UAE: After over three weeks of high-octane cricketing action, the top four teams – Gulf Giants, Desert Vipers, MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals are padding up to fight for the DP World International League T20 trophy in the playoffs, which begin at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday, 8 February 2023.
The top two teams on the points table – Gulf Giants and Desert Vipers will go up against each other in Qualifier 1 on Wednesday, while MI Emirates will take on Dubai Capitals in the Eliminator at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The winner of Qualifier 1 will qualify for the final and the runner-up in that match will face the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2 at the Dubai International Stadium’s ‘Ring of Fire’ on Friday. The world-class venue will also host the final on Sunday.
The DP World ILT20 playoffs is much more than just the fantastic cricket that is on display. Cricket lovers in the UAE will have a brilliant opportunity to show their support and show-off their skills at the DP World ILT20 playoffs festival. A host of activities have been lined-up for kids and their families during playoff days at the Dubai International Stadium.
The cricket fans can indulge in cricket games, virtual reality cricketing action, face painting, spin the wheel and kids bouncies. Furthermore, fans of the sport in the UAE will also have an opportunity to enjoy unique delicacies such as ‘No ball’ nuggets, ‘LBW’ burger, ‘Mid-wicket’ fries and ‘Googly’ smoothies among others at the food trucks and kiosks installed at the DP World ILT20 fan carnival. The fans will also be treated with live performances and have a chance to purchase exciting DP World ILT20 merchandise at UAE’s biggest cricket festival.
The DP World ILT20 playoffs carnival will be held at the Dubai International Stadium on 8 February, 10 February and at the final on 12 February 2023 from 3 PM onwards.
Fans can avail of the extremely enticing ‘Friends and Family’ package – choose the popular 4 for AED40 to be in the running to be seen in the DP World ILT20 Fan Pod while enjoying world-class T20 cricket action. More information about these packages and to purchase tickets can be found by visiting https://tickets.ilt20.ae.
