ILT20 2023 UAE– Timing, Teams, Schedule & More Details

ILT20 2023 is being called the second most lucrative T20 league in the world. The UAE International Twenty20 League features some of the biggest names in the cricketing world playing in the league and is already making rounds all over the world.

The opening ceremony was held two days ago, which featured some big performances by Dwayne Bravo, Jason Derulo, Badshah, and Bollywood Icon Shah Rukh Khan. The official song of the league was sung by Badshah titled Halla Halla and was performed at the opening ceremony as well.

ILT20 2023

ILT20 2023 Teams

A total of six teams will play the league across three venues. The matches will be played in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Dubai. The league will feature three teams from IPL franchise owners, which is why there are some similarities between their colors and names. The six franchises are:

  • Dubai Capitals
  • Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
  • MI Emirates
  • Sharjah Warriors
  • Gulf Giants
  • Desert Vipers

Each team will have a maximum of 9 foreign players, 2 UAE players, and 2 associate overseas players in the squad. The playing 11 can be a mix of all of them.

Notable Players in the League

Some big names from all over the world are playing in the league. Some of them include:

  • Sunil Narine of West Indies
  • Colin Ingram of South Africa
  • Andre Russel of West Indies
  • Paul Stirling of Ireland
  • Colin Munro of New Zealand
  • Sam Billings of England
  • Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka
  • Alex Hales of England
  • Rovman Powell of West Indes
  • Joe Root of England
  • Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe
  • James Vince of England
  • Liam Dawson of England
  • Chris Jordan of England
  • Chris Lynn of Australia
  • David Wiese of Namibia
  • Kieron Pollard of West Indies
  • Trent Boult of New Zealand
  • Dwayne Bravo of West Indies
  • Imran Tahir of South Africa
  • Nicholas Pooran of West Indies
  • Moeen Ali of England
  • Dawid Malan of England
  • Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan
  • Marcus Stoinis of Australia
  • Chris Woakes of England

It should be noted that no Pakistani player will be playing the ILT20 2023. Only Azam Khan was available and he too didn’t receive a NOC from PCB.

Timing of the ILT20 2023

The ILT20 2023 will begin on 13 January 2023 and finish by 12 February 2023.

Date Match Venue Time
13-Jan Dubai Capitals v Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Dubai 3:00 pm
14-Jan MI Emirates v Sharjah Warriors Sharjah 7:00 pm
15-Jan Abu Dhabi Knight Riders v Gulf Giants Abu Dhabi 3:00 pm
15-Jan Desert Vipers v Sharjah Warriors Dubai 7:00 pm
16-Jan Dubai Capitals v Gulf Giants Dubai 7:00 pm
17-Jan Sharjah Warriors v MI Emirates Sharjah 7:00 pm
18-Jan Abu Dhabi Knight Riders v Desert Vipers Dubai 7:00 pm
19-Jan Dubai Capitals v Gulf Giants Sharjah 7:00 pm
20-Jan Abu Dhabi Knight Riders v Desert Vipers Abu Dhabi 7:00 pm
21-Jan Dubai Capitals v Sharjah Warriors Dubai 3:00 pm
21-Jan Abu Dhabi Knight Riders v MI Emirates Abu Dhabi 7:00 pm
22-Jan Desert Vipers v Gulf Giants Dubai 3:00 pm
22-Jan Dubai Capitals v MI Emirates Abu Dhabi 7:00 pm
23-Jan Gulf Giants v Sharjah Warriors Dubai 7:00 pm
24-Jan Desert Vipers v MI Emirates Abu Dhabi 7:00 pm
25-Jan Abu Dhabi Knight Riders v Gulf Giants Dubai 7:00 pm
26-Jan Sharjah Warriors v Dubai Capitals Sharjah 7:00 pm
27-Jan Gulf Giants v MI Emirates Dubai 7:00 pm
28-Jan Sharjah Warriors v Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Sharjah 3:00 pm
28-Jan Dubai Capitals v Desert Vipers Dubai 7:00 pm
29-Jan Desert Vipers v MI Emirates Sharjah 7:00 pm
30-Jan Abu Dhabi Knight Riders v Dubai Capitals Abu Dhabi 7:00 pm
31-Jan Sharjah Warriors v Desert Vipers Sharjah 7:00 pm
01-Feb Gulf Giants v MI Emirates Abu Dhabi 7:00 pm
02-Feb Dubai Capitals v Desert Vipers Dubai 7:00 pm
03-Feb Abu Dhabi Knight Riders v MI Emirates Abu Dhabi 7:00 pm
04-Feb Desert Vipers v Gulf Giants Dubai 3:00 pm
04-Feb Abu Dhabi Knight Riders v Sharjah Warriors Abu Dhabi 7:00 pm
05-Feb Dubai Capitals v MI Emirates Dubai 7:00 pm
06-Feb Sharjah Warriors v Gulf Giants Sharjah 7:00 pm
08-Feb Qualifier – P1 v P2 Dubai 7:00 pm
09-Feb Eliminator – P3 v P4 Sharjah 7:00 pm
10-Feb Qualifier 2 – Loser of Qualifier 1 v Winner of Eliminator Dubai 7:00 pm
12-Feb Winner Q1 v Winner Q2 Dubai 7:00 pm

 

Rabia Tanveer
Rabia Tanveer
Rabia Tanveer is a graduate from Kinnaird College for Women and holds a Bachelors in English Literature. She is a seasoned freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in multiple niches.
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