The Gulf Cricket T20I Championship returns for its highly anticipated second edition, set to captivate cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Following the success of the inaugural event in 2023, where the women’s tournament drew considerable attention, the 2024 championship promises even greater excitement. Scheduled from December 13 to December 21, this action-packed competition features six teams—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—vying for glory in a total of 16 thrilling matches.
The tournament is being hosted at the renowned ICC Academy Ground in Dubai, with the grand finale taking place at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2024 offers a glimpse into the future of cricket in the Gulf region and beyond. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, this guide covers everything you need to know about the schedule, squads, live streaming, and more.
Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2024 Schedule
Below is the complete schedule for the championship, including dates, venues, and match timings:
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, Fri | Bahrain vs United Arab Emirates | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 05:00 | 09:00 AM |
| Kuwait vs Saudi Arabia | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 09:30 | 01:30 PM | |
| Dec 14, Sat | Kuwait vs Bahrain | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 05:00 | 09:00 AM |
| Qatar vs Oman | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 09:30 | 01:30 PM | |
| Dec 15, Sun | United Arab Emirates vs Oman | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 05:00 | 09:00 AM |
| Saudi Arabia vs Qatar | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 09:30 | 01:30 PM | |
| Dec 16, Mon | Saudi Arabia vs Bahrain | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 05:00 | 09:00 AM |
| United Arab Emirates vs Kuwait | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 09:30 | 01:30 PM | |
| Dec 17, Tue | Qatar vs Kuwait | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 05:00 | 09:00 AM |
| Oman vs Bahrain | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 09:30 | 01:30 PM | |
| Dec 18, Wed | Oman vs Saudi Arabia | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 05:00 | 09:00 AM |
| Qatar vs United Arab Emirates | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 09:30 | 01:30 PM | |
| Dec 19, Thu | United Arab Emirates vs Saudi Arabia | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 09:30 | 01:30 PM |
| Dec 20, Fri | Qatar vs Bahrain | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 05:00 | 09:00 AM |
| Oman vs Kuwait | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 09:30 | 01:30 PM | |
| Dec 21, Sat | Final (TBC vs TBC) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 14:30 | 06:30 PM |
Teams and Squads for Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2024
Here are the full squads of the six participating teams:
Bahrain
Abdul Majid, Ahmer Bin Nasir, Ali Dawood, Asif Ali, Fiaz Ahmed, Haider Butt, Imran Ali (wk), Imran Anwar, Imran Khan, Junaid Aziz, Mohd. Asif Shahizan, Muhammad Basil, Muhammad Salman, Rizwan Butt, Sachin Kumar, Shahbaz Badar (wk), Sohail Ahmed, Umer Toor (wk), Yousif Wali
Kuwait
Mohammed Aslam (c), Ali Zaheer, Bilal Tahir, Clinto Anto, Meet Bhavsar (wk), Mirza Ahmed, Mohammad Amin, Mohamed Shafeeq, Nimish Lathief, Ravija Sandaruwan, Shiraz Khan, Sayed Monib, Usman Patel (wk), Yasin Patel
Oman
Jatinder Singh (c), Aamir Kaleem, Ashish Odedara, Bilal Khan, Hammad Mirza (wk), Jay Odedra, Karan Sonavale, Mehran Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Muzahir Raza, Pratik Athavale (wk), Pruthvikumar Macchi, Samay Shrivastava, Sandeep Goud, Shakeel Ahmad, Siddharth Bukkapatnam, Sufyan Mehmood, Sultan Ahmed (wk), Suraj Kumar (wk), Wasim Ali
Qatar
Amir Farooq, Arumuga Ganesh, Gayan Munaweera, Himanshu Rathod, Imal Liyanage (wk), Mirza Mohammed Baig, Mohammad Ahnaff, Mohammed Irshad, Mohammed Nadeem Aslam, Mohammed Rizlan (wk), Muhammad Ikramullah, Muhammad Jabir, Muhammad Tanveer, Muhammad Zaman, Noman Sarwar, Owais Ahmed, Saqlain Arshad, Shakkir Kassim
Saudi Arabia
Waji Ul Hassan (c), Abdul Manan Ali (wk), Abdul Waheed, Abdul Wahid, Ahmad Raza, Anwar Saleem, Faisal Khan, Hisham Shaikh, Ishtiaq Ahmad, Sajid Imran Cheema, Saud Syed, Shahzaib, Sidharth Sankar (wk), Syed Ali Abbas, Usman Khalid, Usman Najeeb, Zain Ul Abidin
United Arab Emirates
Aayan Khan, Ali Naseer, Alishan Sharafu, Asif Khan, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Basil Hameed, Dhruv Parashar, Junaid Siddique, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Zuhaib, Nilansh Keswani, Omid Rahman, Rahul Chopra (wk), Sanchit Sharma, Simranjeet Singh Kang, Syed Haider (wk), Tanish Suri (wk), Vishnu Sukumaran, Vriitya Aravind (wk)
Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
Cricket fans can catch the Gulf Cricket T20I Championship live through the following platforms:
- India: FanCode
- MENA Countries: CricLife/StarzOn
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- Rest of the World: Sportseye YouTube Channel
Stay tuned for exciting cricket action as the Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2024 unfolds!
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