ILT20 season 4: How the UAE T20 league acts as perfect precursor to 2026 T20 World Cup | Cricket News – The Times of India

ILT20 season 4: How the UAE T20 league acts as perfect precursor to 2026 T20 World Cup | Cricket News – The Times of India

Season 4 of ILT20 commences just 2 months ahead of the ICC men’s T20 World Cup (Images via X, Getty Images) The DP World International League T20 (ILT20) returns this December with its fourth edition, and its timing could not be more significant. With the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled for February-March in…

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ILT20: West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer joins Desert Vipers as wild card signing ahead of fourth season | Cricket News – Times of India

ILT20: West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer joins Desert Vipers as wild card signing ahead of fourth season | Cricket News – Times of India

Shimron Hetmyer (Special Arrangements) The Desert Vipers have signed West Indies batsman Shimron Hetmyer as their wild card player for ILT20 season four.“Shimron is a player we rate extremely highly so for us to secure his services is a real coup,” said Director of CricketTom Moody. “He has proved a thorn in our side in…

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Exclusive | How do T20 league auctions work during a busy calendar? A behind-the-scenes look as ILT20 takes the big leap | Cricket News – Times of India

Exclusive | How do T20 league auctions work during a busy calendar? A behind-the-scenes look as ILT20 takes the big leap | Cricket News – Times of India

With excitement building around the fourth season of the International League T20 (ILT20), all eyes are now on a major shift in the league’s approach to squad building – the introduction of a player auction. For the first time since its inception, the UAE’s marquee franchise league will hold an auction, scheduled for September, replacing…

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ILT20 Season 3: Top performers claim coveted Championship belts | Cricket News – The Times of India

ILT20 Season 3: Top performers claim coveted Championship belts | Cricket News – The Times of India

England’s Sam Curran received Red Belt for Most Valuable Player after the final of ILT20 Season 3. NEW DELHI: Dubai Capitals on Sunday emerged victorious in the ILT20 final, defeating the Desert Vipers by four wickets at the Dubai International Stadium.The champions Dubai Capitals secured USD 700,000 in prize money, while the runners-up Desert Vipers…

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‘Obviously gutted’: Sam Curran reflects on Desert Vipers’ narrow defeat in ILT20 final | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Obviously gutted’: Sam Curran reflects on Desert Vipers’ narrow defeat in ILT20 final | Cricket News – The Times of India

Dubai Capitals clinched their maiden ILT20 title with a four-wicket victory over the Desert Vipers at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Capitals secured the championship prize of USD 700,000, while the Vipers settled for USD 300,000 after falling short in the final over of a tense chase.Despite the defeat, stand-in Vipers captain…

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Sam Billings praises team’s grit as Dubai Capitals win ILT20 title | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sam Billings praises team’s grit as Dubai Capitals win ILT20 title | Cricket News – The Times of India

Dubai Capitals cricketers celebrate with the ILT20 trophy. (ILT20 photo) Dubai Capitals clinched their maiden ILT20 title in a thrilling final against Desert Vipers, securing a four-wicket victory at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 189, Sikandar Raza played a decisive role with a blistering 12-ball 34 not out, ensuring victory in the…

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ILT20 Final: Season 3 reaches climax as Dubai Capitals, Desert Vipers set for thrilling title decider | Cricket News – The Times of India

ILT20 Final: Season 3 reaches climax as Dubai Capitals, Desert Vipers set for thrilling title decider | Cricket News – The Times of India

ILT20 2025 Final (ILT20 Photo) NEW DELHI: A historic moment awaits in the ILT20 as the Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers prepare to face off for the Season 3 championship at the Dubai International Stadium this Sunday. The culmination of weeks of competitive cricket, featuring a prize pool surpassing USD 1 million, is set to…

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‘Everyone’s excited’: David Warner confident as Dubai Capitals eye ILT20 glory | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Everyone’s excited’: David Warner confident as Dubai Capitals eye ILT20 glory | Cricket News – The Times of India

David Warner (ILT20 Photo) Dubai Capitals‘ star opener David Warner expressed his team’s determination to lift the ILT20 trophy ahead of their final clash against Desert Vipers. Reflecting on their journey, Warner said, “Everyone’s excited from the background staff to the GMR owners and the players performing on field. We got so close last year,…

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Virender Sehwag: ‘The batting tracks in UAE makes cricket exciting, the next two games will be thrilling’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virender Sehwag: ‘The batting tracks in UAE makes cricket exciting, the next two games will be thrilling’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh (ILT20 Photo) Former cricket star and commentator Virender Sehwag anticipates an exciting Qualifier 2 match between Sharjah Warriorz and Desert Vipers at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The victorious team will face Dubai Capitals in the final on February 9 at Dubai International Stadium. Sehwag also shared his thoughts on the…

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