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Dubai Capitals

Dubai Capitals are the Dubai team in the International League T20 (ILT20), owned by the GMR Group. They won the title in 2025 and finished fourth last season. Here you'll find the Dubai Capitals squad for ILT20 2026, their fixtures and results, their place in the points table, the team's owner and staff, and the latest Dubai Capitals news.

OwnerGMR GroupILT20 titles1 (2025)Squad23 playersBiggest buyFaf du Plessis, $300,000
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Dubai Capitals' Next Match

The Capitals' Season 5 fixtures have not been announced yet. ILT20 2026 starts on Saturday 21 November; the next match, start time and live score will appear here automatically.

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Dubai Capitals Squad 2026

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Dubai Capitals have 23 players for ILT20 2026: four pre-signed, including Rovman Powell and Marcus Stoinis, and 19 bought at the Season 5 auction in Dubai on 1 October. Faf du Plessis was their biggest buy at $300,000, with Dasun Shanaka and Max Holden at $100,000 each and Phil Salt at $80,000.

Biggest buys

Faf du Plessis$300,000
Dasun Shanaka$100,000
Max Holden$100,000
Aayan Khan$95,000
Hassan Khan$90,000
Phil Salt$80,000

Pre-signed before the auction: Marcus Stoinis, Mustafizur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Rovman Powell.

Batters5

  • Rovman PowellPre-signedFull Member
  • Faf du PlessisFull Member$300,000
  • Max HoldenFull Member$100,000
  • Sediqullah AtalAfghanistan$70,000
  • Darwish RasooliAfghanistan$10,000

Wicketkeepers3

  • Phil SaltFull Member$80,000
  • Tom MooresFull Member$40,000
  • Masood Ul Rahman GurbazUAE$10,000

All-rounders9

  • Marcus StoinisPre-signedFull Member
  • Dasun ShanakaFull Member$100,000
  • Aayan KhanUAE$95,000
  • Hassan KhanAssociate$90,000
  • Mark AdairIreland$55,000
  • Karim JanatAfghanistan$40,000
  • Haider AliUAE$38,000
  • Muhammad ArfanUAE$10,000
  • Usman NajeebSaudi Arabia$10,000

Bowlers6

  • Mustafizur RahmanPre-signedFull Member
  • Noor AhmadPre-signedAfghanistan
  • Luke WoodFull Member$40,000
  • Zuhaib ZubairUAE$26,000
  • Anudeep ChenthamaraKuwait$10,000
  • Matt PottsFull Member$10,000

Dubai Capitals Fixtures and Results 2026

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Dubai Capitals' 2026 fixtures have not been released yet. When the league publishes the schedule, every Capitals match appears here automatically with start times for the UAE, India, Pakistan and the UK, and each result is added after the game.

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Last season's Eliminator, Thu 1 Jan 2026: Dubai Capitals were bowled out for 108 and lost to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 50 runs in Dubai.

Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 Points Table

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 The 2026 table starts after the opening match on Saturday 21 November.

Dubai Capitals finished third in the 2025-26 league table with 10 points from 10 matches, winning five and losing five, with a net run rate of +0.578. They then lost the Eliminator to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.

Dubai Capitals Captain and Coach

Captain, Season 5To be confirmed
Head coach, Season 5To be confirmed

Dubai Capitals have not yet named their captain or head coach for ILT20 2026. Both are added here as soon as the team confirms them.

Dubai Capitals Owner

OwnerGMR Group
Also co-ownsDelhi Capitals (IPL)
First season2023
BasedDubai

Dubai Capitals are owned by the GMR Group, which also co-owns Delhi Capitals in the IPL. The team has played in every ILT20 season since the first in 2023 and won its first title in 2025. See who owns all six ILT20 teams.

Dubai Capitals Season by Season

1ILT20 title (2025)
2finals
4playoff places in four seasons
SeasonFinishHow it ended
Season 1 · 20234thReached the playoffs
Season 2 · 2024Runners-upLost the final to MI Emirates by 45 runs
Season 3 · 2025ChampionsBeat Desert Vipers by 4 wickets in the final
Season 4 · 2025-264thLost the Eliminator to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Dubai Capitals vs Other ILT20 Teams

Each fixture, result and head-to-head record is added automatically once the 2026 schedule is out.

Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight RidersLast met in the 2025-26 Eliminator: Knight Riders won by 50 runsDubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers2026 fixture to be announcedDubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants2026 fixture to be announcedDubai Capitals vs MI Emirates2026 fixture to be announcedDubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz2026 fixture to be announced

Latest Dubai Capitals News

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1 Oct 2026AuctionFaf du Plessis is Dubai Capitals' top buy at $300,000Dasun Shanaka and Max Holden cost $100,000 each, and Phil Salt joined for $80,000.
1 Jan 2026Season 4Capitals knocked out by the Knight Riders in the EliminatorDubai Capitals were bowled out for 108 chasing 159 and lost by 50 runs.
9 Feb 2025Season 3Dubai Capitals win the 2025 titleRovman Powell's 63 helped them chase 190 and beat Desert Vipers by four wickets in the final.

Dubai Capitals Questions

Who owns Dubai Capitals?

The GMR Group, which also co-owns Delhi Capitals in the IPL.

Who is the Dubai Capitals captain for ILT20 2026?

Dubai Capitals have not named their Season 5 captain yet. It will be added here as soon as the team confirms it.

Have Dubai Capitals won the ILT20?

Yes, in 2025, when they beat Desert Vipers by four wickets in the final. They were also runners-up in 2024.

Which ILT20 team is Faf du Plessis playing for in 2026?

Dubai Capitals, who bought him for $300,000 at the Season 5 auction.

Who did Dubai Capitals buy at the 2026 auction?

19 players, led by Faf du Plessis at $300,000. Dasun Shanaka and Max Holden cost $100,000 each.