International League T20 Schedule and ILT20 Match Fixtures 2023

Emirate Cricket Board (ECB) has formally announced the schedule for International League T20 2023. As per the announcement, the first-ever edition of ILT20 will take place from January 13th to February 12th, 2023. Originally, the T20 Premier League of UAE was named UAE T20 League and planned to take place between January and February 2022. However, due to the time clash with other leagues, and the T20 Worldcup last year in the UAE, it was postponed to 2023.

International League T20 (ILT20) Schedule 2023 Announcement

Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that the inaugural edition of the UAE T20 League would take place from January 13th to February 12th, 2023. In the same announcement, the League was formally named International League T20 (ILT20).

International League t20 Schedule

UAE Cricket fans have previously enjoyed Abu Dhabi T10 League and Abu Dhabi T20 League. However, both the Cricket Leagues were administrated by Abu Dhabi Cricket Board. It will be the first time when Emirates Cricket Board will host a T20 League.

The United Arab Emirates has hosted Pakistan Super League and Indian Premier League matches in the past. However, this time they will witness a T20 league of their own. Experts say that Money Flushed International T20 League in UAE will be jam-packed with cricket fans worldwide.

Also read: The second edition ILT20 2024 will start from Jan 19

ILT20 2023 Tournament Details

League NameInternational League T20 (ILT20 2023)
Edition1st (inaugural)
League Format20 Overs Cricket
Host NationUnited Arab Emirates (UAE)
AdministratorEmirate Cricket Board (ECB)
Tournament FormatRound Robin and playoffs
Total No of Teams6
Total Number of matches34
VenuesDubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah
Dates13th Jan, Friday to 12th February, Sunday 2023

ILT20 Match Fixtures 2023

Here is the International League T20 (ILT20) timetable for 2023 with match timing, venue, and teams. The league will start from January 13th to February 12th, 2023. Where 30 group matches will be played with each team, followed by 2 semi-finals and the final Match in Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The first Match of the ILT20 inaugural season will be played between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Dubai Capital. Here is everything you need to know about the first edition of International league T20 Fixtures 2023.

ILT20 fixtures 2023
DateMatchStageTeamsVenueTime
January 13th1st MatchGroupDubai Capitals vs. Abu Dhabi Knight RidersDubai International Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 14th2nd MatchGroupMI Emirates vs. Sharjah WarriorsZayed Cricket Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 15th3rd MatchGroupAbu Dhabi Knight Riders vs. Gulf GiantsZayed Cricket Stadium2:00 PM UAE
January 15th4th MatchGroupSharjah Warriors vs. Desert VipersDubai International Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 16th5th MatchGroupDubai Capitals vs. Gulf GiantsDubai International Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 17th6th MatchGroupMI Emirates vs. Sharjah WarriorsSharjah Cricket Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 18th7th MatchGroupDesert Vipers vs. Abu Dhabi Knight RidersDubai International Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 19th8th MatchGroupDubai Capitals vs. Gulf GiantsSharjah Cricket Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 20th9th MatchGroupAbu Dhabi Knight Riders vs. Desert VipersZayed Cricket Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 21st10th MatchGroupDubai Capitals vs. Sharjah WarriorsDubai International Stadium2:00 PM UAE
January 21st11th MatchGroupAbu Dhabi Knight Riders vs. MI EmiratesZayed Cricket Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 22nd12th MatchGroupGulf Giants vs. Desert VipersDubai International Stadium2:00 PM UAE
January 22nd13th MatchGroupDubai Capitals vs. MI EmiratesZayed Cricket Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 23rd14th MatchGroupGulf Giants vs. Sharjah WarriorsDubai International Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 24th15th MatchGroupDesert Vipers vs. MI EmiratesZayed Cricket Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 25th16th MatchGroupGulf Giants vs. Abu Dhabi Knight RidersDubai International Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 26th17th MatchGroupSharjah Warriors vs. Dubai CapitalsSharjah Cricket Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 27th18th MatchGroupGulf Giants vs. MI EmiratesDubai International Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 28th19th MatchGroupSharjah Warriors vs. Abu Dhabi Knight RidersSharjah Cricket Stadium2:00 PM UAE
January 28th20th MatchGroupDesert Vipers vs. Dubai CapitalsDubai International Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 29th21st MatchGroupDesert Vipers vs. Mi EmiratesSharjah Cricket Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 30th22nd MatchGroupDubai Capitals vs. Abu Dhabi Knight RidersZayed Cricket Stadium6:00 PM UAE
January 31st23rd MatchGroupDesert Vipers vs. Sharjah WarriorsSharjah Cricket Stadium6:00 PM UAE
February 1st24th MatchGroupGulf Giants vs. Mi EmiratesZayed Cricket Stadium6:00 PM UAE
February 2nd25th MatchGroupDesert Vipers vs. Dubai CapitalsDubai International Stadium6:00 PM UAE
February 3rd26th MatchGroupMI Emirates vs. Abu Dhabi Knight RidersZayed Cricket Stadium6:00 PM UAE
February 4th27th MatchGroupDesert Vipers vs. Gulf GiantsDubai International Stadium2:00 PM UAE
February 4th28th MatchGroupSharjah Warriors vs. Abu Dhabi Knight RidersZayed Cricket Stadium6:00 PM UAE
February 5th29th MatchGroupMI Emirates vs. Dubai CapitalsDubai International Stadium6:00 PM UAE
February 6th30th MatchGroupGulf Giants vs. Sharjah WarriorsSharjah Cricket Stadium6:00 PM UAE
February 8thQualifier 1KnockoutTBD vs. TBDDubai International Stadium6:00 PM UAE
February 9thEliminatorKnockoutTBD vs. TBDSharjah Cricket Stadium6:00 PM UAE
February 10thQualifier 2KnockoutTBD vs. TBDDubai International Stadium6:00 PM UAE
February 12thFinalTBD vs TBDDubai International Stadium6:00 PM UAE

Conclusion

The UAE inaugural tournament, International league T20, will start from January 13th to February 12th, 2023. A total of 34 matches will be played between the Six teams of ILT20. The Dubai Capitals vs. Abu Dhabi Knight Rider will play the first league match in the Dubai International Stadium. Stay with us to get the latest updates about the ILT20 league.

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Updated: March 28, 2024 — 11:36 pm

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