ILT20 2025 Schedule Announced, 4th Edition to Commence from December 2

Published on: Sep 4, 2025 5:13 pm IST|Updated on: Dec 3, 2025 6:45 pm IST

ILT20 2025
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The schedule for the 4th edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) is out. The reigning champions, Dubai Capitals, will be taking on the two-time runners-up, Desert Vipers, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Tuesday, December 2. This will be a rerun of the final of the last season that saw the Capitals thumping the Vipers to clinch the elusive title for the first time.

The six-team tournament is set to deliver another thrilling season with a total of 34 matches. Dubai International Stadium will host the bulk of the action with 15 games, while Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi will stage 11 fixtures. The remaining 8 matches will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Check out the complete schedule below.

ILT20 2025 Full Schedule

DateDayMatchTime (IST)Venue
2 DecemberTuesdayDubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers8:00 PMDubai
3 DecemberWednesdaySharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders8:00 PMSharjah
4 DecemberThursdayGulf Giants vs MI Emirates8:00 PMDubai
5 DecemberFridayDesert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders8:00 PMSharjah
6 DecemberSaturdayDubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants8:00 PMDubai
7 DecemberSundaySharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates3:30 PMSharjah
7 DecemberSundayDubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders8:00 PMDubai
8 DecemberMondayDesert Vipers vs Gulf Giants8:00 PMDubai
9 DecemberTuesdayMI Emirates vs Desert Vipers8:00 PMAbu Dhabi
10 DecemberWednesdayGulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz8:00 PMDubai
11 DecemberThursdayAbu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates8:00 PMAbu Dhabi
12 DecemberFridayGulf Giants vs Desert Vipers8:00 PMDubai
13 DecemberSaturdayAbu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals8:00 PMAbu Dhabi
14 DecemberSundayMI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz3:30 PMAbu Dhabi
14 DecemberSundayDesert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals8:00 PMDubai
15 DecemberMondaySharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants8:00 PMSharjah
16 DecemberTuesdayAbu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers8:00 PMAbu Dhabi
17 DecemberWednesdayDubai Capitals vs MI Emirates8:00 PMDubai
18 DecemberThursdayAbu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants8:00 PMAbu Dhabi
19 DecemberFridaySharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals8:00 PMSharjah
20 DecemberSaturdayMI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders3:30 PMAbu Dhabi
20 DecemberSaturdayDesert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz8:00 PMDubai
21 DecemberSundayGulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals3:30 PMSharjah
21 DecemberSundayDesert Vipers vs MI Emirates8:00 PMDubai
22 DecemberMondayAbu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz8:00 PMAbu Dhabi
23 DecemberTuesdayMI Emirates vs Gulf Giants8:00 PMAbu Dhabi
24 DecemberWednesdayDubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz8:00 PMDubai
25 DecemberThursdayRest Day
26 DecemberFridaySharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers8:00 PMSharjah
27 DecemberSaturdayMI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals8:00 PMAbu Dhabi
28 DecemberSundayGulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders8:00 PMDubai
29 DecemberMondayRest Day
30 DecemberTuesdayQualifier 1 (Team 1 vs Team 2)8:00 PMAbu Dhabi
31 DecemberWednesdayRest Day
1 JanuaryThursdayEliminator (Team 3 vs Team 4)8:00 PMDubai
2 JanuaryFridayQualifier 2 (Loser Q1 vs Winner Eliminator)8:00 PMSharjah
3 JanuarySaturdayRest Day
4 JanuarySundayFinal (Winner Q1 vs Winner Q2)8:00 PMDubai

ILT20 Past Winners

Here’s the year-wise list of ILT20 winners and runners-up from its inception in 2023 through 2025:

YearWinnerRunner-UpFinal Venue
2023-24Gulf GiantsDesert VipersDubai
2024-25MI EmiratesDubai CapitalsAbu Dhabi
2025Dubai CapitalsDesert VipersDubai
  • Gulf Giants clinched the inaugural title in 2023 with a dominant performance.
  • MI Emirates lifted the trophy in 2024, edging past Dubai Capitals in a close final.
  • Dubai Capitals finally broke through in 2025, defeating Desert Vipers by four wickets to claim their maiden title.

Three seasons and we have got three different champions, highlighting the league’s competitive balance.

The International League T20 is the premier franchise tournament in the United Arab Emirates. After 3 enthralling and captivating editions, the tournament has grown in stature. The fourth edition promises to be even grander and more successful. All 6 teams will be taking on each other twice before entering the playoff stage of the competition, set to be played from 30th December.

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