Dubai Capitals seal playoff spot after dominant league-stage campaign

Dubai Capitals have qualified for the playoffs of DP World ILT20 Season 4 after a steady performance in the league stage. The defending champions finished among the top four teams, winning five of their nine matches so far in the tournament.

Their journey this season included solid efforts from both batters and bowlers at important moments. The Capitals started with defeats against the Desert Vipers and the Gulf Giants but quickly turned things around with back-to-back victories over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, which helped them move up the points table.

Although they later lost to the Vipers and MI Emirates, the team bounced back strongly. Wins against Sharjah Warriorz and Gulf Giants put them back on track. In their second-last league match, half-centuries from Shayan Jahangir and Jordan Cox helped the Capitals successfully chase a challenging target and defeat the Warriorz once again.

With a playoff spot now secured, Dubai Capitals will take on MI Emirates in their final league match. The team will aim to stay in good form as they prepare for the knockout stage and defend their title in DP World ILT20 Season 4.

About Dubai Capitals

Dubai Capitals is a cricket team owned by the GMR Group and competes in the DP World ILT20, a top-level T20 league played in the UAE since 2023.

The team won its first ILT20 title in Season 3 and is competing in the tournament for the fourth time. The Capitals are captained by Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka and feature experienced players such as Rovman Powell, Tymal Mills, David Willey, Scott Currie, Jimmy Neesham and Gulbadin Naib. Hemang Badani continues as the team’s head coach this season.