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The highly anticipated ILT20 2025, marking the third edition of the UAE-based T20 league, is all set to commence on January 11, 2025, in Dubai. Building on the success of its first two editions, this year’s tournament promises to be bigger and better, featuring a thrilling mix of international cricket stars and young, emerging talents.
Here’s everything you need to know about ILT20 2025, including live streaming, broadcast details, squads, fixtures, venues, and timings.
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ILT20 2025 Venues
The matches will be played at three world-class venues in the UAE:
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
These iconic stadiums, known for hosting high-octane cricket matches, will provide the perfect setting for the action-packed tournament.
ILT20 2025 Squads
Each team boasts a balanced combination of international stalwarts and promising youngsters. Below are the participating teams:
- Dubai Capitals
- MI Emirates
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
- Sharjah Warriors
- Gulf Giants
- Desert Vipers
ILT20 2025 Squads
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Gudakesh Motie, Hassan Khan, Roston Chase and Terrance Hinds, Aditya Shetty, Ali Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Andries Ghous, Charith Asalanka, David Willey, Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, Michael Pepper and Sunil Narine.
Desert Vipers: Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Fakhar Zaman, Lockie Ferguson and Max Holden, Adam Hose, Alex Hales, Ali Naseer, Azam Khan, Bas de Leede, Luke Wood, Michael Jones, Mohammad Amir, Nathan Sowter, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri and Wanindu Hasaranga.
Dubai Capitals: Adam Rossington, Brandon McMullen, Garuka Sanketh, Gulbadin Naib, Jeffrey Vandersay, Joe Burns, Joe Weatherley, Najibullah Zadran, Obed McCoy, Scott Kuggeleijn, Sharafuddin Ashraf and Shai Hope, Dasun Shanaka, David Warner, Dushmantha Chameera, Haider Ali, Raja Akif, Rovman Powell, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Zahir Khan, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Oliver Stone.
Gulf Giants: Adam Lyth, Dominic Drakes, Daniel Worrall, Ibrahim Zadran, Mark Adair, Tom Curran, Tymal Mills and Wahidullah Zadran, Aayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Chris Jordan, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Overton, James Vince, Jamie Smith, Jordan Cox, Mohammad Zuhaib Zubair, Rehan Ahmed and Shimron Hetmyer.
MI Emirates: Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton, Fareed Ahmad, Thomas Jack Draca, Ben Charlesworth, Akeal Hosein, Andre Fletcher, Daniel Mousley, Dwayne Bravo, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jordan Thompson, Kieron Pollard, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Waseem, Nicholas Pooran, Nosthush Kenjige, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth and Waqar Salamkheil.
Sharjah Warriorz: Adam Milne, Adil Rashid, Ashton Agar, Avishka Fernando, Tim Southee, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Daniel Sams, Gus Atkinson, Harmeet Singh, Jason Roy, Karim Janat, Keemo Paul, Matthew Wade, Virandeep Singh, Tim Seifert, Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Kusal Mendis, Luke Wells, Peter Hatzoglou and Tom Kohler-Cadmore.
ILT20 2025 Live Streaming and Telecast details
| Platform/Channel | Region |
|---|---|
| Zee Network and Zee 5 | India |
| Ariana Radio and TV Network | Afghanistan |
| RUSH Sports | Caribbean |
| Samsung TV Plus and Rakuten TV | Europe |
| Abu Dhabi TV, Dubai TV, MYCO, and ILT20 Official – YouTube | MENA (Middle East and North Africa) |
| Styx Sports | Nepal |
| TAPMAD | Pakistan |
| ‘ILT20 on Zee’ – YouTube | Rest of the World |
| Talk FM Radio 100.3 | United Arab Emirates |
ILT20 2025 Fixtures and Schedule
The tournament kicks off on January 11, 2025, and will run until February 13, 2025, featuring league matches, playoffs, and the grand final.
ILT20 2025 Full Schedule and Match Timings
| Number | Match | Venue | Date | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Dubai | January 11 | 7:30 PM |
| 2 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers | Abu Dhabi | January 12 | 3:30 PM |
| 3 | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai | January 12 | 7:30 PM |
| 4 | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Abu Dhabi | January 13 | 8:00 PM |
| 5 | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants | Dubai | January 14 | 8:00 PM |
| 6 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz | Abu Dhabi | January 15 | 8:00 PM |
| 7 | Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates | Dubai | January 16 | 8:00 PM |
| 8 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah | January 17 | 8:00 PM |
| 9 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers | Dubai | January 18 | 3:30 PM |
| 10 | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Sharjah | January 18 | 7:30 PM |
| 11 | Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates | Sharjah | January 19 | 3:30 PM |
| 12 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants | Dubai | January 19 | 7:30 PM |
| 13 | Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers | Dubai | January 20 | 8:00 PM |
| 14 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates | Abu Dhabi | January 21 | 8:00 PM |
| 15 | Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai | January 22 | 8:00 PM |
| 16 | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Dubai | January 23 | 8:00 PM |
| 17 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates | Abu Dhabi | January 24 | 8:00 PM |
| 18 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers | Sharjah | January 25 | 3:30 PM |
| 19 | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Abu Dhabi | January 25 | 7:30 PM |
| 20 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals | Abu Dhabi | January 26 | 3:30 PM |
| 21 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants | Sharjah | January 26 | 7:30 PM |
| 22 | Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates | Abu Dhabi | January 27 | 8:00 PM |
| 23 | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai | January 28 | 8:00 PM |
| 24 | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants | Dubai | January 29 | 8:00 PM |
| 25 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Sharjah | January 30 | 8:00 PM |
| 26 | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Dubai | January 31 | 8:00 PM |
| 27 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants | Abu Dhabi | February 1 | 8:00 PM |
| 28 | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz | Abu Dhabi | February 2 | 3:30 PM |
| 29 | Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai | February 2 | 7:30 PM |
| 30 | Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah | February 3 | 7:30 PM |
| 31 | Qualifier 1 | Dubai | February 5 | 8:00 PM |
| 32 | Eliminator | Abu Dhabi | February 6 | 8:00 PM |
| 33 | Qualifier 2 | Sharjah | February 7 | 8:00 PM |
| 34 | Final | Dubai | February 9 | 8:00 PM |
This table provides a comprehensive schedule for the ILT20 2025, ensuring fans don’t miss any of the thrilling action.
