International League T20
Updated: 12/20/2025, 2:29:27 PM Wikipedia source
The International League T20 (ILT20) is a professional T20 cricket league held in the United Arab Emirates. The competition is sanctioned by the Emirates Cricket Board and features six franchise teams. The league was initially planned to begin in early 2023, but its inaugural edition was eventually scheduled for January 2024. In June 2022, it was officially named the International League T20, with dates for the first season confirmed. Although the tournament initially did not have official status due to the Emirates Cricket Board not being a full member of the International Cricket Council, the ILT20 became the first Associate-run franchise league to obtain List A status in December 2023, allowing all its matches and player statistics to be officially recognised.
Infobox
Administrator
Emirates Cricket Board
Format
Twenty20
First edition
2023
Latest edition
2025
Next edition
2026
Tournament format
Round-robin and playoffs
Number of teams
6
Current champion
Dubai Capitals(1st title)
Most successful
Gulf GiantsMI EmiratesDubai Capitals(1 title each)
Most runs
James Vince (1,156)
Most wickets
Fazalhaq Farooqi (50)
Website
www.ilt20.ae
Tables
· Teams
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (Abu Dhabi)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (Abu Dhabi)
Team
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (Abu Dhabi)
Captain
Sunil Narine
Owner
Knight Riders Group
Head coach
Dwayne Bravo
Desert Vipers (Sharjah)
Desert Vipers (Sharjah)
Team
Desert Vipers (Sharjah)
Captain
Sam Curran
Owner
Lancer Capital LLC
Head coach
James Foster
Dubai Capitals (Dubai)
Dubai Capitals (Dubai)
Team
Dubai Capitals (Dubai)
Captain
Dasun Shanaka
Owner
GMR Group
Head coach
Hemang Badani
Gulf Giants (Dubai)
Gulf Giants (Dubai)
Team
Gulf Giants (Dubai)
Captain
Moeen Ali
Owner
Adani Group
Head coach
Jonathan Trott
MI Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
MI Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
Team
MI Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
Captain
Kieron Pollard
Owner
Indiawin Sports
Head coach
Robin Singh
Sharjah Warriorz (Sharjah)
Sharjah Warriorz (Sharjah)
Team
Sharjah Warriorz (Sharjah)
Captain
Tim Southee
Owner
Capri Global Holdings
Head coach
JP Duminy
| Team | Captain | Owner | Head coach |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (Abu Dhabi) | Sunil Narine | Knight Riders Group | Dwayne Bravo |
| Desert Vipers (Sharjah) | Sam Curran | Lancer Capital LLC | James Foster |
| Dubai Capitals (Dubai) | Dasun Shanaka | GMR Group | Hemang Badani |
| Gulf Giants (Dubai) | Moeen Ali | Adani Group | Jonathan Trott |
| MI Emirates (Abu Dhabi) | Kieron Pollard | Indiawin Sports | Robin Singh |
| Sharjah Warriorz (Sharjah) | Tim Southee | Capri Global Holdings | JP Duminy |
· Tournament results
2023
2023
Season
2023
Final venue
Dubai Stadium
Winners
Gulf Giants149/3 (18.4 overs)
Result
Gulf Giants won by 7 wicketsScorecard
Runners-up
Desert Vipers146/8 (20 overs)
No. of teams
6
Player of the series
Chris Jordan (GG)
2024
2024
Season
2024
Final venue
Dubai Stadium
Winners
MI Emirates208/3 (20 overs)
Result
MI Emirates won by 45 runsScorecard
Runners-up
Dubai Capitals163/7 (20 overs)
No. of teams
Sikandar Raza (DC)
2025
2025
Season
2025
Final venue
Dubai Stadium
Winners
Dubai Capitals191/6 (19.2 overs)
Result
Dubai Capitals won by 4 wicketsScorecard
Runners-up
Desert Vipers189/5 (20 overs)
No. of teams
Sam Curran (DV)
| Season | Final venue | Winners | Result | Runners-up | No. of teams | Player of the series |
| 2023 | Dubai Stadium | Gulf Giants149/3 (18.4 overs) | Gulf Giants won by 7 wicketsScorecard | Desert Vipers146/8 (20 overs) | 6 | Chris Jordan (GG) |
| 2024 | Dubai Stadium | MI Emirates208/3 (20 overs) | MI Emirates won by 45 runsScorecard | Dubai Capitals163/7 (20 overs) | Sikandar Raza (DC) | |
| 2025 | Dubai Stadium | Dubai Capitals191/6 (19.2 overs) | Dubai Capitals won by 4 wicketsScorecard | Desert Vipers189/5 (20 overs) | Sam Curran (DV) |
· Teams' performances
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Season
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
2023
6th
2024
4th
2025
6th
Dubai Capitals
Dubai Capitals
Season
Dubai Capitals
2023
4th
2024
RU
2025
C
Desert Vipers
Desert Vipers
Season
Desert Vipers
2023
RU
2024
5th
2025
RU
Gulf Giants
Gulf Giants
Season
Gulf Giants
2023
C
2024
3rd
2025
5th
MI Emirates
MI Emirates
Season
MI Emirates
2023
3rd
2024
C
2025
4th
Sharjah Warriorz
Sharjah Warriorz
Season
Sharjah Warriorz
2023
5th
2024
6th
2025
3rd
| Season | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 6th | 4th | 6th |
| Dubai Capitals | 4th | RU | C |
| Desert Vipers | RU | 5th | RU |
| Gulf Giants | C | 3rd | 5th |
| MI Emirates | 3rd | C | 4th |
| Sharjah Warriorz | 5th | 6th | 3rd |
· Grounds
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Sharjah
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium
Capacity: 25,000
Capacity: 25,000
Dubai
Capacity: 25,000
Sharjah
Capacity: 16,000
Abu Dhabi
Capacity: 20,000
| Dubai | Sharjah | Abu Dhabi |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium |
| Capacity: 25,000 | Capacity: 16,000 | Capacity: 20,000 |
| | | |
· Records and Statistics
Most runs
Most runs
Batting
Most runs
Batting
Alex Hales (DV)
Batting
1,156
Highest score
Highest score
Batting
Highest score
Batting
Alex Hales (DV)
Batting
110 (59) vs Knight Riders (20 January 2023)
Highest partnership
Highest partnership
Batting
Highest partnership
Batting
Andre Fletcher & Tom Banton (MIE)
Batting
198 vs (Vipers) (27 January 2025)
Bowling
Bowling
Batting
Bowling
Most wickets
Most wickets
Batting
Most wickets
Batting
Fazalhaq Farooqi (MIE)
Batting
50
Fielding
Fielding
Batting
Fielding
Most dismissals (wicket-keeper)
Most dismissals (wicket-keeper)
Batting
Most dismissals (wicket-keeper)
Batting
Nicholas Pooran (MIE)
Batting
25
Most catches (fielder)
Most catches (fielder)
Batting
Most catches (fielder)
Batting
Muhammad Waseem (MIE)
Batting
20
Team records
Team records
Batting
Team records
Highest total
Highest total
Batting
Highest total
Batting
MI Emirates
Batting
241/3 (20) vs Vipers (29 January 2023)
Lowest total
Lowest total
Batting
Lowest total
Batting
Sharjah Warriors
Batting
74 (12.1) vs Emirates (26 January 2024)
Desert Vipers
Desert Vipers
Batting
Desert Vipers
Batting
74 (12.3) vs Emirates (27 January 2025)
| Batting | ||
| Most runs | Alex Hales (DV) | 1,156 |
| Highest score | Alex Hales (DV) | 110 (59) vs Knight Riders (20 January 2023) |
| Highest partnership | Andre Fletcher & Tom Banton (MIE) | 198 vs (Vipers) (27 January 2025) |
| Bowling | ||
| Most wickets | Fazalhaq Farooqi (MIE) | 50 |
| Fielding | ||
| Most dismissals (wicket-keeper) | Nicholas Pooran (MIE) | 25 |
| Most catches (fielder) | Muhammad Waseem (MIE) | 20 |
| Team records | ||
| Highest total | MI Emirates | 241/3 (20) vs Vipers (29 January 2023) |
| Lowest total | Sharjah Warriors | vs Emirates (26 January 2024) |
| Desert Vipers | vs Emirates (27 January 2025) | |
· Broadcasters
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Territory/Region
Afghanistan
Channel
Ariana Television
Australia
Australia
Territory/Region
Australia
Channel
Fox Cricket
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Territory/Region
Bangladesh
Channel
Nagorik TV T Sports Toffee
Caribbean
Caribbean
Territory/Region
Caribbean
Channel
Rush Sports
India
India
Territory/Region
India
Channel
Zee (various channels)
Maldives
Maldives
Territory/Region
Maldives
Channel
Medianet
Middle East and North Africa
Middle East and North Africa
Territory/Region
Middle East and North Africa
Channel
Abu Dhabi Sports Dubai Sports
Nepal
Nepal
Territory/Region
Nepal
Channel
Styx Sports Sim TV Nepal Net TV Nepal
New Zealand
New Zealand
Territory/Region
New Zealand
Channel
Sky Sports NZ
Pakistan
Pakistan
Territory/Region
Pakistan
Channel
TAPMAD PTV Sports Geo Super A Sports
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Territory/Region
Sri Lanka
Channel
&flix Supreme TV
UAE
UAE
Territory/Region
UAE
Channel
Abu Dhabi Sports TV Dubai Sports TV Myco
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Territory/Region
United Kingdom
Channel
BT Sport Zee TV Sky Sports
North America
North America
Territory/Region
North America
Channel
Willow TV
| Territory/Region | Channel |
| Afghanistan | Ariana Television |
| Australia | Fox Cricket |
| Bangladesh | Nagorik TV T Sports Toffee |
| Caribbean | Rush Sports |
| India | Zee (various channels) |
| Maldives | Medianet |
| Middle East and North Africa | Abu Dhabi Sports Dubai Sports |
| Nepal | Styx Sports Sim TV Nepal Net TV Nepal |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports NZ |
| Pakistan | TAPMAD PTV Sports Geo Super A Sports |
| Sri Lanka | &flix Supreme TV |
| UAE | Abu Dhabi Sports TV Dubai Sports TV Myco |
| United Kingdom | BT Sport Zee TV Sky Sports |
| North America | Willow TV |
References
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- Emirates Cricket Boardhttps://emiratescricket.com/news-detail/wX90Gz3YaOyNdxqlW142
- Forbeshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/tristanlavalette/2022/05/20/flushed-with-cash-and-influential-backing-the-uaes-new-t20-league-is-set-to-shake-up-cricket-globally/
- ESPN Cricinfohttps://www.espncricinfo.com/story/uae-t20-league-announces-early-2023-window-set-for-clash-of-dates-with-bbl-bpl-and-csa-league-1318608
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- Zee Businesshttps://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-ilt20-achieves-new-milestone-clocks-over-10-crore-reach-and-28-billion-minutes-across-zee-s-10-linear-channels-in-the-first-9-live-matches-219193
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- Business Linehttps://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/sports/zee-bags-media-rights-for-uae-t20-league-globally/article65456284.ece
- "Toffee exclusively livestreaming International League T20"https://www.dhakatribune.com/business/281257/toffee-exclusively-livestreaming-international
- "ILT20 Broadcasting Channels and Live Streaming Details 2023"https://web.archive.org/web/20230113043743/https://ilt20uae.com/ilt20-broadcasting-channels/