The ILT20, Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and Kuwait Cricket entered a strategic partnership in June 2025, which is aimed at the growth and promotion of the sport in Kuwait. The inaugural edition of the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament – Kuwait, from September 04th – 12th, at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, featuring four (4) teams, namely Failaika Guardians, Pearl Strikers, Kuwait Falcons and Boubyan Warriors.
The tournament starts right after the National team returns back from Jersey, after competing their campaign in the 2nd round of 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League Group A. All the squads were selected through a payer draft held on 08th August. As per the agreement, selected player from this event will be chosen to be part of player auction for ILT20 Tournament in UAE.
DP World ILT20 Development Tournament – Kuwait Schedule
04th September 2025: Failaika Guardians vs Kuwait Falcons (Scorecard) ; Pearl Strikers vs Boubyan Warriors (Scorecard)
05th September 2025: Pearl Strikers vs Kuwait Falcons (Scorecard) ; Failaika Guardians vs Boubyan Warriors (Scorecard)
06th September 2025: Failaika Guardians vs Pearl Strikers (Scorecard) ; Kuwait Falcons vs Boubyan Warriors (Scorecard)
08th September 2025: Pearl Strikers vs Boubyan Warriors (Scorecard) ; Failaika Guardians vs Kuwait Falcons (Scorecard)
09th September 2025: Failaika Guardians vs Boubyan Warriors (Scorecard) ; Pearl Strikers vs Kuwait Falcons (Scorecard)
11th September 2025: Kuwait Falcons vs Boubyan Warriors (Scorecard) ; Failaika Guardians vs Pearl Strikers (Scorecard)
12th September 2025: 3rd/4th Play-off (Scorecard) ; FINAL (Scorecard)
