DP World ILT20: David Warner to star as 2nd season of International League T20 kicks off from January 2024 in UAE - Check Details

DP World ILT20: The second season of one of the biggest T20 cricket leagues in the world — the International League T20 — will kickstart on January 19, 2024, with Australian batsman David Warner among the stars featuring in the cricket league being presented by DP World and Zee Entertainment Ltd (ZEEL).

Attracting 367 million viewers from India and around the world in its debut season, the league has established itself as the second most-viewed T20 league. 

International League T20 2024: Teams

Six teams will feature in the International League T20.
1) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders,
2) Desert Vipers,
3) Dubai Capitals,
4) Gulf Giants,
5) MI Emirates,
6) Sharjah Warriors.

These 6 teams will feature in this league, with a total of 34 matches to be played across the UAE. The opening match will feature the Sharjah Warriors taking on the Gulf Giants in Sharjah.  

International League T20 2024: Star players

The International League T20 2024 is set to feature some of the biggest cricketers in the world, including the likes of David Warner, Dasun Shanaka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sam Billings, David Willey, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Alex Hales, Tom Curran, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, James Vince, Ambati Rayudu, Corey Anderson, Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Trent Boult, Chris Woakes, and Martin Guptill.

This is the first time David Warner will be playing in the ILT20 league, and he has also teamed up with DP World and ZEEL to feature in the league's campaign film, along with league ambassador and retired Indian spinner, Harbhajan Singh.

Speaking at the campaign launch, David Warner said, “As I gear up for my debut in one of the world's most competitive T20 leagues, it's truly an honour to be the face of this season's marketing campaign. This campaign distinctly captures the league’s unparalleled stature and the exciting live cricketing contest viewers will enjoy over the 34 matches. It underscores the individual effort required at the world stage, with each cricketer giving their ultimate best. I am certain that the players will leave no stone unturned in their preparations ahead of the second season as they strive to emerge victorious in the upcoming edition of the prestigious DP World ILT20.” Warner will be playing in the tournament as a part of the Dubai Capitals squad.

DP World ILT20: When can you watch DP World ILT20 matches? Match Date

DP World ILT20 is set to start on Friday, January 19, 2024, and end on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

DP World ILT20: When will the DP World ILT20 matches start? Match Time in IST

DP World ILT20 single-header matches will start at 8 PM IST, while the double-header matches will start at 4 PM IST.

DP World ILT20: Where can fans watch the live broadcast of the DP World ILT20?

Fans can watch the live broadcast of DP World ILT20 on Zee's 10 linear channels: &Pictures, &Pictures HD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Anmol Cinema, Zee Zest, Zee Ganga, Zee Cinemalu HD, &Flix, &Flix HD, and Zee Zest HD.

DP World ILT20: Where can fans watch the free live streaming of the DP World ILT20?

DP World ILT20 will be live-streamed on the ZEE5 app and website for free in India.

DP World ILT20: Where will the DP World ILT20 be played in the UAE? Match Venues

The DP World ILT20 matches will be played in three stadiums in the UAE: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah.

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