UKC, the Revolution in Cricket will continue with 1 Million Dollar Grand Prize for Season 2!

Rashid Khan

The Ultimate Kricket Challenge, which has revolutionized the world of cricket, concluded today with spinner Rashid Khan taking home the UKC winner trophy against Andre Russell, but it's wrapping up with the promise of returning with a bigger, better and 'loaded' season 2.

The second season of the gladiator-style cricket extravaganza is slated to start in the first quarter of the new year, with a whopping 1 million dollar prize for the UKC winner. While the first season saw six cricket superstars locking horns one-on-one in 'caged' matches, the pool will be widened in the second installment and more cricketers will be seen going against each other.

Announcing the new season, Ravi Thakran, Chairman, UKC said, “UKC is a revolutionary format where players will go one on one against the best in the world. We have received great feedback from the players and viewers alike. The format allows an action-packed contest without any rain delays, affected by pitch conditions, and has a shorter snappier format. UKC is about growing the sport of cricket and given the short length of tournament it means we can host multiple tournaments without disturbing the current cricketing calendar. Season 2 will have more than 6 superstars vying to be declared the real champ in a one-on-one format as well as USD 1 million as the winner's cheque.”

The exhilarating first season at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, was high on adrenaline and saw Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle, Kevin Pietersen, Rashid Khan, Eoin Morgan and Andre Russell fighting it out in cricket's ultimate showdown. The final match tonight saw Rashid Khan win against Andre Russell.

New rules have been formed for this first of its kind, 16-match tournament. Each match consisting of 2 UKC contenders square off against each other across 4 innings of 15-balls each in every match.

Each innings consists of 15 balls and a UKC Contender must bowl a minimum of 8 balls per inning, while a sub player – an ‘Ace’ - can bowl a maximum of 7 balls per innings. Each UKC Contender when bowling is assisted by 1 fielder and 1 wicketkeeper inside the UKC Dome. A UKC Contender while batting can gain run(s) only after they complete a physical run. Scoring is divided into 6 scoring zones of 1 run, 2 runs, 3 runs, 4 runs , 6 runs and 12 runs, if a batter hits the Bullseye. Every time a batter gets out, 5 runs are deducted from the total.

The first season of UKC concluded today. Catch the season if you missed it on Disney+ Hotstar, as we wait with anticipation for Season 2 this first quarter of 2021.