Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced the second season of the DP World ILT20 cricket league, sanctioned by the Emirates Cricket Board.

From January 2024, the action-packed tournament will be broadcast LIVE across the company’s linear channels and OTT platform ZEE5.

ZEE, known for its innovative content, is committed to providing an even grander presentation of the 34-match format DP World ILT20.

The second season promises thrilling cricket action in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah in January and February 2024, with the six franchises – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriors – retaining the best players in the world.

Rahul Johri, President – Business, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, said, “We are delighted with the overwhelming response DP World ILT20 received in its first season, generating a massive 367 million worldwide reach across TV and Digital platforms. The second season comes with an even bigger promise of unparalleled cricketing action with the world’s top T20 cricketers retained by the six teams. DP World ILT20 Season 2 will continue to entertain viewers not just in India but across the world and build our sports business.”

General Secretary ECB Mubashshir Usmani, commented, “DP World ILT20’s inaugural season was a roaring success. The tournament made waves worldwide through the presence of T20 superstars, quality cricket, world class production, and a broadcast partnership which generated a reach of more than 367 million across TV and digital platforms. We are once again delighted to partner with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited for Season 2 and we aim to even better the outstanding broadcast numbers from India and around the world that we gathered from the inaugural season.”