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Playing for each other: Captain Sam Billings on Dubai Capitals' maiden title at the ILT20

Dubai, February 11: The Dubai Capitals secured their International League T20 (ILT20) title with a thrilling four-wicket victory over the Desert Vipers in the final. After a rollercoaster season that saw them recover from a tough start, the Capitals' resilience led to a dramatic finish. Sam Billings, the captain of the Dubai Capitals, reflected on the team's journey and shared his thoughts on their redemption, as well as the importance of composure in such a tense contest.

ILT20 Season 3: Dubai Capitals set to lock horns with Desert Vipers in epic final

Dubai, Feb 8: A new name will be etched onto the ILT20 trophy as the Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers clash for the Season 3 title at the Dubai International Stadium here on Sunday. After weeks of exhilarating cricket and a prize pool exceeding USD 1 million on the line, the tournament has now reached its grand conclusion and ready to crown a champion.

ILT20: We're here to lift the trophy, says DC's Warner ahead of final

Dubai, Feb 8: Ahead of the ILT20 final, Dubai Capitals' star opener David Warner shared his team's determination to clinch the trophy after their impressive run in the tournament, including three victories against their finals opponents, the Desert Vipers whom they are slated to face on Sunday.

Love coming for ILT20, competition here is fierce: Wasim Akram

Dubai, February 4: With the battlelines drawn for the ILT20 Season 3 finale, Pakistan bowling legend and former captain Wasim Akram put his weight behind the Desert Vipers to outshine them. While the Vipers were the first team this season to book a berth in the playoffs with their dominating show with the bat and the ball, defending champions MI Emirates finished second in the points table to qualify.

ILT20 Season 3: All-round Gulf Giants overcome ADKR to move closer to playoff spot; MI Emirates advance

Abu Dhabi, Feb 2: The Gulf Giants returned to winning ways as they coasted to a fantastic seven-wicket win over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in a Season 3 clash of the ILT20 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here on Saturday. The win sees the Gulf Giants climb the ladder to the third spot and does a world of good to their playoff chances. The result also means the MI Emirates joined the Desert Vipers as the two teams to have qualified for the playoffs.

ILT20 Season 3: MI Emirates meet Warriorz, Capitals face ADKR on Super Sunday

Abu Dhabi/Dubai, Feb 1: It will be a Super Sunday in Season 3 of the International League (IL) T20 with two dynamic matches packed in a single evening as MI Emirates take on Sharjah Warriorz and Dubai Capitals meeting Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in what that promises to be thrilling contests featuring big-hitting, smart bowling, and electric fielding. MI Emirates will be hoping to take another step closer to a place in the playoffs when they take the field for the first match of the evening.

ILT20 Season 3: Sharjah Warriorz take on ADKR with playoffs spot on line

Sharjah, Jan 29: Hoping to clinch a place in the playoffs, Sharjah Warriorz take on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in a must-win encounter of the ILT20 Season 3 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium here on Thursday. The high-intensity clash will answer many questions in the run-up to the final stages of the tournament.

ILT20 2024-25: Tom Alsop eyes playoff spot for Gulf Giants after match-winning knock

Sharjah, Jan 27: Gulf Giants secured their third win of the ILT20 2024-25 campaign after clinching a thrilling six-wicket win against the Sharjah Warriorz courtesy of a match-winning knock from Tom Alsop. This is the second consecutive win this season for the Adani Sportsline-owned franchise and gives the team a significant boost toward their quest for the playoffs.

ILT20 Season 3: Gritty Gulf Giants defeat MI Emirates in a thriller

Abu Dhabi, Jan 26: The Gulf Giants were forced to dig deep, and they responded brilliantly, to defeat the MI Emirates by two wickets, in a nail-biter in Season 3 of the ILT20 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here on Saturday. The Gulf Giants looked down and out at one stage before their lower order showed nerves of steel to guide the side over the finish line against the MI Emirates. The win helps the Gulf Giants move to fifth on the points table.

ILT20 Season 3: Hales, Curran shine as Desert Vipers cruise to 8-wicket win vs Sharjah Warriorz

Sharjah, Jan 25: Alex Hales and Sam Curran powered the Desert Vipers to a commanding eight-wicket victory over the Sharjah Warriorz in the ILT20 Season 3, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. Hales and Curran shared a stunning 128-run partnership off just 65 balls, which turned a modest chase of 152 into a one-sided affair. Hales smashed a 36-ball half-century while Curran followed with a blistering 33-ball fifty. The duo ensured the Vipers sealed the win in 14.5 overs to inch closer to the play-offs stage.

ILT20 Season 3: Shanka's late charge helps Dubai Capitals win against Gulf Giants

Dubai, Jan 24: A late blitzkrieg by Dasun Shanaka was instrumental in helping the Dubai Capitals register a comprehensive win against the Gulf Giants in the ILT20 Season 3 at the Dubai International Stadium, here on Thursday evening. The Dubai Capitals won by five wickets and eight deliveries to spare as Shanaka threw the kitchen sink at the Gulf Giants, to seal an important win.