The UAE’s premier T20 league has quickly become cricket’s hottest new competition. Here’s the complete ILT20 Winners List featuring all champions from the tournament’s history. Three thrilling seasons have given us three different champions so far.
Gulf Giants (2023) Started the ILT20 Journey
Gulf Giants grabbed the very first ILT20 title back in 2023 impressively. James Vince led them brilliantly as captain throughout that inaugural season. They topped the points table during league matches before beating Desert Vipers.
The league kicked off with the Gulf Giants showing how it’s done. Their squad mixed experienced international stars with hungry young cricketers perfectly. That balance helped them dominate opponents consistently during the entire tournament run.
The ILT20 launched with six teams fighting hard for glory in the UAE. Gulf Giants set the standard for future winners with their solid performances. They proved that consistent cricket throughout beats flashes of brilliance occasionally.
MI Emirates (2024) Dominated 2nd Season
Nicholas Pooran captained MI Emirates to the ILT20 trophy in 2024. They finished top of the table again before defeating Dubai Capitals. Pooran’s explosive batting led the charge while Trent Boult destroyed batting lineups.
The champions that year showed incredible balance between the bat and ball departments. MI Emirates won matches even when their batting struggled because bowlers stepped up. Their name joins as the champions after a thoroughly deserved championship campaign.
The UAE tournament was growing bigger and better in its second season. More international stars wanted to play after seeing the success. MI Emirates capitalized on this growing interest with smart team building.
Dubai Capitals (2025) Claimed Glory
Dubai Capitals finally broke through to win the ILT20 in 2025 recently. They beat Desert Vipers in the final after losing in 2024. Rovman Powell, Sikandar Raza, and Qais Ahmad starred for the champions.
The latest addition to the winners list came through strategic cricket. Dubai Capitals learned from their previous final loss and improved everywhere. Their trophy makes them the defending champions heading into next season.
The complete list now has three different winners across three exciting seasons.
