ILT20 2025 begins on January 11 in Dubai, featuring 34 matches across UAE venues. Defending champions MI Emirates will face Dubai Capitals in the opener. With star players and overlapping leagues like BBL and BPL, the tournament promises thrilling action despite player availability challenges. The final is scheduled for February 9.
ILT20 2025: Schedule and Venues
The third edition of ILT20 is set to begin on January 11, 2025, in Dubai. Defending champions MI Emirates will face the Dubai Capitals in a rematch of last season’s final. The tournament will feature 34 matches, culminating in the final on February 9 in Dubai. Games will be held at Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, with Dubai hosting 15 matches, Abu Dhabi hosting 11, and Sharjah hosting eight.
Evening games on weekdays will begin at 6:30 PM local time, while weekend games start at 6:00 PM. On double-header days, six in total, afternoon games are scheduled for 2:00 PM. This scheduling ensures fans have ample opportunities to catch their favorite teams in action.
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Star-Studded Lineup and Player Availability Challenges
ILT20 2025 will showcase several T20 superstars, including Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Nicholas Pooran. New signings like Jason Roy, Fakhar Zaman, and Matthew Wade will make their debut this season.
However, the tournament coincides with other leagues, including BBL, BPL, and SA20. This overlap may cause player availability issues, with some players participating late or for limited durations. For example, David Warner will join the Dubai Capitals only after January 27 if Sydney Thunder progresses deep into the BBL playoffs.
Despite these challenges, the ILT20 remains a premier tournament, attracting global attention and featuring high-quality cricket across iconic UAE venues.
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