Know about the Teams in DP World ILT20 2024
Welcome to the electrifying world of ILT20 2024, where cricketing prowess meets unparalleled entertainment! As the dawn breaks on a new season, the International League T20 (ILT20) promises to redefine the boundaries of excitement and skill. Brace yourselves for a cricketing spectacle that transcends the ordinary, as the world’s finest T20 teams converge to battle […]
Welcome to the electrifying world of ILT20 2024, where cricketing prowess meets unparalleled entertainment! As the dawn breaks on a new season, the International League T20 (ILT20) promises to redefine the boundaries of excitement and skill. Brace yourselves for a cricketing spectacle that transcends the ordinary, as the world’s finest T20 teams converge to battle for supremacy in this fiercely contested tournament.
The journey towards glory will be paved with intense rivalries, nail-biting finishes, and moments that will etch themselves into the annals of cricketing history. DP World ILT20 2024 isn’t just a tournament; it’s a celebration of the sport, a fusion of athleticism, strategy, and sheer passion for the game.
Meet the gladiators of the cricketing arena, the powerhouse teams that are set to ignite the stage in ILT20 2024! As the familiar titans gear up for battle, the anticipation is palpable, and the stakes have never been higher.
Let’s take a closer look at the formidable line-up of teams ready to enthral fans across the globe:
| Sr.no | Teams |
| 1 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders |
| 2 | Desert Vipers |
| 3 | Dubai Capitals |
| 4 | Gulf Giants |
| 5 | MI Emirates |
| 6 | Sharjah Warriors |
Teams Playing in DP World ILT20
Here is some in depth information for the teams in ILT20:
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, sometimes shortened to the AD Knight Riders, are a professional Twenty20 franchise cricket team that competes in the inaugural season of ILT20 tournament. International League T20 (ILT20). The team is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and was originally announced in 2022 as a team to play in International League T20. The team’s home ground is the Shiekh Zayed Cricket Stadium.
Squad of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for ILT20 2024:
| Name | Country |
| Andre Russel | West Indies |
| Charith Asalanka | Sri Lanka |
| Ravi Bopara | England |
| Sunil Narine (C) | West Indies |
| Joe Clarke | England |
| Matiullah Khan | UAE |
| Ali Khan | USA |
| Josh Little | Ireland |
| Sabir Ali | UAE |
| Michael Pepper | USA |
| Brandon McMullen | Scotland |
| David Willey | England |
| Sam Hain | England |
| Laurie Evans | England |
| Jake Lintott | England |
| Marchant De Lange | South Africa |
The Desert Vipers team is a Twenty20 franchise cricket team plays in the Emirati International League T20 (ILT20). It was one of the six teams that were announced for the inaugural season of the tournament. It was founded in 2022, and the team is owned by Lancer Capital LLC. The team’s chief executive officer Phil Oliver and the cricket director is Tom Moody. The team is coached by James Foster and captained by Colin Munro. The Vipers were the runners-up of the first season of the tournament. The teams home ground is the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Squad of Desert Vipers for ILT20 2024
| Name | Country |
| Bas de Leede | Netherlands |
| Tom Curran | England |
| Adam Hose | England |
| Ali Naseer | UAE |
| Michael Jones | Scotland |
| Gus Atkinson | England |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Sri Lanka |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Pakistan |
| Azam Khan | Pakistan |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka |
| Alex Hales | England |
| Colin Munro (C) | New Zealand |
| Sherfane Rutherford | West Indies |
| Luke Wood | England |
| Rohan Mustafa | UAE |
| Sheldon Cottrell | West Indies |
| Dinesh Chandimal | Sri Lanka |
Dubai Capitals is a United Arab Emirates professional Twenty20 franchise cricket team that first competed in the inaugural season of International League T20 tournament. The team is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and was formed in 2022. The team’s home-ground is the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The team is coached by Phil Simmons. The franchise is owned by JSW Group. The teams home ground is the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Squad for Dubai Capitals for ILT20 2024:
| Name | Country |
| Dasun Shanaka | Sri Lanka |
| Rahul Chopra | India |
| Rovman Powell | West Indies |
| David Warner (C) | Australia |
| Max Holden | England |
| Andrew Tye | Australia |
| Mark Wood | England |
| Raja Akifullah Khan | UAE |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan |
| Sam Billings | England |
| Mohammad Mohsin | USA |
| Roelof Van Der Merwe | Netherlands |
| Sikander Raza | Zimbabwe |
| Joe Root | England |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Sri Lanka |
| Nuwan Thushara | Sri Lanka |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | Sri Lanka |
The Gulf Giants is a franchise cricket team that participates in the International League T20. It is one of the six teams that were announced for the inaugural season of the tournament. It was founded in 2022, and the team is owned by Adani Group under its subsidiary Adani SportsLine, which also owns other sports teams like Gujarat Giants in PKL and Gujarat Giants in WPL. They were the champions of the first season of the tournament after they beat Desert Vipers by 7 wickets in the final at the Dubai International Stadium. Giants are captained by English batter, James Vince. Andy Flower was appointed head coach of the team ahead of its first season. The teams home ground is the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
| Name | Country |
| Ayaan Khan | UAE |
| Dominic Drakes | West Indies |
| Jamie Overton | England |
| Muhmmad Zuhaib Zubair Ahmad | UAE |
| Rehan Ahmed | England |
| Chris Lynn | Australia |
| Shimron Hetmyer | West Indies |
| Chris Jordan | England |
| Sanchit Sharma | UAE |
| Jamie Smith | England |
| Carlos Brathwaite | West Indies |
| Gerhard Erasmus | Namibia |
| Karim Janat | Afghanistan |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Afghanistan |
| James Vince (C) | England |
| Usman Khan | UAE |
| Richard Gleeson | England |
| Saurabh Netravalkar | USA |
| Jordan Cox | England |
The MI Emirates are a professional Twenty20 franchise cricket team that competes in the International League T20. The franchise is owned by Reliance Industries. The Teams home ground is the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.
| Name | Country |
| Corey Anderson | Australia |
| Jordan Thompson | England |
| Muhammad Waseem | UAE |
| Ambati Rayudu | India |
| Daniel Mousley | England |
| Akeal Hosein | Sri Lanka |
| Odean Smith | West Indies |
| VijayaKanth Viyaskanth | Sri Lanka |
| Zahoor Khan | UAE |
| Dwayne Bravo | West Indies |
| Kieron Pollard (C) | West Indies |
| Nosthush Kenjige | USA |
| Andre Feltcher | West Indies |
| Will Smeed | England |
| Fazalhaq Farooqui | Afghanistan |
| Mckeeny Clarke | West Indies |
| Trent Boult | Australia |
| Waqar Salamkheil | Afghanistan |
Sharjah Warriors is one of the official franchise cricket team of the DP World International League T20. The franchise is owned by Capri Global. The teams home ground is the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
| Name | Country |
| Chris Woakes | England |
| James Fuller | England |
| Mark Watt | Scotland |
| Joe Denly | England |
| Martin Guptill | Australia |
| Chris Sole | Scotland |
| Johnson Charles | West Indies |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka |
| Qais Ahmad | Afghanistan |
| Kunal Mendis | Sri Lanka |
| Daniel Sams | Australia |
| Lewis Gregory | England |
| Sean Williams | Zimbabwe |
| Mark Deyal | West Indies |
| Dilshan Madhushanka | Sri Lanka |
| Junaid Siddique | UAE |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | UAE |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore (C) | England |
As the stage is now adorned with the brilliance of the Desert Vipers, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ flair, the Dubai Capitals seasoned wisdom, the MI Emirates reigning glory, the Gulf Giants tenacity, and the Sharjah Warriors fearless spirit, the excitement reaches a crescendo. With squads featuring a blend of cricketing maestros and rising stars, ILT20 2024 promises a kaleidoscope of talent, where every player is a potential match-winner. The thrill of the game is amplified as the teams prepare to script their destiny on the cricketing canvas, leaving fans worldwide eagerly anticipating the epic battles that await. Buckle up for a season of unforgettable moments, as DP World ILT20 2024 unfolds its drama, showcasing the best of DP World T20 cricket in a celebration of skill, strategy, and the unbridled passion for the game. Let the games commence, and may the best team emerge victorious in this cricketing saga for the ages!
