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Sharjah Warriorz ILT20 Season 5 Preview: Squad, Strengths and Prediction
Last updated: 31 October 2026.
Sharjah Warriorz ILT20 Season 5 starts with a simple pair of facts. James Vince is captain and Adrian Birrell is head coach. Titles so far: None yet. The longer read of every club is on the teams hub, and this preview stays with one side.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Owner | To be announced |
| Captain | James Vince |
| Head coach | Adrian Birrell |
| Named base | Sharjah |
| Titles | None yet |
| Squad names | 22 |
Sharjah Warriorz Squad for ILT20 Season 5
The compiled list has 22 names. Cited deals: Richard Gleeson (The reported fee was USD 180,000 to Sharjah Warriorz, via auction), Mohammad Nabi (The reported fee was USD 140,000 to Sharjah Warriorz, via auction) Pre-auction names on this list are called out in the player notes. Full rows, including blanks, are on the squad page.
Sharjah Warriorz Strengths in ILT20 Season 5
The run record
James Vince captains, and he leads the career run list with 1,156. The offense has a centre.
Two kinds of spin
Adil Rashid and Waqar Salamkheil, last season's white-belt bowler, are both on the list. Nabi is there too, at a reported USD 140,000.
A new-ball signing
Richard Gleeson was reported at USD 180,000. The attack is not only spin.
Sharjah Warriorz Weaknesses and Concerns
No final on the history compiled through 2025-26. The squad can be good and the ceiling can still be unproven.
Vince's career runs do not add a point in November. The table starts at zero for them too.
Sharjah Warriorz Key Players to Watch
James Vince
James Vince is on a Season 5 list as a batter from England. The established method is right-hand bat. No auction price is listed for this player because we could not verify one in the reports we checked. A squad place is not the same thing as a starting place. Availability for any one night is still to be announced.
Tom Banton
Tom Banton is on a Season 5 list as a wicketkeeper from England. The established method is right-hand bat. No auction price is listed for this player because we could not verify one in the reports we checked. A squad place is not the same thing as a starting place. Availability for any one night is still to be announced.
Adam Milne
Adam Milne is on a Season 5 list as a bowler from New Zealand. The established method is right-arm fast. No auction price is listed for this player because we could not verify one in the reports we checked. A squad place is not the same thing as a starting place. Availability for any one night is still to be announced.
Logan van Beek
Logan van Beek is on a Season 5 list as a all-rounder from Netherlands. The established method is right-hand bat. No auction price is listed for this player because we could not verify one in the reports we checked. A squad place is not the same thing as a starting place. Availability for any one night is still to be announced.
George Dockrell
George Dockrell is on a Season 5 list as a all-rounder from Ireland. The established method is right-hand bat, left-arm orthodox. No auction price is listed for this player because we could not verify one in the reports we checked. A squad place is not the same thing as a starting place. Availability for any one night is still to be announced.
Sharjah Warriorz ILT20 Season 5 Schedule
Ten league games. Grounds are assigned by the fixture list, not by the city in the team name.
| No. | Date | Match | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sunday 22 November 2026 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants | Sharjah |
| 4 | Monday 23 November 2026 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers | Sharjah |
| 8 | Friday 27 November 2026 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah |
| 11 | Sunday 29 November 2026 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz | Abu Dhabi |
| 14 | Tuesday 1 December 2026 | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz | Sharjah |
| 18 | Friday 4 December 2026 | Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz | Sharjah |
| 20 | Sunday 6 December 2026 | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz | Abu Dhabi |
| 23 | Tuesday 8 December 2026 | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai |
| 24 | Wednesday 9 December 2026 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Sharjah |
| 26 | Friday 11 December 2026 | Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates | Sharjah |
How Sharjah Warriorz Did in Previous ILT20 Seasons
No ILT20 final appearance is on the record compiled here.
Can Sharjah Warriorz Win ILT20 Season 5? Our Verdict
Our opinion has them sixth on history, not on talent. They have not reached a final. The list can still change that. Vince keeps the captaincy. The attack includes Adil Rashid and last season's leading bowler award winner, Waqar Salamkheil.
Sharjah Warriorz in plain terms
Vince keeps the captaincy. The attack includes Adil Rashid and last season's leading bowler award winner, Waqar Salamkheil. Captain James Vince, coach Adrian Birrell, titles: none. The compiled squad has 22 names. Cited fees tied to this side: Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Nabi. Home city in the name is Sharjah, but the ten games are assigned by the fixture list, not by a private ground.
Logan van Beek is listed as a all-rounder from Netherlands (Right-hand bat). No auction price is listed for this player because we could not verify one in the reports we checked. On the Sharjah Warriorz list, this is a depth-chart fact, not a confirmed Match 1 place.
George Dockrell is listed as a all-rounder from Ireland (Right-hand bat, left-arm orthodox). No auction price is listed for this player because we could not verify one in the reports we checked. On the Sharjah Warriorz list, this is a depth-chart fact, not a confirmed Match 1 place.
Richard Gleeson is listed as a bowler from England (Right-arm fast-medium). The reported fee was USD 180,000 to Sharjah Warriorz, via auction. On the Sharjah Warriorz list, this is a depth-chart fact, not a confirmed Match 1 place.
Match 2 on Sunday 22 November 2026 is Sharjah Warriorz versus Gulf Giants in Sharjah at 2:00 pm GST. Match 4 on Monday 23 November 2026 is Sharjah Warriorz versus Desert Vipers in Sharjah at 6:30 pm GST. Match 8 on Friday 27 November 2026 is Sharjah Warriorz versus Dubai Capitals in Sharjah at 6:30 pm GST. Match 11 on Sunday 29 November 2026 is Abu Dhabi Knight Riders versus Sharjah Warriorz in Abu Dhabi at 2:00 pm GST. Match 14 on Tuesday 1 December 2026 is Gulf Giants versus Sharjah Warriorz in Sharjah at 6:30 pm GST. Match 18 on Friday 4 December 2026 is Desert Vipers versus Sharjah Warriorz in Sharjah at 6:30 pm GST. Match 20 on Sunday 6 December 2026 is MI Emirates versus Sharjah Warriorz in Abu Dhabi at 2:00 pm GST. Match 23 on Tuesday 8 December 2026 is Dubai Capitals versus Sharjah Warriorz in Dubai at 6:30 pm GST. Match 24 on Wednesday 9 December 2026 is Sharjah Warriorz versus Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Sharjah at 6:30 pm GST. Match 26 on Friday 11 December 2026 is Sharjah Warriorz versus MI Emirates in Sharjah at 6:30 pm GST.
Sharjah Warriorz ILT20 Season 5 will be clearer after the first three games than it is today. The Sharjah Warriorz ILT20 Season 5 squad can still change if a replacement is announced. Until then this preview cites the list, the captain, and the finals record, and it stops. Checked 30 October 2026.
Sharjah Warriorz ILT20 Season 5 FAQs
Who is the captain of Sharjah Warriorz?
James Vince is the listed captain for ILT20 Season 5. Adrian Birrell is the listed head coach. Owner details are to be announced. Anything we could not confirm by 30 October 2026 is marked to be announced.
Who is the coach of Sharjah Warriorz?
Adrian Birrell is the head coach on the season table. The captain alongside that appointment is James Vince. Anything we could not confirm by 30 October 2026 is marked to be announced. We will update this answer, with a date, when a public source confirms more.
Which players did Sharjah Warriorz sign?
Cited prices on this site: Richard Gleeson (The reported fee was USD 180,000 to Sharjah Warriorz, via auction), Mohammad Nabi (The reported fee was USD 140,000 to Sharjah Warriorz, via auction) Other names are on the squad list without a fee, because a fee was not verified.
What is Sharjah Warriorz's home ground?
The side is named for Sharjah, but Season 5 does not give them a private ground. Their ten games are spread across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. Anything we could not confirm by 30 October 2026 is marked to be announced.
Has Sharjah Warriorz won the ILT20 title?
Titles on this record: None yet. Four clubs have one title each, and no club has two. Anything we could not confirm by 30 October 2026 is marked to be announced. We will update this answer, with a date, when a public source confirms more.