Dubai, Jan 27 (NationPress) The Dubai Capitals are set to face the Sharjah Warriorz in an exciting matchup during Season 3 of the ILT20 at the Dubai International Stadium this Tuesday. The two teams have significantly different objectives; while the Capitals aim to secure the second playoff position, the Warriorz are desperate to break their losing streak. This encounter promises to be thrilling, especially as Dubai seeks to avenge their earlier defeat.

In their previous meeting, fans were treated to an exhilarating contest. The Dubai Capitals amassed an impressive total of 201 runs, bolstered by an outstanding unbeaten 83 from Shai Hope. In an astonishing display, the Sharjah Warriorz successfully chased down the target, led by Avishka Fernando’s explosive 81 off just 27 deliveries, aided by Johnson Charles’s 37 and Luke Wells’s 31 not out.

Coming into this match, the Dubai Capitals are buoyed by their recent victory against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. With a total of eight points, they remain in the race for the second playoff spot, thanks to the exceptional performances of Gulbadin Naib and their impressive roster.

Conversely, the Sharjah Warriorz find themselves in a challenging position, languishing at the bottom of the table after suffering four consecutive defeats. They are in dire need of a victory to keep their playoff aspirations alive, and they will be striving for a turnaround with only a limited number of league matches remaining.

Currently, the Dubai Capitals share the third position with the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, each having accrued 10 points from 10 matches. The MI Emirates and Gulf Giants lead the points table with 12 points each, having recorded six wins.

The third season of the ILT20 is scheduled to take place from January 11 to February 9, 2025, with all 34 matches being held across three venues: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.

Cricket enthusiasts can tune in to watch this exhilarating tournament on ZEE’s extensively distributed and popular 15 linear TV channels.