The International League T20 (ILT20) is all set for the third edition, promising another thrilling season of cricket in 2025. Here’s what you need to know about the tournament’s schedule, venues, and key updates.
Tournament schedule and format
The ILT20 Season 3 will begin on January 11, 2025, and run until February 9, 2025. A total of 34 matches, including playoffs, will be held across three iconic venues in the UAE:
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
The league will adopt a double round-robin format, where each of the six teams will face off twice in the group stage. The top teams will then proceed to the playoffs to determine the champion.
The ILT20 teams have made key changes to their squads in preparation for the tournament. Here’s a look at the major updates:
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: England opener Phil Salt joins the team as a Wildcard player, while Pakistan’s left-arm wrist spinner Sufiyan Muqeem replaces the unavailable Hassan Khan .
England opener joins the team as a Wildcard player, while Pakistan’s left-arm wrist spinner replaces the unavailable . MI Emirates: Afghanistan spinner Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar has been added to the squad, strengthening their bowling lineup.
Afghanistan spinner has been added to the squad, strengthening their bowling lineup. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Sri Lanka’s Vijayakanth Viyaskanth has been roped in, adding depth to their bowling attack.
Teams can make additional reinforcements or replacements during the tournament in case of injuries or player unavailability, ensuring competitive action throughout the season.
ILT20 2025, Complete fixtures:
Date Match Details Timings (IST, GMT, Local) Jan 11, Sat Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates, 1st Match 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM Local Jan 12, Sun Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers, 2nd Match 3:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM GMT / 2:00 PM Local Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz, 3rd Match 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM Local Jan 13, Mon MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals, 4th Match 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Jan 14, Tue Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers, 5th Match 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Jan 15, Wed Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz, 6th Match 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Jan 16, Thu Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates, 7th Match 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Jan 17, Fri Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals, 8th Match 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Jan 18, Sat Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, 9th Match 3:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM GMT / 2:00 PM Local Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals, 10th Match 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM Local Jan 19, Sun Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates, 11th Match 3:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM GMT / 2:00 PM Local Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, 12th Match 3:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM GMT / 2:00 PM Local Jan 20, Mon Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers, 13th Match 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Jan 21, Tue Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates, 14th Match 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Jan 22, Wed Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz, 15th Match 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Jan 23, Thu Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants, 16th Match 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Jan 24, Fri MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, 17th Match 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Jan 25, Sat Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers, 18th Match 3:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM GMT / 2:00 PM Local MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants, 19th Match 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM Local Jan 26, Sun Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals, 20th Match 3:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM GMT / 2:00 PM Local Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants, 21st Match 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM Local Jan 27, Mon MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers, 22nd Match 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Jan 28, Tue Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz, 23rd Match 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Jan 29, Wed Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants, 24th Match 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Jan 30, Thu Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, 25th Match 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Jan 31, Fri Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates, 26th Match 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Feb 01, Sat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants, 27th Match 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM Local Feb 02, Sun MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz, 28th Match 3:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM GMT / 2:00 PM Local Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, 29th Match 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM Local Feb 03, Mon Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals, 30th Match 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM Local Feb 05, Wed TBC vs TBC, Qualifier 1 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Feb 06, Thu TBC vs TBC, Eliminator 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Feb 07, Fri TBC vs TBC, Qualifier 2 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Feb 09, Sun TBC vs TBC, Final 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM Local
Broadcast and Live streaming details
ILT20 2025: Broadcast and Live Streaming details – When & Where to Watch in India, Pakistan, Nepal, US, UAE & other countries
