Know about the Teams in DP World ILT20 2024

Welcome to the electrifying world of ILT20 2024, where cricketing prowess meets unparalleled entertainment! As the dawn breaks on a new season, the International League T20 (ILT20) promises to redefine the boundaries of excitement and skill. Brace yourselves for a cricketing spectacle that transcends the ordinary, as the world’s finest T20 teams converge to battle […]

Sujit Khanolkar

January 15, 2024

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Welcome to the electrifying world of ILT20 2024, where cricketing prowess meets unparalleled entertainment! As the dawn breaks on a new season, the International League T20 (ILT20) promises to redefine the boundaries of excitement and skill. Brace yourselves for a cricketing spectacle that transcends the ordinary, as the world’s finest T20 teams converge to battle for supremacy in this fiercely contested tournament.

The journey towards glory will be paved with intense rivalries, nail-biting finishes, and moments that will etch themselves into the annals of cricketing history. DP World ILT20 2024 isn’t just a tournament; it’s a celebration of the sport, a fusion of athleticism, strategy, and sheer passion for the game.

Meet the gladiators of the cricketing arena, the powerhouse teams that are set to ignite the stage in ILT20 2024! As the familiar titans gear up for battle, the anticipation is palpable, and the stakes have never been higher.

Let’s take a closer look at the formidable line-up of teams ready to enthral fans across the globe:

Sr.no Teams
1 Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
2 Desert Vipers
3 Dubai Capitals
4 Gulf Giants
5 MI Emirates
6 Sharjah Warriors

Teams Playing in DP World ILT20

Here is some in depth information for the teams in ILT20:

  1. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, sometimes shortened to the AD Knight Riders, are a professional Twenty20 franchise cricket team that competes in the inaugural season of ILT20 tournament. International League T20 (ILT20). The team is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and was originally announced in 2022 as a team to play in International League T20. The team’s home ground is the Shiekh Zayed Cricket Stadium.

Squad of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for ILT20 2024:

Name Country
Andre Russel West Indies
Charith Asalanka Sri Lanka
Ravi Bopara England
Sunil Narine (C) West Indies
Joe Clarke England
Matiullah Khan UAE
Ali Khan USA
Josh Little Ireland
Sabir Ali UAE
Michael Pepper USA
Brandon McMullen Scotland
David Willey England
Sam Hain England
Laurie Evans England
Jake Lintott England
Marchant De Lange South Africa

 

  1. The Desert Vipers

The Desert Vipers team is a Twenty20 franchise cricket team plays in the Emirati International League T20 (ILT20). It was one of the six teams that were announced for the inaugural season of the tournament. It was founded in 2022, and the team is owned by Lancer Capital LLC. The team’s chief executive officer Phil Oliver and the cricket director is Tom Moody. The team is coached by James Foster and captained by Colin Munro. The Vipers were the runners-up of the first season of the tournament. The teams home ground is the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Squad of Desert Vipers for ILT20 2024

Name Country
Bas de Leede Netherlands
Tom Curran England
Adam Hose England
Ali Naseer UAE
Michael Jones Scotland
Gus Atkinson England
Matheesha Pathirana Sri Lanka
Shaheen Shah Afridi Pakistan
Azam Khan Pakistan
Wanindu Hasaranga Sri Lanka
Alex Hales England
Colin Munro (C) New Zealand
Sherfane Rutherford West Indies
Luke Wood England
Rohan Mustafa UAE
Sheldon Cottrell West Indies
Dinesh Chandimal Sri Lanka

 

  1. Dubai Capitals

Dubai Capitals is a United Arab Emirates professional Twenty20 franchise cricket team that first competed in the inaugural season of International League T20 tournament. The team is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and was formed in 2022. The team’s home-ground is the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The team is coached by Phil Simmons. The franchise is owned by JSW Group. The teams home ground is the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Squad for Dubai Capitals for ILT20 2024:

Name Country
Dasun Shanaka Sri Lanka
Rahul Chopra India
Rovman Powell West Indies
David Warner (C) Australia
Max Holden England
Andrew Tye Australia
Mark Wood England
Raja Akifullah Khan UAE
Rahmanullah Gurbaz Afghanistan
Sam Billings England
Mohammad Mohsin USA
Roelof Van Der Merwe Netherlands
Sikander Raza Zimbabwe
Joe Root England
Dushmantha Chameera Sri Lanka
Nuwan Thushara Sri Lanka
Sadeera Samarawickrama Sri Lanka

 

  1. Gulf Giants

The Gulf Giants is a franchise cricket team that participates in the International League T20. It is one of the six teams that were announced for the inaugural season of the tournament. It was founded in 2022, and the team is owned by Adani Group under its subsidiary Adani SportsLine, which also owns other sports teams like Gujarat Giants in PKL and Gujarat Giants in WPL. They were the champions of the first season of the tournament after they beat Desert Vipers by 7 wickets in the final at the Dubai International Stadium. Giants are captained by English batter, James Vince. Andy Flower was appointed head coach of the team ahead of its first season. The teams home ground is the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Name Country
Ayaan Khan UAE
Dominic Drakes West Indies
Jamie Overton England
Muhmmad Zuhaib Zubair Ahmad UAE
Rehan Ahmed England
Chris Lynn Australia
Shimron Hetmyer West Indies
Chris Jordan England
Sanchit Sharma UAE
Jamie Smith England
Carlos Brathwaite West Indies
Gerhard Erasmus Namibia
Karim Janat Afghanistan
Mujeeb Ur Rahman Afghanistan
James Vince (C) England
Usman Khan UAE
Richard Gleeson England
Saurabh Netravalkar USA
Jordan Cox England

 

  1. MI Emirates

The MI Emirates are a professional Twenty20 franchise cricket team that competes in the International League T20. The franchise is owned by Reliance Industries. The Teams home ground is the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.

Name Country
Corey Anderson Australia
Jordan Thompson England
Muhammad Waseem UAE
Ambati Rayudu India
Daniel Mousley England
Akeal Hosein Sri Lanka
Odean Smith West Indies
VijayaKanth Viyaskanth Sri Lanka
Zahoor Khan UAE
Dwayne Bravo West Indies
Kieron Pollard (C) West Indies
Nosthush Kenjige USA
Andre Feltcher West Indies
Will Smeed England
Fazalhaq Farooqui Afghanistan
Mckeeny Clarke West Indies
Trent Boult Australia
Waqar Salamkheil Afghanistan

 

  1. Sharjah Warriors

Sharjah Warriors is one of the official franchise cricket team of the DP World International League T20. The franchise is owned by Capri Global. The teams home ground is the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Name Country
Chris Woakes England
James Fuller England
Mark Watt Scotland
Joe Denly England
Martin Guptill Australia
Chris Sole Scotland
Johnson Charles West Indies
Maheesh Theekshana Sri Lanka
Qais Ahmad Afghanistan
Kunal Mendis Sri Lanka
Daniel Sams Australia
Lewis Gregory England
Sean Williams Zimbabwe
Mark Deyal West Indies
Dilshan Madhushanka Sri Lanka
Junaid Siddique UAE
Muhammad Jawadullah UAE
Tom Kohler-Cadmore (C) England

As the stage is now adorned with the brilliance of the Desert Vipers, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ flair, the Dubai Capitals seasoned wisdom, the MI Emirates reigning glory, the Gulf Giants tenacity, and the Sharjah Warriors fearless spirit, the excitement reaches a crescendo. With squads featuring a blend of cricketing maestros and rising stars, ILT20 2024 promises a kaleidoscope of talent, where every player is a potential match-winner. The thrill of the game is amplified as the teams prepare to script their destiny on the cricketing canvas, leaving fans worldwide eagerly anticipating the epic battles that await. Buckle up for a season of unforgettable moments, as DP World ILT20 2024 unfolds its drama, showcasing the best of DP World T20 cricket in a celebration of skill, strategy, and the unbridled passion for the game. Let the games commence, and may the best team emerge victorious in this cricketing saga for the ages!

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