The DP World ILT20 Season 4, to be broadcast exclusively on 'Z', will begin on Tuesday, 2 December at the Dubai International Stadium, with the defending champions Dubai Capitals will face the Desert Vipers marking the start of a month-long cricket carnival. Season 4 of the DP World International League T20 runs from 2 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
Official squads of all the six teams have been announced and includes several superstars of the format. Among the exciting new additions ahead of the upcoming season, Indian stars will make their presence felt in the league this year. Seasoned campaigners like Dinesh Karthik, Piyush Chawla, and Unmukt Chand are set to take the field, bringing strong homegrown representation to the competition. Chawla and Chand will don the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' colours, while Karthik will feature for the Sharjah Warriorz. The teams can make reinforcements or replacements during Season 4 in case of injuries or non-availability of their selected players.
The six-team line-up continues to feature top-tier franchises competing across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. A total of 34 matches will be played from December 2, with both afternoon and evening fixtures offering fans a packed month of cricket.
Commenting on the announcement, Laxmi Shetty, Head – Advertisement Revenue, Broadcast and Digital, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, said: "Season 4 marks another big leap for ILT20. We are bringing together an exceptional line-up of global talent and the electric energy of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. The league has grown into a serious destination for fans who want high-quality cricket and a world-class viewing experience. It is set to be a spectacular season."
Cricket fans and sports enthusiasts across India can catch the LIVE action exclusively on &Pictures SD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Action, Zee Thirai – SD, Zee Cinemalu and on OTT platform Zee 5. Zee 5 Hindi will offer free-to-view streaming, giving audiences nationwide seamless access to the tournament.
Six teams will compete across 34 matches, culminating in the grand finale on Sunday, 4 January 2026.
