DP World International League T20 2025: All Must-Knows
Get Ready for the Ultimate Cricket Showdown!
The DP World ILT20 is shaking up the cricket world in the UAE!
What is DP World ILT20?
The DP World IL20 is a huge cricket competition that was initially founded in 2022 and launched in 2023. This exciting T20 tournament is backed by the Emirates Cricket Board.
The ILT20 follows a double round-robin format, where each team faces every other team twice. The top four teams at the end of the regular season advance to the playoffs, which include a semi-final, a third-place play-off, and the grand finale.
ILT20 just got List A status from the ICC, making it the first-ever Associate-run franchise league to earn this recognition! This means the tournament and its stats are now officially acknowledged, boosting its reputation on the global cricket stage.
When is DP World ILT20 2025 Going to Take Place?
The 2025 International League T20 will mark the tournament’s third season, running from January 11 to February 9, 2025.
And here’s a fun fact: MI Emirates are the reigning champions, ready to defend their title!
Venues
- Dubai:
Dubai international Cricket Stadium
- Sharjah
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium
What Teams are in the DPW ILT20?
There are six teams competing in the DP World ILT 20; here’s the list:
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
- Desert Vipers
- Dubai Capitals
- Gulf Giants
- MI Emirates
- Sharjah Warriors
The DP World LT20 Schedule
| Matches | Tickets | Location |
| Match 1: Jan 11 | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Match 2: Jan 12 | Abu Dhabi Knights Riders vs Desert Vipers | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Match 3: Jan 12 | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriors | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Match 4: Jan 13 | MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Match 5: Jan 14 | Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Match 6: Jan 15 | AD Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriors | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Match 7: Jan 16 | Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Match 8: Jan 17 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Match 9: Jan 18 | Desert Vipers vs AD Knight Riders | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Match 10: Jan 18 | Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Match 11: Jan 19 | Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Match 12: Jan 19 | Gulf Giants vs AD Knight Riders | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Match 13: Jan 20 | Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Match 14: Jan 21 | AD Knight Riders vs MI Emirates | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Match 15: Jan 22 | Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Match 16: Jan 23 | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Match 17: Jan 24 | MI Emirates vs AD Knight Riders | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Match 18: Jan 25 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Match 19: Jan 25 | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Match 20: Jan 26 | AD Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Match 21: Jan 26 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Match 22: Jan 27 | MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Match 23: Jan 28 | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Match 24: Jan 29 | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Match 25: Jan 30 | Sharjah Warriorz vs AD Knight Riders | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Match 26: Jan 31 | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Match 27: Feb 1 | AD Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Match 28: Feb 2 | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Match 29: Feb 2 | Dubai Capitals vs AD Knight Riders | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Match 30: Feb 3 | Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this thrilling cricket extravaganza!
With top teams battling it out from January 11 to February 9, 2025, it’s set to be an unforgettable season. This is the must-see event of the year, so get your DP World ILT20 tickets now and witness world-class cricket in the UAE like never before!
