Nathan Sowter

The Hundred's inaugural auction saw young English talent James Coles become the most expensive buy at £390,000, while Jordan Cox also fetched a significant bid. International stars like David Miller and Aiden Markram were also snapped up as franchises finalized their squads for the 2026 season.

After mixed past performances, Sharjah Warriorz assembled a balanced squad for ILT20 2026, targeting a title challenge. Their October 2025 auction secured key international talents like Junaid Siddique and Dwaine Pretorius, alongside strong domestic players. This blend of experience and explosive batting aims to propel them beyond their 2025 playoff finish.

Nathan Sowter, excited for ILT20 season three, re-joins Desert Vipers, eager to partner with Wanindu Hasaranga. He lauds the team's sustainability efforts and supportive culture. Sowter's previous successes in T20 tournaments fuel his optimism for the Vipers' playoff chances. They start their campaign against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at Zayed Cricket Stadium.

During a Vitality Blast match, Michael Jones of Lancashire smashed a six that shattered the rear window of a parked Mercedes at the Riverside Ground. Jones's powerful hit came as Lancashire chased 44 runs from 29 balls.

The first-ever ILT20 Player Auction made history with Andre Fletcher commanding a record USD 260,000 for MI Emirates. Franchises aggressively secured global stars and emerging UAE talents, notably investing heavily in local pacers like Junaid Siddique. This landmark auction, emphasizing Associate Nation players, promises an intensely competitive Season 4 of the ILT20, commencing December 2025.

Desert Vipers secured a 53-run victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20 at Dubai International Stadium. Alex Hales, Nathan Sowter, and Luke Wood were key contributors. The Knight Riders had a promising start, but a middle-order collapse ended their chase. The Vipers remain unbeaten with four consecutive wins.

Desert Vipers displayed strong all-round performance to beat Sharjah Warriorz in ILT20 Season 3 Qualifier 2. Restricting Warriorz to 162/7, Vipers chased the target with ease to win by seven wickets. The victory puts Vipers in the final against Dubai Capitals. Skipper Sam Curran led the Vipers with a smashing 34 off 15 balls.

Mohammad Amir reminisces about Shaheen Afridi's match-saving play in the 2024 ILT20. He highlights the league's challenging nature, emphasises its impact on UAE cricket, and praises emerging talents. Amir also reflects on the importance of adapting to conditions for effective bowling and acknowledges Pakistani players' limited participation in the league.

The Dubai Capitals clinched the ILT20 trophy on Sunday in a thrilling final against Desert Vipers, driven by Rovman Powell's 63 off 38 balls and Sikandar Raza's explosive 34 off 12. Despite losing early wickets, the Capitals chased down the Vipers' 189/5 with their explosive bating delivering a four-wicket win.

The ILT20 Player Auction saw Andre Fletcher become the most expensive player at $260,000 for MI Emirates, with Scott Currie and Liam Dawson also securing top bids. UAE pacers and Development Tournament players featured prominently, while teams like Desert Vipers signed Fakhar Zaman and the first Saudi player. The fourth season is set to commence on December 2, 2025.

Desert Vipers’ Director of Cricket Tom Moody has announced that UAE wicketkeeper-batter Tanish Suri will keep wickets for the team in the early stages of the ILT20. Key players like Lockie Ferguson, Mohamed Amir, and Nathan Sowter are set to feature in the opening match against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.

Dubai is buzzing as the ILT20 Season 4 kicks off today with a thrilling rematch between Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers. Cricket's biggest stars, including Phil Salt, Andre Russell, and Kieron Pollard, are set to dazzle. A spectacular opening ceremony featuring Ali Zafar will precede the first ball at 6:45 PM. Tickets are available now.

The Dubai Capitals ended the Desert Vipers' unbeaten streak with a six-wicket victory, thanks to strong bowling from Dushmantha Chameera and Zahir Khan, along with Gulbadin Naib's 78-run innings. Naib's performance guided the Capitals out of a three-match losing streak in the International League T20.

The International League T20 (ILT20) teams have worked up much of their squads, including four UAE players each, ahead of the third season starting January 11, 2025. Defending champions MI Emirates will face Dubai Capitals in the opener at Dubai International Stadium. The month-long tournament features 34 matches with a mix of international stars and emerging UAE talent.

The third season of the International League T20 (ILT20) will commence on January 11, 2025, in Dubai, featuring 34 matches over a month. The opening match will see Dubai Capitals against defending champions MI Emirates. Teams have finalised their squads, with updates including new players like Phil Salt, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar before the tournament.

The ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction on October 1, 2025, concluded with high drama and record deals. Andre Fletcher emerged as the top buy at USD 260,000 for MI Emirates, followed by Scott Currie for Dubai Capitals. Liam Dawson led pacer acquisitions, with UAE pacers also in high demand.