Mustafiz Set to Take the Field on Opening Day of ILT-T20

The fourth edition of the ILT-T20 franchise cricket tournament in the United Arab Emirates is set to begin on December 2. On the very first day, Bangladesh’s left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman could be seen in action as his team, Dubai Capitals, faces last season’s runners-up, the Desert Vipers.

This will be Mustafiz’s first appearance in the tournament, and he will undoubtedly aim to leverage his experience from the IPL, PSL, and Lanka Premier League. The current champions, Dubai Capitals, recently included him in the squad as a replacement for English pacer Luke Wood.

However, his participation may be uncertain if it clashes with ongoing BPL matches. This edition will feature two matches on four days and one match on the remaining days. The league stage concludes on December 28, followed by the playoffs starting December 30. The final will take place in Dubai on January 4.

Notably, Dubai Capitals have reached the final in the last two editions, winning the trophy in 2024 by defeating Desert Vipers. Previously, MI Emirates (2024) and Gulf Giants (2023) had claimed the title. Matches this season will be held at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.