Author: Gulf Times

Dubai, Following the success of DP World ILT20 Season 3 which concluded on 9th February with Dubai Capitals crowned the new champions, league CEO David White expressed delight over the quality of matches, edge-of-the-seat thrillers to the showdown. The grand finale, with a packed stadium, was a testimony to world-class competition as Dubai Capitals chased down the target of 190 runs set by Desert Vipers with just four balls to spare, leaving fans enthralled till the very end. “I think what summarizes the success of season 3 is the excitement, world class players, and some of the matches going down…

Dubai, February 12, 2025: Digimotive, a leading digital solutions provider in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has won the Bronze Award in the ‘Digital by Cause’ category at the prestigious MENA Digital Awards 2024. The recognition celebrates Digimotive’s collaboration with du Telecom on an innovative sustainability- focused campaign launched at GITEX Global 2023, setting new benchmarks for sustainable digital innovation in the region. Launched under the theme ‘Shaping a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Advanced Technology,’ the award-winning campaign leveraged AI-powered solutions to achieve an impressive 23% reduction in carbon emissions while generating over 1.8 million high-impact impressions. The partnership…

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…