ILT20 2025-26: Full Schedule, Venues, Teams & Updates

The ILT20 2025-26 season is set to bring another thrilling chapter of franchise cricket to the UAE. This league will feature one of the top cricketers, rising talents, and high-intensity matchups across world-class venues in the UAE. This is one of the fastest-growing T20 leagues, and the International League T20 continues to attract global attention with its competitive format, strong team line-ups, and exciting matches.

The fourth season of the ILT20 2025-26 is scheduled to start on December 02, 2025, and the final will take place on January 04, 2026. The venues of this thrilling league are some of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world, including Dubai International Stadium, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, and Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

With six dynamic teams battling through a packed schedule of league matches, playoffs, and a grand finale, ILT20 2025-26 promises non-stop action, new records, and standout performances from the cricketers.

The fans can expect updated team rosters, major international signings for this league, and several rule enhancements, which will enhance the excitement level of this tournament. In this article, we will update you with the complete information on ILT20 2025-26 schedule, ILT20 2025-26 squads, and ILT20 2025-26 venues.

ILT20 Schedule 2025-26

The UAE's T20 league, ILT20 2025-26 schedule will feature a packed line-up of league matches, playoffs, and a high-voltage final across the UAE’s premier cricket venues. All the matches will be hosted at three different venues known for energetic crowds and T20-friendly conditions. The tournament promises non-stop action with matches scheduled throughout the season for maximum fan engagement.

ILT20 Squads 2025-26

The ILT20 2025-26 squads will feature a strong mix of international stars, UAE talents, and experienced franchise players across all six teams. Each squad is expected to include power-hitters, world-class all-rounders, and impactful bowlers, ensuring a balance between all the teams. Some of the best most dangerous batsmen in the world are part of this league. Below, we have provided proper squads for all the teams of ILT20.

Dubai Capitals

Leus du Plooy, Sediqullah Atal, Usman Najeeb, Ritesh Grandhi, Toby Albert, Rovman Powell, Gulbadin Naib, James Neesham, Navin Bidaisee, Scott Currie, David Willey, Mohammad Nabi, Shayan Jahangir, Jordan Cox, Farhan Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Rushil Ugarkar, Akshay Wakhare, Haider Ali, Waqar Salamkheil, Anudeep Chenthamara, Muhammad Farooq, Tymal Mills.

Desert Vipers

Fakhar Zaman, Max Holden, Hasan Nawaz, Shimron Hetmyer, Dan Lawrence, Tawanda Muyeye, Bilal Tahir, Faisal Khan, Tom Bruce, Sam Curran, Sanjay Pahal, Andries Gous, Vriitya Aravind, Naseem Shah, Lockie Ferguson, David Payne, Qais Ahmad, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Matiullah Khan, Noor Ahmad, and Khuzaima Tanveer.

Sharjah Warriorz

Ethan D’Souza, Tim David, Tom Abell, Sikandar Raza, Shubham Ranjane, Mohammed Aslam, Dwaine Pretorius, Harmeet Singh, Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, James Rew, Dinesh Karthik, Tim Southee, Adil Rashid, Junaid Siddique, Saurabh Netravalkar, Jayden Seales, Richard Ngarava, Taskin Ahmed, Nathan Sowter, Abdul Salman Khan, Raees Ahmed Ayan, and Wasim Akram.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Alex Hales, Adnan Idrees, Alishan Sharafu, Brandon McMullen, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Philip Salt, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Unmukt Chand, Abdul Manan Ali, Olly Stone, Piyush Chawla, George Garton, Khary Pierre, Ajay Kumar, Ibrar Ahmad, and Mayank Choudhary.

Gulf Giants

James Vince, Asif Khan, Sean Dickson, Moeen Ali, Gerhard Erasmus, Kyle Mayers, Aayan Afzal Khan, Liam Dawson, Haider Razzaq, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Lorcan Tucker, Tom Moores, Meet Bhavsar, Mark Adair, Tabraiz Shamsi, Blessing Muzarabani, Matthew Forde, Chris Wood, Ramon Simmonds, Fred Klaassen, Ishtiaq Ahmad, and Muhammad Zuhaib.

MI Emirates

Muhammad Waseem, Ackeem Auguste, Shakib Al Hasan, Kamindu Mendis, Arab Gul Momand, Romario Shepherd, Jordan Thompson, Chris Woakes, Tajinder Dhillon, Jonny Bairstow, Andre Fletcher, Tom Banton, AM Ghazanfar, Nosthush Kenjige, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohamed Shafeeq, Zain Ul Abidin, and Zahoor Khan.