ILT20 2023 Playoffs Schedule: Teams, Schedule, Venues, Timings in IST, TV Channels, Live Streaming Information

Dubai, February 7: The International T20 i.e. ILT20 is entering its business end as the top four teams from the league stage have booked their berths for the playoffs.

Table toppers Gulf Giants will take on second-placed Desert Vipers in Qualifier 1 on February 8 (Wednesday) at the Dubai International Stadium.

While MI Emirates will face Dubai Capitals in the Eliminator at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on February 9 (Thursday).

No team can be assured of a victory as it hasn't been a smooth ride for them into the playoffs with all four having tasted defeats.

Performance of ILT20 Teams that entered playoffs

Gulf Giants stand tall with only one defeat against Sharjah Warriors who got eliminated in the last league round match.

All others have lost over three matches, thus making the playoffs to be an interesting contest. As each team has internationally acclaimed limited-overs specialists, they can be expected to turn the course of the match in the blink of an eye.

ILT20 Prize Money for Winners and Runners Up

With a total prize money of USD 1.3 million, the DP World ILT20 will see the winners walk away with a whopping $700,000 (USD) while the runners-up receive $300,000 (USD).

ITLT20 Playoffs Team News

Gulf Giants: They have lived up to their name as the giant killers. Their skipper James Vince leads from the front with 321 runs from eight matches at an average of 45.85. They have David Wiese, who is the highest wicket-taker with 15 wickets. The other giants in the team are strike bowlers Chris Jordan, the indomitable hard-hitter Shimron Hetmyer, and two UAE two players - Sanchit Sharma and 17-year-old Ayan Khan - have contributed immensely to their team's successful run in the tournament.

Desert Vipers: They have time and again proven that on their day they can sting their opponents hard. The team has Alex Hales, the highest run-getter of the tournament with 465 runs and an average of 58.12, the consistent Sam Billings and bowlers Sheldon Cottrell and Wanindu Hasaranga. UAE players Rohan Mustafa and Shiraz Ahmed have been outstanding performers for them too.

MI Emirates: MI Emirates is the team that dazzles with their mix of youth and experience. They have an inspiring leader in West Indies giant Kieron Pollard who sparkles with the bat and ball and is capable of single-handedly turning the tide of the match. He is backed by his countrymen Andre Fletcher and Nicholas Pooran who can hit their team to victory on their day.

Opener Muhammad Waseem with his national teammate Zahoor Khan have proven to be excellent for their team. The team will look for inspiration from veterans Dwayne Bravo and Imran Tahir has egged everyone in the team to give their best.

Dubai Capitals: Though Dubai Capitals clinched the last spot in the play-off, they are a dangerous team on their day as they proved in their last match against MI Emirates. The Yusuf Pathan-led side has batters who can turn the course of the match with the likes of experienced Robin Uthappa, George Munsey, Dasun Shanka and Rovman Powell at the top. All-rounder Sikandar Raza's contribution has been immense. UAE's strike bowlers Hazrat Luqman and Akif Raja have proven to be excellent wicket-taking bowlers. With Jake Ball and Fred Klaassen, they are capable of restricting any opponent.

ILT20 Playoffs Schedule and Venue

February 8: Qualifier 1 - Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers

Venue: Dubai International Stadium

February 9: Eliminator - MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium

10 February: Qualifier 2 - Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator

Venue: Dubai International Stadium

12 February: FINAL - Winner Q1 vs Winner Q2

Venue: Dubai International Stadium

Timings in IST

All four matches of the playoffs will begin at 7:30 PM IST. The toss will be held at 7:00 IST.

Where to watch ILT20 Playoffs?

Cricket fans across the world can catch the LIVE telecast of this exciting cricket league on ZEE's linear channels, digital platform, Zee5

TV Channels: Zee Cinema SD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Anmol Cinema, &Pictures HD, &Flix SD, &Flix HD, Zee Zest SD, Zee Zest HD, Zee Bangla Cinema, Zee Thirai.

The fans in UAE and MENA regions can watch it on CricLife.