The International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 is considered as one of the premier franchise cricket tournaments, showcasing top talent from around the globe. This year it will be held in the United Arab Emirates, the league features six competitive teams: Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, Sharjah Warriors, and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. The tournament will be following a double round-robin format, leading to thrilling playoff matches and a grand finale. Played across iconic venues like Dubai International Stadium, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, and Zayed Cricket Stadium, ILT20 combines world-class cricket with electrifying entertainment.
A detailed summary of the schedule of this year’s league is provided below:
Group Stages
January 11, 2025: MI Emirates vs. Dubai Capitals at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 6:00 PM
January 12, 2025: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs. Desert Vipers at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – 2:00 PM
January 12, 2025: Gulf Giants vs. Sharjah Warriors at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 6:00 PM
January 13, 2025: MI Emirates vs. Dubai Capitals at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 PM
January 14, 2025: Gulf Giants vs. Desert Vipers at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 6:30 PM
January 15, 2025: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs. Sharjah Warriors at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 PM
January 16, 2025: Desert Vipers vs. MI Emirates at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 6:30 PM
January 17, 2025: Sharjah Warriors vs. Dubai Capitals at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah – 6:30 PM
January 18, 2025: Desert Vipers vs. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 2:00 PM
January 18, 2025: Gulf Giants vs. Dubai Capitals at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah – 6:00 PM
January 19, 2025: Sharjah Warriors vs. MI Emirates at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah – 2:00 PM
January 19, 2025: Gulf Giants vs. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 6:00 PM
January 20, 2025: Dubai Capitals vs. Desert Vipers at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 6:30 PM
January 21, 2025: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs. MI Emirates at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 PM
January 22, 2025: Desert Vipers vs. Sharjah Warriors at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 6:30 PM
January 23, 2025: Dubai Capitals vs. Gulf Giants at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 6:30 PM
January 24, 2025: MI Emirates vs. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 PM
January 25, 2025: Sharjah Warriors vs. Desert Vipers at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah – 2:00 PM
January 25, 2025: MI Emirates vs. Gulf Giants at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – 6:00 PM
January 26, 2025: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs. Dubai Capitals at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – 2:00 PM
January 26, 2025: Sharjah Warriors vs. Gulf Giants at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah – 6:00 PM
January 27, 2025: MI Emirates vs. Desert Vipers at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 PM
January 28, 2025: Dubai Capitals vs. Sharjah Warriors at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 6:30 PM
January 29, 2025: Desert Vipers vs. Gulf Giants at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 6:30 PM
January 30, 2025: Sharjah Warriors vs. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah – 6:30 PM
January 31, 2025: Gulf Giants vs. MI Emirates at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 6:30 PM
February 1, 2025: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs. Gulf Giants at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – 6:00 PM
February 2, 2025: MI Emirates vs. Sharjah Warriors at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – 2:00 PM
February 2, 2025: Dubai Capitals vs. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 6:00 PM
February 3, 2025: Desert Vipers vs. Dubai Capitals at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah – 6:00 PM
Play Offs
February 5, 2025: Qualifier 1 – Seed 1 vs. Seed 2 at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 6:30 PM
February 6, 2025: Eliminator – Seed 3 vs. Seed 4 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 PM
February 7, 2025: Qualifier 2 – Loser of Qualifier 1 vs. Winner of Eliminator at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah – 6:30 PM
Final
February 9, 2025: Final – Winner of Qualifier 1 vs. Winner of Qualifier 2 at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai – 6:00 PM
Conclusion
MI Emirates clinched the 2024 International League T20 (ILT20) title by defeating the Dubai Capitals in the final. Considering this, the MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals are considered as favourites for this year’s event. Let’s watch and see which team dominates and entertains the Abu Dhabi crowd with their stellar performances.
