ILT20 Season 4 Players List revealed Big names like Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, and Moeen Ali headline the signings. Full squads, auction details, and tournament schedule inside.
The International League T20 (ILT20) is back with a bang! As the excitement builds for the much-anticipated Season 4, top international stars like Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, and Wanindu Hasaranga have been confirmed to feature in the six-team tournament, set to kick off from December 4, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
The tournament organizers unveiled the first phase of player signings and retentions, and this season brings a major update — ILT20 will host its first-ever auction, making it even more thrilling for fans and franchises alike. Each team will be allowed to build a 23-player squad with a salary cap of USD 2 million, allowing them to retain or directly sign up to eight players ahead of the auction.
Let’s take a closer look at the ILT20 Season 4 Players List and what each team is gearing up with:
MI Emirates: Star Power with Woakes & Kamindu
- New Signings: Chris Woakes, Kamindu Mendis
- Retained: AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kusal Perera, Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton, Muhammad Waseem
Chris Woakes brings all-round experience and firepower, and Kamindu Mendis adds variety to a dynamic Emirates squad that blends youth with seasoned international names.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: English Stars in the House
- New Signings: Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford
- Retained: Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Charith Asalanka, Phil Salt, Sunil Narine
With Livingstone and Hales joining the ranks, the Knight Riders are aiming for explosive batting and versatility to dominate this season.
Dubai Capitals: Fresh Faces and Balanced Core
- New Signings: Luke Wood, Waqar Salamkheil, Muhammad Jawadullah
- Retained: Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Gulbadin Naib, Rovmann Powell, Shai Hope
The defending champions are banking on consistency with experienced all-rounders and new pace options in their arsenal.
Gulf Giants: Moeen Ali & Rahmanullah Gurbaz Add Firepower
- New Signings: Moeen Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Retained: Aayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Gerhard Erasmus, James Vince, Mark Adair
With Moeen Ali’s spin and batting depth, this squad looks more lethal than ever.
Sharjah Warriorz: Powerplay Attackers and Spin Strength
- New Signings: Maheesh Theekshana, Sikandar Raza, Saurabh Netravalkar, Tim David
- Retained: Johnson Charles, Kusal Mendis, Tim Southee, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Sharjah has built a squad with aggression, T20 experience, and spin variety, making them a strong contender.
Desert Vipers: Curran, Hasaranga Lead the Pack
- New Signings: Andries Gous
- Retained: Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga
Sam Curran and Hasaranga add premium all-round and spin quality, forming the backbone of a fierce unit.
ILT20 Season 4 Schedule and Format
- Start Date: December 4, 2025
- End Date: January 2, 2026
- Total Matches: 34
- Teams: 6 franchises
- New Format Twist: First-ever auction will determine final squads
The ILT20 Auction 2025 is expected to grab major attention with high-profile players still up for grabs. This shift brings the league in line with other major global T20 competitions, including the IPL and SA20.
