Following the successful debut of the International League T20 (ILT20) in 2023, the UAE’s premier T20 competition is back for its second edition. The tournament, scheduled from January 19 to February 17, 2024, will feature matches across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
ILT20 2024 Format
The league consists of six teams, competing in a double round-robin format, with the top four teams advancing to the playoffs. The playoffs, scheduled from February 13 to February 17, include two qualifiers and an eliminator, culminating in the final match.
- Points System:
- Win: 2 points
- Draw: 1 point
- Total Matches: 34
The playoff format is similar to the IPL, where the top two teams play Qualifier 1, and the third and fourth-placed teams compete in the Eliminator. The winner of the Eliminator faces the loser of Qualifier 1 in Qualifier 2 for the final berth.
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ILT20 Teams and Owners
1. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
- Owner: Knight Riders Group (Shah Rukh Khan)
- Captain: Sunil Narine
- Home Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
2. Desert Vipers
- Owner: Avram A. Glazer (of Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Manchester United fame)
- Captain: Colin Munro
- Home Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
3. Dubai Capitals
- Owner: GMR Group (Delhi Capitals in IPL)
- Captain: David Warner
- Home Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
4. Gulf Giants
- Owner: Adani Sportsline Pvt. Ltd. (Gujarat Giants in WPL and Pro Kabaddi League)
- Captain: James Vince
- Home Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
5. MI Emirates
- Owner: India Win Sports Private Limited (Mumbai Indians in IPL)
- Captain: Nicholas Pooran
- Home Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
6. Sharjah Warriors
- Owner: Capri Global Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
- Captain: Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Home Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Full Squads for ILT20 2024
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Ali Khan, Andre Russell, Brandon McMullen, Charith Asalanka, David Willey, Jake Lintott, Joe Clarke, Josh Little, Laurie Evans, Marchant de Lange, Matiullah Khan, Michael Pepper, Ravi Bopara, Sabir Ali, Sam Hain, Sunil Narine (captain), Imad Wasim.
Desert Vipers
Adam Hose, Alex Hales, Ali Naseer, Azam Khan, Bas de Leede, Colin Munro (captain), Dinesh Chandimal, Gus Atkinson, Luke Wood, Matheesha Pathirana, Michael Jones, Rohan Mustafa, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sheldon Cottrell, Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nathan Sowter, Dan Lawrence.
Gulf Giants
Aayan Afzal Khan, Carlos Brathwaite, Chris Jordan, Chris Lynn, Dominic Drakes, Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Overton, James Vince (captain), Jamie Smith, Jordan Cox, Karim Janat, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Rehan Ahmed, Richard Gleeson, Sanchit Sharma, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shimron Hetmyer.
Dubai Capitals
Andrew Tye, Dasun Shanaka, David Warner (captain), Dushmantha Chameera, Joe Root, Mark Wood, Max Holden, Mohammad Mohsin, Nuwan Thushara, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Raja Akif, Rovman Powell, Roelof van der Merwe, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza.
MI Emirates
Akeal Hosein, Ambati Rayudu, Andre Fletcher, Corey Anderson, Daniel Mousley, Dwayne Bravo, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jordan Thompson, Kieron Pollard, Kusal Perera, McKenny Clarke, Muhammad Waseem, Nicholas Pooran (captain), Nosthush Kenjige, Odean Smith, Trent Boult, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Waqar Salamkheil, Will Smeed, Zahoor Khan.
Sharjah Warriors
Chris Sole, Chris Woakes, Daniel Sams, Dilshan Madushanka, James Fuller, Joe Denly, Johnson Charles, Junaid Siddique, Kusal Mendis, Lewis Gregory, Mahesh Theekshana, Mark Deyal, Mark Watt, Martin Guptill, Muhammad Jawadullah, Qais Ahmad, Sean Williams, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (captain).
ILT20 2024 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2024 | Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Jan 20, 2024 | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Stadium |
| Jan 21, 2024 | Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai International Stadium |
| Jan 21, 2024 | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| … | ||
| (Schedule continues with all 34 matches, including playoffs and the final on February 17) |
Broadcast Details
- TV Channels: Zee Network and Sony Six (India)
- Live Stream: Zee5 app and website
FAQs
Who are the Indian players in ILT20 2024?
- Yusuf Pathan and Robin Uthappa (Dubai Capitals).
What is the prize money for ILT20 2024?
- Winners: $700,000 (approx. ₹5.82 crore)
- Runners-up: $300,000 (approx. ₹2.49 crore)
Who is the ILT20 CEO?
- David White.
What are the individual awards?
- Green Belt (Best Batter), White Belt (Best Bowler), Blue Belt (Best UAE Player), and Red Belt (MVP): $15,000 each.
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