The International League T20 (ILT20) is a prominent professional Twenty20 cricket league that began in 2023. The tournament has six teams representing different cities in the UAE, namely Gulf Giants, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, and Sharjah Warriors.
The ILT20 has completed three seasons. In the inaugural season, the Gulf Giants emerged as the first-ever champions. They clinched the title with a dominant performance in the final against Desert Vipers, winning by seven wickets.
In the 2nd edition, MI Emirates won the championship title. The final was held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where MI Emirates defeated Dubai Capitals by 45 runs.
The most recent season crowned the Dubai Capitals as ILT20 champions for the first time. In a thrilling final, they claimed the title in a close contest.
| Season | Winners | Result | Runners‑up | Final Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gulf Giants | Gulf Giants won by 7 wickets | Desert Vipers | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 2024 | MI Emirates | MI Emirates won by 45 runs | Dubai Capitals | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 2025 | Dubai Capitals | Dubai Capitals won by 4 wickets | Desert Vipers | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
Gulf Giants: ILT20 2023 Winner
Gulf Giants won the inaugural edition of the ILT20 by 7 wickets. In the group stage, the Gulf Giants won 7 of their 10 group stage matches. In the 1st qualifier, they lost by 19 runs but qualified for the final by winning the 2nd qualifier by 4 wickets. In the final, Desert Vipers managed to score only 146/8, where Carlos Brathwaite took 3/19. In response, the Gulf Giants chased down the target in 18.4 overs with 7 wickets in hand.
Gulf Giants Fixtures and Results
| Date | Match No. | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, January 15 | 3rd | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants | Gulf Giants won by 6 wickets |
| Monday, January 16 | 5th | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Gulf Giants won by 6 wickets |
| Thursday, January 19 | 8th | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Gulf Giants won by 101 runs |
| Sunday, January 22 | 12th | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants | Gulf Giants won by 5 wickets |
| Monday, January 23 | 14th | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriors | Sharjah Warriors won by 21 runs |
| Wednesday, January 25 | 16th | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants | Match abandoned without a ball bowled |
| Friday, January 27 | 18th | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Match abandoned without a ball bowled |
| Wednesday, February 1 | 24th | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Gulf Giants won by 5 wickets |
| Saturday, February 4 | 27th | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants | Gulf Giants won by 25 runs |
| Monday, February 6 | 30th | Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants | Gulf Giants won by 7 wickets |
| Wednesday, February 8 | Qualifier 1 | Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers | Desert Vipers won by 19 runs |
| Friday, February 10 | Qualifier 2 | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Gulf Giants won by 4 wickets |
| Sunday, February 12 | Final | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants | Gulf Giants won by 7 wickets |
MI Emirates: ILT20 2024 Winner
For ILT20 2024, the Dubai Capitals had an impressive journey through the season. They won 6 out of their 10 matches. Despite some losses in matches, they secured the 1st place in the group stage. In the final, MI Emirates posted a total of 208 in their 20 overs, while Dubai Capitals could score only 163/7, letting MI Emirates win the 2nd edition of the ILT20.
MI Emirares Fixtures and Results
| Date | Match No. | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, January 20 | 2nd | MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals | Dubai Capitals won by 7 wickets |
| Sunday, January 21 | 4th | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants | MI Emirates won by 18 runs |
| Tuesday, January 23 | 6th | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates | MI Emirates won by 9 wickets |
| Friday, January 26 | 9th | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriors | MI Emirates won by 106 runs |
| Sunday, January 28 | 12th | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates | MI Emirates won by 8 wickets |
| Tuesday, January 30 | 15th | Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates | Desert Vipers won by 2 wickets |
| Friday, February 2 | 18th | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriors | MI Emirates won by 8 wickets |
| Sunday, February 4 | 21st | MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers | MI Emirates won by 30 runs |
| Thursday, February 8 | 26th | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Gulf Giants won by 5 runs |
| Saturday, February 10 | 29th | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Dubai Capitals won by 19 runs |
| Wednesday, February 14 | Qualifier 1 | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants | MI Emirates won by 45 runs |
| Saturday, February 17 | Final | MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals | MI Emirates won by 45 runs |
Dubai Capitals: ILT20 2026 Winner
For ILT20 2025, the Dubai Capitals had a strong season journey. They finished the group stage in the 2nd position. Key players like Rovman Powell and Sikandar Raza consistently delivered throughout the tournament.
Dubai Capitals won the 1st qualifier by 5 wickets and qualified for the finals. In the final, they defeated the runner-up from the inaugural edition, the Desert Vipers, by 4 wickets.
Dubai Capitals Fixtures and Results
| Date | Match No. | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, January 11 | 1st | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Dubai Capitals won by 1 run |
| Monday, January 13 | 4th | MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals | MI Emirates won by 26 runs |
| Friday, January 17 | 8th | Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah Warriorz won by 5 wickets |
| Saturday, January 18 | 10th | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Gulf Giants won by 6 wickets |
| Monday, January 20 | 13th | Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers | Dubai Capitals won by 6 wickets |
| Thursday, January 23 | 16th | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Dubai Capitals won by 5 wickets |
| Sunday, January 26 | 20th | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals | Dubai Capitals won by 8 wickets |
| Tuesday, January 28 | 23rd | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz | Sharjah Warriorz won by 9 wickets |
| Sunday, February 2 | 29th | Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai Capitals won by 26 runs |
| Monday, February 3 | 30th | Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals | Dubai Capitals won by 9 wickets |
| Wednesday, February 5 | Qualifier 1 | Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals | Dubai Capitals won by 5 wickets |
| Sunday, February 9 | Final | Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals | Dubai Capitals won by 4 wickets |
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Conclusion: 3 Champions In 3 ILT20 Seasons
In the three seasons of ILT20, it has found 3 different champions. Gulf Giants in 2023, MI Emirates in 2024, and Dubai Capitals in 2025 have won the title. With growing excitement and stronger teams, fans can expect even more intense battles and new champions in the coming seasons.
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