ILT20 season 3 opener: Defending champions MI Emirates to play Dubai Capitals

The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will launch their Season 3 campaign with a home game against Season 1 finalists' the Desert Vipers on Sunday, January 12 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. In the evening game on the same day, Season 1 champions Gulf Giants will face the Sharjah Warriorz in their tournament opener at the DIS. The first of eight matches at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is set to be an exciting clash between the hosts Sharjah Warriorz and Dubai Capitals on Friday, January 17