Sharjah Warriorz (originally spelled Sharjah Warriors) are one of two ILT20 teams still waiting for a first title, and they finished bottom last season with three wins from 10. For Season 5 they have a new head coach, Adrian Birrell, and an almost completely rebuilt squad.
They bought heavily from England, with Richard Gleeson, Paul Walter, Tom Banton, Craig Overton and Adil Rashid, and added Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi. Sikandar Raza, James Vince, Adam Milne and Waqar Salamkheil, last season’s Best Bowler, came in before the auction. The Warriorz play seven of their 10 league games in Sharjah, level with Dubai Capitals (seven in Dubai) for the most at one ground.
This page has the full Sharjah Warriorz squad with auction prices, all 10 fixtures with India timings, the home-game calendar and how to book tickets. For every team’s fixtures, see the full ILT20 2026 schedule.
Sharjah Warriorz at a glance
| Full name | Sharjah Warriorz |
| Short name | SW |
| Owners | Capri Global |
| Home ground | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Season 5 captain | To be announced (Tim Southee captained in Season 4) |
| Head coach | Adrian Birrell (new for Season 5) |
| ILT20 titles | None yet |
| Season 4 result | 6th in league (3 wins), did not qualify |
| Season 5 auction spend | About $1.7 million |
| First match | vs Gulf Giants, 22 Nov, Sharjah, 3:30 PM IST |
How Sharjah Warriorz have done in the ILT20
The Warriorz have never reached an ILT20 final. Tom Kohler-Cadmore was their standout batter in the early seasons, with 388 runs in 2025, and Johnson Charles and Adam Milne were key players that year too.
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Season 4 was difficult. They won only three of 10 games and finished sixth, level on points with Gulf Giants but behind them on net run rate. Their three wins came against Gulf Giants, runners-up MI Emirates (by six runs) and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, where Adil Rashid took 3 for 18 in a four-wicket win in Abu Dhabi.
Sharjah Warriorz squad for ILT20 2026
The Warriorz made four direct signings before the auction and bought 19 players on 1 October 2026.
| # | Player | Country | Role | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | All-Rounder | PRE-SIGNED |
| 2 | James Vince | England | Batter | PRE-SIGNED |
| 3 | Adam Milne | New Zealand | Bowler | PRE-SIGNED |
| 4 | Waqar Salamkheil | Afghanistan | Bowler | PRE-SIGNED |
| 5 | Richard Gleeson | England | Bowler | 180,000 |
| 6 | Mohammad Nabi | Afghanistan | All-Rounder | 140,000 |
| 7 | Paul Walter | England | All-Rounder | 110,000 |
| 8 | Adil Rashid | England | Bowler | 80,000 |
| 9 | Brandon McMullen | Scotland | All-Rounder | 80,000 |
| 10 | Tom Banton | England | Wicket Keeper | 80,000 |
| 11 | Craig Overton | England | All-Rounder | 80,000 |
| 12 | George Linde | South Africa | All-Rounder | 40,000 |
| 13 | Ali Aamer Naseer | UAE | All-Rounder | 40,000 |
| 14 | Fareed Malik | Afghanistan | Bowler | 40,000 |
| 15 | Sharafuddin Ashraf | Afghanistan | All-Rounder | 40,000 |
| 16 | Logan van Beek | Netherlands | Bowler | 40,000 |
| 17 | Junaid Siddique | UAE | Bowler | 10,000 |
| 18 | Tanish Suri | UAE | Wicket Keeper | 10,000 |
| 19 | Nabeel Aziz | UAE | All-Rounder | 10,000 |
| 20 | George Dockrell | Ireland | All-Rounder | 10,000 |
| 21 | Mohammad Saqib | Saudi Arabia | Bowler | 10,000 |
| 22 | Arunraj Selvaraj | Kuwait | Bowler | 10,000 |
| 23 | James Rew | England | Wicket Keeper | 10,000 |
Teams can still add one wildcard player for up to $250,000, so this list may grow before 22 November.
Squad analysis
Batting. Tom Banton, who scored two centuries for MI Emirates in Season 3, and James Vince, the second-highest run-scorer in ILT20 history, are a strong opening option. Sikandar Raza, James Rew and George Dockrell add depth in the middle order.
All-rounders. This is the deepest all-round squad in the league: Raza, Nabi, Paul Walter, Craig Overton, Brandon McMullen, George Linde and Logan van Beek can all bat and bowl.
Bowling. Richard Gleeson and Adam Milne bring genuine pace. Waqar Salamkheil (last season’s joint top wicket-taker with 18) and Adil Rashid give them two wrist spinners, with Nabi and Linde as finger-spin options. UAE quick Junaid Siddique, who signed a UAE-record deal a year ago, adds local experience.
Who’s gone. Season 4 captain Tim Southee is not in the Season 5 squad, so the Warriorz need a new captain. Vince and Raza are the most experienced leaders available.
Players to watch
- James Vince. With 1,055 runs in the first three seasons, he is the second-highest run-scorer in ILT20 history, and has joined from Gulf Giants.
- Waqar Salamkheil. Won the White Belt as Season 4’s Best Bowler and shared the wicket lead with 18.
- Richard Gleeson. The Warriorz’ most expensive buy at $180,000.
- Sikandar Raza. An all-rounder who has won matches in leagues all over the world, including a title-winning role for Dubai Capitals in Season 3.
- Tom Banton. Made 493 runs with two centuries for MI Emirates in Season 3.
Sharjah Warriorz schedule for ILT20 2026
| Match | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (GST) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, 22 Nov | Gulf Giants | Sharjah (home) | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 2 | Mon, 23 Nov | Desert Vipers | Sharjah (home) | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3 | Fri, 27 Nov | Dubai Capitals | Sharjah (home) | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4 | Sun, 29 Nov | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Abu Dhabi (away) | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 5 | Tue, 1 Dec | Gulf Giants | Sharjah | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6 | Fri, 4 Dec | Desert Vipers | Sharjah | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7 | Sun, 6 Dec | MI Emirates | Abu Dhabi (away) | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 8 | Tue, 8 Dec | Dubai Capitals | Dubai (away) | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9 | Wed, 9 Dec | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Sharjah (home) | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10 | Fri, 11 Dec | MI Emirates | Sharjah (home) | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
The 1 and 4 December matches are listed as Gulf Giants and Desert Vipers fixtures but are played in Sharjah. If the Warriorz qualify, Qualifier 1 is in Abu Dhabi on 16 December, the Eliminator in Dubai on 17 December, Qualifier 2 in Sharjah on 18 December and the final in Dubai on 20 December.
What stands out in the Sharjah Warriorz schedule
- Seven games in Sharjah. The Warriorz play every league match held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium: five home games plus two “away” games against Gulf Giants and Desert Vipers. Only Dubai Capitals, with seven games in Dubai, match that.
- Three home games to start. Their first three matches, including a back-to-back on 22 and 23 November, are all in Sharjah.
- Earliest finish. Their last league match is on 11 December, three days before the league stage ends. They will have to wait for other results to know if they’ve qualified.
- Back-to-backs. They play on 22 and 23 November, and on 8 December (in Dubai) and 9 December (in Sharjah).
- Two afternoon games away. Both their away games in Abu Dhabi start at 3:30 PM IST.
Sharjah Warriorz home matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
| Date | Opponent | Start (local) |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, 22 Nov | Gulf Giants | 2:00 PM |
| Mon, 23 Nov | Desert Vipers | 6:30 PM |
| Fri, 27 Nov | Dubai Capitals | 6:30 PM |
| Tue, 1 Dec | Gulf Giants | 6:30 PM |
| Fri, 4 Dec | Desert Vipers | 6:30 PM |
| Wed, 9 Dec | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 6:30 PM |
| Fri, 11 Dec | MI Emirates | 6:30 PM |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium has hosted more one-day internationals than any other ground in the world. Its short boundaries make it the most batter-friendly venue in the league, and 180-plus scores are common. It also hosts Qualifier 2 on 18 December.
Sharjah Warriorz ticket booking details
DP World ILT20 tickets, including Sharjah Warriorz games, are sold only through the league’s official ticketing partner, Virgin Megastore, at tickets.ilt20.ae and at Virgin Megastore outlets in the UAE. Season 5 tickets have not gone on sale yet. Last season they were released in mid-October, about six weeks before the first match.
How to book once sales open:
- Go to tickets.ilt20.ae, or the Tickets link on ilt20.ae.
- Choose the match, e.g. Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers, 23 November, Sharjah.
- Pick a stand or hospitality category.
- Add tickets to your cart and pay online.
- Keep the e-ticket on your phone for entry.
In past seasons, general stand tickets started at AED 20, tickets for children aged 6 to 16 started at AED 10, and children under five got in free. Season 5 prices will be confirmed when sales open. Sharjah is the smallest of the three grounds, so popular games can sell out quickly.
We’ll publish a full step-by-step ILT20 ticket booking guide with Season 5 prices for every venue as soon as tickets go on sale.
Where to watch Sharjah Warriorz matches
In India, every Warriorz match is shown on Zee network TV channels and streamed on the ZEE5 app. Evening matches start at 8:00 PM IST and afternoon matches at 3:30 PM IST. For other countries, see the where-to-watch section of our ILT20 2026 guide.
FAQ
Who is the captain of Sharjah Warriorz in ILT20 2026? Not announced yet. Tim Southee captained them in Season 4 but is not in the Season 5 squad list.
Who is the Sharjah Warriorz head coach? Adrian Birrell, appointed for Season 5.
Who owns Sharjah Warriorz? Capri Global.
Is it Sharjah Warriors or Sharjah Warriorz? The team now spells its name Sharjah Warriorz. It was written as Sharjah Warriors in earlier seasons.
When is the Sharjah Warriorz’ first match in ILT20 2026? Against Gulf Giants in Sharjah on Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 3:30 PM IST.
Have Sharjah Warriorz won the ILT20? No. They and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are the only teams yet to win the title.
Who was the Warriorz’ most expensive buy at the 2026 auction? Richard Gleeson, at $180,000.
How do I buy Sharjah Warriorz tickets? Through Virgin Megastore at tickets.ilt20.ae once Season 5 sales open.
