The Gulf’s premier cricket carnival is back! DP World International League T20 Season 4 kicks off on Tuesday, 2 December, with a blockbuster rematch of last season’s final: Defending champions Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers at the Dubai International Stadium (6:30pm GST).
Last season’s finale between these two heavyweights was nothing short of electrifying, with the Capitals edging past the Vipers in front of 25,000 roaring fans. The 2024–25 opener promises no less drama as the chase for glory begins again.
The Season 4 opener will be played at the Dubai International Stadium – the venue for Season 3’s grand finish. The six-team tournament will once again feature a total of 34 matches. Dubai International Stadium will host 15 matches, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Cricket Stadium will stage 11, and the Sharjah Cricket Stadium will be the venue for eight matches.
International League T20 2025-26 Full schedule
UAE T20 International League 2025-26 schedule is announced. International League T20 2025-26 will be conducted between 02 December 2025 & 04 January 2026.
| Date | Day | Time (GST) | Match Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 December 2025 | Tuesday | 6:30 PM | Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 03 December 2025 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM | Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 04 December 2025 | Thursday | 6:30 PM | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 05 December 2025 | Friday | 6:30 PM | Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 06 December 2025 | Saturday | 6:30 PM | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 07 December 2025 | Sunday | 2:00 PM | Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 07 December 2025 | Sunday | 6:30 PM | Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 08 December 2025 | Monday | 6:30 PM | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 09 December 2025 | Tuesday | 6:30 PM | MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 10 December 2025 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 11 December 2025 | Thursday | 6:30 PM | MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 12 December 2025 | Friday | 6:30 PM | Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 13 December 2025 | Saturday | 6:30 PM | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 14 December 2025 | Sunday | 2:00 PM | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 14 December 2025 | Sunday | 6:30 PM | Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 15 December 2025 | Monday | 6:30 PM | Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 16 December 2025 | Tuesday | 6:30 PM | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 17 December 2025 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 18 December 2025 | Thursday | 6:30 PM | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 19 December 2025 | Friday | 6:30 PM | Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 20 December 2025 | Saturday | 2:00 PM | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 20 December 2025 | Saturday | 6:30 PM | Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 21 December 2025 | Sunday | 2:00 PM | Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 21 December 2025 | Sunday | 6:30 PM | Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 22 December 2025 | Monday | 6:30 PM | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 23 December 2025 | Tuesday | 6:30 PM | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 24 December 2025 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 26 December 2025 | Friday | 6:30 PM | Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 27 December 2025 | Saturday | 6:30 PM | MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 28 December 2025 | Sunday | 6:30 PM | Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 30 December 2025 | Tuesday | 6:30 PM | QUALIFIER 1 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 01 January 2026 | Thursday | 6:30 PM | ELIMINATOR | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 02 January 2026 | Friday | 6:30 PM | QUALIFIER 2 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 04 January 2026 | Sunday | 6:30 PM | Final | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
International League T20 2025-26 Teams
A total of six teams have been finalized by Emirates Cricket Board. Below is the list of the teams that will be part of the very first season of International League T20 2025-26.
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
- Desert Vipers
- Dubai Capitals
- Gulf Giants
- MI Emirates
- Sharjah Warriors
Tournament Overview
- Venues: Dubai International Stadium (15 matches), Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi (11 matches), Sharjah Cricket Stadium (8 matches)
- Format: 34 matches total, including league stage + playoffs
- Playoffs: Top 4 qualify after round-robin stage
- Grand Final: Sunday, 4 January, at Dubai International Stadium, 6:30pm
International League T20 2025-26 Squads
Squads for all teams are not finalized yet but initial buying is completed by all six teams of the International League T20. Below are the Squads of International League T20 teams.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders International League T20 2025-26 Squads
Coach:
Players Details:
| Sr. No. | Player Name | Country | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sunil Narine (C) | West Indies | All-Rounder |
| 02 | Andre Russell | West Indies | All-Rounder |
| 03 | Connor Esterhuizen | South Africa | Batter |
| 04 | Paul Stirling | Ireland | All-Rounder |
| 05 | Lahiru Kumara | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
| 06 | Charith Asalanka | Sri Lanka | All-Rounder |
| 07 | Colin Ingram | South Africa | Batter |
| 08 | Akeal Hosein | West Indies | Bowler |
| 09 | Dhananjaya De Silva | Sri Lanka | All-Rounder |
| 10 | Ravi Rampaul | West Indies | Bowler |
| 11 | Raymon Reifer | West Indies | All-Rounder |
| 12 | Kennar Lewis | West Indies | Batter |
| 13 | Ali Khan | USA | Bowler |
| 14 | Brandon Glover | Netherlands | Bowler |
| 15 | Matiullah Khan | UAE | Bowler |
| 16 | Fahad Nawaz | UAE | All-Rounder |
| 17 | Sabir Ali | UAE | Bowler |
| 18 | Zawar Farid | UAE | Bowler |
| 19 | Marchant De Lange | South Africa | Bowler |
| 20 | Treveen Mathew | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
Desert Vipers International League T20 2025-26 Squads
Coach: James Foster
Players Details:
| Sr. No. | Player Name | Country | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | All-Rounder |
| 02 | Alex Hales | England | Batter |
| 03 | Tom Curran | England | All-Rounder |
| 04 | Sam Billings | England | Wicketkeeper |
| 05 | Colin Munro (C) | New Zealand | Batter |
| 06 | Matheesha Pathirana | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
| 07 | Sherfane Rutherford | West Indies | Batter |
| 08 | Sheldon Cottrell | West Indies | Bowler |
| 09 | Ben Duckett | England | Wicketkeeper |
| 10 | Benny Howell | England | All-Rounder |
| 11 | Ruben Trumpelmann | Namibia | Bowler |
| 12 | Mark Watt | Scotland | Bowler |
| 13 | Tymal Mills | England | Bowler |
| 14 | Adam Lyth | England | Batter |
| 15 | Rohan Mustafa | UAE | Bowler |
| 16 | Sheraz Ahmad | UAE | Bowler |
| 17 | Ali Naseer | UAE | Batter |
| 18 | Ronak Panoly | UAE | All-Rounder |
Dubai Capitals International League T20 2025-26 Squads
Coach: Phil Simmons
Players Details:
| Sr. No. | Player Name | Country | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Rovman Powell (C) | West Indies | All-Rounder |
| 02 | Dasun Shanaka | Sri Lanka | All-Rounder |
| 03 | Fabian Allen | West Indies | All-Rounder |
| 04 | Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Afghanistan | Bowler |
| 05 | Bhanuka Rajapaksa | Sri Lanka | Wicketkeeper |
| 06 | Dushmantha Chameera | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
| 07 | Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | All-Rounder |
| 08 | Isuru Udana | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
| 09 | Hazratullah Zazai | Afghanistan | Batter |
| 10 | Daniel Lawrence | England | Batter |
| 11 | Fred Klaassen | Netherlands | Bowler |
| 12 | George Munsey | Scotland | Batter |
| 13 | Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwe | Bowler |
| 14 | Niroshan Dickwella | Sri Lanka | Wicketkeeper |
| 15 | Robin Uthappa | India | Batter |
| 16 | Hazrat Luqman | UAE | Bowler |
| 17 | Chirag Suri | UAE | Batter |
| 18 | Jash Ginyani | UAE | Bowler |
| 19 | Raja Akif Ullah Khan | UAE | Bowler |
Gulf Giants International League T20 2025-26 Squads
Coach: Andy Flower
Players Details:
| Sr. No. | Player Name | Country | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Shimron Hetmyer | West Indies | Batter |
| 02 | Chris Jordan | England | Bowler |
| 03 | James Vince (C) | England | Batter |
| 04 | Chris Lynn | Australia | Batter |
| 05 | Dominic Drakes | West Indies | All-Rounder |
| 06 | Jamie Overton | England | All-Rounder |
| 07 | Liam Dawson | England | All-Rounder |
| 08 | Ollie Pope | England | Batter |
| 09 | Tom Banton | England | Batter |
| 10 | David Wiese | Namibia | All-Rounder |
| 11 | Qais Ahmad | Afghanistan | Bowler |
| 12 | Richard Gleeson | England | Bowler |
| 13 | Rehan Ahmed | England | All-Rounder |
| 14 | Wayne Madsen | England | Batter |
| 15 | Aayan Afzal Khan | UAE | All-Rounder |
| 16 | Sanchit Sharma | UAE | Bowler |
| 17 | CP Rizwaan | UAE | Batter |
| 18 | Ashwant Valthapa | UAE | Batter |
MI Emirates International League T20 2025-26 Squads
Coach: Shane Bond
Players Details:
| Sr. No. | Player Name | Country | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Kieron Pollard (C) | West Indies | All-Rounder |
| 02 | Dwayne Bravo | West Indies | All-Rounder |
| 03 | Nicholas Pooran | West Indies | Wicketkeeper |
| 04 | Trent Boult | New Zealand | Bowler |
| 05 | Andre Fletcher | West Indies | Batter |
| 06 | Imran Tahir | South Africa | Bowler |
| 07 | Samit Patel | England | All-Rounder |
| 08 | Will Smeed | England | Batter |
| 09 | Jordan Thompson | England | All-Rounder |
| 10 | Najibullah Zadran | Afghanistan | Batter |
| 11 | Zahir Khan | Afghanistan | Bowler |
| 12 | Fazalhaq Farooqui | Afghanistan | Bowler |
| 13 | Bradley Wheal | Scotland | Bowler |
| 14 | Bas De Leede | Netherlands | All-Rounder |
| 15 | Muhammad Waseem | UAE | All-Rounder |
| 16 | Basil Hameed | UAE | All-Rounder |
| 17 | Vriitya Aravind | UAE | Wicketkeeper |
| 18 | Zahoor Khan | UAE | Bowler |
Sharjah Warriors International League T20 2025-26 Squads
Coach: Paul Farbrace
Players Details:
| Sr. No. | Player Name | Country | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Moeen Ali (C) | England | All-Rounder |
| 02 | Dawid Malan | England | Batter |
| 03 | Evin Lewis | West Indies | Batter |
| 04 | Mohammad Nabi | Afghanistan | All-Rounder |
| 05 | Chris Woakes | England | All-Rounder |
| 06 | Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan | Bowler |
| 07 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | Wicketkeeper |
| 08 | Naveen-ul-Haq | Afghanistan | Bowler |
| 09 | Tom Kohler-Cadmore | England | Batter |
| 10 | Chris Benjamin | England | Wicketkeeper |
| 11 | Joe Denly | England | Batter |
| 12 | Mark Deyal | West Indies | Batter |
| 13 | Bilal Khan | Oman | Bowler |
| 14 | JJ Smit | Namibia | All-Rounder |
| 15 | Karthik Meiyappan | UAE | Bowler |
| 16 | Alishan Sharafu | UAE | Batter |
| 17 | Junaid Siddique | UAE | Bowler |
| 18 | Muhammad Jawadullah | UAE | Bowler |
International League T20 2025-26 venues
The venues for the International League T20 are officially announced. Here is the list of ILT20 venues.
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.
- Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
What to Expect in Season 4
- A thrilling 34-match journey across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah
- Power-packed lineups featuring some of the world’s best cricketers
- New rivalries, familiar feuds, and unforgettable moments under the lights
- The battle to join Gulf Giants (Season 1), MI Emirates (Season 2), and Dubai Capitals (Season 3) on the champions’ list
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