Desert Vipers schedule: Action-packed season in box for James Foster’s men

The first edition of the DP World International League T20 is all set to get underway on Friday, January 13, 2023.

With some eye-catching fixtures promising raining fours and sixes, the DP World ILT20 is anticipated to keep the fans on their toes throughout the month-long competition.

A star-studded Desert Vipers will open their campaign against Sharjah Warriors on January 15 at the Dubai International Stadium followed by a match against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders three days later on January 18 at the same venue.

The Colin Munro-led side will take on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for the second game on the trot on January 20, this time at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.

As the momentum sets in, the Vipers will look to get the better of Gulf Giants (January 22), MI Emirates (January 24) and Dubai Capitals (January 28) in an attempt to inch closer to the knockout stages.

A mix of young blood and experience will don the Vipers’ jersey, looking to bag the trophy in the inaugural season.

Led by Colin Munro, who has a plethora of experience playing franchise cricket across the globe, Desert Vipers boast a roster with the likes of big-hitter Alex Hales, left-arm paceman Sheldon Cottrell, proven wicket-taker Wanindu Hasaranga among other stars.

The local boys, namely Rohan Mustafa, Sheraz Ahmad, Ali Nasser and Ronak Panoly will hope to put forward an impressive display to register positive results for the Vipers.

The final four fixtures will be crucial for the Desert Vipers as the race for playoffs will intensify with each run and each wicket to play for.

Beginning with MI Emirates (January 29), the franchise will lock horns with Sharjah Warriors (January 31), Dubai Capitals (February 2) and Gulf Giants (February 4) to conclude the league phase.

All the timings are in UAE Standard Time.