MI Emirates are ready for the fifth season of the DP World International League T20 (ILT20). The team has a strong squad featuring international stars such as Nicholas Pooran, Rashid Khan, Jonny Bairstow, Chris Jordan and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
MI Emirates were the champions in ILT20 Season 2 and finished runners-up in Season 4. They will be looking to win their second title in Season 5. ILT20 Season 5 will be played from November 21 to December 20, 2026, across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. The top four teams after the league stage will qualify for the playoffs.
MI Emirates Squad 2026
MI Emirates Squad: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Muhammad Waseem, Chris Jordan, Allah Ghazanfar, Lizaad Williams, James Coles, Jonny Bairstow, Kusal Perera, Jordan Thompson, Zahoor Khan, Wasim Akram, Zain Ul Abidin, Muhammad Shafeeq, Asa Tribe, Raizal Nadir Nather Shah, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Ross Adair, Nicholas Pooran, Rashid Khan, Romario Shepherd and Sherfane Rutherford.
MI Emirates Head Coach
Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher has been appointed as the head coach of MI Emirates for Season 5.
MI Emirates Full Schedule 2026
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 21 | Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| November 24 | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| November 26 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM |
| November 28 | MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 3:30 PM |
| November 30 | MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM |
| December 2 | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| December 6 | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 3:30 PM |
| December 7 | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM |
| December 11 | Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 8:00 PM |
| December 13 | MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 3:30 PM |
MI Emirates Playoff Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 16 | Qualifier 1 – 1st vs 2nd | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM |
| December 17 | Eliminator – 3rd vs 4th | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| December 18 | Qualifier 2 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 8:00 PM |
| December 20 | Final | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM |
MI Emirates Venues
MI Emirates will play their home and away matches across three major UAE venues.
Dubai International Stadium
MI Emirates will face Desert Vipers and Gulf Giants in Dubai before playing Dubai Capitals on December 2.
Zayed Cricket Stadium
Abu Dhabi will host most of MI Emirates’ league matches. The team will play against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Sharjah Warriorz, Gulf Giants and Dubai Capitals at this venue.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
MI Emirates will make one trip to Sharjah during the league stage to face Sharjah Warriorz on December 11. The three official Season 5 venues are Dubai International Stadium, Zayed Cricket Stadium and Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
ILT20 2026 Live Streaming in India
Live Streaming: ZEE5
TV Broadcast: Zee Network