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African Associate Member players gain invaluable exposure at DP World ILT20 Season 4

Dubai, 17 December, 2025: The DP World ILT20, under the aegis of the Emirates Cricket Board, has continued to deliver meaningful progress through its Player Development Initiative. Seven emerging cricketers from African ICC Associate Members are gaining hands-on experience within franchises during Season 4.

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Desert Vipers qualify for playoffs after impressive five-wicket win over Dubai Capitals

  • Led by Sam Curran’s all-round performance, the Vipers’ sixth-straight win in the DP World ILT20 is a new record
  • Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae
  • For photos from DP World ILT20 Season 4, click here
Desert Vipers players hold placard during Match 15 of the DP World International League T20 between the Desert Vipers and the Dubai Capitals, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 14th December 2025.

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Sharjah Warriorz down MI Emirates by six runs, seal first win of season 4

  • Charles’ 77 runs complemented Raza’s all-round performance role in an important win
  • Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae
  • For photos from DP World ILT20 Season 4, click here
Sikandar Raza of Sharjah Warriorz bowls during Match 14 of the DP World International League T20 between the MI Emirates and the Sharjah Warriorz, held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 14th December 2025.

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“Not just high-quality cricket but also increasing the game’s reach,” says Andy Flower

  • Former head coach of Gulf Giants, now part of the star-studded commentators’ panel at DP World ILT20, Andy Flower praised the tournament’s role in expanding cricket in the Gulf region 
  • Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae
  • For photos from DP World ILT20 Season 4, click here
  • Dubai, 12 December 2025: Zimbabwe cricket legend, seasoned coach and DP World ILT20 commentator Andy Flower, has applauded the league’s efforts of nurturing cricket talent across the Gulf countries and bringing world-class players to the region’s cricket stage.
  • Flower, who coached the Gulf Giants to the title in the inaugural season, reflected on the glory and said, “It’s been great to be here from the inception. Winning it in the first year with the Giants was special, not just because it was DP World ILT20’s first season, but also as the first major venture of the Adani family into professional cricket.
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Desert Vipers cruise to easy eight-wicket victory over Gulf Giants

  • Tanveer’s 4/10 and Curran- Holden’s partnership downed the Gulf Giants
  • Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae
  • For photos from DP World ILT20 Season 4, click here

Dubai, 12 December 2025: A brilliant performance by the Desert Vipers earned them a fifth straight win in the DP World ILT20 Season 4 as they beat the Gulf Giants by eight wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. Led by an incredible powerplay by Khuzaima Tanveer, where he grabbed four wickets, Sam Curran and Max Holden’s unbeaten 123-run partnership made light work of the Gulf Giants’ target.

Max Holden of Desert Vipers raises his bat after scoring a fifty during Match 12 of the DP World International League T20 between the Gulf Giants and the Desert Vipers, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 12th December 2025.

Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20

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