MI Emirates have the best batting record in ILT20 history: 241/3 against Desert Vipers in January 2023 is the highest team total the league has seen. They also won the 2024 title, and last season they lost the final to the Vipers.
They spent their whole purse at the Season 5 auction, finishing with USD 0 remaining, and the list is full of names.
MI Emirates at a glance
How last season went
The Emirates won seven of ten games last season and lost the final to Desert Vipers by 46 runs. In 2024 they beat Dubai Capitals by 45 runs in the final, making 208/3. Fazalhaq Farooqi, who plays for them, is the all-time leading wicket-taker in the league with 50.
MI Emirates squad (post-auction)
Squad list after the ILT20 Season 5 auction on 1 October 2026 (official auction results).
MI Emirates 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.
MI Emirates fantasy picks
- Nicholas Pooran: the left-handed power hitter. In T20 leagues he is a staple of captain lists.
- Rashid Khan: four overs of leg-spin. The easiest wicket-taker pick in the league.
- Muhammad Waseem: a UAE opener who plays at home and scores fast in the powerplay.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi: the league's all-time leading wicket-taker.
Facts worth knowing
- 241/3 against Desert Vipers (29 January 2023) is the league's highest total.
- Farooqi's 50 wickets are the ILT20 record.
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 MI Emirates won the ILT20?
Yes, in 2024 (Season 2), beating Dubai Capitals by 45 runs.
What is the highest ILT20 team total?
241/3 by MI Emirates against Desert Vipers.
Who is the leading wicket-taker in ILT20?
Fazalhaq Farooqi with 50 wickets.
Is Rashid Khan in the squad?
Yes, along with Nicholas Pooran and Jonny Bairstow.
Is CricketDream fantasy free to play?
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