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Big Ticket joins DP World ILT20 Season 4 as Official Partner

  • The DP World International League T20 Season 4 is underway in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. The six-team, 34-match tournament will conclude with the final on Sunday, 4 January 2026. Tournament schedule is available here
  • DP World ILT20 Season 4 match tickets can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae
  • Big Ticket website link: https://bigticket.ae/
    Dubai, 17 December 2025: Big Ticket, the largest and longest-running guaranteed raffle draw in the Middle East (known for cash prizes, dream luxury cars, gold bars and coins) has joined the DP World International League T20 Season 4 as an Official Partner.
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UAE Rewrite History: UAE Falcons Debut Delivers a Dream at AirBadminton World Cup 2025

In a historic evening that shifted the tectonic plates of the badminton world, the United Arab Emirates has been crowned the inaugural BWF AirBadminton World Cup champions. Amidst the coastal winds of Khorfakkan Beach, the UAE national team pulled off a breathtaking 60–54 victory over the top-seeded Chinese squad to secure the National Teams Relay gold, marking the country’s most significant achievement in the Badminton sports history.

Under the gracious patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the tournament reached its fever pitch on Sunday as the home favorites stood their ground against a powerhouse that many believed was unbeatable.

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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders ride on all-round performance over Gulf Giants to seal second straight win

  • Piyush Chawla’s four wickets restrict Gulf Giants as batters help the Knight Riders to fourth on the points table 
  • Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae  
  • For photos from DP World ILT20 Season 4, click here  

Abu Dhabi, 18 December, 2025: The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders held their nerve to secure a well-earned four-wicket win over the Gulf Giants at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Openers Alex Hales (46 off 39) and Phil Salt (35 off 24) made light work of the run-chase, blazing to the target with four balls to spare and move up the points table to fourth place from sixth.

Piyush Chawla of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders celebrates the wicket during Match 19 of the DP World International League T20 between the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and the Gulf Giants, held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 18th December 2025.

Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20


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African Associate Member players gain invaluable exposure at DP World ILT20 Season 4

Dubai, 17 December, 2025: The DP World ILT20, under the aegis of the Emirates Cricket Board, has continued to deliver meaningful progress through its Player Development Initiative. Seven emerging cricketers from African ICC Associate Members are gaining hands-on experience within franchises during Season 4.

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Desert Vipers qualify for playoffs after impressive five-wicket win over Dubai Capitals

  • Led by Sam Curran’s all-round performance, the Vipers’ sixth-straight win in the DP World ILT20 is a new record
  • Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae
  • For photos from DP World ILT20 Season 4, click here
Desert Vipers players hold placard during Match 15 of the DP World International League T20 between the Desert Vipers and the Dubai Capitals, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 14th December 2025.

Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20

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