Established in 2021 and sanctioned by the Emirates Cricket Board, the International League T20, also known as the DP World ILT20, is the UAE's professional-level Twenty20 Cricket League. Held annually in the UAE, the league features six dynamic franchises—Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriors—competing across iconic venues in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
Having received multi-year ICC approval, the DP World ILT20 brings together 84 International (including Associate) stars of the game and 24 UAE-based players to compete in a 34-match format across the UAE's exemplary, world-class Cricket facilities. The tournament organization operates with approximately 21-50 employees.
The ILT20 became the first Associate member–run franchise league to be granted List A status by the ICC in December 2023. The 2025–26 season was the fourth season of the International League T20, which started on 2 December 2025 and concluded on 4 January 2026.
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