid (Sharjah Warriorz Wildcard Pick in Season 2) and Johnson Charles (Sharjah Warriorz).

Additionally, Jason Roy (Sharjah Warriorz), Fakhar Zaman (Desert Vipers), Shai Hope (Dubai Capitals), Lockie Ferguson (Desert Vipers), Roston Chase (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Matthew Wade (Sharjah Warriorz), Ibrahim Zadran (Gulf Giants) and Romario Shepherd (MI Emirates) will make their DP World ILT20 debuts in Season 3 and dazzle the crowds. Additional UAE players will be selected next week.

David White, the CEO of the DP World ILT20, said: "As we reveal the schedule for Season 3, we are ready for a bigger and better edition of the DP World International League T20. The first ball will be bowled at our iconic Dubai International Stadium on Saturday, 11 January, with the Dubai Capitals hosting the defending champions MI Emirates in a rematch of Season 2's grand finale. In addition to the finest talent in the UAE, our six teams have assembled a roster of elite T20 players who will work together to offer cricket fans a wealth of excitement throughout the 34-match competition.

One of the most coveted awards in cricket is the DP World ILT20 dazzling trophy, and we anticipate a furious matchup between the world's best players who will be giving it their all for their different teams.

"The DP World ILT20 offers fans from all over the world, including those at the stadium, the chance to watch exciting cricket action through our worldwide broadcast partners Zee Network. Families are encouraged to attend our fan carnivals at the stadiums in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah, especially on weekends, as we introduce Season 3 match tickets in the coming days with exclusive deals for both fans and diehards.

"Cricket fans and tourists who are planning to visit the UAE during these months will find the DP World ILT20 to be an experience they cannot afford to miss, as the weather will be perfect for both afternoon and night games."

DP World International League T20 – Season 3 match schedule:

Saturday, 11 January – Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates, Dubai – 6:00pm

Sunday, 12 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers, Abu Dhabi – 2:00pm

Sunday, 12 January – Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz, Dubai – 6:00pm

Monday, 13 January – MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm

Tuesday, 14 January – Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers, Dubai – 6:30pm

Wednesday, 15 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm

Thursday, 16 January – Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates, Dubai – 6:30pm

Friday, 17 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals, Sharjah – 6:30pm

Saturday, 18 January – Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai – 2:00pm

Saturday, 18 January – Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals, Sharjah – 6:00pm

Sunday, 19 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates, Sharjah – 2:00pm

Sunday, 19 January – Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai – 6:00pm

Monday, 20 January – Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers, Dubai – 6:30pm

Tuesday, 21 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm

Wednesday, 22 January – Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz, Dubai – 6:30pm

Thursday, 23 January – Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants, Dubai – 6:30pm

Friday, 24 January – MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm

Saturday, 25 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers, Sharjah – 2:00pm

Saturday, 25 January – MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants, Abu Dhabi – 6:00pm

Sunday, 26 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals, Abu Dhabi – 2:00pm

Sunday, 26 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants, Sharjah – 6:00pm

Monday, 27 January – MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm

Tuesday, 28 January – Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz, Dubai – 6:30pm

Wednesday, 29 January – Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants, Dubai – 6:30pm

Thursday, 30 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Sharjah – 6:30pm

Friday, 31 January – Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates, Dubai – 6:30pm

Saturday, 1 February – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants, Abu Dhabi – 6:00pm

Sunday, 2 February – MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz, Abu Dhabi – 2:00pm

Sunday, 2 February – Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai – 6:00pm

Monday, 3 February – Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals, Sharjah – 6:00pm

Wednesday, 5 February – Qualifier 1 – Seed 1 vs Seed 2, Dubai – 6:30pm

Thursday, 6 February – Eliminator – Seed 3 vs Seed 4, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm

Friday, 7 February – Qualifier 2 – Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator, Sharjah – 6:30pm

Sunday, 9 February – Final – Winner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2, Dubai – 6:00pm

Venues:

Abu Dhabi – Zayed Cricket Stadium

Dubai – Dubai International Stadium

Sharjah – Sharjah Cricket Stadium