Dubai
The third edition of the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament began in spectacular fashion at the ICC Academy, Dubai, with a series of last-ball and hard-fought finishes setting the tone for an exciting season ahead.
Dubai Capitals Development, MI Emirates Development, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Development, Gulf Giants Development, and Desert Vipers Development all registered early victories, showcasing the depth of emerging talent in UAE cricket.
In a gripping contest, Dubai Capitals edged Gulf Giants by five runs thanks to Muhammad Irfan’s blazing 68 off 34, while Ali Abid’s unbeaten 80 powered Abu Dhabi Knight Riders past Sharjah Warriorz by four wickets. Desert Vipers pulled off a memorable one-wicket win over Dubai Capitals in the season opener, chasing down 211 off the final ball. Gulf Giants also held their nerve in a last-ball thriller against MI Emirates, with Mohammad Aftab Alam’s explosive 72 proving decisive.
The tournament serves as a vital platform for UAE’s upcoming cricketers to showcase their talent ahead of the DP World ILT20 2025 Player Auction, scheduled a few days after the Asia Cup 2025.
Fans can catch the action live on Fancode in India and Styxsports worldwide.
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