The fourth season of the International League T20 will commence on December 2, 2025. The opening match of the season will be played between Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers. The previous season's final was also contested between these two teams, with Dubai Capitals securing a victory by four wickets.
Sports News: The fourth season of the International League T20 (ILT20) is all set to begin on December 2, 2025. This season, the inaugural match will be contested between Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers. The final of the previous season also featured these two teams, where Dubai Capitals emerged victorious by four wickets. Both teams will be aiming to kickstart the season with a win this time around.
Four Double Headers in ILT20 2025-26
A total of four double-header matches have been scheduled for this season of ILT20. In the first double-header, Sharjah Warriors and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will face each other on December 3. Following this, Gulf Giants will make their debut in the league on December 4 against MI Emirates. The league stage is set to conclude on December 28, 2025. Throughout this period, all teams will play their matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, and Abu Dhabi's Zayed Cricket Stadium.
Following the league stage, Qualifier 1 will be played on December 20, 2025. Subsequently, the Eliminator match will take place starting January 1, 2026. Qualifier 2 will then be played between the winner of the Eliminator and the loser of Qualifier 1. The final match is scheduled to be held in Dubai on January 4, 2026. Spectators can look forward to the thrill of T20 cricket and exceptional competition from the players in the final.
History of ILT20 and Previous Winners
ILT20 has completed three seasons so far. In the inaugural season (2022-23), the title was claimed by Gulf Giants, who won the final by seven wickets. In 2024, the final match was played between MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals, with MI Emirates winning by 45 runs. In the 2025 season, Dubai Capitals secured the title by winning the final by four wickets.
Teams Participating in ILT20 2025-26
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
- Desert Vipers
- Dubai Capitals
- Gulf Giants
- MI Emirates
- Sharjah Warriors
The matches between these teams will be held from the league stage through the qualifiers and into the final. The fourth season of ILT20 promises to be a grand celebration of T20 cricket for the fans. During the league, spectators can expect to witness fast bowling, powerful hitting, and exciting double-header encounters.
