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International League T20 (ILT20)
The International League Twenty20, also known as ILT20, is a cricket competition that will take place in the United Arab Emirates. Each team will play 20 overs. The official name of the league was announced to be the International League T20 in June 2022, at the same time as the schedule for the inaugural season was set.
ILT20 is a T20 Cricket League that is primarily focused on franchises, in which all of the participating teams are administered and controlled by the franchise owners. Different cities in the UAE are represented by each squad. Six teams are competing in ILT20’s inaugural season. In January and February of 2023, the league is anticipated to take place.
A professional men’s T20 league called the International T20 League will feature well-known players from all over the world. The UAE Premier League appears to be quite successful in its inaugural season since cricket fans are taking notice of it quickly. The first edition of ILT20 has drawn the curiosity of top players from around the globe. Beginning on January 13, ILT20 Season 1 will debut with a spectacular opening ceremony.
ILT20 UAE Players Registration
ECB has opened the registration for UAE new players that haven’t yet participated in the mega event. They have a chance to perform on the big platform to introduce themselves and improve their professional behaviour. The registration will last on November 21, 2022. Visit the official site for registration forms.
International League T20 Teams
ILT20 Schedule
As it is the first season, it is decided to schedule in January and February. On January 13, 2023, the first game will be played. There are 34 matches in which six teams will face each other. On 12 February 2023, the final game will kick out.
ILT20 Opening Ceremony 2023
The international T20 League flourishing in UAE will have its first match on 13th January 2023. Before the match, a brilliant and amusing opening ceremony will be held. Although, who will participate in this ceremony? This will be announced soon by the ECB.
International League T20 Start Date
The International T20 League will start on January 13, 2023, as per instructions from the Emirates Cricket Board.
IL-T20 Team Owners
Six teams are owned by the following owners: Most of them are IPL team owners.
| Team Name | Owners Name |
|---|---|
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MI Emirates
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Ambani(Mumbai Indians Owner)
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Dubai Capitals
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GMR Group (Delhi Capital Owner)
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders |
Shah Rukh Khan (KKR Team Owner)
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Gulf Giants
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Adani Group |
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Dessert Vipers
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Lancer Capital
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Sharjah Warriors
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Capri Global
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League Venues
According to the ECB, all matches of the 2023 International T20 League (ILT20) will be played in the UAE’s four major stadiums. The following are the venues in the UAE:
- Dubai International Stadium
- Abu Dhabi
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium
Team’s Coaches
All clubs in the International T20 League have appointed big names. Coaching staff from many different countries are there to set up competitive cricket games and provide a place to do high-impact training. The coaches’ list is shown below.
| Team Name | Coaches |
|---|---|
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MI Emirates
|
Shane Bond |
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Dubai Capitals
|
Phil Simmons |
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders |
TBA
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Gulf Giants
|
Andy Flower |
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Dessert Vipers
|
James Foster |
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Sharjah Warriors
|
Paul Farbrace |
UAE Premier League Captains
| Team Name | Captains |
|---|---|
|
MI Emirates
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Kieron Pollard |
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Dubai Capitals
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Rovman Powell |
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders |
Sunil Narine |
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Gulf Giants
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TBA
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Dessert Vipers
|
Colin Munro |
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Sharjah Warriors
|
Moeen Ali |
ILT20 Broadcasting Channels
The ECB has contracted with ZEE Entertainment Enterprises for the next 10 years. They now have global media rights for ILT20 broadcasting. They purchased it for $120 million.
Every cricket lover can watch the ILT20 matches live on the Zee Entertainment Liner Sports Channels. However, depending on your location, you may see the following table for channel details:
| Country | TV Channels |
|---|---|
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India
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Zee TV, Zee TV HD, Sony Six, Sony Six HD |
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Pakistan
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A Sport, Geo Super |
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Sri Lanka |
Supreme TV, Sony Six, Sony Six HD
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Bagladesh |
Ghazi TV
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UK
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Sky Sports Cricket |
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Australia
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Fox Sport, Tapmad TV, Channel 9 |
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USA
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Willow TV |
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MENA |
Tapmad TV |
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South Africa
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Supersport |
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Caribbean |
Flow Sports |
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New Zealand |
Sky Sports NZ |
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Maldives |
Sonysix(MediaNet) |
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Canada |
Willow TV |
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Nepal |
Sony Six (Sim TV Nepal, Net TV Nepal) |
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Remaining World
|
Tapmad TV
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ILT20 Format and Rules 2023
In both home and away stadium settings, all teams compete against one another in a double round-robin format. In the case of a tie, each side will earn one point, while the winner will receive two.
The top three teams in the points standings after the double round-robin will advance to the playoff round that follows. The run rate will be used to determine if two teams qualify if they have identical points (NRR). The inaugural ILT20 tournament has 34 total matches, of which 31 are group-stage matches, two are semi-finals, and one is the championship match. The victorious team is proclaimed the champion in the grand finale.
