DP World ILT20 2025 team of the tournament

The DP World International League T20 (ILT20 2025) finally came to an end after 34 intense and exciting games. After a month of entertainment, the Sam Billings-led Dubai Capitals (DC) emerged victorious. Throughout the competition, many performances grabbed the eyeballs with their brilliance on the field.

Capitals lifted their maiden ILT20 title, defeating Desert Vipers (DV) by four wickets in a thrilling final clash, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, on Sunday, February 9. The experienced star players, Rovman Powell and Sikandar Raza played an important role in guiding the side to chase down 190 successfully.

Batting first, Vipers had a poor start as Obed McCoy struck early, dismissing Alex Hales and Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Max Holden counter-attacked with a fifty off 32 balls. Captain Sam Curran then took the lead, smashing 62 off 28 deliveries, supported by Azam Khan’s late flourish, which guided the side to 189/5.

IN reply, DC’s chase got off to a rocky start as they were struggling at 39/3 in the powerplay. Powell and Shai Hope revived the innings with a crucial partnership. Powell, who survived a close stumping call, capitalized on his luck, scoring 63 off 38 balls. Raza sealed the win with a series of boundaries, finishing with a six and four in the final over. Powell was named Player of the Match, while Sam Curran was awarded Player of the Tournament. 

Here's the Team of the tournament of the DP World ILT20 2025:

Openers: Shai Hope, Alex Hales

Shai Hope and Alex Hales will be the opening pair in the Team of the Tournament for the DP World ILT20 2025, following their exceptional performances for Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers, respectively. Hope played a crucial role in Dubai Capitals’ title-winning campaign, finishing as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 527 runs in 12 innings at an average of 58.55 along with a strike rate of 124.29. His exceptional season included a century and three fifties. The West Indian batter was awarded the Green Belt for Best Batter of the tournament and the DP World Dispatch of the Season award for hitting the biggest six of the competition. 

Meanwhile, Alex Hales continued to dominate in the shortest format of the game, scoring 405 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 138.22. The Desert Vipers opener hammered three half-centuries and reached a historic milestone, becoming only the second batter after Chris Gayle to surpass 2,000 boundaries in T20 cricket. Despite the Vipers falling short of the title in the summit clash, Hales’ brilliance makes him a quality inclusion in this line-up.

Middle Order: Tom Banton, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Nicholas Pooran

The middle order of this team consists of Tom Banton, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Nicholas Pooran. MI Emirates' Banton finished as the second-highest run-getter of the tournament. Notaby, the explosive batter scored 493 runs in 11 innings at an average of 54.77 with two centuries and three half-centuries. However, he was overtaken by Shai Hope in the final.

Tom Kohler-Cadmore played a crucial role in Sharjah Warriorz’s playoff run, scoring 388 runs in 10 innings at a 55.42 average. His unbeaten 91* in a crucial knockout game against MI Emirates was one of his notable performances. The MI Emirates skipper Nicholas Pooran displayed his explosive batting skills with 301 runs at a strike rate of 160.10, smashing 25 sixes. His aggressive intent helped his team to qualify for the knockouts.

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All-rounders: Gulabdin Naib, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga

Gulbadin Naib, Sam Curran, and Wanindu Hasaranga were the best all-rounders of the third season of ILT20. Gulbadin Naib playing for Dubai Capitals, scored 381 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 158.75, while also picking up 11 wickets. His match-winning fifty in the Eliminator and two wickets against Desert Vipers sealed DC’s final spot. Sam Curran led from the front for Desert Vipers, earning the Player of the Tournament award for his all-around contributions. In the final against Dubai Capitals, he rescued his team from 75/3, with a crucial 62 off 33 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes in the process.

Throughout the season, he scored 387 runs at an average of 55.28. However, his bowling was underwhelmed, picking up only seven wickets in 13 matches. Furthermore, Sri Lankan spinner, Wanindu Hasaranga played for Desert Vipers and picked up 12 wickets in 9 matches, including an impressive 3/10 spell. His economy of 5.88 made him one of the most consistent bowlers in the tournament.

Bowlers: Sikandar Raza (C), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Lockie Ferguson/ Aayan Afzal Khan

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson led the Desert Vipers' attack, despite managing only eight matches due to injury concerns. The Kiwi pacer picked 11 wickets in eight games at an economy of 7.18. Sikandar Raza will also lead this side. Zimbabwean all-rounder, who played an important role for Dubai Capitals, took seven wickets while having an economy of 7.85. In the final against Vipers, he scored a fiery 34 runs off 12 deliveries to help his team seal the deal and lift their maiden title.

The team might have a toss-up to choose between Aayan Afzal Khan and Lockie Ferguson. The veteran all-rounder had 165 runs and seven wickets to his name after 12 games. Pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi of MI Emirates finished as the tournament’s top wicket-taker with 21 scalps, including a record-breaking 5/16. Meanwhile, UAE’s rising star Afzal Khan delivered a stunning 4/16, setting a new record for a UAE player in the ILT20.

Impact Player: Dasun Shanaka

Dasun Shanaka, also from Dubai Capitals, produced some brilliant performances as a finisher, striking at 202.46 and scoring 164 runs in limited opportunities. His knock against Gulf Giants was instrumental in DC’s success.

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Team of the tournament of DP World ILT20 2025:

Shai Hope, Alex Hales, Tom Banton, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Nicholas Pooran, Gulabdin Naib, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sikandar Raza (C), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Lockie Ferguson/ Aayan Afzal Khan, Dasun Shanaka (Impact Player).