Big Ticket, the Middle East’s largest and longest-running guaranteed raffle draw, has joined DP World International League T20 Season 4 as an Official Partner, bringing fans closer to dreams of luxury cars, gold, and cash prizes.

The 34-match T20 extravaganza, featuring six teams and some of the world’s top cricket stars, is underway across Dubai International Stadium, Zayed Cricket Stadium (Abu Dhabi), and Sharjah Cricket Stadium, concluding with the final on January 4, 2026. 

Tickets start at Dh20, with hospitality packages from Dh325 and the Sixes Lounge experience available at Dh395. Bookings can be done via Virgin Megastore.

DP World ILT20 Head of Partnerships Ishan Chopra said, “We are thrilled to welcome a UAE-born brand like Big Ticket to Season 4. Their legacy of turning dreams into reality aligns perfectly with our vision of fan-first experiences both on and off the field. Together, we aim to elevate excitement and engagement for all cricket fans.”

Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals shifted to Dubai

Due to rain forecasts in Sharjah, the Friday, December 19 match between Sharjah Warriorz and Dubai Capitals has been relocated to Dubai International Stadium, starting at 6:30pm. Ticket holders, however, will remain eligible for the raffle draw, which will now take place during the next Sharjah match on December 21 between the Gulf Giants and Dubai Capitals.

About Big Ticket:

• Launched in 1992 at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
• Offers cash prizes and dream luxury cars, with grand prizes now up to Dh35 million.
• Tickets for the Big Ticket Millionaire cost Dh500 (buy two, get one free), and Dream Car tickets cost Dh150 (buy two, get one free).
• Instagram: @bigticketauh | Facebook: Big Ticket Abu Dhabi

MI Emirates produced a remarkable late turnaround to beat the Dubai Capitals by seven runs at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday, successfully defending a modest total of 137 in the DP World ILT20.

Jonny Bairstow’s fluent half-century laid the foundation, but it was a collective bowling effort,  led by Rashid Khan, that turned the match on its head after the Capitals appeared firmly in control of the chase.

Chasing 138, the Capitals made a confident start despite losing Leus du Plooy early. Shayan Jahangir and Jordan Cox kept the scoreboard moving, racing to 51 inside the powerplay and putting the Capitals well ahead of the required rate.

However, the momentum shifted dramatically once Rashid Khan entered the attack. Jahangir was outfoxed soon after the powerplay, triggering a collapse that saw the Capitals lose wickets at regular intervals. Rashid removed Rovman Powell before Kamindu Mendis cleaned up captain Dasun Shanaka, reducing the Capitals to 94 for four in the 14th over.

With the asking rate climbing, pressure mounted on Cox, who had anchored the innings. His dismissal in the 18th over — followed swiftly by Mohammad Nabi — proved decisive as Naveen-ul-Haq and Romario Shepherd closed out the innings. The Capitals were eventually bowled out for 130.

Earlier, MI Emirates were kept quiet in the powerplay by disciplined new-ball bowling from the Capitals. Bairstow broke free after the seventh over, launching a counterattack that included a 30-ball half-century, highlighted by eight fours and three sixes.

Muhammad Jawadullah struck twice in quick succession to remove Bairstow and Nicholas Pooran, while Mustafizur Rahman ripped through the middle and lower order. An unbeaten cameo from Romario Shepherd helped MI Emirates reach 137 for eight.

Rashid Khan, named Player of the Match for his two-wicket spell, praised the team effort. “Today was a proper team performance, especially with the ball and in the field,” he said.

The win takes MI Emirates to six points and lifts them into third place on the Season 4 points table, replacing the Dubai Capitals.

The Desert Vipers’ unbeaten run in DP World ILT20 Season 4 came to a dramatic end on Tuesday night as the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders edged out a one-run victory at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.

Liam Livingstone starred with a blistering 76 to power the Knight Riders to 181/5 before Andre Russell, Ajay Kumar and Jason Holder combined to hold their nerve in a tense finish.

Chasing 182, the Vipers made a confident start through Fakhar Zaman and Max Holden, who added 53 without loss in the powerplay. Holden reached a 40-ball half-century as the pair kept the chase on track.

The momentum shifted in the middle overs when Andre Russell removed Holden in the 12th over and returned to dismiss Zaman two overs later. Sunil Narine then tightened the squeeze, conceding just 23 runs in his four overs.

Hasan Nawaz briefly reignited hopes with two sixes in the 16th over but fell immediately, while Sam Curran and Shimron Hetmyer departed in quick succession. Needing 12 in the final over, the Vipers fell just short as Ajay Kumar closed out the game.

Earlier, the Knight Riders recovered from a shaky start after slipping to 9/2 inside two overs. Alex Hales provided early impetus before Livingstone and Alishan Sharafu steadied the innings. Livingstone later accelerated alongside Sherfane Rutherford, adding 68 runs in the final five overs to lift Abu Dhabi to a competitive total.

Brief scores

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 181/5
(Liam Livingstone 76, Alishan Sharafu 39; Lockie Ferguson 3/34)

Desert Vipers 180/6
(Max Holden 52, Fakhar Zaman 44; Andre Russell 2/16, Ajay Kumar 2/47)

Result: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 1 run