The highly anticipated DP World International League T20 2024 is now underway in the UAE, bringing together six dynamic teams set to compete in 33 thrilling matches. The league promises intense cricket action, culminating in the grand Final on February 17.
Keep up with the excitement as teams vie for the championship, with the Gulf Giants aiming to defend their title after a triumphant inaugural season.
Tournament Format:
In a compelling round-robin format, the six teams will engage in a total of 30 league matches. The top four teams will then advance to the playoffs.
The Qualifier 1 clash will showcase the top two teams battling for a direct spot in the final. Meanwhile, the losing team in Qualifier 1 gets a second chance, facing the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2 for an opportunity to secure a spot in the final showdown.
Venues:
The action unfolds across three prestigious venues in the UAE – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, and Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Featured Squads:
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders:
Captain: Sunil Narine
Squad: Ali Khan, Andre Russell, Brandon McMullen, Charith Asalanka, David Willey, Jake Lintott, Joe Clarke, Josh Little, Laurie Evans, Marchant de Lange, Matiullah Khan, Michael Pepper, Ravi Bopara, Sabir Ali, Sam Hain, Imad Wasim.
Desert Vipers:
Captain: Colin Munro
Squad: Adam Hose, Alex Hales, Ali Naseer, Azam Khan, Bas de Leede, Dinesh Chandimal, Gus Atkinson, Luke Wood, Matheesha Pathirana, Michael Jones, Rohan Mustafa, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sheldon Cottrell, Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga.
Dubai Capitals:
Captain: David Warner
Squad: Andrew Tye, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Joe Root, Mark Wood, Max Holden, Mohammad Mohsin, Nuwan Thushara, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Raja Akif, Roman Powell, Roelof van der Merwe, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza.
Gulf Giants:
Captain: James Vince
Squad: Aayan Afzal Khan, Carlos Brathwaite, Chris Jordan, Chris Lynn, Dominic Drakes, Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Jordan Cox, Karim Janat, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Rehan Ahmed, Richard Gleeson, Sanchit Sharma, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shimon Hetmyer.
MI Emirates:
Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Squad: Akeal Hosein, Ambati Rayudu, Andre Fletcher, Corey Anderson, Daniel Mousley, Dwayne Bravo, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jordan Thompson, Kieron Pollard, Kusal Perera, McKenny Clarke, Muhammad Waseem, Nosthush Kenjige, Odean Smith, Tim David, Trent Boult, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Waqar Salamkheil, Will Smeed, Zahoor Khan.
Sharjah Warriors:
Captain: Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Squad: Chris Sole, Chris Woakes, Daniel Sams, Dilshan Madushanka, James Fuller, Joe Denly, Johnson Charles, Junaid Siddique, Kusal Mendis, Lewis Gregory, Mahesh Theekshana, Mark Deyal, Mark Watt, Martin Guptill, Muhammad Jawadullah, Qais Ahmad, Sean Williams.
