DP World ILT20 Development Tournament – Kuwait 2025 to begin from 4 September 

Kuwait, 18 August 2025: The DP World ILT20 Development Tournament (Kuwait-leg) 2025 will be played from 4 to 12 September at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, featuring Failaika Guardians, Pearl Strikers, Kuwait Falcons, and Boubyan Warriors.  

The ILT20, Emirates Cricket Board and Kuwait Cricket entered a strategic partnership in June this year which is aimed at the growth and promotion of the sport in Kuwait. The inaugural edition of the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament – Kuwait, is a significant milestone in the partnership.  

The four teams will compete in a round-robin format at the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament – Kuwait, with the top two sides meeting in the final on Friday, 12 September. The tournament gives players a golden opportunity to stake their claim for the DP World ILT20 2025 Player Auction, scheduled a few days after the Asia Cup 2025. 

DP World ILT20 Development Tournament – Kuwait 2025 Schedule: 

4 Sep, 5:45 PM – Failaika Guardians vs Kuwait Falcons 

4 Sep, 10:00 PM – Pearl Strikers vs Boubyan Warriors 

5 Sep, 5:45 PM – Pearl Strikers vs Kuwait Falcons 

5 Sep, 10:00 PM – Failaika Guardians vs Boubyan Warriors 

6 Sep, 5:45 PM – Failaika Guardians vs Pearl Strikers 

6 Sep, 10:00 PM – Kuwait Falcons vs Boubyan Warriors 

8 Sep, 5:45 PM – Pearl Strikers vs Boubyan Warriors 

8 Sep, 10:00 PM – Failaika Guardians vs Kuwait Falcons 

9 Sep, 5:45 PM – Failaika Guardians vs Boubyan Warriors 

9 Sep, 10:00 PM – Pearl Strikers vs Kuwait Falcons 

11 Sep, 5:45 PM – Kuwait Falcons vs Boubyan Warriors 

11 Sep, 10:00 PM – Failaika Guardians vs Pearl Strikers 

12 Sep, 5:45 PM – Position Match (Rank 3 vs Rank 4) 

12 Sep, 10:00 PM – Final (Rank 1 vs Rank 2) 

The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, 2 December – UAE National Day (Eid-Al-Etihad) with a blockbuster opening, the six-team, 34-match tournament will conclude with the final on Sunday, 4 January 2026. 

DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction – registration link for players interested in participating in the auction: registration.ilt20.ae/ – link to open on 1 August, 2025.  

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