Author: Gulf Times

Dubai, A new name will be etched into DP World ILT20 history as the Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers clash for the Season 3 title at the Dubai International Stadium. After weeks of exhilarating cricket and a prize pool exceeding USD 1 million on the line, the tournament now reaches its grand conclusion. Dubai Capitals enter the match with a formidable record, having secured five consecutive victories against the Desert Vipers in their past meetings. However, the Vipers have been the team to watch this season, locking in their playoff spot ahead of time with a commanding campaign that saw…

Sharjah, The Desert Vipers didn’t put a foot wrong in their DP World ILT20 Season 3 Qualifier 2 clash against the Sharjah Warriorz as they bowled exceptionally well and followed it up with a scintillating batting display to cruise to a seven-wicket win at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. The Desert Vipers chased down 163 with 20 balls remaining as Max Holden (48) and Alex Hales (47) set the tempo before the skipper Sam Curran smashed a 15-ball 34 to power his side past the finish line. The Desert Vipers will now face the Dubai Capitals for the DP…

Dubai With the World Padel League’s India debut in full swing at the Nesco Center in Mumbai, former World No.1, 2012 London Olympic silver medalist in badminton and former coach of India’s top doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, Mathias Boe made a special appearance at the competition. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Boe shared his perspective on the growth of padel in India. He said, “Even more courts are coming up and there’s an ongoing discussion in many clubs about converting other courts into padel courts. The growth reminds me of what I’ve witnessed in Denmark,…

Abu Dhabi The Abu Dhabi T10 will return to the majestic Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi for its ninth season in the emirate on Tuesday 18 November – Sunday 30 November 2025. The announcement comes just two months after the thrilling conclusion of the 2024 tournament, where Jos Buttler and the Deccan Gladiators triumphed in a dramatic eight-wicket victory over Morrisville Samp Army to claim their third title, cementing their position as the most successful team in T10 history. “We are thrilled to confirm the dates for the 2025 edition of the Abu Dhabi T10,” said Matt Boucher, CEO…

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…