The 2016 Masters Champions League was the inaugural season of the Masters Champions League that took place from 28 January to 13 February 2016 in Dubai and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The tournament was contested by six teams of fifteen players, all former international cricketers, with the Gemini Arabians defeating the Leo Lions in the final by 16 runs.
Video 2016 Masters Champions League
Teams
The following six franchises participated in the tournament:
Maps 2016 Masters Champions League
Player auction
Former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis achieved the top bid of the player auction, joining the Libra Legends for US $175,000. Former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist was the second-highest signing, purchased by the Sagittarius Strikers for $170,000. Other players with high bids included former England captain Paul Collingwood ($140,000), Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka ($120,000), West Indies' Brian Lara ($100,000) and Brett Lee of Australia ($100,000).
Venues
Standings
- Top 4 teams advanced to the semi finals
Fixtures
League Stage
Knockout phase
Semi Finals
The top four teams from the group stage qualified for the semi finals.
Final
The winners of the 2 semi-finals qualified for the final.
Statistics
Most runs
Most wickets
References
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