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ILT20 Season 5 opens November 21 in Dubai
NDTV··5d ago
ILT20 Season 5 begins on November 21 with defending champions Desert Vipers facing MI Emirates at Dubai International Stadium, repeating last year's final. The match starts at 6:30 pm local time. Each of six teams will play 10 matches in a 34-match tournament. The top four reach the playoffs. The final is on December 20 in Dubai.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Fans get a title-defence rematch on opening night in Dubai.
- The 34-match league runs until the December 20 final in Dubai.
- Dubai hosts 15 games, Abu Dhabi 11 and Sharjah eight.
What's Happening
- Vipers auction adds include Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan.
- MI Emirates names listed include Rashid Khan, Nicholas Pooran and Romario Shepherd.
- Sharjah Warriorz face Gulf Giants on November 22 in the second match.
How the League Is Built
- Six teams each play 10 league matches before a four-team playoff cut.
- Opening day also schedules Dubai Capitals against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
- The tournament plans six days of double-header action.
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