ILT20 2026: Complete list of pre-auction signings
Jason Holder (Source: ILT20)
Published - 11 Aug 2026, 02:16 PM• Read time - 12 mins
All six franchises of the ILT20 have announced their respective pre-auction signings ahead of the fifth season. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR), who are still searching for their maiden ILT20 title, have roped in Finn Allen to add to their batting firepower. Allrounder Jason Holder is also a part of the outfit, having played for them as a wildcard pick in the previous season.
Gulf Giants, who were the winners of the inaugural edition of the ILT20, have made two significant acquisitions in the form of David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen. Season 5 will be the maiden appearances for the South African duo.
Each ILT20 franchise was allowed to rope in four pre-auction signings. The player auction for season 5 will be held in Dubai on October 1. Franchises can make further additions to their squads at the eagerly anticipated auction. The registration window for the player auction closes on September 12. Following the conclusion of the auction, each team will be permitted one wildcard signing.
| Team | Player | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Finn Allen | Pre‑Auction Signing |
| Jason Holder | Pre‑Auction Signing (Played for ADKR as Wildcard in Season 4) | |
| Matthew Tromp | Pre‑Auction Signing | |
| Sunil Narine | Returns to the squad | |
| Desert Vipers | Andries Gous | Returns to the squad |
| Dan Lawrence | Returns to the squad | |
| Mujeeb‑ur‑Rahman | Pre‑Auction Signing (Played for Dubai Capitals in Season 4) | |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Pre‑Auction Signing (Played for Desert Vipers as Wildcard in Season 4) | |
| Dubai Capitals | Marcus Stoinis | Pre‑Auction Signing |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Returns to the squad | |
| Noor Ahmad | Pre‑Auction Signing (Played for Desert Vipers in Season 4) | |
| Rovman Powell | Returns to the squad | |
| Gulf Giants | Azmatullah Omarzai | Returns to the squad |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Returns to the squad | |
| David Miller | Pre‑Auction Signing | |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Pre‑Auction Signing | |
| MI Emirates | Nicholas Pooran | Returns to the squad |
| Rashid Khan | Returns to the squad | |
| Romario Shepherd | Returns to the squad | |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Pre‑Auction Signing | |
| Sharjah Warriorz | Adam Milne | Pre‑Auction Signing (Played for Sharjah Warriorz in Season 3) |
| James Vince | Pre‑Auction Signing | |
| Waqar Salamkheil | Pre‑Auction Signing | |
| Sikandar Raza | Returns to the squad |