ILT20 Season 5 points table — before the first ball
The season has not started yet, so every team is still on zero. The first table with real numbers appears here after Match 1 — Desert Vipers against MI Emirates on Saturday 21 November — and it is updated after every match day until the final on 20 December.
| # | Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2 |  Desert Vipers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| 3 |  Dubai Capitals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| 4 |  Gulf Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| 5 |  MI Emirates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| 6 |  Sharjah Warriorz | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
All six teams start on 0 points, 0 played. The table is drawn from the ILT20 points-table file (last verified 30 October 2026), which lists every team on zero before the season.
How the points table works
Each of the six teams plays 10 league matches — 30 in all — across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. A win is worth 2 points, and the four teams with the most points at the end of the league stage qualify for the playoffs. When teams finish level on points, net run rate separates them.
The league stage ends on Monday 14 December. Qualifier 1 is on Tuesday 16 December, the Eliminator on Wednesday 17 December, Qualifier 2 on Friday 18 December in Sharjah, and the final on Sunday 20 December in Dubai. The full fixture list is on the ILT20 Schedule page.
The race to watch
Four of the six teams have won this league: Desert Vipers are the defending champions, Dubai Capitals won in 2025, MI Emirates in 2024 and Gulf Giants won the first season in 2023. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Sharjah Warriorz are still chasing a first title. With only four playoff places for six teams, two sides miss out — and with every team playing each other twice, a slow first week is hard to recover from.
SialTV updates this table after every match day, and the ILT20 Results page carries every score behind it.
Frequently asked questions
Who leads the ILT20 points table?
Nobody yet. The season starts on Saturday 21 November 2026, so all six teams are on 0 points. The first standings appear here after Match 1, Desert Vipers against MI Emirates.
How many points is a win worth in the ILT20?
Two points for a win. The top four teams at the end of the league stage qualify for the playoffs.
How many teams qualify for the ILT20 playoffs?
Four — Qualifier 1 on Tuesday 16 December, the Eliminator on Wednesday 17 December, Qualifier 2 on Friday 18 December, and the final on Sunday 20 December, all in the UAE.
When does the ILT20 league stage end?
On Monday 14 December 2026, with Match 30 — Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against Dubai Capitals in Abu Dhabi, in the evening session.
More ILT20 coverage
- ILT20 Schedule — Every fixture, date and session.
- ILT20 Results — Every result, once the season starts.
- ILT20 Live Scores — The next match and live updates.
- ILT20 Teams — Captains, coaches and titles.
- ILT20 Stats — Top scorers, wicket takers and records.
- ILT20 Tickets — Availability and official channels.
- ILT20 — the season in full: schedule, teams, venues and where to watch.