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The global cricketing scene is ablaze with anticipation as cricket enthusiasts eagerly prepare for the highly-awaited second edition of the International League T20 (ILT20), which is set to kick off on January 19 in United Arab Emirates (UAE).
It is noteworthy that this year’s tournament promises to be even more thrilling as it has been granted List A status by the International Cricket Council (ICC), marking a historic milestone for the T20 league governed by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB).
A Glimpse of ILT20 2023
The inaugural edition of ILT20, held last year, witnessed intense competition and culminated with the Gulf Giants clinching the coveted title. The tournament’s standout performer was none other than Chris Jordan, who earned the Player of the Series accolade for bagging remarkable 20 wickets. The success of the inaugural season has set the stage for an even more exciting and competitive ILT20 2024.
List A status: A landmark achievement
The announcement of ILT20 receiving List A status is a momentous occasion in the cricketing world. This is the first time that a T20 league, organized by the board of an associate nation, has been granted such recognition by the ICC. The elevation to List A status signifies the league’s growing prominence and further solidifies its place on the international cricketing calendar.
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Tournament format
ILT20 2024 will feature six teams battling it out in a round-robin format, playing a total of 34 matches. The format includes two qualifiers, one eliminator, and a grand final – a structure reminiscent of the highly successful Indian Premier League (IPL). This ensures a gripping and closely contested competition between all the participating teams, namely Desert Vipers, Gulf Giants, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, MI Emirates, Dubai Capitals, and Sharjah Warriors, as each squad passionately vie for the prestigious title.
Star-studded squads
The league boasts an impressive lineup of star players, adding to the anticipation and excitement surrounding ILT20 2024. Cricket fans can look forward to witnessing top-notch performances from the likes of David Warner, Rovman Powell, Chris Woakes, Colin Munro, and numerous other international cricketing stars. The tournament serves as an excellent platform for these players to showcase their T20 prowess on a global stage.
Complete fixtures of ILT20 2024 (All times in IST):
- January 19: Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants, Sharjah – 8 pm
- January 20: Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates, Dubai – 8 pm
- January 21: Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Night Riders, Dubai – 4 pm
- January 21: MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants, Abu Dhabi – 8 pm
- January 22: Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriors, Dubai – 8 pm
- January 23: Abu Dhabi Night Riders vs MI Emirates, Abu Dhabi – 8 pm
- January 24: Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers, Dubai – 8 pm
- January 25: Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Night Riders, Dubai – 8 pm
- January 26: Sharjah Warriors vs MI Emirates, Sharjah – 8 pm
- January 27: Abu Dhabi Night Riders vs Desert Vipers, Abu Dhabi – 4 pm
- January 27: Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals, Sharjah – 8 pm
- January 28: MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Night Riders, Abu Dhabi – 4 pm
- January 28: Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriors, Sharjah – 8 pm
- January 29: Sharjah Warriors vs Dubai Capitals, Sharjah – 8 pm
- January 30: Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates, Dubai – 8 pm
- January 31: Abu Dhabi Night Riders vs Gulf Giants, Abu Dhabi – 8 pm
- February 1: Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers, Dubai – 8 pm
- February 2: MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriors, Abu Dhabi – 8 pm
- February 3: Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants, Dubai – 4 pm
- February 3: Abu Dhabi Night Riders vs Dubai Capitals, Abu Dhabi – 8 pm
- February 4: MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers, Abu Dhabi – 4 pm
- February 4: Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriors, Dubai – 8 pm
- February 5: Sharjah Warriors vs Abu Dhabi Night Riders, Sharjah – 8 pm
- February 6: Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants, Dubai – 8 pm
- February 7: Abu Dhabi Night Riders vs Sharjah Warriors, Abu Dhabi – 8 pm
- February 8: Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates, Dubai – 8 pm
- February 9: Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals, Dubai – 8 pm
- February 10: Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Night Riders, Dubai – 4 pm
- February 10: MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals, Abu Dhabi – 8 pm
- February 11: Sharjah Warriors vs Desert Vipers, Sharjah – 8 pm
- February 13: Qualifier 1 (TBC1 vs TBC2), Dubai – 8 pm
- February 14: Eliminator (TBC1 vs TBC2), Abu Dhabi – 8 pm
- February 15: Qualifier 2 (TBC1 vs TBC2), Sharjah – 8 pm
- February 17: Final, Dubai – 8 pm
Note: GMT= IST+5:30 hrs; local time= IST-1:30 hrs
Broadcast and Live streaming details:
- India: Zee TV HD, Zee TV, Sony Six, Sony Six HD
- Pakistan: A Sports, Geo super
- Sri Lanka: Zee TV HD, Zee TV, Sony Six, Sony Six HD
- UK: Sky Sports cricket
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV
- MENA: tapmad TV
- South Africa: Supersport
- USA and Canada: Willow TV (sign up here)
- NZ: Sky Sports NZ
- Maldives: Sony Six (Medianet)
- Australia: Fox sports, Tapmad TV, Channel 9
- Nepal: Sony Six (Sim TV Nepal, Net TV Nepal)
- Caribbean: Flow Sports
