ILT20 2024 to start from January 19, Check out ILT20 2024 complete schedule

On Friday January 19, the defending champions Gulf Giants will host the Sharjah Warriors in the opening match of the ILT20 2024 the premier cricket competition in the Gulf region. The thirty-four matches will be contested in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Dubai, three renowned venues in the United Arab Emirates. On Saturday, February 17, the final will be held at Dubai International Stadium (DIS), also known as the scintillating Ring of Fire.

From Friday, January 19, to Sunday, January 21, a total of four matches will be contested across the three venues for what promises to be an action-packed opening weekend. On Saturday, January 20, Dubai Capitals will welcome the MI Emirates to the DIS following their opening match in Sharjah.

Desert Vipers, who finished second last year, will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on Saturday afternoon at 2:30pm at the DIS to begin their campaign. On Sunday, January 21, at 6:30 pm, MI Emirates will host the Gulf Giants for their first home game of the season at the picturesque Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

In total, fifteen contests will be conducted in Dubai, eleven in Abu Dhabi, and eight in Sharjah.There will be five home and five away matches for each franchise. The DIS will serve as Dubai Capitals' home field. Five home games between Desert Vipers and Gulf Giants will be played in Dubai and Sharjah.

The Sharjah Warriors' training facility will be the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Home games will be played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates.

The information regarding the online launch of match tickets the following month will be disclosed in the coming days. For Season 2 tickets, the ILT20 has established a strategic alliance with the renowned ticket provider Virgin Megastore. Tickets will be available at all 14 Virgin Megastore locations throughout the UAE and online.

ILT20 2024 Schedule:

Friday, 19 January – Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Saturday, 20 January – Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates – Dubai International Stadium

Sunday, 21 January – Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Dubai International Stadium

Sunday, 21 January – MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Monday, 22 January – Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriors – Dubai International Stadium

Tuesday, 23 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Wednesday, 24 January – Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers – Dubai International Stadium

Thursday, 25 January – Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Dubai International Stadium

Friday, 26 January – Sharjah Warriors vs MI Emirates – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Saturday, 27 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Saturday, 27 January – Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Sunday, 28 January – MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Sunday, 28 January – Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriors – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Monday, 29 January – Sharjah Warriors vs Dubai Capitals – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Tuesday, 30 January – Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates – Dubai International Stadium

Wednesday, 31 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Thursday, 1 February – Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers – Dubai International Stadium

Friday, 2 February – MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriors – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Saturday, 3 February – Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants – Dubai International Stadium

Saturday, 3 February – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Sunday, 4 February – MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Sunday, 4 February – Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriors – Dubai International Stadium

Monday, 5 February – Sharjah Warriors vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Tuesday, 6 February – Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants – Dubai International Stadium

Wednesday, 7 February – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriors – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Thursday, 8 February – Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates – Dubai International Stadium

Friday, 9 February – Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals – Dubai International Stadium

Saturday, 10 February – Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Dubai International Stadium

Saturday, 10 February – MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Sunday, 11 February – Sharjah Warriors vs Desert Vipers – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Tuesday, 13 February – Qualifier 1 – Dubai International Stadium

Wednesday, 14 February – Eliminator – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Thursday, 15 February – Qualifier 2 – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Saturday, 17 February – Final – Dubai International Stadium

ILT20 2024 Timing

*All single-headers (night matches) to start at 6:30pm local time.

*Afternoon match on double-headers day will start at 2:3opm local time.