🔴ILT20 Auction Live

The ILT20 Auction Live 2026 is one of the biggest cricket auction events of the year as the six franchises prepare their squads for the fifth season of the DP World International League T20. The ILT20 auction 2026 is being held in Dubai on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with a large pool of international and associate players available for selection.the auction through ZEE5.

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The International League T20 auction has attracted major names from around the world. Babar Azam, Phil Salt, Tom Banton, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Wanindu Hasaranga, Alzarri Joseph, Faf du Plessis, Liam Livingstone, Fazalhaq Farooqi and several other established T20 players are among the headline names connected with the Season 5 player auction. The official ILT20 announcement confirms that the auction is taking place at the ICC Academy Indoors in Dubai and is being streamed through the official ILT20 YouTube channel, with Zee5 carrying the stream in India.

This page is designed as a comprehensive ILT20 auction live update resource. Here you can follow the ILT20 auction live today, check the ILT20 auction players list, see ILT20 auction sold players, track ILT20 auction unsold players, review the ILT20 auction results, compare team purses, understand the auction rules and find information about the ILT20 auction date, time, venue and live streaming.

Because player auctions can change rapidly, the sold and unsold information on this page should be treated as a live results section. Confirmed player sales are added as reliable updates become available.

ILT20 Auction Live 2026 Latest Update

The DP World ILT20 Season 5 Player Auction is taking place on October 1, 2026, at the ICC Academy Indoors in Dubai. The auction begins at 1:00 PM Gulf Standard Time (GST). The official ILT20 announcement confirms that more than 200 shortlisted players from 23 countries are part of the auction pool, while some media reports describe the wider registered pool as exceeding 400 players. The official shortlisted auction list is therefore the more appropriate reference when discussing the players actually included in the auction process.

The six franchises entered the auction with different available purses because each team had a standard USD 1.3 million auction allocation plus any unused amount from the separate USD 700,000 pre-auction signing allocation.

The available purses are:

These figures were officially confirmed before the auction. MI Emirates entered with the largest purse, while Dubai Capitals and Sharjah Warriorz entered with USD 1.3 million each.

ILT20 Auction Date 2026

The ILT20 auction date 2026 is Thursday, October 1, 2026.

The auction is being conducted for Season 5 of the DP World International League T20. The auction follows the pre-auction signing stage, during which each franchise secured four players before entering the main player auction.

The official ILT20 announcement confirmed October 1 as the Season 5 Player Auction date.

For people searching for the ILT20 auction date, ILT20 auction 2026 date, International League T20 auction date, or ILT20 player auction date, the confirmed date is:

Date: October 1, 2026
Day: Thursday
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Venue: ICC Academy Indoors
Competition: DP World ILT20 Season 5 Player Auction

ILT20 Auction Time 2026

The official ILT20 auction time is 1:00 PM GST.

For viewers in Bangladesh, this corresponds to 3:00 PM Bangladesh Standard Time. For viewers in India, reports list the start time as 2:30 PM IST. The official announcement uses 1:00 PM GST as the principal event time.

This means Bangladesh cricket fans searching for ILT20 auction live today should look for the official stream around 3:00 PM Bangladesh time.

ILT20 Auction Venue 2026

The ILT20 auction venue is the ICC Academy Indoors in Dubai.

The ICC Academy complex is one of the major cricket facilities in Dubai, and the indoor venue provides a controlled environment for the player auction.

The official league announcement confirms the ICC Academy Indoors as the venue for the Season 5 player auction.

How to Watch ILT20 Auction Live 2026

Fans looking for ILT20 auction live streaming, ILT20 auction live stream, ILT20 auction online live, or ILT20 auction live broadcast can follow the official broadcast arrangements announced by the league.

The DP World ILT20 has confirmed that the auction will be streamed live on the official ILT20 YouTube channel. In India, the live stream is also available through Zee5.

The safest way to watch the auction is to use official broadcast channels rather than unofficial streams, copied live feeds or websites claiming to provide unauthorized coverage.

ILT20 Auction Live Streaming

The main official digital option is the ILT20 YouTube channel.

The league announced the official YouTube stream specifically for the Season 5 auction.

ILT20 Auction Live Telecast

For viewers looking for television coverage, availability can vary by territory and broadcaster. In India, Zee5 has been confirmed as a streaming destination for the auction.

Because broadcast arrangements can differ by country, viewers should check their local official broadcaster or the ILT20's official digital channels.

ILT20 Auction Live Score and Live Updates

Unlike a cricket match, a player auction does not have a traditional live score based on runs, wickets or overs. However, the term ILT20 auction live score is commonly used by fans to describe real-time bidding information.

During the auction, useful live information includes:

Player name
Base price
Current bid
Winning franchise
Final price
Right to Match status
Remaining purse
Players sold
Players unsold
Team squad changes

For this reason, an ILT20 auction live update page should provide more than just a list of players. It should show how the auction changes each franchise's squad and spending position.

ILT20 Auction Results 2026

The ILT20 auction results 2026 are being determined through the live bidding process.

Some of the most significant confirmed sales reported during the auction include:

These results are based on live auction reporting and should be distinguished from the players' original reserve prices.

The most notable early result is Fazalhaq Farooqi reaching USD 380,000, which is substantially above his USD 80,000 reserve price. Liam Livingstone and Rahmanullah Gurbaz also attracted major bids for Gulf Giants.

ILT20 Auction Highest Bid 2026

The ILT20 auction highest bid is currently associated with Fazalhaq Farooqi at USD 380,000 among the confirmed auction results available at the time of this update.

Farooqi entered the auction with an USD 80,000 reserve price and was eventually bought by MI Emirates for USD 380,000 according to live auction reporting.

Liam Livingstone was sold to Gulf Giants for USD 350,000, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz went to Gulf Giants for USD 310,000 and Faf du Plessis joined Dubai Capitals for USD 300,000.

The final highest bid can only be confirmed after the complete auction has concluded.

ILT20 Auction Sold Players 2026

The ILT20 auction sold players list is one of the most searched parts of the auction because fans want to know which franchise has signed each player and how much the player cost.

The confirmed sales reported so far include:

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Fazalhaq Farooqi was bought by MI Emirates for USD 380,000. His reserve price was USD 80,000.

The Afghanistan fast bowler became one of the biggest purchases of the auction. His sale demonstrates how significantly bidding can rise above a player's initial reserve price.

Liam Livingstone

England all-rounder Liam Livingstone joined Gulf Giants for USD 350,000.

Livingstone was one of the headline names in the official auction list and entered the auction in the USD 80,000 reserve category.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz was acquired by Gulf Giants for USD 310,000 through the Right to Match mechanism.

Gurbaz had previously represented Gulf Giants and the franchise used its RTM option to retain him after the bidding process.

Faf du Plessis

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis was bought by Dubai Capitals for USD 300,000.

He entered the auction with an USD 80,000 reserve price and ultimately attracted a much higher winning bid.

Alzarri Joseph

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was bought by Gulf Giants for USD 230,000.

His reserve price was USD 80,000, meaning the final auction price was substantially higher than the starting level.

Muhammad Waseem

UAE batter Muhammad Waseem was retained by MI Emirates for USD 210,000 through RTM.

His RTM sale is particularly significant because UAE players have an important role in the ILT20 squad structure and playing XI requirements.

Richard Gleeson

England fast bowler Richard Gleeson joined Sharjah Warriorz for USD 180,000 according to live auction reporting.

David Payne

David Payne was bought by Desert Vipers for USD 150,000 according to live auction reporting.

Allah Ghazanfar

Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar was bought by MI Emirates for USD 150,000 according to live auction reporting.

Mohammad Nabi

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi joined Sharjah Warriorz for USD 140,000.

ILT20 Auction Players List 2026

The official ILT20 auction players list contains players from a wide range of cricketing nations.

The headline USD 80,000 reserve-price category includes:

Babar Azam
Phil Salt
Tom Banton
David Willey
Fakhar Zaman
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Usman Tariq
Jonny Bairstow
Moeen Ali
Liam Livingstone
Alzarri Joseph
Wanindu Hasaranga
Faf du Plessis
Taskin Ahmed
Alex Hales
Naseem Shah
Sahibzada Farhan
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Chris Woakes
Dasun Shanaka

The USD 40,000 category includes:

Jayden Seales
Ibrahim Zadran
Shadab Khan
Tabraiz Shamsi
Avishka Fernando
Hassan Nawaz
Shoriful Islam
Maaz Sadaqat
Kusal Perera
Gulbadin Naib
Chris Green
Andre Fletcher
Hunain Shah

The USD 10,000 category contains a much larger group of players and includes emerging talent as well as experienced international and associate players.

The official ILT20 auction document also provides player roles, nations, reserve prices, capped or uncapped status, availability and RTM information.

Babar Azam in ILT20 Auction 2026

One of the biggest stories surrounding the ILT20 2026 auction is Babar Azam's participation.

Babar registered for the ILT20 Season 5 player auction for the first time. He was placed in the USD 80,000 reserve-price category.

During the auction, Babar Azam was bought by the Desert Vipers for USD 80,000, matching his base price. This will be Babar's first appearance in the UAE's ILT20 competition.

The signing is particularly notable because the Desert Vipers entered the auction as the defending champions and already had Mujeeb-ur-Rahman and Shimron Hetmyer among their pre-auction signings.

Phil Salt in ILT20 Auction 2026

England wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt was among the headline players in the USD 80,000 reserve category.

Salt previously represented Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Season 4 and entered the Season 5 auction pool after the pre-auction process.

He was later bought by Dubai Capitals for USD 80,000, according to live auction reporting.

Faf du Plessis in ILT20 Auction

Faf du Plessis was one of the most prominent international names available.

He entered the auction with an USD 80,000 reserve price and was eventually purchased by Dubai Capitals for USD 300,000.

The signing gives Dubai Capitals another experienced international batter alongside Marcus Stoinis, Mustafizur Rahman, Noor Ahmad and Rovman Powell, who had already been secured before the auction.

Liam Livingstone in ILT20 Auction

Liam Livingstone was one of the biggest purchases of the ILT20 player auction.

Gulf Giants bought the England all-rounder for USD 350,000, making him one of the most expensive players sold during the auction.

Livingstone's ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a significant addition to the Gulf Giants squad.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz in ILT20 Auction

Rahmanullah Gurbaz entered the auction in the USD 80,000 reserve category.

Gulf Giants used the Right to Match mechanism to secure Gurbaz for USD 310,000.

The RTM process allowed the franchise to retain the player after another franchise pushed the bidding higher.

ILT20 Auction Teams 2026

The ILT20 auction team list contains six franchises:

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Desert Vipers
Dubai Capitals
Gulf Giants
MI Emirates
Sharjah Warriorz

These six teams will complete their Season 5 squads through the auction process after the pre-auction signing stage.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders ILT20 Squad 2026

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders entered the auction with a purse of USD 1.365 million.

Their pre-auction players were:

Finn Allen
Jason Holder
Matthew Tromp
Sunil Narine

Players bought during the auction include:

Muhammad Rohid – USD 95,000
Alishan Sharafu – USD 110,000 through RTM
Ibrar Ahmad – USD 46,000
Ajay Kumar – USD 40,000
Moeen Ali – USD 80,000
Andre Fletcher – USD 40,000

These auction results are reported in the latest team-wise auction updates.

Desert Vipers ILT20 Squad 2026

Defending champions Desert Vipers entered the auction with USD 1.305 million.

Their pre-auction players were:

Andries Gous
Dan Lawrence
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
Shimron Hetmyer

Important auction additions include:

Khuzaima Bin Tanvir – USD 75,000 through RTM
Vriitya Aravind – USD 70,000
Nilansh Keswani – USD 10,000
Babar Azam – USD 80,000
Naseem Shah – USD 80,000
Fakhar Zaman – USD 80,000
Aneurin Donald – USD 40,000

David Payne was also reported as a major Desert Vipers purchase at USD 150,000.

Dubai Capitals ILT20 Squad 2026

Dubai Capitals entered the auction with USD 1.3 million.

Their pre-auction players were:

Marcus Stoinis
Mustafizur Rahman
Noor Ahmad
Rovman Powell

The auction additions reported include:

Zuhaib Zubair – USD 26,000
Aayan Khan – USD 95,000
Haider Ali – USD 38,000 through RTM
Faf du Plessis – USD 300,000
Dasun Shanaka – USD 100,000 through RTM
Phil Salt – USD 80,000
Max Holden – USD 100,000
Darwish Rasooli – USD 10,000
Sadiqullah Atal – USD 70,000

The Faf du Plessis signing was one of the biggest Dubai Capitals purchases of the auction.

Gulf Giants ILT20 Squad 2026

Gulf Giants entered the auction with USD 1.305 million.

Their pre-auction signings were:

Azmatullah Omarzai
Blessing Muzarabani
David Miller
Heinrich Klaasen

Auction additions reported include:

Matiullah Khan – USD 10,000
Dhruv Parashar – USD 10,000
Ibrahim Zadran – USD 65,000
Rahmanullah Gurbaz – USD 310,000 through RTM
Liam Livingstone – USD 350,000

Gulf Giants therefore secured two of the most expensive confirmed players of the auction in Livingstone and Gurbaz.

Alzarri Joseph was also reported as joining Gulf Giants for USD 230,000.

MI Emirates ILT20 Squad 2026

MI Emirates entered the auction with the largest purse at USD 1.39 million.

Their pre-auction players were:

Nicholas Pooran
Rashid Khan
Romario Shepherd
Sherfane Rutherford

Reported auction additions include:

Muhammad Waseem – USD 210,000 through RTM
Zahoor Khan – USD 30,000
Fazalhaq Farooqi – USD 380,000
Kusal Perera – USD 40,000
Allah Ghazanfar – USD 150,000

Fazalhaq Farooqi's USD 380,000 price is currently the highest confirmed purchase in the auction reporting available.

Sharjah Warriorz ILT20 Squad 2026

Sharjah Warriorz entered the auction with USD 1.3 million.

Their pre-auction players were:

Adam Milne
James Vince
Waqar Salamkheil
Sikandar Raza

Auction additions reported include:

Tanish Suri – USD 10,000
Junaid Siddique – USD 10,000
Ali Aamer Naseer – USD 40,000
Adil Rashid – USD 80,000
Mohammad Nabi – USD 140,000
Richard Gleeson – USD 180,000

Richard Gleeson's USD 180,000 sale is one of the notable purchases for Sharjah Warriorz.

ILT20 Auction Purse 2026

The ILT20 auction purse system is designed around a standard auction allocation plus the unused balance from pre-auction signings.

Each franchise receives USD 1.3 million for the auction, with the remaining amount from the earlier USD 700,000 pre-auction signing allocation added to the available balance.

The result is a different purse for each team.

MI Emirates: USD 1.39 million
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: USD 1.365 million
Desert Vipers: USD 1.305 million
Gulf Giants: USD 1.305 million
Dubai Capitals: USD 1.3 million
Sharjah Warriorz: USD 1.3 million

The purse determines how much financial flexibility each franchise has while competing for players.

ILT20 Auction Bidding Rules

The ILT20 auction bidding process works through competitive bidding.

Each player is assigned a reserve price. Teams can then bid for that player. If multiple franchises want the same player, the price rises until only one bidder remains.

For Season 5, the primary reserve-price levels are:

USD 80,000
USD 40,000
USD 10,000

The final sale price can be considerably higher than the reserve price, as demonstrated by Fazalhaq Farooqi, Liam Livingstone, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Faf du Plessis.

ILT20 Auction Base Price

The ILT20 auction base price is not the same as the final player price.

A player may enter the auction at USD 10,000, USD 40,000 or USD 80,000, depending on the player's assigned category.

For example, Fazalhaq Farooqi entered at USD 80,000 but eventually reached USD 380,000.

Liam Livingstone also entered at USD 80,000 and was bought for USD 350,000.

Faf du Plessis entered at USD 80,000 and was bought for USD 300,000.

These examples show why the reserve price should not be confused with the player's actual auction price.

ILT20 Auction Right to Match

The ILT20 auction RTM, or Right to Match, allows eligible franchises to retain certain players by matching the final bid.

The RTM mechanism is particularly relevant for UAE players and certain associate players.

The 2026 auction has already seen several RTM transactions, including Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Muhammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir and Haider Ali.

For example, Gulf Giants used RTM to secure Gurbaz at USD 310,000, while MI Emirates used RTM to retain Muhammad Waseem at USD 210,000.

ILT20 Auction Retention Rules

The ILT20 auction retention and pre-auction signing structure is different from a traditional auction-only system.

Before the auction, each franchise was permitted four pre-auction signings. Teams also brought back selected players from previous seasons. The league then used the auction to complete the squads.

This means a team's auction strategy must be understood together with its pre-auction roster.

ILT20 Auction Squad Requirements

Each ILT20 franchise must finish the player recruitment process with a squad of at least 18 players and no more than 23 players.

The squad must also meet specific nationality requirements.

The league requires:

At least 11 players from ICC Full Member countries
At least four players from Afghanistan
At least one player from Ireland
At least four UAE players
At least one Kuwait player
At least one Saudi Arabia player
At least one additional ICC Associate player excluding UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia

These rules make the ILT20 auction different from many other franchise leagues because teams must consider nationality quotas as well as player quality and price.

ILT20 Playing XI Requirements 2026

The squad rules continue into the playing XI.

Each ILT20 team must include at least:

Two UAE players
Two Afghanistan players
One additional Associate Member player

The additional Associate position can be filled by another UAE player or a cricketer from another Associate Member nation, including Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

This requirement means teams cannot simply spend their entire auction purse on international superstars. They must build a balanced squad capable of meeting the playing XI rules throughout the season.

ILT20 Auction Replacement Players

The ILT20 auction replacement players system also has specific conditions.

The league has stated that replacement players must have registered for the Season 5 Player Auction.

Players who withdraw from the auction on or before October 1 are not eligible to participate in Season 5 as either replacement players or wildcard players.

This is important because the auction is not necessarily the end of squad management. Injuries, availability issues and other circumstances can affect final squad composition.

ILT20 Wildcard Player Rule

After the auction, each franchise can sign one wildcard player for an additional maximum fee of USD 250,000.

The wildcard mechanism gives teams another opportunity to adjust their squad after the main auction.

However, wildcard recruitment is subject to the league's rules and cannot simply be treated as unlimited additional spending.

ILT20 Auction Full List

The official ILT20 auction document is the best source for the detailed player list because it includes information such as:

Player name
Playing role
Country
Member nation classification
Capped or uncapped status
Batting style
Bowling style
ILT20 appearances
T20I appearances
Reserve price
RTM status
Availability

The official auction list includes players from Full Member nations as well as UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and other Associate Member nations.

ILT20 Auction Players by Base Price

The auction's three major reserve-price categories make it easier for fans to understand the player pool.

USD 80,000 Players

The highest reserve category includes:

Babar Azam
Phil Salt
Tom Banton
David Willey
Fakhar Zaman
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Usman Tariq
Jonny Bairstow
Moeen Ali
Liam Livingstone
Alzarri Joseph
Wanindu Hasaranga
Faf du Plessis
Taskin Ahmed
Alex Hales
Naseem Shah
Sahibzada Farhan
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Chris Woakes
Dasun Shanaka

These players represent some of the most recognisable names in the auction pool.

USD 40,000 Players

The USD 40,000 category includes:

Jayden Seales
Ibrahim Zadran
Shadab Khan
Tabraiz Shamsi
Avishka Fernando
Hassan Nawaz
Shoriful Islam
Maaz Sadaqat
Kusal Perera
Gulbadin Naib
Chris Green
Andre Fletcher
Hunain Shah

The category combines established T20 experience with emerging players.

USD 10,000 Players

The USD 10,000 group is much larger and includes a broad mixture of international, UAE and associate players.

Examples include Will Smeed, Lorcan Tucker, Reeza Hendricks, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ish Sodhi, George Munsey, Matt Potts, Bas de Leede and Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

ILT20 Auction Team-Wise Players

A team-wise approach is useful for following the auction because the same player list can otherwise become difficult to track.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Pre-auction:

Finn Allen
Jason Holder
Matthew Tromp
Sunil Narine

Auction additions reported:

Muhammad Rohid
Alishan Sharafu
Ibrar Ahmad
Ajay Kumar
Moeen Ali
Andre Fletcher

Desert Vipers

Pre-auction:

Andries Gous
Dan Lawrence
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
Shimron Hetmyer

Auction additions reported:

Khuzaima Bin Tanvir
Vriitya Aravind
Nilansh Keswani
Babar Azam
Naseem Shah
Fakhar Zaman
Aneurin Donald
David Payne

Dubai Capitals

Pre-auction:

Marcus Stoinis
Mustafizur Rahman
Noor Ahmad
Rovman Powell

Auction additions reported:

Zuhaib Zubair
Aayan Khan
Haider Ali
Faf du Plessis
Dasun Shanaka
Phil Salt
Max Holden
Darwish Rasooli
Sadiqullah Atal

Gulf Giants

Pre-auction:

Azmatullah Omarzai
Blessing Muzarabani
David Miller
Heinrich Klaasen

Auction additions reported:

Matiullah Khan
Dhruv Parashar
Ibrahim Zadran
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Liam Livingstone
Alzarri Joseph

MI Emirates

Pre-auction:

Nicholas Pooran
Rashid Khan
Romario Shepherd
Sherfane Rutherford

Auction additions reported:

Muhammad Waseem
Zahoor Khan
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Kusal Perera
Allah Ghazanfar

Sharjah Warriorz

Pre-auction:

Adam Milne
James Vince
Waqar Salamkheil
Sikandar Raza

Auction additions reported:

Tanish Suri
Junaid Siddique
Ali Aamer Naseer
Adil Rashid
Mohammad Nabi
Richard Gleeson

The live squad composition can continue to change while the auction is underway.

ILT20 Auction Unsold Players

The ILT20 auction unsold players section is just as important as the sold list.

A player being unsold does not necessarily mean that the player lacks ability. Auction outcomes can be influenced by purse limitations, squad requirements, nationality quotas, role balance and the number of available roster positions.

Early auction reporting listed players such as Harpreet Singh Bhatia and Sagar Kalyan among the unsold players.

The final ILT20 auction unsold list should be updated after the auction has completed because players can sometimes return in later rounds.

Why Some Players Go Unsold in the ILT20 Auction

Several factors can affect whether a player is sold.

A franchise may already have enough players for a particular role. A team may need to reserve money for mandatory UAE, Afghanistan, Kuwait or Saudi Arabia players. A player may have a reserve price that does not fit a team's remaining purse. A franchise may also be waiting for a later auction round.

Therefore, an unsold result should not automatically be interpreted as a measure of a player's overall cricketing value.

ILT20 Auction Price and Player Value

The ILT20 auction player price is determined by bidding rather than by a fixed salary list.

A player's reserve price establishes the starting point, but the final amount depends on how many franchises want that player.

For example:

Fazalhaq Farooqi: USD 80,000 reserve, USD 380,000 sale
Liam Livingstone: USD 80,000 reserve, USD 350,000 sale
Rahmanullah Gurbaz: USD 80,000 reserve, USD 310,000 sale
Faf du Plessis: USD 80,000 reserve, USD 300,000 sale

These examples show how competition can increase the final player price substantially.

ILT20 Auction Analysis

The 2026 auction has several important strategic themes.

First, the six franchises began with relatively similar financial resources, although MI Emirates had the highest available purse.

Second, teams had to build around mandatory nationality requirements.

Third, the RTM mechanism created opportunities for franchises to retain players who were important to their previous squads.

Fourth, the auction includes both established international stars and emerging associate talent.

Finally, the minimum and maximum squad sizes mean that teams must carefully balance expensive marquee signings with lower-cost squad additions.

ILT20 Auction News and Latest Updates

The ILT20 auction latest news is expected to develop throughout the day because the event is taking place live.

Major developments include the arrival of Babar Azam in the ILT20 auction pool, the strong bidding for Fazalhaq Farooqi, Livingstone's move to Gulf Giants, Gurbaz's RTM retention, Faf du Plessis joining Dubai Capitals and several major UAE player transactions.

The auction is also important for UAE cricket because franchises must include a significant number of UAE players in their squads and playing XIs.

ILT20 Auction Breaking News

The most important confirmed breaking developments from the auction include:

Fazalhaq Farooqi sold to MI Emirates for USD 380,000.

Liam Livingstone sold to Gulf Giants for USD 350,000.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz retained by Gulf Giants through RTM for USD 310,000.

Faf du Plessis sold to Dubai Capitals for USD 300,000.

Alzarri Joseph sold to Gulf Giants for USD 230,000.

Muhammad Waseem retained by MI Emirates through RTM for USD 210,000.

Richard Gleeson sold to Sharjah Warriorz for USD 180,000.

David Payne sold to Desert Vipers for USD 150,000.

Allah Ghazanfar sold to MI Emirates for USD 150,000.

Mohammad Nabi sold to Sharjah Warriorz for USD 140,000.

These figures are based on the latest live auction reports available and may expand as more rounds are completed.

ILT20 Auction Highlights 2026

The major highlights of the ILT20 auction 2026 include the participation of Babar Azam, the strong bidding for Afghanistan fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi, the major Gulf Giants purchases and the return of several experienced T20 names.

Babar Azam's first ILT20 contract is one of the most notable storylines. The Desert Vipers secured him at his USD 80,000 reserve price.

Fazalhaq Farooqi produced the largest confirmed price among the reported sales at USD 380,000, while Livingstone and Gurbaz also passed the USD 300,000 mark.

ILT20 Season 5 Schedule

The auction is being held before the fifth season of the tournament.

The official ILT20 announcement states that Season 5 will run from November 21 to December 20, 2026.

The three tournament venues are:

Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

The league is scheduled as a six-team, 34-match competition.

The full fixture list was still to be announced in the pre-auction information.

ILT20 2026 Teams

The six teams participating in Season 5 are:

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Desert Vipers
Dubai Capitals
Gulf Giants
MI Emirates
Sharjah Warriorz

Each franchise is responsible for constructing a squad that meets the league's player and nationality requirements.

ILT20 Auction and UAE Cricket

UAE players have a particularly important role in the auction.

Every franchise must have at least four UAE players in its squad. In addition, the playing XI must contain at least two UAE players.

This makes UAE talent an important part of the ILT20 auction strategy.

The league also introduced a Right to Match option that can be used for eligible UAE players who represented the franchise in Season 4 or its Development Tournament.

ILT20 Development Tournament and the Auction

The ILT20 Development Tournament also has a connection with the Season 5 auction.

The Development Tournament provides UAE players and other emerging talent with an opportunity to gain experience before the main ILT20 season.

The 2026 Development Tournament squads were confirmed following the player draft on September 2, and the tournament was scheduled to begin on September 14. Several players involved in the development competition were relevant to the Season 5 auction process.

ILT20 Auction Complete List

A truly complete ILT20 auction complete list should contain more than famous names.

It should include:

Player
Country
Role
Reserve price
Franchise
Final bid
RTM status
Auction status

For SEO and user experience, a team-wise table is usually easier to understand than one extremely long alphabetical list.

The official ILT20 auction PDF should be used as the reference for the original auction pool because it contains detailed player-level information.

ILT20 Auction Final List

The ILT20 auction final list should be considered different from the initial player registration list.

The registration pool can contain players who subsequently withdraw or become unavailable. The final shortlisted list is the relevant list for the actual auction.

The league published the official Season 5 auction player list with reserve prices and other player details before the auction.

ILT20 Auction Latest Update 2026

The latest major updates include:

The auction is being held on October 1, 2026.

The venue is ICC Academy Indoors in Dubai.

The official start time is 1:00 PM GST.

The auction is being streamed on the official ILT20 YouTube channel.

Zee5 is the confirmed streaming option in India.

Six franchises are participating.

MI Emirates entered with the largest purse of USD 1.39 million.

Babar Azam joined Desert Vipers for USD 80,000.

Fazalhaq Farooqi joined MI Emirates for USD 380,000.

Liam Livingstone joined Gulf Giants for USD 350,000.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz joined Gulf Giants for USD 310,000 through RTM.

Faf du Plessis joined Dubai Capitals for USD 300,000.

Alzarri Joseph joined Gulf Giants for USD 230,000.

Muhammad Waseem was retained by MI Emirates for USD 210,000 through RTM.

ILT20 Auction Live Today

If you are searching for ILT20 auction live today, the most important details are the date, time and official broadcast source.

The auction is scheduled for October 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM GST.

For Bangladesh:

ILT20 auction time in Bangladesh: 3:00 PM

For India:

ILT20 auction time in India: 2:30 PM

The official league announcement should be treated as the primary source for the event schedule.

What Makes the ILT20 Auction Different?

The ILT20 auction has several characteristics that make it different from other franchise cricket auctions.

The league combines global T20 stars with a strong regional player-development structure.

Teams must also satisfy specific nationality requirements.

The playing XI must contain UAE and Afghanistan players.

The tournament includes players from Full Member nations and Associate nations.

The auction includes RTM mechanisms.

The franchises have both pre-auction signing allocations and auction purses.

These rules make squad construction a combination of financial management, role planning and nationality compliance.

ILT20 Auction Strategy

A franchise entering the auction needs to consider several questions.

How many players are already signed?

How much money remains?

Which positions still need to be filled?

How many UAE players are required?

How many Afghanistan players are needed?

Which players can be acquired through RTM?

How much money should be reserved for later rounds?

Which players can provide multiple skills?

How much budget should be allocated to marquee players?

Because the maximum squad size is 23, spending all the money on a small number of players would not solve the entire squad-building problem.

Why the ILT20 Auction Is Important for Fans

The auction gives fans an early look at the teams that will compete in Season 5.

Player movement can change the balance of a franchise.

A new opening batter can change a team's top order.

A fast bowler can strengthen the powerplay and death overs.

A quality all-rounder can provide flexibility.

A wicketkeeper-batter can solve two squad requirements at once.

A UAE player can help satisfy league requirements while also adding local talent.

For this reason, the auction is more than a list of prices. It is the beginning of the next season's team-building process.

Frequently Asked Questions About ILT20 Auction 2026

When is the ILT20 auction 2026?

The ILT20 Season 5 Player Auction is being held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the ICC Academy Indoors in Dubai.

What time is the ILT20 auction 2026?

The official auction start time is 1:00 PM Gulf Standard Time. That is 3:00 PM in Bangladesh.

Where is the ILT20 auction being held?

The auction is being held at the ICC Academy Indoors in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Where can I watch the ILT20 auction live?

The official ILT20 YouTube channel is carrying the live stream. Zee5 is also confirmed for viewers in India.

Who is the most expensive player in the ILT20 auction 2026?

Among the confirmed results currently reported, Fazalhaq Farooqi has the highest price at USD 380,000.

How much did Babar Azam sell for in the ILT20 auction?

Babar Azam was bought by Desert Vipers for USD 80,000, his reserve price.

Which team bought Liam Livingstone?

Gulf Giants bought Liam Livingstone for USD 350,000.

Which team bought Faf du Plessis?

Dubai Capitals bought Faf du Plessis for USD 300,000.

Which team bought Rahmanullah Gurbaz?

Gulf Giants retained Rahmanullah Gurbaz through the Right to Match mechanism for USD 310,000.

Which team bought Fazalhaq Farooqi?

MI Emirates bought Fazalhaq Farooqi for USD 380,000.

How many teams are in the ILT20?

There are six franchises in the DP World ILT20: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriorz.

How many players can an ILT20 team have?

Each team must have a minimum of 18 players and a maximum of 23 players.

What are the ILT20 auction base prices?

The main reserve-price levels are USD 10,000, USD 40,000 and USD 80,000.

What is the largest ILT20 auction purse?

MI Emirates entered the auction with the largest purse at USD 1.39 million.

How much purse does Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have?

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders entered with USD 1.365 million.

How much purse does Desert Vipers have?

Desert Vipers entered with USD 1.305 million.

How much purse does Gulf Giants have?

Gulf Giants entered with USD 1.305 million.

How much purse do Dubai Capitals have?

Dubai Capitals entered with USD 1.3 million.

How much purse do Sharjah Warriorz have?

Sharjah Warriorz entered with USD 1.3 million.

What is RTM in the ILT20 auction?

RTM means Right to Match. It allows eligible franchises to retain certain players by matching the final bid under the competition's recruitment rules.

Can ILT20 teams sign wildcard players?

Yes. A franchise can sign one wildcard player after the auction for an additional maximum fee of USD 250,000, subject to the league's rules.

How many UAE players must an ILT20 squad have?

Each franchise must have at least four UAE players in its squad.

How many UAE players must play in an ILT20 match?

The playing XI must include at least two UAE players.

How many Afghanistan players are required in the playing XI?

At least two Afghanistan players must be included in every playing XI.

What is the ILT20 Season 5 schedule?

Season 5 is scheduled from November 21 to December 20, 2026, with matches at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Dubai International Stadium and Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Final ILT20 Auction 2026 Update

The ILT20 auction live 2026 is a major squad-building event ahead of Season 5 of the DP World International League T20. The auction brings together six franchises, international T20 stars, UAE players and emerging talent from associate cricket nations.

The most significant confirmed sales currently include Fazalhaq Farooqi to MI Emirates for USD 380,000, Liam Livingstone to Gulf Giants for USD 350,000, Rahmanullah Gurbaz to Gulf Giants for USD 310,000, Faf du Plessis to Dubai Capitals for USD 300,000 and Alzarri Joseph to Gulf Giants for USD 230,000. Babar Azam has also joined Desert Vipers for USD 80,000, marking his first appearance in the ILT20.

The auction is not only about the biggest names. The final squads must satisfy strict requirements concerning squad size, Full Member representation, Afghanistan players, UAE players, Kuwait players, Saudi Arabian players and other Associate players.

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