There is no ILT20 match tomorrow yet. The next fixture on the calendar is the Season 5 opener on Saturday 21 November 2026, Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates in Dubai at 6:30 PM UAE time. Once the tournament begins, this page names tomorrow’s teams every evening with a full preview: venue, start time, head-to-head and players in form. Every date is on the full ILT20 2026 schedule.

Next fixture: Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates

Saturday 21 November 2026, Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
First ball: 6:30 PM UAE time (7:30 PM Pakistan, 8:00 PM India, 2:30 PM UK)

The season opens with a repeat of last season’s final. Desert Vipers, the defending champions, face MI Emirates, the 2024 champions who lost the Season 4 final by 46 runs. Key names to watch: Babar Azam captaining the Vipers in his debut ILT20 season, and MI Emirates’ record $380,000 man Fazalhaq Farooqi opening the bowling under new coach Mark Boucher.

The day after the opener is a Super Sunday doubleheader: Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants in Sharjah (2:00 PM UAE), then Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Dubai (6:30 PM UAE).

How this page works during the season

Every evening after the day’s game, this page rolls forward to the next fixture with a short preview: venue and start time, what each team needs from the game, players in form, and the head-to-head record. On match morning, check the ILT20 today match page for toss, playing XIs and the live score.

Opener preview: what to watch

The 21 November opener is the richest fixture of the opening week: defending champions against the side they beat in the final. Three things to watch. First, Babar Azam’s captaincy debut in ILT20 colours after his $80,000 auction move to the Vipers. Second, the Mark Boucher era at MI Emirates, with a rebuilt squad headlined by the $380,000 record signing Fazalhaq Farooqi. Third, the new-ball contest: Farooqi swinging it against Babar’s cover drive is the kind of battle that decides T20 openers. MI Emirates also spent $300,000 on Romario Shepherd, so their death overs look stronger than last season. Tickets for the opener are expected on sale in late October; see our tickets guide for the sale date and official sellers.

The first week of Season 5

• 21 Nov: Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates, Dubai (6:30 PM UAE)
• 22 Nov: Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants, Sharjah (2:00 PM UAE)
• 22 Nov: Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai (6:30 PM UAE)
• 23 Nov: Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers, Sharjah (6:30 PM UAE)
• 24 Nov: Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates, Dubai (6:30 PM UAE)
• 25 Nov: Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers, Dubai (6:30 PM UAE)
• 26 Nov: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates, Abu Dhabi (6:30 PM UAE)
• 27 Nov: Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals, Sharjah (6:30 PM UAE)
• 28 Nov: MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers, Abu Dhabi (3:30 PM UAE)
• 28 Nov: Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals, Dubai (6:30 PM UAE)

Never miss a game

Bookmark this page and the ILT20 today match page. This page rolls forward every evening with the next fixture and a short preview; the today page carries the toss, playing XIs and the live score on match morning. The schedule page carries the full 34-match calendar with every date, venue and start time in four time zones.

The six teams at a glance

Desert Vipers: defending champions. Babar Azam captains in his debut ILT20 season under coach James Foster, with the title-winning core kept intact.
MI Emirates: 2024 champions and last season’s runners-up. Nicholas Pooran leads the side under new head coach Mark Boucher, with a rebuilt squad headlined by the record $380,000 signing Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Sharjah Warriorz: all four rebuilt at the 1 October auction in Dubai. Full squads, owners and prices are on each team page.

This week’s key battles

Beyond the opener, the first week serves up the season’s first Super Sunday doubleheader on 22 November and a quick rematch: MI Emirates host Desert Vipers again in Abu Dhabi on 28 November. The early story of the season is how the new-look attacks settle. Farooqi and Shepherd at MI Emirates against Babar’s Vipers is the contest to track, and whichever team finds its death-overs combination first usually banks the early points.

How the toss shapes tomorrow’s game

Especially in Dubai and Sharjah, the toss matters. Evening games under lights usually favour the chasing side once dew settles, so captains often bowl first after winning the toss. In Abu Dhabi the effect is milder but still real. When you check this page on a match morning, the first thing to look for after the teams is the toss result on the today page: it tells you which captain got first use of the conditions.

What a win is worth in week one

Early wins in a 10-game league stage are gold. Teams that start 2-0 historically control their own playoff destiny, while 0-2 starts force catch-up cricket from week two. Net run rate starts counting from ball one, so big wins in the first week are doubly valuable: two points plus an NRR cushion that can decide tied positions in December. That is why the opener and the first doubleheader carry more weight than they appear to.

Planning your week: tickets and TV

Want to be inside the stadium? ILT20 tickets are expected on sale in late October through Virgin Megastore, the league’s official partner. Watching from home? Our live streaming guide lists the confirmed broadcaster for India and the expected partners everywhere else. After each game the points table updates with standings and net run rate, so you can see exactly what tomorrow’s result means for the playoff race.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which teams play tomorrow in the ILT20?

Before the season: no team plays tomorrow yet; the next fixture is the 21 November opener. During the season this page names tomorrow’s teams every evening.

What time is tomorrow’s ILT20 match?

Evening matches start at 6:30 PM UAE time (7:30 PM Pakistan, 8:00 PM India, 2:30 PM UK). Doubleheader afternoon games start at 2:00 PM UAE time. Exact times are on the schedule page.

What is the head-to-head record for tomorrow’s teams?

The most recent meeting between the opener’s sides was the Season 4 final on 4 January 2026, which Desert Vipers won by 46 runs. During the season this page carries the head-to-head record with each preview.

Will tomorrow’s match be televised?

Yes, every Season 5 match is televised and streamed. See our live streaming guide for channels and apps by country.

Where is tomorrow’s ILT20 match?

The venue is shown in the fixture preview above on this page during the season. Season 5 uses three grounds: Dubai, Abu Dhabi (Zayed) and Sharjah. See our venues guide.

How many matches are in ILT20 Season 5?

34 in total: 30 league matches and 4 playoff games (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and the final).

When do the ILT20 playoffs start?

Qualifier 1 is on 16 December in Abu Dhabi, the Eliminator on 17 December in Dubai, Qualifier 2 on 18 December in Sharjah, and the final on 20 December in Dubai.