DP World ILT20 Season 4 Opening Clash Sets The Tone For The Tournament
DP World International League T20 Season 4 starts in the UAE with Dubai Capitals facing Desert Vipers at Dubai International Stadium, a repeat of last season’s final. The fixture includes an opening ceremony and limited ticket availability across several price points, as organisers prepare for strong interest from cricket followers across the Emirates and visiting fans.
The match is scheduled for the evening, with stadium gates opening at 4 p.m. and the first ball at 6:45 p.m. The event combines live cricket with entertainment and hospitality options aimed at spectators seeking a full match-day experience, from basic seating to premium food and beverage packages.
Tickets for the opening ceremony and game remain on sale in restricted quantities through tickets.ilt20.ae and Virgin Megastores. Stand tickets begin at AED 20, hospitality packages start at AED 325, while the Sixes Lounge offer costs AED 395 and provides unlimited food and drinks, reflecting a tiered structure for different budgets.
The first fixture brings together defending champions Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers, whose last meeting in the tournament decider drew wide attention. Organisers expect healthy local and international attendance as many overseas signings join leading UAE cricketers, underlining the league’s status within the franchise T20 calendar.
All six DP World ILT20 Season 4 franchises have now confirmed their squads. Teams finalised line-ups using player retentions and the league’s first Player Auction held in October, alongside direct and wildcard signings, to shape balanced groups featuring established names, UAE players and cricketers from Associate Nations.
Competition regulations for DP World ILT20 Season 4 require each team list at least 11 ICC Full Member players. Squads must also contain four UAE players, one player from Kuwait, one from Saudi Arabia, plus two additional cricketers drawn from other Associate Nations, creating a mixed structure across the league.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders feature Phil Salt, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell among international options, supported by UAE and Associate players. Desert Vipers have Sam Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Naseem Shah and Shimron Hetmyer, while Dubai Capitals include Rovman Powell, Mustafizur Rahman and Jordan Cox within their overseas roster.
Gulf Giants’ list for DP World ILT20 Season 4 includes Moeen Ali, Pathum Nissanka and Rahmanullah Gurbaz. MI Emirates involve Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Fletcher and Fazalhaq Farooqi. Sharjah Warriorz rely on Tim David, Dinesh Karthik, Sikandar Raza, Johnson Charles and Adil Rashid, strengthening the tournament’s overall profile.
Ticket bands for DP World ILT20 Season 4’s opening night range from general seating to premium lounges. Availability is limited across all categories for the Dubai Capitals versus Desert Vipers clash, highlighting robust demand for live cricket at Dubai International Stadium as the new season gets underway.
| Category | Price (AED) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stand tickets | From 20 | General seating for opening ceremony and opening match |
| Hospitality packages | From 325 | Enhanced viewing and hospitality options |
| Sixes Lounge | 395 | Includes unlimited food and beverages |
DP World ILT20 Season 4 full squad lists
Below are the confirmed squads for all six teams in DP World ILT20 Season 4, grouped by franchise and player category, including international, UAE and Associate representatives from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and other cricketing nations.
| Team | Category | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | International Players | Alex Hales, Andre Russell, Brandon McMullen, George Garton, Jason Holder, Khary Pierre, Liam Livingstone, Michael Pepper, Olly Stone, Phil Salt, Piyush Chawla, Sherfane Rutherford, Sunil Narine |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | UAE Players | Ajay Kumar, Alishan Sharafu, Ibrar Ahmed, Mayank Chowdary |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Associate Players | Abdul Manan (Saudi Arabia), Adnan Idrees (Kuwait), Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Unmukt Chand |
| Dubai Capitals | International Players | David Willey, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Gulbadin Naib, Jimmy Neesham, Jordan Cox, Leus du Plooy, Mohammad Nabi, Mustafizur Rahman, Navin Bidaisee, Rovman Powell, Scott Currie, Sediqullah Atal, Toby Albert, Tymal Mills, Waqar Salamkhell |
| Dubai Capitals | UAE Players | Farhan Khan, Haider Ali, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah |
| Dubai Capitals | Associate Players | Anudeep Chenthamara (Kuwait), Rushil Ugarkar, Shayan Jahangir, Usman Najeeb (Saudi Arabia) |
| Desert Vipers | International Players | Daniel Lawrence, David Payne, Fakhar Zaman, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Hassan Nawaz, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Naseem Shah, Noor Ahmad, Qais Ahmad, Sam Curran, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Desert Vipers | UAE Players | Khuzaima Tanveer, Matiullah Khan, Sanjay Pahal, Vriitya Aravind |
| Desert Vipers | Associate Players | Andries Gous, Bilal Tahir (Kuwait), Faisal Khan (Saudi Arabia), Tom Bruce |
| Gulf Giants | International Players | Azmatullah Omarzai, Chris Wood, James Vince, Liam Dawson, Lorcan Tucker, Mark Adair, Matthew Forde, Moeen Ali, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sean Dickson, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tom Moores, Kyle Mayers |
| Gulf Giants | UAE Players | Aayan Khan, Asif Khan, Haider Razzaq, Zuhaib Zubair |
| Gulf Giants | Associate Players | Fred Klaassen, Gerhard Erasmus, Ishtiaq Ahmad (Saudi Arabia), Meet Bhavsar (Kuwait) |
| MI Emirates | International Players | Ackeem Auguste, Allah Ghazanfar, Andre Fletcher, Arab Gul, Chris Woakes, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jonny Bairstow, Jordan Thompson, Kamindu Mendis, Kieron Pollard, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd, Shakib Al Hasan, Tom Banton |
| MI Emirates | UAE Players | Muhammad Rohid, Muhammad Waseem, Usman Khan, Zahoor Khan |
| MI Emirates | Associate Players | Mohammed Shafeeq (Kuwait), Nosthush Kenjige, Tajinder Dhillon, Zain Ul Abidin (Saudi Arabia) |
| Sharjah Warriorz | International Players | Adil Rashid, Dinesh Karthik, Dwaine Pretorius, James Rew, Johnson Charles, Mahesh Theekshana, Mark Chapman, Matheesha Pathirana, Nathan Sowter, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Taskin Ahmed, Tim David, Tim Southee, Tom Abell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Wafiqullah Tarakhil |
| Sharjah Warriorz | UAE Players | Ethan D'Souza, Junaid Siddique, Raees Ahmad, Wasim Akram |
| Sharjah Warriorz | Associate Players | Abdul Salman Khan (Saudi Arabia), Harmeet Singh, Mohamed Aslam (Kuwait), Saurabh Netravalkar, Shubham Ranjane |
With squads settled and ticket sales reported as tight, DP World ILT20 Season 4 opens with a high-profile repeat of last season’s final. The blend of international stars, UAE talent, and associate players sets the framework for the tournament’s coming weeks across the Emirates.
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