ILT20 2025 squads, schedule, live streaming

The much-anticipated International League T20 (ILT20 2025) is set to begin on Saturday, January 11, with a thrilling encounter between MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals. The tournament will showcase the best of T20 cricket in the United Arab Emirates, with 34 exciting matches to be played across various venues, culminating in the final on February 9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Six top franchises will compete for the coveted title in this edition of the ILT20: Gulf Giants, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, Desert Vipers, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, and Sharjah Warriorz. The tournament promises to bring a high level of cricketing action, featuring world-class players from across the globe. 

MI Emirates, the defending champions, will be looking to defend their title after a dominant 45-run victory over Dubai Capitals in last year's final. With a mix of local talent and international stars, the ILT20 2025 is expected to be a spectacle for cricket fans, offering fierce competition, exceptional performances, and a chance to witness the rising stars of the T20 format. The excitement is set to reach new heights as the teams battle it out for supremacy in this thrilling tournament.

The format of the International League T20 2025 closely mirrors that of the IPL, offering a familiar structure for fans. All six teams will compete in the league stage, where each team faces every other team. At the end of the league phase, the top four teams on the points table will advance to the playoffs. The playoff stage begins with Qualifier 1, where the top two teams will clash for a direct spot in the final. The Eliminator follows, where the third and fourth-placed teams face off, with the winner earning a second chance. This team will then compete in Qualifier 2 against the loser of Qualifier 1, with the winner of this match advancing to the final.

The loser of the Eliminator will be eliminated from the tournament. The final will feature the winner of Qualifier 1 against the winner of Qualifier 2, with the ultimate prize at stake. This knockout format ensures high drama and excitement, offering each team a shot at glory while keeping the competition fierce and unpredictable right until the end.

ILT20 2025 squads

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders squad: 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 squad: 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 squad: 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 squad: 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 squad: 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 squad: Adam Milne, Adil Rashid (played for Warriorz in Season 2 as a Wildcard pick), Ashton Agar, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Daniel Sams, Gus Atkinson, Harmeet Singh, Jason Roy, Karim Janat, Keemo Paul, Matthew Wade, Virandeep Singh and Tim Seifert, Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Kusal Mendis, Luke Wells, Peter Hatzoglou and Tom Kohler-Cadmore

International League T20 2025 schedule

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ILT20 2025 live streaming

The TV broadcast of ILT20 2025 will be available in India on Zee Network, ensuring that fans across the country can catch all the action on television. Broadcasting partners for other regions will be announced shortly, expanding the reach of the tournament to a global audience. For those preferring to watch online, the live streaming of all ILT20 matches will be available on the FanCode app and website. Fans can enjoy seamless access to the matches from anywhere, offering convenience and flexibility to follow the tournament in real-time.