• Franchises complete their UAE selections for DP World ILT20 Season 3
• Full match schedule for DP World ILT20 Season 3 available below, tournament to be broadcast on Zee Network in India. Broadcast partners for rest of the world to be announced in the coming days
• Season 3 squads available here – players selected via the UAE Player Selection Process available in the list below
• To download match photos from Season 2, click here

Dubai, 4 December 2024: The DP World International League Season 3 Player Selection Process for UAE players was conducted today in Dubai. Three of the most promising UAE stars Ethan D Souza, Aryan Lakra and Dhruv Parashar have earned selections for Season 3.

Left-handed batter D Souza will represent the Sharjah Warriorz while Parashar and Lakra will be part of the Desert Vipers and MI Emirates squads respectively. Recently, Dhruv Parashar was in action for the Desert Vipers Development at the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament 2024, where he bagged five wickets, while Aryan Lakra had featured for Gulf Giants Development, scoring 85 runs and a crucial half century.

The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have selected Shahid Iqbal Bhutta and Ibrar Ahmed. Shahid Iqbal Bhutta and Ibrar Ahmed had also impressed at the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament 2024, Bhutta represented the ILT20 Pearls taking as six wickets in the tournament while, Ibrar Ahmed finished with six scalps in just four outings for Dubai Capitals Development.

Khuzaima Bin Tanveer who was a part of Desert Vipers Development, will move up to the Vipers squad along with Parashar. The Dubai Capitals have chosen Farhan Khan and Zeeshan Naseer banking on their potent showing with the ball in the Development Tournament with eight and 10 wickets respectively.

Meanwhile the Season 1 champions Gulf Giants have added Muhammad Saghir Khan after his strong performance for the Gulf Giants Development and Muhammad Uzair Khan, the leading wicket taker with 16 wickets for the ILT20 Pearls at the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament 2024, to their squad.

Defending champions MI Emirates have reselected seasoned UAE pacer Zahoor Khan, following his stint with the ILT20 Pearls in the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament 2024 that saw him pick up five wickets with Lakra being their other pick.

Former UAE captain Rohan Mustafa will represent the Warriorz with fellow southpaw Ethan D Souza. Rohan Mustafa will look to carry his strong form for the ILT20 Pearls in the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament 2024 that earned him 149 runs in the tournament.

The promising teenager, D’Souza, scored an impressive 84 against Pakistan U19 while representing the UAE U19 in the ongoing ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024.

The teams have now completed their UAE signings for Season 3.

Players chosen through the UAE Player Selection Process:

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Shahid Iqbal Bhutta, Ibrar Ahmed

Desert Vipers: Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Dhruv Parashar

Dubai Capitals: Farhan Khan, Zeeshan Naseer

Gulf Giants: Muhammad Saghir Khan, Muhammad Uzair Khan

MI Emirates: Zahoor Khan, Aryan Lakra

Sharjah Warriorz: Rohan Mustafa, Ethan D’Souza

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