Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have signed four players before the ILT20 Season 5 auction. The players are Finn Allen, Jason Holder, Matthew Tromp and Sunil Narine. Allen and Tromp are batters, while Holder and Narine are all-rounders. Holder played for ADKR last season as a wildcard, while Narine is returning to the team.
ADKR have US$1.365 million to spend in the October 1 auction. More than 200 players from 23 countries are in the auction pool. Players have base prices of US$80,000, US$40,000 and US$10,000. ADKR still need four UAE players, eight Full Member players, one Kuwait player and one Saudi Arabia player to complete their squad.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders ILT20 Season 5: Auction Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Auction | ILT20 Season 5 Player Auction |
| Auction Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Auction Purse | US$1.365 million |
| Pre-Signed Players | 4 |
| Players Required for Minimum Squad | 14 |
| Minimum Squad | 18 players |
| Maximum Squad | 23 players |
| Base Prices | US$80,000, US$40,000, US$10,000 |
| Season 5 | November 21–December 20, 2026 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders ILT20 Season 5: Purse
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will have a $1.3 million purse for the auction, plus any money left from the $700,000 set aside for pre-auction signings.
| Details | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders |
|---|---|
| Total Auction Purse | US$1.365 million |
| Amount Available | US$1.365 million |
| Pre-Signed Players | 4 |
| Remaining Purse for Auction | US$1.365 million |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders ILT20 Season 5: Player Requirements
| Details | Players Required |
|---|---|
| UAE Players | 4 |
| Full Member Players | 8 |
| Kuwait Players | 1 |
| Saudi Arabia Players | 1 |
| Total Additional Players for 18-Member Squad | 14 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders ILT20 Season 5: Pre-Signed Players
| Details | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders |
|---|---|
| Pre-Signed Player 1 | Finn Allen |
| Pre-Signed Player 2 | Matthew Tromp |
| Pre-Signed Player 3 | Jason Holder |
| Pre-Signed Player 4 | Sunil Narine |