ILT20
ILT20 announced for January, set to clash with BPL, BBL SA20
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The third season of the International League T20 (ILT20) is announced to begin on January 11, which will overlap with other franchise tournaments BBL, SA20, and BPL.
Both the BBL and SA20 dates have not been announced yet, but it is understood that the BBL is scheduled to run until January 26, while the SA20 will start shortly after the New Year's Test against Pakistan ends in Cape Town on January 7.
There is also possibility to overlap with South Africa potentially travelling to Pakistan for an ODI series in preparation for the 2025 Champions Trophy, which is scheduled for mid-February in Pakistan. The ILT20 may also clash with the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) which will be run in the same time-frame.
“We are delighted to confirm the window for International League T20 Season 3. The window has been finalised after discussions with our stakeholders. We have begun our preparations for Season 3 with an aim of making the league even bigger and better," said David White, the CEO of ILT20.
“Season 2 was a massive success in terms of all relevant metrics’ and helped further strengthen the league’s reputation, making it one of the most sought after T20 leagues for players, fans and broadcasters from around the world. Having considered all aspects, the January-February window for Season 3 has turned out to be the most suitable," he added.
Season 3 announcement follows the successful Season 2 (2024) where MI Emirates won the ILT20 trophy in front of a full crowd at Dubai International Stadium on 17 February 2024.
The tournament consists of 34 matches with the final taking place on Sunday, 9 February 2025.