ILT20 Season 3 (2025)
2025 · 6 teams · T20 cricket
Tournament Overview
Series Overview
ILT20 Season 3 in 2025 produced a new champion: Dubai Capitals claimed the title at Dubai International Cricket Stadium with a composed 4-wicket victory over Desert Vipers in the final. After Gulf Giants and MI Emirates had dominated the competition's first two editions, the third season delivered a fresh winner. Dubai Capitals had assembled a squad with the right blend of international firepower and reliable domestic UAE players — a combination that proved sustainable across the tournament's demanding schedule. Desert Vipers, who had reached the final for the second time, gave a strong account of themselves but couldn't match Capitals' chase in the crucial moments. The ILT20 continues to thrive in its January slot — positioned uniquely in the global T20 calendar alongside the SA20 — and gives fans of the UAE's diverse population a high-quality cricket product to enjoy each winter.
Key Highlights
- 1Dubai Capitals won their first ILT20 title — ending Gulf Giants' and MI Emirates' stranglehold on the trophy
- 2A 4-wicket chase win in the final showed Capitals' composure under pressure in a close match
- 3The UAE continued to establish itself as a global hub for franchise cricket in the January window
- 4International stars from Pakistan, India, Australia, West Indies, and South Africa all featured prominently
- 5The tournament's third edition confirmed ILT20 as a permanent fixture on the world T20 calendar