The story was made during the very first auction of players ILT20, while the Antilles of the Antilles Andre Fletcher ordered the biggest salary of the day – a huge 260,000 USD – to stay with Mi Emirates for a fourth successive season. The auction marked a new era for the League, with frankness in fierce competition to secure the world stars and the emerging talents of the water.Known as “Spiceman” for its flamboyant style, the Fletcher price of 260,000 USD has set the tone for auction. The striking opener was closely followed by Scott Currie of England, broken by the Capitals of Dubai for 250,000 USD, and Liam Dawson, who went to the Gulf giants for 170,000 USD.There was also a lot of joy for local cricket. The water pacers dominated the headlines: Siddic junaid went to Sharjah Warriorz for USD 170,000 (RTM), while Muhammad Rohid recovered 140,000 USD (RTM) with Mi Emirates. The two figures represented a moment of the watershed for the rapidly denigration stocks of water.Mi EmiratesAlready reinforced by an experienced nucleus, Mi Emirates has doubled on firepower. Alongside Fletcher, they picked up Shakib Al Hasan (40,000 USD), the Afghan Naveen-Ul-Haq (100,000 USD) and Jordan Thompson stimulator (USD 48,000). A local force was added via Muhammad Rohid and Zahor Khan, while their associated nation quota included Nosthush Kenjige of the United States, Mohamed Shafeeq of Kuwait and Zain Ul Abidin of Saudi Arabia.Auction Sigons Shafeeq (10,000 USD), Zain Ul Abidin (USD 10,000), USMAN KHAN (10,000 USD), ACKEEM Auguste (USD 10,000), Arab Gul (10,000 USD), Tajinder Dhillon (10,000 USD), Zahoor Khan (USD 10,000), Shakib Al Hasan (USD 40,000)))Capitals of DubaiDubai Capitals made the headlines with their huge expenses for Scott Currie at 250,000 USD. To complete the young person, they turned to experience with Mohammad Nabi and Tymal Mills (80,000 USD each). Their water nucleus featured Farhan Khan and Muhammad Farooq, while they complete their quota associated with Anudeep Centhamara (Kuwait, USD 10,000) and Usman Najeeb (Saudi Arabia, 10,000 USD).Auction signings: Muhammad Farooq (10,000 USD), Tymal Mills (80,000 USD), Scott Currie (250,000 USD), Mohammad Nabi (80,000 USD), Farhan Khan (USD 10,000), Anudeep Centhamara (10,000 USD), USMAN Najeeb (USD 10,000), Rites Shayan Jahangir USD), Rushil Ugarkar (10,000 USD), Naveen Bidgeiee (10,000 USD), Toby Albert (10,000 USD), Akshay Wakhare (10,000 USD) Gulf giantsThe Gulf giants were the first team to finish their team, spreading their net. Their purchase of a marquee was Liam Dawson (USD 170,000), supported by smart acquisitions such as Tabraiz Shamsi, Fred Klaassen, Chris Wood and Ramon Simmonds (all 40,000 USD each). Haider Razzaq of Water (50,000 USD), a counter leader in the ILT20 development tournament, was rewarded with a senior agreement, while Aif Khan (26,000 USD) strengthened their striker.Auction signings: AIF Khan (26,000 USD), Zuhaib Zubair (10,000 USD), Sean Dickson (10,000 USD), Tabraiz Shamsi (40,000 USD), Liam Dawson (USD 170,000), Fred Klaassen (40,000 USD), Haider Razzaq (USD 50,000), Meet Bhavsar (USD 14,000), Ishtiaq), Met (16,000 USD), Lorcan Tucker (10,000 USD), Chris Wood (40,000 USD), Tom Moores (40,000 USD), Ramon Simmonds (40,000 USD) Sharjah WarriorzSharjah Warriorz has invested massively in Seam, rope with Siddic Junaid (170,000 USD) as their most expensive signature. Dwaine Pretorius from South Africa (120,000 USD) and Nathan Sowter from England (USD 100,000) reinforced the versatile and spin departments. International Pacers Jayden Seles and Taskin Ahmed joined 80,000 USD each, while the water Wasim Akram was taken for 55,000 USD.Auction signings: Siddic junaid (USD 170,000), James Rew (USD 10,000), Nathan Sowter (USD 100,000), Dwaine Pretorius (USD 120,000), Jayden Semes (USD 80,000) 10,000), Richard Ngarava (10,000 USD), Shubham Ranjane (10,000 USD), USD), Taskin Ahmed (80,000 USD), Abdul Salman Khan (10,000 USD) Desert vipersThe vipers of the desert reinforced with Pakistani stars Fakhar Zaman and Naseem Shah (80,000 USD each), and Qais Ahmad (40,000 USD). They also picked up Scotland Tom Bruce (80,000 USD). In a historic moment, Faisal Khan became the first Saudi cricket player ever bought at auction, joining USD 10,000. The Water Logg Araitya Aravind and the versatile Sanjay Pahal completed their list.Auction signings: Siddic junaid (USD 170,000), James Rew (USD 10,000), Nathan Sowter (USD 100,000), Dwaine Pretorius (USD 120,000), Jayden Semes (USD 80,000) 10,000), Richard Ngarava (10,000 USD), Shubham Ranjane (10,000 USD), USD), Taskin Ahmed (80,000 USD), Abdul Salman Khan (10,000 USD) Abu Dhabi KnightAbu Dhabi Knight Riders continued the balance, targeting Scotland Brandon McMullen (USD 110,000) as a key signature. Michael Pepper in England and Unmukt Chand in India joined USD 40,000 each, alongside George Garton (10,000 USD). Their choice of associate nation was Adnan Idrees (Kuwait, USD 10,000), while their water swimming pool included Ibrar Ahmed (22,000 USD RTM).Auction signings: Michael Pepper (40,000 USD), George Garton (10,000 USD), Brandon McMullen (USD 110,000), Ibrar Ahmed (22,000 USD), Ajay Kumar (10,000 USD), Adnan Idrees Muhammad (10,000 USD), Abdul Manan Ali (USD 10,000), Mayank Chowdary (USD 10,000), Khary Pierre), Mayan 10,000), Shadley Van Schalkwyk (10,000 USD), Unmukt Chand (40,000 USD) The auction rules have forced a strong presence of water and neu nation players – a minimum of four water players, one from Kuwait, one from Saudi Arabia, and two other partners. This opened doors for names like Haider Razzaq (Water, 50,000 USD), Adnan Idrees (Kuwait, USD 10,000), meet Bhavsar (Kuwait, USD 14,000) and Faisal Khan (Saudi Arabia, USD 10,000).In particular, artists outside the competition from the ILT20 development tournament were rewarded. The form of Haider Razzaq provided him with an agreement from the Gulf giants, while Sanjay Pahal was retained by Desert Vipers.The six-team tournament and 34 games will start on December 2, 2025 (National Water Day) and takes place until January 4, 2026. With signatures from mega-monnaies, associated nations that make history and water pacers that enter the spotlight, season 4 of ILT20 promises to be the most competitive to date.
