The ILT20 Winners List includes four different champions from the first four completed seasons of the International League T20.
Gulf Giants won the inaugural title in 2023, followed by MI Emirates in 2024, Dubai Capitals in 2025, and Desert Vipers in the 2025/26 season.
Desert Vipers are the latest ILT20 champions. They defeated MI Emirates by 46 runs in the Season 4 final on 4 January 2026. It was their first ILT20 title after finishing runners-up twice before.
ILT20 Winners List: Key Stats
Here is the tournament information organized into a structured table:
| Statistic / Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Completed Seasons | 4 |
| Different Champions | 4 (Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, Dubai Capitals, Desert Vipers) |
| Most Titles by One Team | 1 (shared across all champions) |
| Most Final Appearances | Desert Vipers (3) |
| First Champion | Gulf Giants |
| Latest Champion | Desert Vipers |
| Largest Final Win by Runs | Desert Vipers, 46 runs in 2026 |
| First Team to Successfully Defend a Title | None |
| Teams Yet to Win | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Sharjah Warriorz |
| Final Venue (All 4 Editions) | Dubai |
ILT20 Winners List From 2023 to 2026
| Season | Winner | Runner-Up | Final Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Gulf Giants | Desert Vipers | Gulf Giants won by 7 wickets | Dubai International Stadium |
| 2023/24 | MI Emirates | Dubai Capitals | MI Emirates won by 45 runs | Dubai International Stadium |
| 2024/25 | Dubai Capitals | Desert Vipers | Dubai Capitals won by 4 wickets | Dubai International Stadium |
| 2025/26 | Desert Vipers | MI Emirates | Desert Vipers won by 46 runs | Dubai International Stadium |
The first four ILT20 seasons produced four different champions, meaning no franchise has won the competition more than once so far.
ILT20 Winners by Team
| Team | Titles | Winning Season |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Giants | 1 | 2022/23 |
| MI Emirates | 1 | 2023/24 |
| Dubai Capitals | 1 | 2024/25 |
| Desert Vipers | 1 | 2025/26 |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 0 | — |
| Sharjah Warriorz | 0 | — |
Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers have each won the tournament once.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Sharjah Warriorz are the two current franchises yet to win an ILT20 title.
1. Gulf Giants Won the First ILT20 Title in 2023
Winner: Gulf Giants
Runner-Up: Desert Vipers
Result: Gulf Giants won by 7 wickets
Final Date: 12 February 2023
Gulf Giants became the first ILT20 champions.
Desert Vipers scored 146/8 in the final. Gulf Giants chased the target with eight balls remaining, reaching 149/3 in 18.4 overs.
Chris Lynn led the chase with an unbeaten 72, while Carlos Brathwaite earned Player of the Match after taking three wickets.
2. MI Emirates Won ILT20 2024
Winner: MI Emirates
Runner-Up: Dubai Capitals
Result: MI Emirates won by 45 runs
Final Date: 17 February 2024
MI Emirates claimed their first ILT20 trophy with a convincing win over Dubai Capitals.
MI Emirates scored 208/3 before restricting Dubai Capitals to 163/7.
Nicholas Pooran played a major role in the final, scoring 57 from 27 balls. MI Emirates completed a 45-run victory to become the league’s second champion.
3. Dubai Capitals Won ILT20 2025
Winner: Dubai Capitals
Runner-Up: Desert Vipers
Result: Dubai Capitals won by 4 wickets
Final Date: 9 February 2025
Dubai Capitals won their maiden ILT20 title after a close chase against Desert Vipers.
The Vipers posted 189/5, with Max Holden scoring 76 and Sam Curran making an unbeaten 62.
Dubai Capitals replied with 191/6 in 19.2 overs to win with four balls remaining. Rovman Powell scored 63, while Sikandar Raza helped finish the chase with an unbeaten 34.
4. Desert Vipers Won ILT20 2025/26
Winner: Desert Vipers
Runner-Up: MI Emirates
Result: Desert Vipers won by 46 runs
Final Date: 4 January 2026
Desert Vipers finally lifted their first ILT20 trophy in Season 4.
Captain Sam Curran scored an unbeaten 74 from 51 balls as the Vipers reached 182/4.
Their bowlers then dismissed MI Emirates for 136 in 18.3 overs, giving the Vipers a 46-run victory. Naseem Shah took 3/18, and David Payne also took three wickets.
The victory came after the Vipers had lost finals against Gulf Giants in 2023 and Dubai Capitals in 2025.
Which Team Has Won the Most ILT20 Titles?
There is currently no single most successful team in terms of championships.
Four teams have won one title each:
- Gulf Giants: 1
- MI Emirates: 1
- Dubai Capitals: 1
- Desert Vipers: 1
No team has won back-to-back ILT20 titles or lifted the trophy twice through the first four completed seasons.
Which Team Has Played the Most ILT20 Finals?
Desert Vipers have reached the most ILT20 finals so far, with three appearances.
| Team | Finals | Titles | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Vipers | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| MI Emirates | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Dubai Capitals | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gulf Giants | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sharjah Warriorz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Desert Vipers reached the finals in 2023, 2025, and 2026. They lost their first two finals before winning the title in their third appearance.
Who Won the Latest ILT20?
Desert Vipers won the latest completed ILT20 season.
They defeated MI Emirates by 46 runs in the 2025/26 final at Dubai International Stadium.
The title was especially notable because Desert Vipers had already reached two previous ILT20 finals without winning. Their third final appearance brought their first championship.
Conclusion: 4 Teams Won ILT20 Title Across the First Four Seasons
The ILT20 has not yet had a repeat champion. Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers have each won one title across the first four seasons.
Desert Vipers hold the record for the most final appearances with three, while Gulf Giants remain the only team to have reached a final and won every time they appeared.