ILT20 Season 5

The fifth edition of the ILT20 will get under way on November 21 with the defending champions Desert Vipers taking on former winners MI Emirates, the organisers announced on Wednesday. The opening match will kick off at 6:30 pm at the Dubai International Stadium. In the second match of the season, Sharjah Warriorz will take on Season 1 winners Gulf Giants at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on November 22, Sunday. The second game of Super Sunday will see Dubai Capitals face Abu Dhabi Knight

Dubai, 22 July 2026: For UAE left-arm pacer Muhammad Rohid, the DP World ILT20's landmark first-ever player auction marked a defining moment. Signed by MI Emirates for USD 140,000 ahead of Season 4, Rohid emerged as the fifth-most expensive acquisition in the auction, reflecting the growing faith franchises have in UAE talent and the increasing value of homegrown players in the competition. The moment was not only a personal milestone but also a strong endorsement of the opportunities the DP World ILT20 continues