Dubai: ZEE Entertainment has unveiled the squads for Season 3 of the DP World ILT20, which kicks off on 11th January 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium. The tournament opener will feature Dubai Capitals taking on defending champions MI Emirates at 8:45 PM IST. The league will run from 11th January to 9th February, featuring 34 action-packed matches across iconic venues in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
The tournament will be broadcast live across ZEE’s 15 linear TV channels and OTT platform ZEE5 in India, reaching an expanded audience that includes South Indian channels. Fans in the MENA region can tune in via Dubai TV, Abu Dhabi TV, the ILT20 official YouTube channel, and MYCO.
Ashish Sehgal, Chief Growth Officer – Digital & Broadcast Revenue, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited, stated, “ZEE is delighted to unveil the impressive squad line-up for Season 3, featuring some of the world’s finest and most popular players. With iconic locations, world-class infrastructure, and six powerhouse franchises, our aim is to solidify the league as one of the most-widely followed global cricket events. We are excited to present this thrilling cricketing spectacle to fans across the world.”
Cricket enthusiasts can enjoy the tournament on &Pictures SD, &Pictures HD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Anmol Cinema 2, Zee Action, Zee Biskope, Zee Zest SD/HD, Zee Cinemalu HD, Zee Telugu HD, Zee Thirai, Zee Tamil HD, Zee Kannada HD, &Flix SD, and &Flix HD. For digital viewers, the matches are free-to-view on ZEE5, providing a seamless experience for over 230 million viewers.
Squad Highlights:
The tournament features dynamic rosters with notable changes, including:
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: England opener Phil Salt joins as a Wildcard pick, and Sufiyan Muqeem replaces Hassan Khan.
MI Emirates: Afghanistan spinner Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar strengthens the team.
Sharjah Warriorz: Tim Southee takes over as captain, supported by the addition of Adam Milne and Jason Roy.
For detailed squads and the tournament schedule, visit the official DP World ILT20 website.
