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 of the season, securing their playoff berth early with a dominant run that included four consecutive victories.
Reigning champions, MI Emirates were the second team to book a slot in the playoffs. Their season has ebbed and flowed with five victories in 10 matches.
MI Emirates’ Fazalhaq Farooqi comfortably leads the race for the White Belt (most wickets) with 20 wickets in 10 matches, including figures of 5 for 16 against the Dubai Capitals, a league record.
The Sharjah Warriorz snapped out of a four-match losing streak, to secure three victories on the trot and finish fourth on the points table with 10 points in just as many games.
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
