DP World ILT20 Season 4: The DP World International League T20 is all geared up to return with its fourth edition on 2 December 2025, with promises of a month full of high-intensity T20 cricket across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. The six-team tournament will feature 34 matches, culminating in the grand finale on 4 January 2026 at the Dubai International Stadium.
This season carries added excitement, as several Indian veterans, including Dinesh Karthik, Piyush Chawla, and Unmukt Chand, join the already star-studded lineup of Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, and Sam Curran.
DP World ILT20 Season 4: Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers
It all starts with a high-voltage clash that will be a rematch of last season’s final between defending champions Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers at the Dubai International Stadium, starting 8:00 pm IST. The opening match will set the tone for what is expected to be a keenly competitive season.
While Dubai will want to keep their dominance going, the Vipers will be desperate for a flying start after narrowly missing the title last year.
DP World ILT20 Season 4: Indian Players Join the ILT20 Revolution
More than a few Indian players, active and retired, are participating in it this year, drawing extensive attention from the audience of India.
- Dinesh Karthik brings finishing experience and leadership value.
- Piyush Chawla brings with him enormous experience of at least two decades in the T20 format and adds strength to the spin department.
- U19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand’s journey in global franchise cricket continues.
DP World ILT20 Season 4: Foreign Pro’s Enter
The ILT20 remains one of the most lucrative T20 competitions outside India, attracting massive international names:
- Andre Russell
- Kieron Pollard
- Sunil Narine
- Nicholas Pooran
- Tim David
- Sam Curran
The tournament will have a mix of power-hitters, mystery spinners, and explosive all-rounders.
DP World ILT20 Season 4: Venues
Matches spread across three iconic venues.
A total of 34 matches will be played across:
- Dubai International Stadium – 15 matches
- Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – 11 matches
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium – 8 matches
The scheduling ensures that fans across the UAE get an equal dose of top-tier cricketing action.
DP World ILT20 Season 4: Format
After the double round-robin stage, comprised of 30 matches, the top four teams will qualify for the playoffs:
- Qualifier 1 – December 30
- Eliminator – January 1
- Qualifier 2 – January 2
- Final – January 4
The format mirrors global T20 leagues in the way that consistent performance across the season is rewarded.
DP World ILT20 Season 4: Where to Watch in India
The competition will be provided in several languages to ensure access:
TV Channels: &Pictures SD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Action, Zee Thirai SD, Zee Cinemalu
Digital Streaming: ZEE5
It thus has a multi-language broadcast strategy with which it aims to deepen its reach across India and beyond.
DP World ILT20 Season 4: Full Schedule (IST Timings)
- 2 December – Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers – Dubai
- 3 December – Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Sharjah
- 4 December – Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates – Dubai
- 5 December – Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Sharjah
- 6 December – Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants – Dubai
- 7 December – Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates – Sharjah
- 7 December – Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Dubai
- 8 December – Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants – Dubai
- 9 December – MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers – Abu Dhabi
- 10 December – Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz – Dubai
- 11 December – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates – Abu Dhabi
- 12 December – Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers – Dubai
- 13 December – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals – Abu Dhabi
- 14 December – MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz – Abu Dhabi
- 14 December – Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals – Dubai
- 15 December – Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants – Sharjah
- 16 December – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers – Abu Dhabi
- 17 December – Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates – Dubai
- 18 December – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants – Abu Dhabi
- 19 December – Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals – Sharjah
- 20 December – MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Abu Dhabi
- 20 December – Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz – Dubai
- 21 December – Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals – Sharjah
- 21 December – Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates – Dubai
- 22 December – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz – Abu Dhabi
- 23 December – MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants – Abu Dhabi
- 24 December – Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz – Dubai
- 25 December – Rest Day
- 26 December – Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers – Sharjah
- 27 December – MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals – Abu Dhabi
- 28 December – Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Dubai
- 29 December – Rest Day
- 30 December – Qualifier 1 – Abu Dhabi
- 31 December – Rest Day
- 1 January – Eliminator – Dubai
- 2 January – Qualifier 2 – Sharjah
- 3 January – Rest Day
- 4 January – Final – Dubai
