the International League (ILT20) is slated to begin on January 13 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with the inaugural match between Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
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The lengthy wait for a top-tier league in the UAE has finally ended, as the International League (ILT20) is slated to begin on January 13 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with the inaugural match between Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. The six teams which will be participating are Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, Dubai Capitals, Sharjah Warriors and Desert Vipers. The tournament will see all the international players taking part in it and promises to be very entertaining along with some high-octane drama.
In terms of dollars, the six-team event is likely to be the second most lucrative domestic T20 competition behind the Indian Premier League. Several ILT20 teams are owned by Indian firms, including the Knight Riders Group, Adani Sportsline, Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited GMR Group, and Lancer Capital, the owners of Manchester United Football Club. The starting XI can feature up to nine overseas players, with at least one UAE resident and one Associate player. All tournament matches will be played in a round-robin format before the playoffs determine the eventual champions.
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