Six Franchises Finalise Rosters Ahead of DP World ILT20 Season.
Dubai: The DP World International League T20 Season 5 Player Auction will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the ICC Academy Indoors in Dubai, with all six franchises looking to finalise their squads for the upcoming season.
The UAE-based T20 league will feature six teams competing across 34 matches in its fifth edition. The tournament is scheduled to run from November 21 to December 20, 2026, with matches taking place at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Dubai International Stadium and Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Several leading international players have already joined teams through the pre-auction signing process, while a number of established names have returned to their former franchises.
Follow the live updates below after each round of the Season 5 Player Auction:
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Pre-auction signings:
- Finn Allen (New Zealand)
- Jason Holder (West Indies)
- Matthew Tromp (USA)
- Sunil Narine (West Indies)
Players bought at auction:
- Muhammad Rohid (UAE) — $95,000
- Alishan Sharafu (UAE) — $110,000 (RTM)
Desert Vipers
Pre-auction signings:
- Andries Gous (USA)
- Dan Lawrence (England)
- Mujeeb-ur-Rahman (Afghanistan)
- Shimron Hetmyer (West Indies)
Players bought at auction:
- Khuzaima Bin Tanveer (UAE) — $75,000 (RTM)
- Vriitya Anand (UAE) — $70,000
Dubai Capitals
Pre-auction signings:
- Marcus Stoinis (Australia)
- Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)
- Noor Ahmad (Afghanistan)
- Rovman Powell (West Indies)
Players bought at auction:
- Zuhaib Zubair (UAE) — $26,000
- Aayan Khan (UAE) — $95,000
- Haider Ali (UAE) — $38,000
Gulf Giants
Pre-auction signings:
- Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan)
- Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe)
- David Miller (South Africa)
- Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa)
Players bought at auction:
- No purchases listed so far.
MI Emirates
Pre-auction signings:
- Nicholas Pooran (West Indies)
- Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)
- Romario Shepherd (West Indies)
- Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies)
Players bought at auction:
- Muhammad Waseem (UAE) — $210,000 (RTM)
Sharjah Warriorz
Pre-auction signings:
- Adam Milne (New Zealand)
- James Vince (England)
- Waqar Salamkheil (Afghanistan)
- Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)
Players bought at auction:
- Tanish Suri (UAE) — $10,000
Unsold players
- Harpreet Singh Bhatia (UAE)
- Sagar Kalyan (UAE)
