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Desert Vipers seal historic first DP World ILT20 crown after 46-run victory over MI Emirates  

  • Sam Curran’s unbeaten 74 took his side to an impressive 182/4
  • The Vipers’ comprehensive bowling performance bundled the MI Emirates for 136 in 18.3 overs
  • Curran finishes the tournament as the Red Belt (Most Valuable Player) and the Green Belt (Best Batter) winner
  • 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, 5 January 2026: The Desert Vipers secured their maiden DP World ILT20 trophy after beating MI Emirates by 46 runs in front of a packed Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night. The Desert Vipers took home a cash prize of USD 700,000 along with the Black Belt, while MI Emirates were awarded USD 300,000.

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Unbeaten 120 by Andries Gous puts Desert Vipers in the final after 45-run win over MI Emirates in Qualifier 1  

  • Gous became the first player from an Associate Nation to score a century in DP World ILT20 history, bringing up the first century of Season 4
  • Gous and Zaman put on the highest opening stand of 157 runs in the DP World ILT20, taking the Vipers to 233/1
  • Debutant Usman Tariq led the charge with the ball, bagging three crucial wickets to seal the win
  • Match officials line up for the playoffs can be found here
  • 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  
Andries Gous of Desert Vipers celebrates after scoring a hundred during Qualifier 1 of the DP World International League T20 between Desert Vipers and MI Emirates at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 30 December 2025.

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Stakes rise as DP World ILT20 Season 4 enters the playoffs  

  • Desert Vipers will take on MI Emirates in the Qualifier 1 in Abu Dhabi on 30 December for a place in the final while Abu Dhabi Knight Riders take on defending champions Dubai Capitals in the Eliminator in Dubai on 1 January
  • The winner of the Eliminator will progress to Qualifier 2 in Sharjah to face the loser of Qualifier 1 for the second spot in the final
  • Point scoring system for the DP World ILT20 signature belts that recognise the top individual performers can be found here
  • 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  
Max Holden of Desert Vipers plays a shot 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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MI Emirates seal Qualifier 1 berth after eight-wicket win over Dubai Capitals

  • Kieron Pollard chased down 123 runs with relative ease after spinners’ heroics in the first innings
  • MI Emirates will clash against the Desert Vipers on 30 December in Qualifier 1
  • The winner of that contest will progress directly to the Final, while the losing side will get another opportunity by featuring in Qualifier 2 against the winner of the Eliminator
  • 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  
Kieron Pollard captain of MI Emirates plays a shot during the Match 29 of the DP World International League T20 between the MI Emirates and the Dubai Capitals, held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 27th December 2025.

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Abu Dhabi, 27 December 2025: MI Emirates confirmed their place in the top two after a comprehensive eight-wicket win over the Dubai Capitals at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Saturday. In what was an impressive all-round performance, Kieron Pollard’s unbeaten 44, studded with five sixes, confirmed MI Emirates’ Qualifier 1 clash against the Desert Vipers on 30 December.

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DP World ILT20’s signature belts spark fresh competition among players

  • Green and Red Belts are currently held by Nissanka, while Omarzai and Tanveer top the White and Blue Belt standings
  • Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae
  • Points scoring system for the belts can be found below
  • For photos from DP World ILT20 Season 4, click here

Dubai, 11 December 2025: The race for the four iconic belts — the Green (Best Batter), White (Best Bowler), Red (Most Valuable Player), and Blue (Best UAE Player) — is officially underway at the DP World International League T20 Season 4. With the competition in full swing, players across all six teams are eyeing these prestigious honours, adding an extra layer of intensity to every outing. The tournament has already thrilled fans, delivering a series of nail-biting encounters, including the first Super Over in the league’s history. 

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