The ILT20 2025 has been sizzling with an exciting line-up of blazing-hot cricketers from different teams. From top-notch batsmen and sassy pacers to flashy spinners and supple all-rounders, this season promises thrilling performances but also has them raising the heat on the ground. Let’s take a closer look at the prominent players of the T20 league.
The Fitness Beast: Gulbadin Naib
Right-handed batsman, right-arm fast bowler, and an all-rounder Afghan cricketer, Gulbadin, has consistently delivered match-winning performances. His aggressive stroke play and the ability to deliver impossible breakthroughs have made him the game-changer for Dubai Capitals.
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Naib’s first love in sporting world was amateur body building, not cricket. His fitness, strength, and fearless energy has not only made a dominant approach for Dubai Capitals but has also made him the hottest cricketers of the season.
West Indies Flair: Dominic Drakes
The left-arm thunder, DD, is a Barbadian cricketer playing for the champions of first season of ILT20, Gulf Giants. He made his debut for Barbados in the 2017-18 Regional Four Day Competition and has clattered top-order batsmen, while his lower-order hitting has provided crucial finishing touches in tight matches.
Drakes heroic approach and courageous mindset has made him one of the hottest cricketers of the season. DD’s fiery bowling techniques and match-winning cameos using a bat, has become a key force behind Gulf Giants’ success, proving his immense value in the team.
Cute but Deadly: Sam Curran
Samuel Matthew Curran, an English cricketer hailing from Zimbabwe, is the left-handed all rounder. He plays for Desert Vipers and has been in exceptional form being the second-highest run-scorer for the team. The team has won seven matches out of the nine leagues so far and Currans’ contribution has played a significant role.
Way beyond on-field brilliance and experience, Sams’ boyish charm and confident persona has made him the cutest yet hottest cricketer of the season, winning hearts both on and off field.
The Definition of Aura: Dwayne Bravo
The T20 legend, Dwayne Bravo, has proven his aura by delivering match-winning performances for MI Emirates in ILT20 2025. his batting skills and deadly bowling skills over-turning the opposite team batsmen has provided the team with crucial finishes. The experience, charisma, and all-round brilliance has made him a legend.
Bravo has been playing for MI Emirates since the first season of ILT20 and has collaborated in enormous wins by the team. The contagious energy, signature celebration, and the swag has made him one of the hottest cricketers as even after years of cricket, he never forgets to set the stage on fire.
The OG: Tom Kohler-Cadmore
The captain of Sharjah Warriors, aims to make a strong impact with his squad and give the team a win with his outstanding performance with batting and bowling. Cadmore is the key asset for his team as he unleashes powerful shots.
Toms’ charming looks and charismatic appearance has won many hearts and made him among the hottest and cutest cricketers for the season, along with his unbeatable performances.
[Contributed By Wajeeha Syed]