Mumbai: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (‘Z’) has announced that it will broadcast the DP World International League T20 (ILT20) Season 4 live across its television and digital platforms. The tournament kicks off on Tuesday, 2 December 2025—coinciding with UAE National Day (Eid-Al-Etihad)—and will culminate with the grand final on Sunday, 4 January 2026.
Following three highly successful editions that made ILT20 the second most-watched T20 league globally, Season 4 is poised to take the excitement higher. The 34-match tournament will be played across the UAE’s iconic cricket venues—Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah—and will feature some of the world’s finest cricketing talent.
Fans can catch all the live action on &Pictures SD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Action, Zee Thirai SD, Zee Cinemalu, and globally through Z’s extensive syndication network. Zee5 Hindi, the exclusive digital partner, will offer free-to-view live streaming, expanding access for cricket fans across India and beyond.
The six participating franchise teams include MI Emirates (Reliance Industries), Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (Kolkata Knight Riders), Dubai Capitals (GMR), Gulf Giants (Adani Sportsline), Desert Vipers (Lancer Capital), and Sharjah Warriors (Capri Global).
Adding to the excitement, Indian players such as Dinesh Karthik, Piyush Chawla, and Unmukt Chand will be part of this year’s competition—bringing stronger Indian representation to one of cricket’s most rapidly expanding global leagues. Joining them are international cricket stars including Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Sam Curran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, and Shakib Al Hasan, ensuring a high-octane season.
Laxmi Shetty, Head – Advertisement Revenue, Broadcast and Digital, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., said, “At ‘Z’ we are delighted to bring to viewers the fourth season of DP World ILT20, offering fans an even more engaging and inclusive viewing experience across our network. With the world’s finest players, iconic stadiums, and infrastructure and six leading sporting franchises, our goal is to build upon the previous year’s success, further solidifying the league’s stature as one of the most-widely followed cricket events in the world. The league’s popularity has grown with every edition, and our focus this year is to deepen engagement and accessibility, connecting fans more closely to the excitement, emotion, and energy of world-class cricket. As we embark on this exciting new season, we remain committed to making this truly-global league reach accessible to viewers worldwide.”
ZEE’s multi-language telecast and expansive distribution strategy will ensure that cricket reaches every corner of the country. Matches will be broadcast in Hindi and English, enhancing accessibility for audiences across the Indian subcontinent. The free live streaming on Zee5 Hindi underscores ZEE’s commitment to democratizing sports entertainment and amplifying viewership across geographies.
With an impressive line-up of global cricket icons and premier franchises, DP World ILT20 Season 4 promises to deliver unmatched sporting entertainment—a celebration of world-class cricket, competition, and fan passion.
