Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan produced a commanding all-round performance as MI Emirates secured a seven-wicket victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20 Qualifier 2 at Sharjah on Friday to book a place in the final.

West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder capped a remarkable 2025 by becoming the most prolific wicket-taker in T20 cricket in a single calendar year, breaking a long-standing record held by Afghanistan’s spin king Rashid Khan.

The Bangladesh pace duo is expected to return home on Thursday to join their respective Bangladesh Premier League T20 sides.

Shakib Al Hasan-featured MI Emirates became the second team to qualify for the playoffs of the ongoing ILT20, beating Gulf Giants by eight wickets with 21 balls to spare in their penultimate league match in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

The presence of three Bangladeshi players in different leagues at the same time hints at a positive shift in this regard -- at least for the bowlers.

Taskin picked up two wickets against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, playing a key role as his team, Sharjah Warriorz, secured a four-wicket victory yesterday in Abu Dhabi.

ILT20’s league phase matches run until December 28, with playoffs and the final scheduled between December 30 and January 4.

Shakib produced an all-round performance to help MI Emirates secure a four-wicket win over Desert Vipers at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. 

It was one of those rare, off-colour days for Bangladesh’s ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman was roped in as a direct signing by International League T20 (ILT20) franchise Dubai Capitals but his maiden participation in the tournament remains uncertain as the tournament’s schedule clashes with the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman is set to feature in the upcoming season of the International League T20, having signed with reigning champions Dubai Capitals.

Australian Chris Lynn will play Twenty20 cricket in the United Arab Emirates rather than his home Big Bash League (BBL) early next year, but David Warner was not included among the marquee players announced by the new International League T20 (ILT20).