We are here for the fourth edition of the International League T20, and we have some exciting matches coming up. Basically, the International League T20 2025-26 starts from the 2nd of December 2025, and the final of the International League T20 2025-26 will be on 4th January 2026. Who do you back to win the International League T20 2025-26?
Just like the previous edition, we will see a total of six teams participating in this edition of the International League T20 2025-26 as well. Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, Dubai Capitals, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, and Sharjah Warriorz are the six teams playing the International League T20 2025-26. There are a total of three venues that will host all 34 matches in the International League T20 2025-26. Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah are the venues.
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International League T20 2025-26: Where to Watch Live Coverage in India
The Zee Network channels, including Zee Cinema, & Pictures, & Flix, will bring the live telecasting in India. There are also different language-specific channels for the International League T20 2025-26. The fans who want to watch the matches in their regional language should confirm it with their cable operator.
There is FanCode, which will do the live-streaming of the International League T20 2025-26. The fans need to purchase a subscription for ₹89, which will give them access to all matches of the International League T20 2025-26. Eventually, the live-streaming will be available on the FanCode application as well as their website.
Who are the most popular players playing the International League T20 2025-26?
There is a wide variety of famous players who will feature for different teams in the International League T20 2025-26. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have players such as Jason Holder, Alex Hales, Andre Russell, Liam Livingston, Phil Salt, Piyush Chawla, Sherfane Rutherford, and Sunil Narine. The players such as Lockie Ferguson, Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, Noor Ahmad, Sam Curran, and Shimron Hetmyer will be playing for Desert Vipers.
The Gulf Giants have players such as James Vince, Azmatullah Omarzai, Chris Wood, Kyle Mayers, Moeen Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Tabraiz Shamsi in their team. On the other hand, Dubai Capitals, who are the defending champions, have Dasun Shanaka, David Willey, Gulbadin Naib, James Neesham, Mohammad Nabi, Rovman Powell, and Tymal Mills in their team.
Basically, the MI Emirates have Kieron Pollard, Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow, Kamindu Mendis, Shakib Al Hasan, Romario Shepherd, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Nicholas Pooran in their team. Pooran can skip the latter part as the SA20 starts on 26th December. Lastly, Sharjah Warriorz will see players such as Tim Southee, Adil Rashid, Dinesh Karthik, Dwaine Pretorius, Sikandar Raza, Taskin Ahmed, and Tim David playing for them in the International League T20 2025-26.
Which player will captain which team in the International League T20 2025-26?
As we know, there are players all around the world who are playing the fourth edition of the International League T20 2025-26. Last year, Sam Billing was the captain who helped Dubai Capitals win their first International League T20 title, but he is not their captain for this edition of the International League T20 2025-26. Let us have a look at the captain of each team in the International League T20 2025-26:
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Gulf Giants | James Vince |
| MI Emirates | Kieron Pollard |
| Dubai Capitals | Dasun Shanaka |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Jason Holder |
| Desert Vipers | Lockie Ferguson |
| Sharjah Warriorz | Tim Southee |