February 8

ILT20 awaits new champion as Vipers and Capitals gear up for summit clash

There will be new champions in the three-year history of ILT20 as Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers clash for the Season 3 title at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. After weeks of exhilarating cricket and a prize pool exceeding USD 1 million on the line, the tournament now reaches its grand conclusion.

Speaking ahead of the final, Desert Vipers captain, Lockie Ferguson, who will miss the clash due to an injury, said, "From day one we have all enjoyed being a part of the squad, and the family we have created has translated on the field. The Dubai Capitals are an exceptional team, and I think the top two teams in the competition have made it to the final."

Echoing these sentiments, Dubai Capitals captain, Sam Billings said, "Confidence is high as we have had a good run. Different people have stepped up for us throughout the competition including star performances from Shai Hope and Gulbadin Naib so we are looking forward to tomorrow. The atmosphere last year was phenomenal at the final, as the love for cricket is very strong in the region and hopefully tomorrow both teams can put on a great show."