1) Alex Hales (Desert Vipers) Went cold just at the wrong point, but the leading run-scorer’s blockbusting opening pairing with Rohan Mustafa will be one of the salient memories of the first ILT20 season. Pankaj Nangia / CREIMAS

Pollard, Waseem and Jordan selected: ILT20 team of the tournament



The inaugural DP World International T20 League reached its conclusion at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday evening, when the Gulf Giants were crowned the tournament's first champions.

West Indies star Carlos Brathwaite led the way in the final against the Desert Vipers as the Giants claimed a comfortable seven-wicket victory.

It capped the end of the UAE's first, fully-fledged T20 competition and provided a fitting end to the ILT20's debut season.

Reflecting on the competition as a whole, Paul Radley has provided his team of the tournament in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device.

Results:

6.30pm: Maiden Dh165,000 2,000m - Winner: Powderhouse, Sam Hitchcott (jockey), Doug Watson (trainer)

7.05pm: Handicap Dh165,000 2,200m - Winner: Heraldic, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar

7.40pm: Conditions Dh240,000 1,600m - Winner: Walking Thunder, Connor Beasley, Ahmed bin Harmash

8.15pm: Handicap Dh190,000 2,000m - Winner: Key Bid, Fernando Jara, Ali Rashid Al Raihe

8.50pm: The Garhoud Sprint Listed Dh265,000 1,200m - Winner: Drafted, Sam Hitchcott, Doug Watson

9.25pm: Handicap Dh170,000 1,600m - Winner: Cachao, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar

10pm: Handicap Dh190,000 1,400m - Winner: Rodaini, Connor Beasley, Ahmed bin Harmash

Updated: February 13, 2023, 8:33 AM

Middle East Today

The must read newsletter for the region

      By signing up, I agree to The National's privacy policy
      Middle East Today