Season 521 Nov to 20 Dec 2026Published 31 October 2026, 7:30 am GST
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ILT20 Season 5

Six franchises. Thirty-four matches. Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, from 21 November to 20 December 2026.

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Opener · Saturday 21 November 2026

Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates

Dubai International Cricket Stadium. 6:30 pm GST.

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ILT20 Season 5

ILT20 Season 5 is the fifth International League T20. It is played in the United Arab Emirates from 21 November to 20 December 2026. Six franchises play 34 matches. Thirty of those are league games. The last four are playoffs, and the final is at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Desert Vipers are the defending champions. They beat MI Emirates by 46 runs in Dubai on 4 January 2026. The same two sides open this season on 21 November at 6:30 pm GST. That kickoff is 7:30 pm in Pakistan and 8:00 pm in India. An April window had named 22 November. The fixture list released on 7 October moved the first ball to 21 November.

The player auction was in Dubai on 1 October 2026. MI Emirates paid a reported USD 380,000 for Fazalhaq Farooqi. Desert Vipers signed Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan at a reported USD 80,000 each. Ticket prices, most TV deals and the Season 5 prize are still to be announced. Afghanistan rights sit with ATN. This page was published at 7:30 am GST on 31 October 2026.

ILT20 Live Score

Score hub

The scorecard updates on its own once a match is live: batting, bowling, commentary and overs. Until 21 November the opener stays on the countdown. Published 31 October 2026, 7:30 am GST.

UpcomingMatch 1
Desert Vipers–
MI Emirates–
Dubai · 6:30 pm GSTNotes
UpcomingMatch 2
Sharjah Warriorz–
Gulf Giants–
Sharjah · 2:00 pm GSTNotes
UpcomingMatch 3
Dubai Capitals–
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders–
Dubai · 6:30 pm GSTNotes
UpcomingMatch 4
Sharjah Warriorz–
Desert Vipers–
Sharjah · 6:30 pm GSTNotes
UpcomingMatch 5
Gulf Giants–
MI Emirates–
Dubai · 6:30 pm GSTNotes
UpcomingMatch 6
Dubai Capitals–
Desert Vipers–
Dubai · 6:30 pm GSTNotes

ILT20 Season 5 Schedule

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The full ILT20 Season 5 schedule is 34 matches. Afternoon games are 2:00 pm GST. Night games are 6:30 pm GST. Use the buttons to switch Pakistan, India and UTC clocks.

Match times
No.DateTimeMatchVenueStageCalendarPage
1Saturday 21 November 20266:30 pm GSTDesert Vipers vs MI EmiratesDubaiLeagueAddNotes
2Sunday 22 November 20262:00 pm GSTSharjah Warriorz vs Gulf GiantsSharjahLeagueAddNotes
3Sunday 22 November 20266:30 pm GSTDubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight RidersDubaiLeagueAddNotes
4Monday 23 November 20266:30 pm GSTSharjah Warriorz vs Desert VipersSharjahLeagueAddNotes
5Tuesday 24 November 20266:30 pm GSTGulf Giants vs MI EmiratesDubaiLeagueAddNotes
6Wednesday 25 November 20266:30 pm GSTDubai Capitals vs Desert VipersDubaiLeagueAddNotes
7Thursday 26 November 20266:30 pm GSTAbu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI EmiratesAbu DhabiLeagueAddNotes
8Friday 27 November 20266:30 pm GSTSharjah Warriorz vs Dubai CapitalsSharjahLeagueAddNotes
9Saturday 28 November 20262:00 pm GSTMI Emirates vs Desert VipersAbu DhabiLeagueAddNotes
10Saturday 28 November 20266:30 pm GSTGulf Giants vs Dubai CapitalsDubaiLeagueAddNotes
11Sunday 29 November 20262:00 pm GSTAbu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah WarriorzAbu DhabiLeagueAddNotes
12Sunday 29 November 20266:30 pm GSTDesert Vipers vs Gulf GiantsDubaiLeagueAddNotes
13Monday 30 November 20266:30 pm GSTMI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight RidersAbu DhabiLeagueAddNotes
14Tuesday 1 December 20266:30 pm GSTGulf Giants vs Sharjah WarriorzSharjahLeagueAddNotes
15Wednesday 2 December 20262:00 pm GSTAbu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert VipersAbu DhabiLeagueAddNotes
16Wednesday 2 December 20266:30 pm GSTDubai Capitals vs MI EmiratesDubaiLeagueAddNotes
17Thursday 3 December 20266:30 pm GSTGulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight RidersDubaiLeagueAddNotes
18Friday 4 December 20266:30 pm GSTDesert Vipers vs Sharjah WarriorzSharjahLeagueAddNotes
19Saturday 5 December 20266:30 pm GSTAbu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf GiantsAbu DhabiLeagueAddNotes
20Sunday 6 December 20262:00 pm GSTMI Emirates vs Sharjah WarriorzAbu DhabiLeagueAddNotes
21Sunday 6 December 20266:30 pm GSTDesert Vipers vs Dubai CapitalsDubaiLeagueAddNotes
22Monday 7 December 20266:30 pm GSTMI Emirates vs Gulf GiantsAbu DhabiLeagueAddNotes
23Tuesday 8 December 20266:30 pm GSTDubai Capitals vs Sharjah WarriorzDubaiLeagueAddNotes
24Wednesday 9 December 20266:30 pm GSTSharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight RidersSharjahLeagueAddNotes
25Thursday 10 December 20266:30 pm GSTDubai Capitals vs Gulf GiantsDubaiLeagueAddNotes
26Friday 11 December 20266:30 pm GSTSharjah Warriorz vs MI EmiratesSharjahLeagueAddNotes
27Saturday 12 December 20266:30 pm GSTDesert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight RidersDubaiLeagueAddNotes
28Sunday 13 December 20262:00 pm GSTMI Emirates vs Dubai CapitalsAbu DhabiLeagueAddNotes
29Sunday 13 December 20266:30 pm GSTGulf Giants vs Desert VipersDubaiLeagueAddNotes
30Monday 14 December 20266:30 pm GSTAbu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai CapitalsAbu DhabiLeagueAddNotes
31Wednesday 16 December 20266:30 pm GSTQualifier 1: Seed 1 vs Seed 2Abu DhabiQualifier 1AddNotes
32Thursday 17 December 20266:30 pm GSTEliminator: Seed 3 vs Seed 4DubaiEliminatorAddNotes
33Friday 18 December 20266:30 pm GSTQualifier 2: Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of the EliminatorSharjahQualifier 2AddNotes
34Sunday 20 December 20266:30 pm GSTFinal: Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2DubaiFinalAddNotes

ILT20 Live Streaming

Full watch guide

ILT20 live streaming is confirmed for Afghanistan only, on ATN. Pakistan, India, the UAE, the UK and the USA were still to be announced on 30 October 2026.

Afghanistan

ATN

Exclusive television and digital rights, reported 27 October 2026.

Pakistan

To be announced

Night games are 7:30 pm PKT. No Season 5 channel is confirmed.

India

To be announced

Night games are 8:00 pm IST. No Season 5 channel is confirmed.

United Arab Emirates

To be announced

Check ilt20.ae for a local partner before the opener.

United Kingdom

To be announced

Night games are 2:30 pm GMT in late November. No deal is confirmed.

United States

To be announced

Night games are 9:30 am US Eastern. No deal is confirmed.

ILT20 Season 5 News

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Previews

ILT20 Season 5 Preview: What to Expect This Season

Dates, six teams, the Dubai final, and the rows that are still open.

Team analysis

ILT20 Season 5 Teams: Strengths and Weaknesses

Six squads, the lean of each list, and the holes that are still real.

Player spotlights

Players to Watch in ILT20 Season 5: Our Top Picks

A role-based list, not a fame ranking, for the Season 5 window.

Fan guides

ILT20 Fantasy Tips: Captain, Vice-Captain and Best Picks

Roles, venues and a suggested group. No lock, and no betting.

Match predictions

Who Will Win ILT20 Season 5? All 6 Teams Ranked

A six-team order that can survive being wrong.

Records and stats

ILT20 Points Table Explained in Simple Words

Zeros, the two-point custom, and a net run rate sum you can check.

FAQ

When does ILT20 Season 5 start?

The fixture list opens on 21 November 2026. Desert Vipers play MI Emirates in Dubai at 6:30 pm GST, which is 7:30 pm PKT and 8:00 pm IST. The final is on 20 December in Dubai.

Where can I watch ILT20 live?

Afghanistan rights sit with ATN, television and digital. Pakistan, India, the UAE, the UK and the USA were still to be announced in sources checked on 30 October 2026.

Who won ILT20 last season?

Desert Vipers beat MI Emirates by 46 runs in the Season 4 final on 4 January 2026. Vipers made 182 for 4 and MI Emirates were bowled out for 136.

How many ILT20 matches are there in 2026?

34. Each of the six teams plays 10 league games. The top four play a four-match playoff.

Where is the ILT20 2026 final?

Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 20 December 2026, 6:30 pm GST. The finalists are not known yet.

How do ILT20 tickets work?

Start at ilt20.ae and use the seller the league names. No official price band was verified, so none is printed here.

How does the ILT20 points table work?

The top four qualify. Earlier seasons awarded two points for a win. The Season 5 conditions file was not confirmed on 30 October 2026, so the table stays at zero until results exist.

What time are ILT20 night games in Pakistan and India?

Night games are 6:30 pm GST, 7:30 pm PKT and 8:00 pm IST. Afternoon games on this site are 2:00 pm GST, 3:00 pm PKT and 3:30 pm IST.

ILT20 Season 5, in short

The ILT20 points table is still a row of zeros. Desert Vipers open against MI Emirates on 21 November 2026. Ticket prices, most broadcast deals and the Season 5 prize stay to be announced. Use the schedule for the kickoff and the squad pages for the names.

ILT20 Season 5 FAQs

When does ILT20 Season 5 start?

The fixture list opens on 21 November 2026. Desert Vipers play MI Emirates in Dubai at 6:30 pm GST, which is 7:30 pm PKT and 8:00 pm IST. The final is on 20 December in Dubai.

Where can I watch ILT20 live?

Afghanistan rights sit with ATN, television and digital. Pakistan, India, the UAE, the UK and the USA were still to be announced in sources checked on 30 October 2026.

Who won ILT20 last season?

Desert Vipers beat MI Emirates by 46 runs in the Season 4 final on 4 January 2026. Vipers made 182 for 4 and MI Emirates were bowled out for 136.

How many ILT20 matches are there in 2026?

34. Each of the six teams plays 10 league games. The top four play a four-match playoff.

Where is the ILT20 2026 final?

Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 20 December 2026, 6:30 pm GST. The finalists are not known yet.

How do ILT20 tickets work?

Start at ilt20.ae and use the seller the league names. No official price band was verified, so none is printed here.

How does the ILT20 points table work?

The top four qualify. Earlier seasons awarded two points for a win. The Season 5 conditions file was not confirmed on 30 October 2026, so the table stays at zero until results exist.

What time are ILT20 night games in Pakistan and India?

Night games are 6:30 pm GST, 7:30 pm PKT and 8:00 pm IST. Afternoon games on this site are 2:00 pm GST, 3:00 pm PKT and 3:30 pm IST.

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