Sport Desk
DUBAI: Tickets for all 34 matches of the DP World International League T20 Season 3 are now available on the league’s official website. The tickets will also be available at all 15 Virgin Megastores across the UAE – list of the stores is available here.
Season 3 will get underway with a blockbuster clash between the defending champions MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium (DIS). The first ball will be delivered at 6:00pm local time on Saturday, 11 January 2025.
Fans can now secure their seats as ticket sales officially open from today. Fifteen tournament 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 Season 3 matches. The evening games will begin at 6:30 pm on weekdays and at 6:00pm on the weekends. On the double-header weekends, the afternoon games will be played at 2:00pm.
Affordable Ticket Options for All Ages: The DP World ILT20 Season 3 family-friendly pricing ensures accessibility for cricket lovers of all ages. Children aged six to 16 can enjoy matches at an affordable price starting from AED 10 per ticket, applicable for all match days, including the final. Adult ticket prices start from AED 20 per ticket. For those seeking an enhanced match-day experience, hospitality packages offer luxurious options. Hospitality tickets start from AED 220.
DP World ILT20 Cricket Carnival and Raffle Draws: The DP World ILT20 Season 3 Cricket Carnival will provide the perfect blend of cricket, music, entertainment, food and activities for fans of all ages. The daily carnivals (each DP World ILT20 match day) will include live bands, interactive games and a variety of delicious food stalls, creating a festival-like atmosphere that goes beyond the game.
A daily raffle draw “Epic Dreams and Wins” is another exciting Season 3 opportunity for spectators – the raffle will be held on each match day in the month-long tournament. The Raffle Draw details will be announced soon.
DP World ILT20 CEO David White: “The DP World ILT20 will once again provide quality cricketing action and entertainment to fans at the stadiums and viewers from around the world from Saturday, 11 January.”
“Tickets are now available for all 34 matches and are up for grabs at affordable prices. A DP World ILT20 match day brings rich entertainment for all with world-class players performing at their best, DJs and live music, a variety of games and activities, food stalls and an opportunity for the spectators to win big through our daily raffle draws.”
“We have special offers for both the diehards and fans and we look forward to welcoming families at our daily fan carnivals at the three tournament venues in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. The weather across UAE will be ideal for watching cricket – both afternoon and night games – amid a real festive spirit. The DP World ILT20 in all its glory is an experience that fans cannot afford to miss.
”DP World ILT20 Season 3 – schedule and squads:A total of 34 matches will be staged in the month-long tournament which will conclude with the final at the DIS on Sunday, 9 February.
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).
England white-ball great Jason Roy (Sharjah Warriorz) returns to the league after making two appearances for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders last season. The Warriorz have been strengthened further with the inclusion of England all-rounder Gus Atkinson who is also making a return to the DP World ILT20 – 10 games for Desert Vipers in the inaugural season.
Former West Indies captain Jason Holder will appear for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, the all-rounder played for the Dubai Capitals last season.
Additionally, 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) are set to make their DP World ILT20 debuts in Season 3.
DP World International League T20 – Season 3 match schedule:Saturday, 11 January – Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates, Dubai – 6:00pmSunday, 12 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers, Abu Dhabi – 2:00pmSunday, 12 January – Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz, Dubai – 6:00pmMonday, 13 January – MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pmTuesday, 14 January – Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers, Dubai – 6:30pmWednesday, 15 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pmThursday, 16 January – Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates, Dubai – 6:30pmFriday, 17 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals, Sharjah – 6:30pmSaturday, 18 January – Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai – 2:00pmSaturday, 18 January – Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals, Sharjah – 6:00pmSunday, 19 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates, Sharjah – 2:00pmSunday, 19 January – Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai – 6:00pmMonday, 20 January – Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers, Dubai – 6:30pmTuesday, 21 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pmWednesday, 22 January – Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz, Dubai – 6:30pmThursday, 23 January – Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants, Dubai – 6:30pmFriday, 24 January – MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pmSaturday, 25 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers, Sharjah – 2:00pmSaturday, 25 January – MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants, Abu Dhabi – 6:00pmSunday, 26 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals, Abu Dhabi – 2:00pmSunday, 26 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants, Sharjah – 6:00pmMonday, 27 January – MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pmTuesday, 28 January – Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz, Dubai – 6:30pmWednesday, 29 January – Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants, Dubai – 6:30pmThursday, 30 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Sharjah – 6:30pmFriday, 31 January – Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates, Dubai – 6:30pmSaturday, 1 February – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants, Abu Dhabi – 6:00pmSunday, 2 February – MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz, Abu Dhabi – 2:00pmSunday, 2 February – Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai – 6:00pmMonday, 3 February – Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals, Sharjah – 6:00pmWednesday, 5 February – Qualifier 1 – Seed 1 vs Seed 2, Dubai – 6:30pmThursday, 6 February – Eliminator – Seed 3 vs Seed 4, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pmFriday, 7 February – Qualifier 2 – Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator, Sharjah – 6:30pmSunday, 9 February – Final – Winner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2, Dubai – 6:00pm Venues:Abu Dhabi – Zayed Cricket StadiumDubai – Dubai International StadiumSharjah – Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
