Sharjah Warriorz are one of the two ILT20 teams yet to win the title, and they come into Season 5 with a squad packed with spinners. Adil Rashid, Mohammad Nabi, Sikandar Raza and Waqar Salamkheil all play for them, and their home ground has a reputation for helping the ball turn.
They finished sixth in Season 4, level on points with Gulf Giants.
Sharjah Warriorz at a glance
How last season went
The Warriorz won three of ten in Season 4. Waqar Salamkheil, who took 18 wickets for Dubai Capitals, joins them for Season 5. The auction also shows how the franchise tried to fix the batting: James Vince, Tom Banton and Brandon McMullen come in, with Craig Overton and Logan van Beek as seam options.
Sharjah Warriorz squad (post-auction)
Squad list after the ILT20 Season 5 auction on 1 October 2026 (official auction results).
Sharjah Warriorz 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.
Warriorz fantasy picks
- Adil Rashid: a leg-spinner who bowls in the middle overs. Wickets are likely.
- Sikandar Raza: bat, ball and field. Reliable all-round points.
- Mohammad Nabi: spin, hitting and experience at Sharjah.
- Waqar Salamkheil: joint leading wicket-taker last season, now at Sharjah.
Facts worth knowing
- The Warriorz have not yet won an ILT20 title.
- Waqar Salamkheil took 18 wickets for Dubai Capitals in Season 4 and has joined 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 Sharjah Warriorz won the ILT20?
No. They are one of two teams yet to win it.
Who is in the Warriorz squad?
Adil Rashid, Mohammad Nabi, Sikandar Raza, James Vince and Tom Banton are among the names.
Where do Sharjah Warriorz play?
At the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
When does the ILT20 start?
22 November 2026.
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