The Dubai Capitals head into ILT20 Season 4 (2025-26) with a well-rounded squad combining youth, experience, and strategic auction signings. Under their setup, they’ve added power, depth, and variety to compete strongly in the 34-match season.
Below is a detailed look at their players list, roles, and schedule for the season.
Squad 2025-26: Players List & Roles
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters | Rovman Powell, Sediqullah Atal, Toby Albert |
| Bowlers / Pace | Akshay Wakhare, Anudeep Chenthamara, Dushmantha Chameera, Farhan Khan, Haider Ali, Luke Wood, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Mustafizur Rahman, Scott Currie, Tymal Mills, Usman Najeeb, Waqar Salamkheil |
| All-Rounders | Dasun Shanaka, Gulbadin Naib, James Neesham, Mohammad Nabi, Navin Bidaisee, Ritesh Grandhi, Rushil Ugarkar |
| Wicket-Keepers / Batters | Jordan Matthew Cox, Shai Hope, Shayan Jahangir |
Highlights of Their Squad
- Scott Currie was their marquee buy in the auction, bringing youth and promising bowling talent.
- Mohammad Nabi and Tymal Mills add seasoned overseas experience in both batting and bowling.
- Multiple domestic and associate signings (Farhan Khan, Anudeep Chenthamara, Usman Najeeb) help with squad depth and local balance.
- Rovman Powell and Shai Hope lead the batting firepower in top and middle order respectively.
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Match Schedule: Dubai Capitals in ILT20 2025-26
Here’s the list of matches involving Dubai Capitals for the league stage (from existing content):
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02, 2025 | Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers | Dubai Intl Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 06, 2025 | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Dubai Intl Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 08, 2025 | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants | (Not Capitals) skip | – |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah | (Not Capitals) | – |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals | Abu Dhabi | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals | Dubai Intl Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Dubai Intl Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai Intl Stadium | 06:30 PM |
(Plus knockout matches scheduled: Qualifier 1 (Dec 30), Eliminator (Jan 01), Qualifier 2 (Jan 02), and Final (Jan 04), depending on standings.)
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Key Players to Watch
- Scott Currie – Their most expensive auction buy; expected to lead attack and deliver breakthrough spells.
- Mohammad Nabi – Veteran all-rounder who adds balance, composure, and finishing power.
- Rovman Powell – Expect him to anchor opening or middle order power hitting.
- Shai Hope – Experienced batting presence, likely to steady the innings when needed.
- Tymal Mills – Death over specialist with pace and variations.
With the squad they’ve assembled, Dubai Capitals look poised for a deep run. Their strategy seems to be one of balance — not overpaying for a single star but building a team that can perform collectively.
If their key overseas players hit form and their bowlers support with consistent wickets, they are strong contenders for the playoffs in ILT20 Season 4.
