The DP World International League T20 Season 3 starts on January 11, 2025, featuring 34 matches culminating in the final on February 9, 2025. Season 2 of DP World International League T20 (ILT20) was the second most-watched T20 cricket league globally, with 348 million unique viewers worldwide. Fans in India and globally can watch the live matches on ZEE channels, ZEE5, and syndicate partner network
Season 3 is announced following the successful Season 2 (2024), won by MI Emirates in Dubai on 17 February 2024. The 34-match event in iconic UAE cricket venues – Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah – runs from 11 January to 9 February 2025. Watch on Zee’s TV channels and ZEE5 platform.
A franchise-style tournament in the UAE features six teams playing 34 matches. Franchise teams include Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriors.
In Season 2, cricket stars like Warner, Pooran, Pathirana, Gurbaz, Billings, Willey, Narine, David, Russell, Hales, Powell, Hetmyer, Vince, Rayudu, Anderson, Bravo, Pollard, Boult, Woakes, and Guptill featured prominently.
The third season of ILT20 focuses on expanding the league’s audience with a strong distribution and marketing plan. The previous season reached over 221 million in India and will now feature matches with Hindi and English commentary, broadcasted on ZEE5 for free. This initiative aims to make cricket more accessible and boost viewership in the region.
Ashish Sehgal, Chief Growth Officer – Ad Sales, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), “Zee is delighted to present DP World ILT20 3rd season and promises an electrifying experience to cricket fans in India and around the world. With the world’s finest players, iconic stadiums, and infrastructure and six leading sporting franchises, our goal is to build upon the previous year’s success, further solidifying the league’s stature as one of the most-widely followed cricket events in the world. In our pursuit to grow the market, we are continuously exploring innovative ways to enhance the fan experience, making it more interactive, immersive, and engaging. We are collaborating with cutting-edge technologies and creating new avenues for cricket enthusiasts to connect with the sport. As we embark on this exciting new season, our goal is to ensure that this truly-global league becomes more accessible to viewers worldwide.”
CEO DP World ILT20 David White: “We are delighted to confirm the window for DP World International League T20 Season 3. The window has been finalised after discussions with our stakeholders. We have begun our preparations for Season 3 with an aim of making the league even bigger and better. Season 2 was a massive success in terms of all relevant metrics’ and helped further strengthen the league’s reputation, making it one of the most sought after T20 leagues for players, fans and broadcasters from around the world. Having considered all aspects, the January-February window for Season 3 has turned out to be the most suitable.”
