Capitals-Vipers Clash To Kick Off ILT20 Season Four On Dec 2, Final Set For Jan 4
The league stage will run until December 28, with four double-header days planned in the competition. Sharjah Warriorz will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on December 3 in Sharjah, while Gulf Giants and MI Emirates will open their campaign in a clash on December 4 in Dubai.
The Dubai Capitals are the reigning champions, having secured a four-wicket victory over the Vipers in the last season’s final with just four deliveries remaining and lifted the trophy in front of a raucous 25,000-strong crowd. Previous winners of the six-team tournament include MI Emirates in 2024 and Gulf Giants in the inaugural 2023 season.
The knockout phase is set to start with the Qualifier 1 to be on December 30 in Abu Dhabi. The Eliminator ( a clash between Team 3 vs Team 4 on the points table) will be played on January 1 in Dubai. Qualifier 2 (to be played between Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator) will be played in Sharjah on January 2.
Season 4 will conclude with the title clash – the tournament finale – which will be played at the Dubai International Stadium on January 4 from 6:30 pm local time.
Matches will be held at the same three venues as in previous seasons: the Dubai International Cricket Stadium to host 15 matches, Sharjah Cricket Stadium to stage eight games, and Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi to host 11 matches.
Season 4 will conclude with the title clash – the tournament finale – which will be played at the Dubai International Stadium on January 4 from 6:30 pm local time.
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