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Defending champions MI Emirates to play Dubai Capitals in DP World ILT20 Season 3 opener

  • “We are set for a bigger and better edition of the DP World International League T20 as we unveil the schedule for Season 3 with the first ball to be bowled at our iconic Dubai International Stadium on Saturday, 11 January with the defending champions MI Emirates hosted by the Dubai Capitals in what would be a rematch of Season 2’s grand finale,” says CEO DP World ILT20 David White
  • 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 additional UAE players to be selected next week
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Morrisville Samp Army continues winning-run, maintain 100 percent win record

Morrisville Samp Army continued their winning ways in Abu Dhabi T10 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Tuesday as they rode on Charith Asalanka’s fiery innings and a tremendous bowling effort to script a three-run win. On a slow turning track, Morrisville made the most of the dropped catches from Bulls. Charith Asalanka’s 25-ball 51-run innings further helped Samp Army post 112/5 in 10 overs.

Banton gave a good start to Delhi in chase, scoring 25 runs in 11 balls. But after Mohammad Zahid cleaned up his stumps with his first ball, the momentum began shifting towards Morrisville. With a few tight overs from Mohammad Zahid, Qais Ahmad and Karim Janat, Morrisville shackled Delhi Bulls until Tim David started turning things around once again.

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Bowlers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz hand UP Nawabs comprehensive win against Deccan Gladiators

UP Nawabs clinched a comprehensive win against Deccan Gladiators in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 League being held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. The UP team was off to a flying start during the 113-run chase and gunned down the target by 7 wickets and with more than one over to spare.

Captain and Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz along with Avishka Fernando stitched a stand of 89 runs for the first wicket before the skipper was dismissed for 52 off 21. Nawabs then lost Fernando (34 off 17) and Dawid Malan in quick succession but Andre Fletcher and Odean Smith took the team over the line eventually.

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Abu Dhabi T10 stars shine in IPL 2025 auction, top players bag expensive contracts

November 26, 2024: The IPL 2025 Auction saw several of the Abu Dhabi T10 players bagging lucrative contracts with various IPL franchises, reflecting the significance and impact of the tournament on the global cricket scenario. The fast-paced nature of the T10 competition has helped the players handle and perform well in situations of high pressure, a quality necessary and appreciated for IPL.

Marcus Stoinis of Deccan Gladiators plays a shot during match 11 played between Deccan Gladiators and Team Abu Dhabi at Abu Dhabi T10 2024 league held at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi 23rd November 2024 Sandeep Shetty/Focus Sports/ADT10

From veterans like Jos Buttler and Trent Boult to budding youngsters such as Noor Ahmad and AM Ghazanfar, multiple Abu Dhabi T10 players were able to gain the trust of the IPL franchises. This will further help in increasing the popularity of T10 cricket while also giving a boost to the UAE as a growing hub of the sport.

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Joyalukkas Group employees commit to fitness & well-being by participating in the Dubai Run 2024 

Dubai, November 24, 2024 — The Joyalukkas Group employees made their presence felt at the sixth edition of the Dubai Run. 

 Joyalukkas Group, a global leader celebrated for its passion for community initiatives, took an active part in the Dubai Run 2024, showcasing the organization’s unwavering commitment to fitness and health. 

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