The ILT20 2025, officially known as the DP World International T20 League, is set to kick off its third season with bigger excitement, incredible matches, and a star-studded lineup of players.
With 34 electrifying games spread across iconic UAE venues, this season promises to be the most thrilling one yet. The ILT20 2025 will begin on Saturday, 11th January, with the defending champions, MI Emirates, taking on Dubai Capitals in what is set to be a blockbuster opening match.
Six teams will compete across three stadiums in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, providing a unique mix of cricketing brilliance and fan engagement.
Whether you’re a die-hard cricket enthusiast or a casual fan, here’s a comprehensive guide to the ILT20 2025 Schedule, venues, fixtures, player list, and much more.
ILT20 2025 Schedule
The tournament kicks off with a blockbuster clash on 11th January at the Dubai International Stadium, where defending champions MI Emirates face off against Dubai Capitals.
Matches will be played in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah with a mix of evening and afternoon games, especially on double-header weekends.
Below is the detailed schedule of ILT20 2025, including match timings, venues, and fixtures:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Thu, Jan 11 | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Dubai | 6:00 PM |
| Fri, Jan 12 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers | Abu Dhabi | 2:00 PM |
| Fri, Jan 12 | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai | 6:00 PM |
| Sat, Jan 13 | MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals | Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| Sun, Jan 14 | Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| Mon, Jan 15 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz | Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| Tue, Jan 16 | Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| Wed, Jan 17 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah | 6:30 PM |
| Thu, Jan 18 | Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai | 2:00 PM |
| Thu, Jan 18 | Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah | 6:00 PM |
| Fri, Jan 19 | Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates | Sharjah | 2:00 PM |
| Fri, Jan 20 | Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai | 6:00 PM |
| Sat, Jan 20 | Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| Sun, Jan 21 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates | Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| Mon, Jan 22 | Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| Tue, Jan 23 | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| Wed, Jan 24 | MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| Thu, Jan 25 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers | Sharjah | 2:00 PM |
| Thu, Jan 25 | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants | Abu Dhabi | 6:00 PM |
| Fri, Jan 26 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals | Abu Dhabi | 2:00 PM |
| Fri, Jan 26 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants | Sharjah | 6:00 PM |
| Sat, Jan 27 | MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers | Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| Sun, Jan 28 | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| Mon, Jan 29 | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| Tue, Jan 30 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Sharjah | 6:30 PM |
| Wed, Jan 31 | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| Thu, Feb 1 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants | Abu Dhabi | 6:00 PM |
| Fri, Feb 2 | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz | Abu Dhabi | 2:00 PM |
| Fri, Feb 2 | Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai | 6:00 PM |
| Sat, Feb 3 | Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah | 6:00 PM |
DP World ILT20 2025 Playoffs
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Mon, 5 Feb | Qualifier 1 – Seed 1 vs Seed 2 | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| Tue, 6 Feb | Eliminator – Seed 3 vs Seed 4 | Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| Wed, 7 Feb | Qualifier 2 – Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator | Sharjah | 6:30 PM |
| Fri, 9 Feb | Final – Winner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2 | Dubai | 6:00 PM |
ILT20 2025 Venues
The ILT20 2025 is scheduled to take place at some of the UAE’s best-known cricket grounds. This exciting league is set to be hosted in cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, known for their diverse pitch conditions that challenge players to adapt.
The venues and hosting matches confirmed for this season are:
| Venue | Capacity | Hosting |
| Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium | 20,000 | Hosting 11 matches |
| Abu Dhabi International Stadium | 20,000 | Hosting 15 matches |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 16,000 | Hosting 8 matches |
How to Download the ILT20 2025 Schedule PDF?
For fans wanting to keep track of every match, we have a schedule pdf download option available on our website. This ensures you have all match details, venues, and timings at your fingertips.
Click on the link below to get the whole schedule in PDF format:
ILT20 Points Table 2025
The international T20 League follows a round-robin format, with the top four sides advancing to the playoffs. Each win adds valuable points to the points distribution table, which determines the road to the semi-finals and the Grand Final.
The league format ensures every match is crucial for the squads aiming for the title.
Let’s see where your favorite team stands right now in the points table:
| Position | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | PTS | NRR |
| 1 | MI Emirates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Gulf Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Dubai Capitals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Desert Vipers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Sharjah Warriors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Note: The table will be refreshed after every match, showing the latest wins, losses, net run rates, and overall rankings of each of the six squads.
DP World ILT20 2025 Squad
The squad of each team in ILT20 has an enviable mix of international superstars and UAE-based talent. Fan favorites like Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Alex Hales, and David Warner return this season. Several new players, including Jason Roy and Shai Hope, will make their debut in the international t20 league, adding fresh excitement to the tournament.
Below is the player list of each team:
| Team | Players |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Sunil Narine (C), Aditya Shetty, Ali Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Brandon McMullen, Charith Asalanka, David Willey, Jake Lintott, Joe Clarke, Josh Little, Laurine Evans, Marchant De Lange, Matiullah Khan, Michael Pepper, Ravi Bopara, Sabir Ali, Sam Hussain |
| Sharjah Warriors | Tom Kohler-Cadmore (C), Basil Hameed, Chris Sole, Chris Woakes, Daniel Sams, Dilshan Madushanka, James Fuller, Joe Denly, Johnson Charles, Junaid Siddique, Kusal Mendis, Lewis Gregory, Maheesh Theekshana, Mark Deyal, Mark Watt, Martin Guptill, Muhamad Jawadullah, Nilansh Keswani, Qais Ahmad, Sean Williams |
| Dubai Capitals | David Warner (C), Andrew Tye, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Haider Ali, Joe Root, Mark Wood, Max Holden, Muhammad Mohsin, Nawan Thushara, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahul Chopra, Raja Akif, Rovman Powell, Roelof Van Der Merwe, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Vriitya Aravind |
| MI Emirates | Kieron Pollard (C), Akeal Hosein, Ambati Rayudu, Andre Fletcher, Asif Khan, Corey Anderson, Daniel Mousley, Dwayne Bravo, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jordan Thompson, Kusal Perera, Mckenny Clarke, Mohammad Rashid Khan, Muhammad Waseem, Nicholas Pooran, Nosthush Kenjige, Odean Smith, Trent Boult, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Waqar Salamkheil, Will Smeed, Zahoor Khan |
| Desert Vipers | Colin Munro (Captain), Adam Hose, Alex Hales, Ali Naseer, Aryan Lakra, Azam Khan, Bas De Leede, Dinesh Chandimal, Gus Atkinson, Karthik Meiyappan, Luke Wood, Matheesha Pathirana, Michael Jones, Rohan Mustafa, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sheldon Cottrell, Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Gulf Giants | James Vince (Captain), Aayan Afzal Khan, Carlos Brathwaite, Chris Jordan, Chris Lynn, Dominic Drakes, Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Jordan Cox, Karim Janat, Mohammad Zohaib Zubair, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Rehan Ahmad, Richard Gleeson, Sanchit Sharma, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shimron Hetmyer, Usman Khan |
At last, the ILT20 2025 promises to deliver a cricketing extravaganza with its exciting schedule, world-class player list, and iconic venues. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable season filled with thrilling matches, intense rivalries, and unmatched entertainment.
Whether you’re following the time table, checking the scorecard, or cheering for your favorite sides, the DP World International T20 League has something for everyone. Stay tuned for updates, and don’t miss a single moment of the action.
FAQs Regarding DP World ILT20 2025 Schedule:
Q1. When does ILT20 2025 start and end?
A. The tournament begins on 11th January 2025 and concludes on 9th February 2025.
Q2. How many teams are participating in ILT20 2025?
A. As per the schedule, there are 34 matches in total for the international t20 league, with six sides competing across three venues in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
Q3. Where can I find the full schedule?
A. You can find the full schedule of ILT20 2025 above or just a PDF download easily for a complete match list and venues.
