The fourth season International League T20 (ILT20) It starts on December 2, 2025 and ends on January 4, 2026 until 2026.Gulf Giants, Sharjah Warriors, Mi Emirates, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai Capitalsand Desert vipers– The tournament will feature 30 league stage matches across three UAE venues: Dubai International Stadium, Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The PlayOff will follow on December 30 with the Eliminator on January 1, the Eliminator on January 2 and the qualifier on January 4 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
ILT20 Season 4: Format
The league stage follows a double round-robin format, with each team facing off twice, producing 30 matches to determine the top four teams from which to play. The playoff is the 1st qualifier 1 where the top two teams fight directly for the final spot. Eliminator, 3rd and 4th seeded teams have a 2nd seed advance to 2 wins over the qualifier. A win for Voter 2 earns the runner-up spot in the final. The final showdown on January 4 will crown the ILT20 2025-26 champion. League matches and knockout stages will be played at iconic cricket grounds across the UAE, presenting an exciting Festival of Cricket for fans.
This season promises competitive cricket action with Star-Studded Squads topping the list amid passionate support from cricket fans in the region and the world. The ILT20 continues to strengthen as the Premier T20 league, mixing international and local talent in one of the fastest growing cricket regions worldwide. Fans look forward to thrilling contests, high-octane cricket and emerging talents showcasing their skills at this emirate stadium.
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ILT20 Season 4: Squads
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Jason Owner (c), Andre RussellAlishan Sharafu, Charith Asalanka, Sunil Narine, Sunil Narine, Liam Hales, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Usman Tariq, Michael Pepper, Machay Kumar, Adnan Idrees, Muhamk Muhamk, Mayerk Chowdary, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Unmukt Chand.
Desert vipers
Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Max Holden, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Andries GOUS, Simron Hetmyer, Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, Sanjay Pahal, Bilal Tahir, Faisal Khan, Tom Bruce, Matiullah Khan, Tawanda Muyeye, Faridoon Dawoodzai.
Dubai capitals
Dashmantha Chameera, Gulbadin Naib, Rovman Powell and Shai Umid, Luke Wood, Waqar Salamkheil and Mohammad Farooq, Tymal Mills, Scott Currie, Farhan Khan, Anudeep Chenthamara, Usman Najeeb, Ritesh Mallikarjuna Grandhi, Shayan Jahangir, Rushil Ugarkar, Naveen Bidiasee, Toby Albert, Akshay Wakhare.
Giants of the Gulf
Meet Aayan Afzal Khan, Muzarabani, Gerhard Erasmus, Mark Adair, James Vince, Azmatullah Omarzai, Moen Ali, Matthew Forde, Asif Khan, Sean Dicksey, Tabraiz Shamsi, Liam Dawson, Haid Razzen, Bhavsar, Ishtiaq Ahmad, Lorcan Tucker, Chris Wood, Tom Moores, Ramon Simmonds.
Mi emirates
Am Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kusal Peroaqi, Muhammad Waseem, Romario Choban, Tom Banton, Chris Woake, Kamindu Mendis, Muhamindu-ul-Haq, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nosthush Kenjige, Nosthush Kenjige, Zain Ul Abidin, Usman Khan, Ackeem Auguste, Arab Gul, Tajinder Dhillon, Zahoor Khan, Shakib Al Hasan
Sharjah Warriors
Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tim Southee, Sikandar RazaMaheesh Theekshana, Saurabh Netravdan, Tim David, Dinesh Karthik, Tom Abell, Adil Rashid, James Rew, Nathan Sowter, Jayden Broom, Harmed Nawfer Muhammad Aslam, Raee Ahmed Ngarava, Shubham Ranjane, Etan d’Souza, Taskin Ahmed, Abdul Salman Khan
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