ILT20 2024 Final MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals: Full List of Award Winners, Prize Money, Records and Stats

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ILT20 2024 Final saw MI Emirates defeating Dubai Capitals in a largely one-sided final on Saturday (February 17) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. MI Emirates won the final by a margin of 45 runs to lift their maiden title in the competition.

MI Emirates were led by West Indies cricketer Nicholas Pooran and defeated Sam Billings-led Dubai Capitals quite comfortably in the ILT20 season two final. Having posted a daunting 208/3 in the stipulated 20 overs, MI Emirates restricted Dubai Capitals at 167/8 in 20 overs in the run chase.

Andre Fletcher (53) and Nicholas Pooran (57) were the top scorers for MI Emirates in the big finale. In the run chase of 209, the Capitals failed in the batting department. Captain Billings was the top-scorer for DC with 40.

MI Emirates' skipper Pooran, also received the Player of the Match. Pooran hailed his openers for setting the stage for the victory. "Truly special to be the man of the match in the final. We spoke about having the right energy and attitude. I couldn't have asked for a better start, they (openers) did the hard work, we just finished it off. It's about understanding the situation and batting accordingly," Pooran said.

ILT20 Season 2 Winners Prize Money

• Note: The conversion of prize money from USD to the approximate value in INR is at the time of publishing this article. For currency conversion click here.

The tournament's unique belts for individual award winners were also up for grabs besides a USD 15,000 prize per individual award. The player of the match and player of the series were also awarded along with the cash prizes.

James Vince from Gulf Giants topped the batting charts with 356 runs in 12 innings, earning him the prestigious Green Belt. Waqar Salamkheil claimed the title of highest wicket-taker, securing the White Belt with 17 dismissals. His superior economy rate edged out Fazalhaq Farooqi, who also had 17 wickets.

Muhammad Waseem was honoured with the Blue Belt for being the best UAE player for the second consecutive year. Sikandar Raza was recognized as the Most Valuable Player, receiving the Red Belt. Each of these outstanding performers was awarded a prize of USD 15,000. Here is a look at the ILT20 individual awards in season 2:

ILT20 Individual Awards List 2024 - Prize Money For all award winners

ILT20 2024 Other Awards:

1. DP World Biggest Six was awarded to Andre Fletcher.
2. DP World Most 6s of the season was won by Nicholas Pooran.
3. The Cycle Hub Catch of the season went to Sam Billings for his one-handed effort at the slip to dismiss Will Smeed in Match No.2.

International T20 2024 Top Stats

1. Highest Run Scorer: James Vince - Gulf Giants - 356 runs in 12 matches
2. Highest Wicket Taker: Waqar Salamkheil - MI Emirates - 17 wickes in 11 matches
3. Best Economy (Min 4 matches): Vijayakanth Viyaskanth - MI Emirates - 5.44 om 4 matches
4. Highest Individual Score: Andries Gous - Abu Dhabi Knight Riders - 95
5. Highest Strike Rate (Min 5 matches): Andre Russell - Abu Dhabi Knight Riders - 192
6. Most Fifties: James Vince (GG) - 4
7. Most Sixes: Nicholas Pooran (MIE) - 31
8. Most Fours: Kusal Perera (MIE) - 37

ILT20 2023 Award Winners:

• Green Belt winner: Alex Hales for 469 runs.
• White Belt winner: Chris Jordan (20 wickets).
• Red Belt winner: Chris Jordan was the Most Valuable Player.
• Blue Belt winner: Muhammad Waseem bagged the award for being the Most Valuable UAE Player.
• Black (Championship) Belt: Adani Sportsline.