The Desert Vipers have emerged as one of the most compelling sides in ILT20 history, and their squad for the 2026 season promises to continue that trend. After finishing runner-up in 2023, slipping to fifth in 2024, and bouncing back to runner-up again in 2025, the Vipers are eager to go one step further and clinch their first title.
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The ILT20 2025 auction set the tone for the upcoming season, with franchises investing strategically in a mix of marquee players, promising talent, and versatile performers.
The Desert Vipers squad reflects a perfect blend of experience and dynamism. UAE wicketkeeper Vriitya Aravind leads from the front, backed by destructive top-order batsmen Fakhar Zaman and Shimron Hetmyer, capable of giving the team explosive starts. England’s Sam Curran brings all-round balance, while Dan Lawrence and Max Holden add solidity and stability in the middle order.
The spin department is formidable, featuring Wanindu Hasaranga and Qais Ahmed, who provide control and wicket-taking options in the middle overs, supported by Matiullah Khan and Khuzaima Bin Tanveer. The pace attack is equally threatening, with Naseem Shah, Lockie Ferguson, and David Payne ensuring firepower at both ends.
Depth is further strengthened by domestic talents such as Sanjay Pahal, Bilal Tahir, Faisal Khan, Hasan Nawaz, and Faridoon Dawoodzai, who add flexibility in both batting and bowling. Finishing capabilities and experience come from Andries Gous and Tom Bruce, rounding off a well-balanced unit.
With a combination of international stars, emerging talent, and seasoned campaigners, the Desert Vipers are perfectly poised for a title challenge in ILT20 2026. The squad promises exciting cricket, strategic depth, and a strong competitive edge, making them one of the most balanced and dangerous teams in the tournament.
Desert Vipers Squad:
Vriitya Aravind, Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, Qais Ahmed, Sanjay Pahal, Bilal Tahir, Faisal Khan, Hasan Nawaz, Tom Bruce, Matiullah Khan, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Lockie Ferguson, Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Max Holden, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Andries Gous, Shimron Hetmyer
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
The ILT20 2025 auction set the tone for the upcoming season, with franchises investing strategically in a mix of marquee players, promising talent, and versatile performers.
The Desert Vipers squad reflects a perfect blend of experience and dynamism. UAE wicketkeeper Vriitya Aravind leads from the front, backed by destructive top-order batsmen Fakhar Zaman and Shimron Hetmyer, capable of giving the team explosive starts. England’s Sam Curran brings all-round balance, while Dan Lawrence and Max Holden add solidity and stability in the middle order.
The spin department is formidable, featuring Wanindu Hasaranga and Qais Ahmed, who provide control and wicket-taking options in the middle overs, supported by Matiullah Khan and Khuzaima Bin Tanveer. The pace attack is equally threatening, with Naseem Shah, Lockie Ferguson, and David Payne ensuring firepower at both ends.
Depth is further strengthened by domestic talents such as Sanjay Pahal, Bilal Tahir, Faisal Khan, Hasan Nawaz, and Faridoon Dawoodzai, who add flexibility in both batting and bowling. Finishing capabilities and experience come from Andries Gous and Tom Bruce, rounding off a well-balanced unit.
With a combination of international stars, emerging talent, and seasoned campaigners, the Desert Vipers are perfectly poised for a title challenge in ILT20 2026. The squad promises exciting cricket, strategic depth, and a strong competitive edge, making them one of the most balanced and dangerous teams in the tournament.
Desert Vipers Squad:
Vriitya Aravind, Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, Qais Ahmed, Sanjay Pahal, Bilal Tahir, Faisal Khan, Hasan Nawaz, Tom Bruce, Matiullah Khan, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Lockie Ferguson, Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Max Holden, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Andries Gous, Shimron Hetmyer
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