Gulf Giants are ready for the fifth season of the DP World International League T20 (ILT20). The team has built a strong squad with experienced international players, powerful batters, all-rounders and young UAE talent.
The Giants made some of the biggest moves at the ILT20 Season 5 auction. Liam Livingstone, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Alzarri Joseph were among their major buys. Livingstone was the team’s most expensive signing at USD 350,000, while Gurbaz was bought for USD 310,000.
Gulf Giants 2026 Squad
Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Blessing Muzarabani, Liam Livingstone, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, David Wiese, Ibrahim Zadran, Tabraiz Shamsi, Curtis Campher, Dhruv Parashar, Matiullah Khan, Haider Razzaq, Imran Mir, Imtiaz Khan, Meet Bhavsar, Shubham Ranjane, Wahidullah Zadran, Awais Ahmed, Sagar Kalyan and Alick Athanaze.
Gulf Giants Key Players
Liam Livingstone
Liam Livingstone is one of the biggest new names in the Gulf Giants squad. The England all-rounder was bought for USD 350,000, making him the team’s most expensive auction signing.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is another major addition. The Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter was bought for USD 310,000 and can provide attacking starts at the top of the order.
Alzarri Joseph
Alzarri Joseph gives the team another strong fast-bowling option. The West Indies pacer was bought for USD 230,000 at the auction.
Gulf Giants Coach
Simon Helmot is the head coach of Gulf Giants for ILT20 Season 5. The Australian coach was appointed ahead of the new season and brings extensive experience from T20 cricket around the world. The Giants will hope Helmot can build a balanced team from their strong batting and bowling options and guide them towards another ILT20 title.
Gulf Giants 2026 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 22 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants | Sharjah | 3:30 PM |
| November 24 | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| November 28 | Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| November 29 | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| December 1 | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz | Sharjah | 8:00 PM |
| December 3 | Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| December 5 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants | Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM |
| December 7 | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants | Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM |
| December 10 | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| December 13 | Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
Gulf Giants Home Ground
Gulf Giants play their home matches across the UAE. For Season 5, the team will play six league matches in Dubai, two in Sharjah and two in Abu Dhabi.
The main venues for ILT20 Season 5 are Dubai International Stadium, Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The final will be played at Dubai International Stadium on December 20.
Gulf Giants Live Streaming in India
| ILT20 2026 Live Streaming Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Live Streaming Platform in India | ZEE5 |
| TV Broadcast Partner | Zee |
Gulf Giants have made a major effort to strengthen their squad for ILT20 2026. The addition of Liam Livingstone, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Alzarri Joseph, along with pre-auction signings Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai and Blessing Muzarabani, gives the team plenty of international experience.
The Giants spent USD 1.972 million at the Season 5 auction, making them the second-highest spenders behind MI Emirates. With a strong batting lineup and several bowling options, Gulf Giants will look to make a strong challenge for the ILT20 trophy in Season 5.