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ILT20 Season 5 Teams
Season 5 has the same six franchises: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriorz.
Franchise Teams Showcase
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Captain Jason Holder. Coach Dwayne Bravo.
Desert Vipers
Captain Babar Azam. Coach James Foster.
Dubai Capitals
Captain Faf du Plessis. Coach Hemang Badani.
Gulf Giants
Captain Jos Buttler. Coach Simon Helmot.
MI Emirates
Captain Nicholas Pooran. Coach Mark Boucher.
Sharjah Warriorz
Captain James Vince. Coach Adrian Birrell.
Teams Comparative Table
| Team | Captain | Head coach | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Jason Holder | Dwayne Bravo | None yet |
| Desert Vipers | Babar Azam | James Foster | 2025-26 |
| Dubai Capitals | Faf du Plessis | Hemang Badani | 2025 |
| Gulf Giants | Jos Buttler | Simon Helmot | 2023 |
| MI Emirates | Nicholas Pooran | Mark Boucher | 2024 |
| Sharjah Warriorz | James Vince | Adrian Birrell | None yet |
Owners are to be announced on these pages. They were not confirmed in the sources checked on 30 October 2026. Squads and past finals are linked from each team.
How ILT20 Teams Build Their Rosters
The six franchises are unchanged from last season. Squads were built from retentions, pre-auction signings and the player auction in Dubai on 1 October 2026. Squad sizes are 20 to 23 names: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 20, Desert Vipers 22, Dubai Capitals 22, Gulf Giants 23, MI Emirates 22 and Sharjah Warriorz 22. Each side plays ten league games.
ILT20 Season 5 FAQs
Are there new teams?
No. The six franchises are unchanged.
Who is the defending champion?
Desert Vipers.