MI Emirates in ILT20 Season 5
MI Emirates won ILT20 in 2024 and finished runners-up in January 2026. Nicholas Pooran is the captain. Mark Boucher is the new head coach. They open Season 5 against Desert Vipers, the side that beat them by 46 runs in the last final.
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ILT20 Season 5 outlook
MI Emirates won ILT20 in 2024 and finished runners-up in January 2026. Nicholas Pooran is the captain. Mark Boucher is the new head coach. They open Season 5 against Desert Vipers, the side that beat them by 46 runs in the last final.
Recognised players on the list include Nicholas Pooran, Jonny Bairstow, Rashid Khan, Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford, Muhammad Waseem, Kusal Perera, Chris Jordan, Lizaad Williams, Fazalhaq Farooqi. The squad page holds every name. A blank role means the role was not verified. Owner details are to be announced.
League fixtures
| No. | Date | Time | Match | Venue | Stage | Calendar | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday 21 November 2026 | 6:30 pm GST | Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates | Dubai | League | Add | Scorecard · Preview |
| 5 | Tuesday 24 November 2026 | 6:30 pm GST | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Dubai | League | Add | Scorecard · Preview |
| 7 | Thursday 26 November 2026 | 6:30 pm GST | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates | Abu Dhabi | League | Add | Scorecard · Preview |
| 9 | Saturday 28 November 2026 | 2:00 pm GST | MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers | Abu Dhabi | League | Add | Scorecard · Preview |
| 13 | Monday 30 November 2026 | 6:30 pm GST | MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Abu Dhabi | League | Add | Scorecard · Preview |
| 16 | Wednesday 2 December 2026 | 6:30 pm GST | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Dubai | League | Add | Scorecard · Preview |
| 20 | Sunday 6 December 2026 | 2:00 pm GST | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz | Abu Dhabi | League | Add | Scorecard · Preview |
| 22 | Monday 7 December 2026 | 6:30 pm GST | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants | Abu Dhabi | League | Add | Scorecard · Preview |
| 26 | Friday 11 December 2026 | 6:30 pm GST | Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates | Sharjah | League | Add | Scorecard · Preview |
| 28 | Sunday 13 December 2026 | 2:00 pm GST | MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals | Abu Dhabi | League | Add | Scorecard · Preview |
ILT20 Season 5 FAQs
Who is the MI Emirates captain?
Nicholas Pooran.
Who coaches MI Emirates?
Mark Boucher.