Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (Z), the leading content and technology powerhouse, has announced the live broadcast of Season 4 of the DP World International League T20 (ILT20), which kicks off on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, with the grand finale set for Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Cricket enthusiasts across India and the world can tune in to watch all the live action on &Pictures SD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Action, Zee Thirai – SD, Zee Cinemalu, and the OTT platform Zee5, along with Zee’s international syndicate partners on both TV and digital networks.
The 34-match tournament will unfold across three of the UAE’s most iconic cricket venues — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. The league will feature six major franchise teams: 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 thrill this season is the participation of Indian cricketing stars, including Dinesh Karthik, Piyush Chawla, and Unmukt Chand, marking a stronger Indian presence in the league. They will share the field with global cricket icons such as Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Tim David, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, and Shakib Al Hasan — promising a spectacular display of world-class cricketing talent.
Commenting on the announcement, Laxmi Shetty, Head of 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 six leading sporting franchises, our goal is to build upon last year’s success, further cementing the league’s stature as one of the most widely followed cricket events in the world.”
She further added, “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 season, we remain committed to making this truly global league accessible to viewers worldwide.”
Zee’s extensive distribution strategy and multi-language telecast will continue to make the league accessible to fans across both urban and regional markets. Matches will be broadcast in Hindi and English, allowing audiences across the Indian subcontinent to enjoy the thrill of live cricket in their preferred language.
Additionally, Zee5 Hindi will offer live free-to-view streaming of all 34 matches, a move aimed at expanding cricket’s reach and democratizing the sports-viewing experience across the region.
With an impressive line-up of international stars, six powerhouse teams, and a massive multi-platform broadcast, DP World ILT20 Season 4 promises to be one of the most exciting editions yet — blending global cricketing excellence with the entertainment energy of Zee.
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