Gemini Arabians beat Leo Lions in Masters Champions T20
Saturday 30 January 2016 19:11, UK
Gemini Arabians beat Leo Lions by eight wickets in the first of Saturday's two Masters Champions T20 matches.
Taking place in the UAE, the tournament sees six teams, each made up of former international players, compete for the trophy.
Virender Sehwag's Arabians beat Brian Lara's Lions, chasing down down their 133-run target in 18 overs with Brad Hodge top-scoring with 65.
In Saturday's other match, Capricorn Commanders, led by ex-England all-rounder Paul Collingwood, beat Adam Gilchrist's Sagittarius Strikers by three runs, despite the former Australian wicketkeeper hitting fifty.
This match has now ended.
For more on how the competition works and the stellar team line-ups, click here.
LIVE STREAM ON SKY SPORTS' digital platforms
Wednesday 3 February
Libra Legends v Virgo Super Kings, Sharjah, 11am*
Gemini Arabians v Capricorn Commanders, Sharjah, 3.30pm
Thursday 4 February
Libra Legends v Sagittarius Strikers, Sharjah, 11am
Leo Lions v Virgo Super Kings, Sharjah, 3.30pm
Friday 5 February
Sagittarius Strikers v Gemini Arabians, Sharjah, 11am
Capricorn Commanders v Libra Legends, Sharjah, 3.30pm
Saturday 6 February
Gemini Arabians v Virgo Super Kings, Sharjah, 11am
Leo Lions v Sagittarius Strikers, Sharjah, 3.30pm
Sunday 7 February
Virgo Super Kings v Capricorn Commanders, Sharjah, 11am
Libra Legends v Leo Lions, Sharjah, 3.30pm
Thursday 11 February
Semi-final 1 (1st place v 4th place), Dubai, 3.30pm
Friday 12 February
Semi-final 2 (2nd place v 3rd place), Dubai, 3.30pm
Saturday 13 February
Final, Dubai, 3.30pm
UK and ROI residents can watch live streams from the Masters Champions League on Sky Sports' digital platforms where you can also keep up-to-date with all the latest news throughout the tournament.
* Available on Sky Sports Xtra only
