Tribune News Network
Dubai
The DP World International League T20 has entered a three-year partnership with Dream11 – world’s largest fantasy sports platform (with more than 220 million users). The partnership is set to provide real thrill and excitement to the fans as riveting cricketing action unfolds in Season 3 of the tournament from Saturday, 11 January at the Dubai International Stadium. The partnership will also be in place for DP World ILT20 Seasons 4 and 5 – 2026 and 2027.
The partnership aims to enhance fan engagement and bring cricket enthusiasts closer to the game. Fans will get the opportunity to create fantasy teams and experience the DP World ILT20 in a more immersive way with their favourite players and teams through Dream11’s interactive fantasy sports platform.
DP World ILT20 CEO David White: "We are delighted to partner with Dream11 for a three-year period. Dream11’s extensive user base and innovative platform will help us further extend the DP World ILT20’s reach and bring fans closer to the action.”
"Dream11’s platform, which boasts of over 220 million users, provides a perfect avenue for DP World ILT20’s fan base.”
Chief Marketing Officer, Dream Sports, Vikrant Mudaliar: ”We are excited to partner with DP World ILT20 for the next three seasons. This collaboration offers a great opportunity to bring cricket enthusiasts closer to the action and deepen their connection with the league.”
A total of 34 matches will be staged in the month-long Season 3. The tournament will conclude with the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, 9 February.
The six DP World ILT20 franchises have retained T20 stars like Andre Russell (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Sunil Narine (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Alex Hales (Desert Vipers), Sherfane Rutherford (Desert Vipers), David Warner (Dubai Capitals), Rovman Powell (Dubai Capitals), Chris Jordan (Gulf Giants), Shimron Hetmyer (Gulf Giants), Akeal Hossein (MI Emirates), Nicholas Pooran (MI Emirates), Adil Rashid (Sharjah Warriorz Wildcard Pick in Season 2) and Johnson Charles (Sharjah Warriorz).
Fakhar Zaman (Desert Vipers), Shai Hope (Dubai Capitals), Lockie Ferguson (Desert Vipers), Roston Chase (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Matthew Wade (Sharjah Warriorz), Ibrahim Zadran (Gulf Giants) and Romario Shepherd (MI Emirates) will make their DP World ILT20 debuts in Season 3.