Going Out: Get set for cricket carnival at Conares Mirchi Premier League

Denzil Pinto 11:56 09/06/2015
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Mail
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
  • Entertainment: The tournament is based on the IPL format and promises exciting action.

    Witness some thrilling cricket matches and enjoy a wide variety of entertainment as the Conares Mirchi Premier League comes to a close this Friday.

    It is the first time the event is being held and during the group stages last Friday and Saturday, more than 1,000 people descended on United Pro Sports in Dubai.

    – #360VIEW: Khurram Khan's career must be celebrated

    – #360LIVE: Follow cricket scores around the world LIVE
    – #360VIEW: Kieswetter's retirement shows no compromise on safety
    – INTERVIEW: Waqar Younis – Pakistan on verge of charting new course

    Spectators were treated to some closely-fought games (of eight overs) and Friday’s play-off games at the same venue are one not to be missed.

    Following the famous IPL concept, Danube’s Jebel Ali Dynamos take on AAJ’s Downtown Strikers in Qualifier 1, with the winner booking their place in the final. The losing team will have another chance to qualify when they take on the winners of the Eliminator clash between Desi Bistro’s Emirates Kings and Oxford Marine’s Qusais Boomers.

    The entertainment continues off the pitch with plenty of activities lined up for all ages. There will be family zone where visitors can play table cricket and billiards. Furthermore, you could be walking home with some fantastic prizes.

    Give it a go: There will be many attractions for spectators at the fun-filled Mirchi Premier League.

    “The first two days of the league have been a huge success and we had over 1,000 people which was a great number considering it was our first event,” said Manish Kishore of Industri, who are organising the league in association with Radio Mirchi.

    “We had some thrilling games and even had a tie which was really exciting for the spectators. All in all, it was a great two days of competition and we are sure Friday will be another success.”

    He added: “While the play-offs will be the main focus on the pitch, there will also be the fifth, sixth and seventh place matches so the action will not stop.”

    With plenty to play for in the Dh40,000 tournament, Kishore promise there will lots of fun elements to engage the fans.

    What: Conares Mirchi Premier League
    Where: United Pro Sports, Dubai
    When: Friday, June 12 from 17:00
    Contact: Email [email protected]

    Recommended