The second edition of the International League T20 began on January 19, 2024. Cricket fans have impatiently waited for the tournament to kick off. Are you excited to know the important details related to the ILT20?
The article focuses on the ILT20 schedule, key dates, and key venue information.
Without further wait, let’s get on with it!
ILT20 2024 Teams
Here is the list of the six teams participating in the ILT20 competition:
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
- Desert Vipers
- Dubai Capitals
- Gulf Giants
- MI Emirates
- Sharjah Warriors
Format of the Tournament
All six ILT20 teams are going to compete on the points table to reach the play-off stage. The top 4 teams on the points table are going to reach the play-offs of the tournament.
As per the ILT20 schedule, there will be two qualifiers and one eliminator. The winner from the first qualifier and the second qualifier will reach the final of the tournament.
Key Dates For the Event
The ILT20 2024 commenced on Friday, January 19, 2024. The opening match was played between the defending champions, the Gulf Giants, and the Sharjah Warriors at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
As per the ILT20 schedule, the league stage will officially conclude on Sunday, February 11, 2024. The first qualifier will be played on Tuesday, 13 February 2024, at the Dubai International Stadium. The eliminator will be played on Wednesday, 14 February 2024, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
The second qualifier will be played on Thursday, 15 February 2024, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The final of the second season of the ILT20 will be played on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Dubai International Stadium.
ILT20 2024 Full Schedule
Let’s check the complete ILT20 schedule:
| Match # | Teams | Date | Day | Time | Venue |
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| 1 | Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants | Jan 19 | Friday | 18:30 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 2 | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Jan 20 | Saturday | 18:30 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 3 | Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Night Riders | Jan 21 | Sunday | 14:30 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 4 | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants | Jan 21 | Sunday | 18:30 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 5 | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriors | Jan 22 | Monday | 18:30 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 6 | Abu Dhabi Night Riders vs MI Emirates | Jan 23 | Tuesday | 18:30 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 7 | Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers | Jan 24 | Wednesday | 18:30 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 8 | Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Night Riders | Jan 25 | Thursday | 18:30 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 9 | Sharjah Warriors vs MI Emirates | Jan 26 | Friday | 18:30 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 10 | Abu Dhabi Night Riders vs Desert Vipers | Jan 27 | Saturday | 14:30 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 11 | Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals | Jan 27 | Saturday | 18:30 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 12 | MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Night Riders | Jan 28 | Sunday | 14:30 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 13 | Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriors | Jan 28 | Sunday | 18:30 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 14 | Sharjah Warriors vs Dubai Capitals | Jan 29 | Monday | 18:30 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 15 | Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates | Jan 30 | Tuesday | 18:30 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 16 | Abu Dhabi Night Riders vs Gulf Giants | Jan 31 | Wednesday | 18:30 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 17 | Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers | Feb 01 | Thursday | 18:30 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 18 | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriors | Feb 02 | Friday | 18:30 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 19 | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants | Feb 03 | Saturday | 14:30 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 20 | Abu Dhabi Night Riders vs Dubai Capitals | Feb 03 | Saturday | 18:30 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 21 | MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers | Feb 04 | Sunday | 14:30 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 22 | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriors | Feb 04 | Sunday | 18:30 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 23 | Sharjah Warriors vs Abu Dhabi Night Riders | Feb 05 | Monday | 18:30 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 24 | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Feb 06 | Tuesday | 18:30 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 25 | Abu Dhabi Night Riders vs Sharjah Warriors | Feb 07 | Wednesday | 18:30 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 26 | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Feb 08 | Thursday | 18:30 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 27 | Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals | Feb 09 | Friday | 18:30 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 28 | Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Night Riders | Feb 10 | Saturday | 14:30 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 29 | MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals | Feb 10 | Saturday | 18:30 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 30 | Sharjah Warriors vs Desert Vipers | Feb 11 | Sunday | 18:30 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 31 | Qualifier 1 (TBC1 vs TBC2 ) | Feb 13 | Tuesday | 18:30 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 32 | Eliminator (TBC1 vs TBC2) | Feb 14 | Wednesday | 18:30 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 33 | Qualifier 2 (TBC1 vs TBC2) | Feb 15 | Thursday | 18:30 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 34 | Final | Feb 17 | Saturday | 18:30 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few FAQs about the ILT20 schedule:
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What are the Match Timings in ILT20 2024?
The day and night games of the tournament will start at 2:30 PM Local time. Meanwhile, the night games are going to begin at 6:30 PM Local time.
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How Many Matches Will Be Played In The ILT20?
The ILT20 2024 features a total of 34 matches. It includes 30 matches of the league stage, 3 matches of the play-off stage, and a final of the tournament.
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When Will the ILT20 2024 Start?
The ILT20 2024 commenced on Friday, the 19th of January, with a match between the Gulf Giant and the Sharjah Warriors.
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When Will the ILT20 2024 End?
As per the ILT20 schedule, the tournament’s final will be played on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 7:30 PM Local time.
