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Dubai Capitals clinch maiden title at DP World ILT20 Season 3 with thrilling four-wicket win over Desert Vipers

  • Riding on the back of performances from Rovman Powell, Shai Hope and Sikandar Raza, the Capitals scored 70 in the final five overs to chase 189
  • Player of the Match, Rovman Powell said: “Credit to the guys in the dressing room, the message was to just stay calm. The competition has been silent for me, but today in the final I wanted to prove myself. In the final, big players stand up. I’m disappointed to get out but glad we got through.” 

Dubai, February 09 2025: In a dramatic climax to DP World ILT20 Season 3, the Dubai Capitals overcame last season’s heartbreak to claim their maiden title with a four-wicket win over the Desert Vipers in Sunday’s final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Dubai Capitals took home the cash prize of USD 700,000 while the Desert Vipers were awarded USD 300,000. 

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METEORA DEVELOPERS WORLD PADEL LEAGUE: SOHAIL KHAN ENT. PANTHERS REGISTER A NARROW WIN OVER GAME CHANGERS LIONS WITH 24-23

~ Both the finalists of the Meteora Developers World Padel League will be decided after the last league stage match between SG Pipers Cheetahs and Vernost Jaguars ~

Mumbai, February 7, 2025: Sohail Khan Ent. Panthers won a narrow nail-biting match and edged past Game Changers Lions 24-23 in the penultimate league stage match of the Meteora Developers World Padel League on Friday at the Nesco Center in Mumbai. This marked the first win for them in the league stage.

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We Got So Close Last Year, This Time We’re Here to Lift the Trophy Shares David Warner of Dubai Capitals Ahead of ILT20 Finals

Australian Legend David Warner lauds Gulbadin Naib’s efforts for leading Dubai Capitals to the Finals

Dubai, UAE, February 8, 2025; Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the ILT20 final, Dubai Capitals’ star opener David Warner shared his team’s determination to clinch the trophy after their impressive run in the tournament, including three victories against their finals opponents, the Desert Vipers whom they are slated to face in the finals again.

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The 32nd Aramex Dubai to Muscat Race Showcases the UAE’s Rapidly Growing Maritime Influence

The UAE’s premier offshore sailing race sets sail from DOSC on 8 February

8 February 2025, Dubai – The Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) is set to host the 32nd edition of the Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Race, the longest offshore sailing race in the Gulf region, kicking off on 8 February.

This year’s edition is set to break records, with the highest number of entries to date, reflecting the UAE’s rising status as a global sailing powerhouse.

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Former World No. 1 badminton player and renowned coach Mathias Boe visits World Padel League; discusses Padel’s appeal and growth in India

Mumbai, February 7, 2025: With the World Padel League’s India debut in full swing at the Nesco Center in Mumbai, former World No.1, 2012 London Olympic silver medalist in badminton and former coach of India’s top doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, Mathias Boe made a special appearance at the competition on Thursday.

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