Desert Vipers to Face MI Emirates in Opening Match- IPL

Defending champions Desert Vipers will face Season 2 champions MI Emirates in the opening match of ILT20 Season 5 at the Dubai International Stadium on November 21. The match will be a repeat of last season’s final, with evening matches scheduled to start at 6.30 pm.

Sharjah Warriorz will face Gulf Giants in the second match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium at 2 pm. Dubai Capitals will begin their campaign against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Dubai International Stadium in the second match of the Super Sunday double-header. Abu Dhabi will host its first match on November 26, when Abu Dhabi Knight Riders take on MI Emirates at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.

The league will mark UAE National Day on December 2 with a double-header. Each team will play 10 matches in the 34-match tournament, with the top four teams after the 30-match group stage reaching the playoffs. The Season 5 final will be played at the Dubai International Stadium on December 20, with the 30-day tournament featuring six double-header days.

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