Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) enter ILT20 Season 4 with a robust mix of international stars, UAE and associate talents, and strategic auction signings. Their squad is well-rounded and offers flexibility across the board.
Here’s everything you need to know about ADKR’s 2025–26 squad, their match schedule, and what to expect this season.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Squad 2025–26: Players List
Batters
- Alex Hales
- Alishan Sharafu
- Charith Asalanka
- Sherfane Rutherford
Bowlers
- Ajay Kumar
- George Garton
- Ibrar Ahmed
- Olly Stone
All-rounders
- Adnan Idrees
- Andre Russell
- Brandon McMullen
- Khary Pierre
- Liam Livingstone
- Shadley van Schalkwyk
- Sunil Narine
Wicket-Keepers
- Manan Ali
- Mayank Choudhary
- Michael Pepper
- Phil Salt
- Unmukt Chand
Support Staff (Selected)
- Head Coach: (Not explicitly stated, but implied senior staff)
- Bowling Coach: Ravindarnath Rampaul
- Fielding Coach: Gibran Mohammed
- Team Analyst: Lokesh Siva Kumar
- Other Staff: Includes Masseur, Videographer, Physio roles
The squad blends powerful hitters, depth in spin, overseas experience, and local inclusions to meet ILT20’s squad balance requirements.
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Match Schedule: ILT20 2025–26 (ADKR Fixtures)
The ILT20 2025–26 season begins from 2 December 2025 and runs until 4 January 2026, with 34 matches across three venues.
Here are the key matches for the Knight Riders:
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Match Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 03 | Sharjah Warriorz vs ADKR | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 05 | Desert Vipers vs ADKR | Sharjah | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 07 | Dubai Capitals vs ADKR | Dubai Intl Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 13 | ADKR vs Dubai Capitals | Abu Dhabi (Sheikh Zayed) | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 16 | ADKR vs Desert Vipers | Abu Dhabi | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 18 | ADKR vs Gulf Giants | Abu Dhabi | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 20 | ADKR vs Sharjah Warriorz | Abu Dhabi | 10:00 AM |
| Dec 21 | ADKR vs Sharjah Warriorz (if repeat) or rest day | — | — |
| Dec 24 | Dubai Capitals vs ADKR | Dubai Intl Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 27 | MI Emirates vs ADKR | Abu Dhabi | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 28 | Gulf Giants vs ADKR | Dubai Intl Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 30 | Qualifier / Knockout 1 | Abu Dhabi | 06:30 PM |
| Jan 01 | Eliminator | Dubai | 06:30 PM |
| Jan 02 | Qualifier 2 | Sharjah | 06:30 PM |
| Jan 04 | Final | Dubai | 06:30 PM |
(Note: Some matchups repeat across home/away or neutral venues as per league design.)
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Key Players to Watch
- Brandon McMullen – Dynamic all-rounder, offers middle-order depth and spin/batting balance.
- Andre Russell – The ever-dangerous finishers and power-hitter.
- Liam Livingstone – Combines aggression and flexibility, especially in T20 setups.
- Michael Pepper – A solid keeper-batter picked to reinforce balance.
- George Garton / Olly Stone / Sunil Narine – Bowling units that bring both pace and spin variety.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders step into ILT20 2025–26 with one of the deeper, better-rounded squads. If their key players click — and the support staff guides them through tricky phases — they have a solid chance to contend deep into the tournament.
