• The 18-match tournament features six teams, conducted in a single-league, round-robin format between 24 August and 3 September – all matches to be played at the ICC Academy – Dubai
• The tournament provides UAE’s upcoming cricketers with a platform to showcase their talent ahead of the DP World ILT20 2025 Player Auction, scheduled a few days after the Asia Cup 2025.
• “When everyone talks about the big leagues around the world, they talk about DP World ILT20,” said David White, on the growing stature of the league.
• Fans in India can watch the action on Fancode, while rest of the world can watch on styxsports; live scoring can be found here
• Match 1 photos from the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament can be found here

Dubai, 25 August 2025: The DP World ILT20 Development Tournament returned for its third edition on Sunday at the ICC Academy in Dubai. David White, CEO of DP World ILT20, highlighted the tournament’s growth, its role in developing young talent, and its contribution to UAE cricket’s depth and professionalism.

Six teams will participate in the third edition of the development tournament – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Development, Desert Vipers Development, Dubai Capitals Development, Gulf Giants Development, MI Emirates Development, and Sharjah Warriorz Development; schedule available below

Player Selection Draft to be held on 18 August at the Dubai International Stadium

The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, 2 December – UAE National Day (Eid-Al-Etihad) with a blockbuster opening, the six-team, 34-match tournament will conclude with the final on Sunday, 4 January 2025