Author: Gulf Times

Dubai, On the eve of Qualifier 2 at the DP World ILT20 Season 3, batting legend and commentator Virender Sehwag vouched to witness thrilling contest between Sharjah Warriorz and Desert Vipers, at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The winner of this match will take on Dubai Capitals in the final on Sunday, 9th February to be played at the Dubai International Stadium. Emphasising on the wickets here in UAE that are tailor-made for scoring big runs, Sehwag said, “UAE stadiums have some of the best batting tracks. Though I didn’t have the opportunity to play a lot here, I did…

Abu Dhabi, Tim Seifert’s stellar cameo did the trick for the Sharjah Warriorz as they sealed a stunning six-wicket win against defending champions MI Emirates in their winner-takes-it-all, DP World ILT20 Season 3 Eliminator clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Seifert’s 40 off 20, coupled with Tim Southee’s two-wicket haul takes Sharjah Warriorz a step closer to the title as they will next face the Desert Vipers in Qualifier 2 for a spot in the final. By virtue of MI Emirates’ elimination, a new champion will be crowned in Season 3 of the DP World ILT20 as both former champions…

Dubai : Vernost Jaguars secured a commanding 25-17 victory over Game Changers Lions in the fourth match of the Meteora Developers World Padel League on Thursday, at the Nesco Center in Mumbai. In the women’s doubles, Vernost Jaguars’ Tamara Icardo and Maria Virginia Riera broke early for a 2-0 lead, but Game Changers Lions’ Marta Talavan and Veronica Virseda fought back to level at 2-2. Game Changers Lions later broke to go 6-5 up but couldn’t serve out the set, as Vernost Jaguars forced a tiebreak. However, Game Changers Lions dominated the tiebreak to clinch a hard-fought 7-6 win.…

Dubai, The Dubai Capitals showcased their championship pedigree by reaching their second straight DP World ILT20 final, defeating Desert Vipers in a thrilling last-ball encounter at the Dubai International Stadium. Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib led the charge with a magnificent 62 off 39 balls, marking his third consecutive half-century against the Vipers and steering his team to another historic final appearance. The Capitals, who have maintained an impressive record of making the qualified playoffs for three seasons of the ILT20, demonstrated why they remain one of the tournament’s most consistent performers. Chasing a daunting 189, the match featured a game-changing…

Dubai, With the DP World ILT20 Season 3 inching closer to the mega finale on Sunday, Pakistan bowling great Shoaib Akhtar backed the Sharjah Warriorz to bag the title. Impressed by their late surge in the league, with a sensational eight-wicket win against defending champions MI Emirates to become the third team to qualify for the play-offs, the DP World ILT20 ambassador and commentator Akhtar said, “I think my heart goes for Sharjah Warriorz because they have started off very late when it comes to playing the tournament well. They gained the momentum to be in the place where they…

Dubai, Dubai Capitals clinched a thrilling last-ball, victory against the Desert Vipers, securing their place in the Final of the DP World ILT20 Season 3. In a nail-biting finish at the Dubai International Stadium, an all-round masterclass from Gulbadin Naib—featuring a third consecutive half-century against the Vipers, and a two-wicket haul—propelled the Capitals to a five-wicket win. The triumph not only marked the second-highest run chase in T20s at the venue but also extended the Capitals’ dominance over the Vipers with their fifth consecutive win against the side. Earlier in the evening, Alex Hales lit up the innings with a…

Dubai, The DP World ILT20 Season 3 enters a decisive phase with the Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriorz securing their places in the playoffs. The tournament, boasting a total prize pool of over USD 1 million, will see the Desert Vipers and Dubai Capitals face off in Qualifier 1, with the winner advancing directly to the Final. Meanwhile, MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriorz will meet in the Eliminator, following which, the winner will take on the loser of Qualifier 1 for the remaining spot in the Final. The Desert Vipers have emerged as the standout team…

Sharjah: Sharjah Warriorz scripted history when they secured their playoff spot for the first time in Season 3 of the DP World ILT20. They achieved the feat after securing three wins in their last three league matches, setting up an Eliminator clash against the MI Emirates, that will take place on 6th February in Abu Dhabi. Reflecting on this milestone and shedding some light on their approach, Head Coach JP Duminy emphasized on the importance of building a strong cohesive team to set the standard for his side. He said, “The thing we discussed at the start was that we…

Dubai : The International Cricket Council has confirmed the match officials for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 to be held in Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 19 February to 9 March. A team of 12 umpires will take charge of the proceedings in the 8-team tournament to be played in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi in Pakistan and Dubai in the UAE. Richard Kettleborough, a veteran of 108 Men’s ODIs, and who stood in the final of the last edition played in the United Kingdom in 2017, is among six umpires who return for another Champions Trophy. Chris…

DUBAI: The kit launching ceremony for the upcoming Chinar Super League (CSL) Season Seven was held in Dubai Sunday evening. The event featured the presentation of jerseys for the 16 participating teams, attended by their captains. Prominent business leaders, including Kamran Ghani, Chairman of Empire Developments and Ghani Holding Group of Companies; Asad Qureshi, Head of Smart Creation; and Osama Asif Jabar, Managing Director of Park Group, participated in the jersey distribution. The Chinar Super League, an annual cricket tournament for the Kashmiri community in the UAE, has taken its message of peace and environmental sustainability to new heights. The…