The DP World International League T20 (ILT20) is set for a historic moment as it conducts its first-ever player auction for Season 4. The event will play a decisive role in shaping the six participating squads, offering a mix of international stars, UAE cricketers and Associate Nation talents.
ILT20 Auction Schedule and Venue
| Event | Details |
|---|
| Date | Wednesday, 1 October 2025 |
| Time | 2:00 PM GST / 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Four Seasons Hotel, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai |
| Live Streaming | ZEE5 and DP World ILT20’s YouTube channel |
ILT20 Auction – Team Purse & Spending Rules
| Rule | Details |
|---|
| Auction Purse | Each franchise starts with USD 800,000, plus any unused funds from the USD 1.2 million retention kitty. |
| Final Spend Requirement | Each team must spend between USD 1.5 million and USD 2 million across their full squad. |
| Wildcard Signings | Teams can spend an extra USD 250,000 on up to two Wildcard signings outside the auction window. |
Squad Composition Rules
| Requirement | Details |
|---|
| Squad Size | 19 to 21 players (excluding Wildcards) |
| ICC Full Member Players | Minimum 11 |
| UAE Players | 4 |
| Kuwait Players | 1 |
| Saudi Arabia Players | 1 |
| Other ICC Associate Players | 2 |
| Right-to-Match (RTM) | 1 UAE cricketer from Season 3 squad or development squad |
Player Registration and Base Prices
Player sign-ups took place between July and September 2025. They are grouped by nationality and role, marquee names, capped players, uncapped players, and specialists. The base prices are set in three brackets: USD 10,000, USD 40,000, and USD 80,000. If a signed player misses the tournament because of injury, national duty, or not getting an NOC, teams can bring in a replacement anytime until the league stage ends. The replacement doesn’t have to be from the original auction list.
Auction Mechanics
| Step | Process |
|---|
| 1 | Players auctioned in sets (Full Member, Associate, UAE, Saudi, Kuwait) |
| 2 | Names drawn randomly within each set, bidding starts at base price |
| 3 | Accelerated Rounds held if franchises still have vacant spots |
| 4 | Auction closes once all teams meet minimum squad and spend rules |
Tournament Schedule
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Start Date | Tuesday, 2 December 2025 (UAE National Day – Eid Al Etihad) |
| Number of Teams | 6 |
| Matches | 34 |
| Final | Sunday, 4 January 2026 |
| Opening Match Note | Blockbuster clash on UAE National Day, marking the start of celebrations |
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