The Masters Champion’s League (MCL) is a new cricket tournament which kicks off in the UAE at the end of January. This is no amateur-league tournament as each of the participating teams will boast a renowned iconic player. Cricket legends such as Adam Gilchrist, Brian Lara, Wasim Akram and Michael Vaughan are likey to feature.
Details:
Format T20
Venues Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sports City and Sharjah International Cricket Stadium
Teams Six: Libra Legends, Gemini Arabians, Capricorn Commanders, Leo Lions, Sagittarius Strikers, and the Virgo Super Kings. Each team will feature a squad of 15 players.
Tournament Each team plays the other once. The highest points scorers then play in the semi-finals with the winners from each facing off in the final
Tickets The cost of tickets is between Dh25 and Dh500. Buy tickets online here.
Schedule
| Date | Time | Match | Venue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Jan-28 | 7.30pm | Libra Legends | v | Gemini Arabians | Dubai |
| Fri | Jan-29 | 3pm | Capricorn Commanders | v | Leo Lions | Dubai |
| Fri | Jan-29 | 7.30pm | Virgo Super Kings | v | Sagittarius Strikers | Dubai |
| Sat | Jan-30 | 3pm | Gemini Arabians | v | Leo Lions | Dubai |
| Sat | Jan-30 | 7.30pm | Sagittarius Strikers | v | Capricorn Commanders | Dubai |
| Wed | Feb-03 | 3pm | Libra Legends | v | Virgo Super Kings | Sharjah |
| Wed | Feb-03 | 7.30pm | Gemini Arabians | v | Capricorn Commanders | Sharjah |
| Thu | Feb-04 | 3pm | Libra Legends | v | Sagittarius Strikers | Sharjah |
| Thu | Feb-04 | 7.30pm | Leo Lions | v | Virgo Super King | Sharjah |
| Fri | Feb-05 | 3pm | Sagittarius Strikers | v | Gemini Arabians | Sharjah |
| Fri | Feb-05 | 7.30pm | Libra Legends | v | Capricorn Commanders | Sharjah |
| Sat | Feb-06 | 3pm | Gemini Arabians | v | Virgo Super Kings | Sharjah |
| Sat | Feb-06 | 7.30pm | Leo Lions | v | Sagittarius Strikers | Sharjah |
| Sun | Feb-07 | 3pm | Virgo Super Kings | v | Capricorn Commanders | Sharjah |
| Sun | Feb-07 | 7.30pm | Libra Legends v | v | Leo Lions | Sharjah |
| Thu | Feb-11 | 7.30pm | Semi-Final 1 | Dubai | ||
| Fri | Feb-12 | 7.30pm | Semi-Final 2 | Dubai | ||
| Sat | Feb-13 | 7.30pm | Final | Dubai | ||
