Kuwait Cricket is all set to kick off the much-anticipated KCC T20 Challengers Cup 2023, commencing from November 1. The tournament, featuring 12 competitive teams, is slated to hold a total of 33 thrilling matches. Divided into two groups of six teams each, the championship is poised to deliver an exciting array of T20 cricket action.
Tournament Layout and Team Division
Group A boasts an intense lineup comprising Afghan XI, Cochin Hurricanes, KRM Panthers, Noor CM Academy, SLRCC, and Stack CC XI. On the other hand, Group B showcases formidable squads including Al Sayer, GAT, Gujrat Cricket Club, MG Warriors, SBS CC, and Seazen Challengers.
The tournament schedule dictates that each team will encounter the others within their group once. The top two contenders from each group will proceed to the semi-finals, setting the stage for the pinnacle clash.
Sulaibiya Cricket Ground: The Epicenter of KCC T20 Action
Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, located in Al Jahra, Kuwait, will host all matches of the KCC T20 Challengers Cup 2023. The ground, known for its excellent facilities and conducive cricketing conditions, is expected to witness pulsating encounters throughout the tournament.
Where to Catch the Action Live
Cricket enthusiasts in India can catch all the live action of the KCC T20 Challengers Cup 2023 through live streaming available on the FanCode app and website. Despite the fervor surrounding the tournament, there won’t be any live telecast of the games on Indian television channels.
Save the Date: KCC T20 Challengers Cup 2023 Final
The grand finale of the KCC T20 Challengers Cup 2023 is slated for December 15, promising an epic showdown to conclude this riveting T20 cricket extravaganza.
As the tournament gears up to showcase the best of T20 cricket talent in Kuwait, fans and enthusiasts are in for an exhilarating display of sporting prowess and thrilling encounters.
KCC T20 Challengers Cup 2023 schedule and live India match start times
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 1 | Stack CC XI vs KRM Panthers | 10:30 PM |
| Thursday, November 2 | SBS CC vs GAT | 10:00 PM |
| Friday, November 3 | Afghan XI vs SLRCC | 1:15 AM |
| Seazen Challengers vs Al Sayer | 10:30 AM | |
| Stack CC XI vs Noor CM Academy | 3:30 PM | |
| KRM Panthers vs Cochin Hurricanes | 7:00 PM | |
| Gujrat Cricket Club vs MG Warriors | 10:30 PM | |
| Saturday, November 4 | GAT vs Seazen Challengers | 10:30 PM |
| Sunday, November 5 | SLRCC vs Noor CM Academy | 10:30 PM |
| Monday, November 6 | Cochin Hurricanes vs Afghan XI | 10:30 PM |
| Tuesday, November 7 | MG Warriors vs Al Sayer | 10:30 PM |
| Friday, November 10 | SBS CC vs Gujrat Cricket Club | 1:15 AM |
| Seazen Challengers vs SBS CC | 7:00 PM | |
| Afghan XI vs Noor CM Academy | 10:30 PM | |
| Saturday, November 11 | Gujrat Cricket Club vs GAT | 10:30 PM |
| Thursday, November 16 | Cochin Hurricanes vs SLRCC | 10:30 PM |
| Friday, November 17 | SBS CC vs Al Sayer | 1:15 AM |
| Saturday, November 18 | MG Warriors vs GAT | 10:30 PM |
| Thursday, November 23 | SLRCC vs Stack CC XI | 10:00 PM |
| Friday, November 24 | KRM Panthers vs Afghan XI | 1:15 AM |
| Saturday, November 25 | MG Warriors vs Seazen Challengers | 10:30 PM |
| Thursday, November 30 | Stack CC XI vs Cochin Hurricanes | 10:00 PM |
| Friday, December 1 | Noor CM Academy vs KRM Panthers | 1:15 AM |
| Saturday, December 2 | KRM Panthers vs SLRCC | 10:30 PM |
| Sunday, December 3 | Seazen Challengers vs Gujrat Cricket Club | 10:30 PM |
| Monday, December 4 | GAT vs AI Sayer | 10:30 PM |
| Tuesday, December 5 | Noor CM Academy vs Cochin Hurricanes | 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday, December 6 | AI Sayer vs Gujrat Cricket Club | 10:30 PM |
| Thursday, December 7 | Afghan XI vs Stack CC XI | 10:00 PM |
| Friday, December 8 | MG Warriors vs SBS CC | 1:15 AM |
| Semi-final 1 | 3:30 PM | |
| Semi-final 2 | 7:00 PM | |
| Friday, December 15 | KCC T20 Challengers Cup 2023 final | 3:30 PM |
(Note: All times are in India Standard Time (IST) and subject to change as per the official announcements.)