Dubai Capitals won the third ILT20 title with a four-wicket win over Desert Vipers (191/6 against 189/5), and they have lost a final as well: the second, to MI Emirates by 45 runs. They finished third last season.
Season 5 brings a big reshuffle. Marcus Stoinis, Mustafizur Rahman and Noor Ahmad were signed before the auction, and Faf du Plessis, Phil Salt and Dasun Shanaka joined at it.
Dubai Capitals at a glance
How last season went
The Capitals won five of ten games and finished third in Season 4. Waqar Salamkheil took 18 wickets for them, joint most in the league, and has since moved to Sharjah Warriorz. Their title came in 2025, when they chased 189 against Desert Vipers and won by four wickets with 191/6.
Dubai Capitals squad (post-auction)
Squad list after the ILT20 Season 5 auction on 1 October 2026 (official auction results). Remaining purse: USD 266,000.
Dubai Capitals fixtures
The ILT20 match schedule has not been published yet. The season runs from 22 November to 20 December 2026 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and the ILT20 hub on CricketDream lists every fixture as soon as it is released.
Capitals fantasy picks
- Phil Salt: a swashbuckling opener and keeper. The top fantasy pick on the squad.
- Marcus Stoinis: batting in the middle and bowling overs. A safe allrounder.
- Noor Ahmad: a wrist spinner, with wickets in the middle overs.
- Mustafizur Rahman: cutters and variations at the death.
Facts worth knowing
- Dubai won the 2025 final by four wickets, 191/6 against 189/5.
- Waqar Salamkheil took 18 wickets for them in Season 4 before moving to Sharjah.
Squads for ILT20 2026/27 are still being finalised, so confirm the playing XI on each match page before you lock. CricketDream adds every confirmed squad to the games as it is announced.
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Open ILT20 hubFrequently asked questions
Have Dubai Capitals won the ILT20?
Yes, in the third season (2025), beating Desert Vipers by four wickets.
Who is the Capitals squad?
Marcus Stoinis, Phil Salt, Faf du Plessis, Dasun Shanaka, Noor Ahmad and Mustafizur Rahman are among the names.
Who owns Dubai Capitals?
The GMR Group.
When does the ILT20 start?
22 November 2026.
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