MI Emirates has won the title of the second edition of UAE International League T20 (ILT20) in February 2024. MI Emirates secured the title by defeating Dubai Capitals by 45 runs in the final match at Dubai International Stadium. Dubai Capitals reached the finals with a streak of four consecutive victories.
MI Emirates scored 208 runs:
- MI team posted a total of 208 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their 20 overs, batting first.
- In response, Dubai Capitals team could score only 163 runs at the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs.
Amount received by the winner of ILT20, 2024:
- The second season of ILT20 was played in UAE from 19 January to 17 February 2024. In this ILT20, a prize money of about Rs 5.80 crore (700,000 US dollars) was given to the winning team. While the runner-up was given around Rs 2.50 crore (300,000 US dollars).
Other main awards of ILT20, 2024:
- The tournament's own and unique belts were once again awarded to individual award winners of the ILT20. Additionally, each individual award carries a prize purse of US$15,000. While the Player of the Match award winners for each of the 34 games were given US$1500.
- Best Batsman of the Tournament (Green Belt Winner): This award was won by Desert Vipers opening batsman Alex Hales. He was given a prize money of 15,000 US dollars (Rs 12.47 lakh).
- The Best Bowler of the Tournament (White Belt Winner) was awarded a prize of US$15,000 (Rs 12.47 lakh).
- The Best UAE Player of the Tournament (Blue Belt Winner) was awarded a prize of US$15,000 (Rs 12.47 lakh).
- The Most Valuable Player of the Tournament (Red Belt Winner) was awarded a prize of US$15,000 (Rs 12.47 lakh).
About ILT20:
- ILT20 is a franchise-based T20 league organized by the Emirates Cricket Board, featuring six participating franchises.
- The second season of the league was held from 19 January to 17 February 2024.
- The title of the first season was won by the Gulf Giants. The team secured a 7-wicket victory over Desert Vipers at the Dubai International Stadium on February 12, 2023.