The 34-match extravaganza to be staged at venues in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah DUBAI: The second season of the DP World ILT20, the biggest contest of its kind in the UAE and the second most-watched league in India, will be played between Jan. 19 and Feb. 18, 2024, it was announced on Wednesday. For the latest updates, follow us on Twitter @ArabNewsSport The full schedule will be unveiled soon. For the second consecutive year, six teams — Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriors — will compete for the DP World ILT20 trophy in a 34-match format. There will be 30 group games and four playoffs including the final. The James Vince-led Gulf Giants are the defending champions having defeated the Desert Vipers by seven wickets in the inaugural season’s final at a packed Dubai International Stadium. Earlier this week, the league unveiled a star-studded lineup of new signings for season two. The final step for the six franchises to complete their squads is to sign additional players from the UAE.