DP World ILT20 And Dream11 Announce Three-Year Partnership

The DP World International League T20's third season will mark the beginning of an exciting three-year collaboration with Dream11, the world's most extensive fantasy sports platform, boasting over 220 million users. This partnership, spanning the next two seasons until 2027, is set to kick off on Saturday, 11 January, at the Dubai International Stadium, promising fans an engaging and immersive cricketing experience.

Aiming to deepen fan engagement, the alliance with Dream11 allows cricket fans to forge a stronger connection with the game by creating fantasy teams. This initiative offers a unique way for fans to engage with their favourite teams and players, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the DP World ILT20. The incorporation of Dream11's platform into the tournament is a strategic move to amplify the event's reach and to offer fans captivating cricket action along with interactive experiences.

DP World ILT20 CEO, David White, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting, "We are delighted to partner with Dream11 for a three-year period. The partnership is another step towards our goal of delivering unparalleled cricketing entertainment. Dream11's extensive user base and innovative platform will help us further extend the DP World ILT20's reach and bring fans closer to the action." This collaboration is a testament to DP World ILT20's dedication to innovation and to providing memorable experiences for its audience.

Vikrant Mudaliar, Chief Marketing Officer at Dream Sports, also shared his excitement: "We are excited to partner with DP World ILT20 for the next three seasons. At Dream11, enhancing sports fan engagement is at the core of what we do, and partnerships like these play a vital role in achieving that goal. This collaboration offers a great opportunity to bring cricket enthusiasts closer to the action and deepen their connection with the league." This partnership paves the way for unique engagement opportunities, including exclusive content and live fantasy challenges.

The tournament is set to feature a total of 34 matches over a month, culminating in a grand finale at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, 9 February. The six DP World ILT20 franchises have retained notable T20 stars such as Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Alex Hales, Sherfane Rutherford, David Warner, and others, promising high-caliber performances throughout the season.

In addition to veteran players, the season will also introduce fans to newcomers making their DP World ILT20 debuts, including Fakhar Zaman, Shai Hope, and Lockie Ferguson. This fresh mix of talent is sure to inject new excitement and competitive spirit into the league.

DP World International League T20 – Season 3 match schedule:

• Saturday, 11 January – Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates, Dubai – 6:00pm
• Sunday, 12 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers, Abu Dhabi – 2:00pm
• Sunday, 12 January – Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz, Dubai – 6:00pm
• Monday, 13 January – MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
• Tuesday, 14 January – Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers, Dubai – 6:30pm
• Wednesday, 15 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
• Thursday, 16 January – Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates, Dubai – 6:30pm
• Friday, 17 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals, Sharjah – 6:30pm
• Saturday, 18 January – Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai – 2:00pm
• Saturday, 18 January – Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals, Sharjah – 6:00pm
• Sunday, 19 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates, Sharjah – 2:00pm
• Sunday, 19 January – Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai – 6:00pm
• Monday, 20 January – Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers, Dubai – 6:30pm
• Tuesday, 21 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
• Wednesday, 22 January – Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz, Dubai – 6:30pm
• Thursday, 23 January – Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants, Dubai – 6:30pm
• Friday, 24 January – MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
• Saturday, 25 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers, Sharjah – 2:00pm
• Saturday, 25 January – MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants, Abu Dhabi – 6:00pm
• Sunday, 26 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals, Abu Dhabi – 2:00pm
• Sunday, 26 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants, Sharjah – 6:00pm
• Monday, 27 January – MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
• Tuesday, 28 January – Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz, Dubai – 6:30pm
• Wednesday, 29 January – Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants, Dubai – 6:30pm
• Thursday, 30 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Sharjah – 6:30pm
• Friday, 31 January – Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates, Dubai – 6:30pm
• Saturday, 1 February – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants, Abu Dhabi – 6:00pm
• Sunday, 2 February – MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz, Abu Dhabi – 2:00pm
• Sunday, 2 February – Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai – 6:00pm
• Monday, 3 February – Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals, Sharjah – 6:00pm
• Wednesday, 5 February – Qualifier 1 – Seed 1 vs Seed 2, Dubai – 6:30pm
• Thursday, 6 February – Eliminator – Seed 3 vs Seed 4, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
• Friday, 7 February – Qualifier 2 – Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator, Sharjah – 6:30pm
• Sunday, 9 February – Final – Winner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2, Dubai – 6:00pm

Venues:

• Abu Dhabi – Zayed Cricket Stadium
• Dubai – Dubai International Stadium
• Sharjah – Sharjah Cricket Stadium