DP World ILT20 Season 3 Awards: Top Stars Shine Bright

ILT20 Season 3 Awards: Curran, Hope, Farooqi & Waseem Take Top Honors

The DP World ILT20 Season 3 came to a thrilling conclusion as the Dubai Capitals clinched their maiden title with a stunning four-wicket victory over the Desert Vipers in the final at the Dubai International Stadium. While the Capitals lifted the trophy and took home the USD 700,000 prize, the tournament also celebrated its standout performers with its signature Red, Green, White, and Blue Belts, each carrying a USD 15,000 reward.

From Shai Hope’s batting masterclass to Sam Curran’s all-round brilliance, here’s a look at the ILT20’s biggest stars this season.

Red Belt – Most Valuable Player: Sam Curran (DTV)

Desert Vipers’ Sam Curran proved to be the ultimate all-rounder in ILT20 Season 3, finishing as the Most Valuable Player (MVP). His final match heroics an unbeaten 62 runs and the crucial wicket of Shai Hope underlined his immense value to the team.

Stats:
 387 runs in 12 innings
 5 not-outs
 7 wickets, including 3/28 vs Gulf Giants

Curran edged past Dubai Capitals’ Gulbadin Naib, who had an equally impactful season with 381 runs, four fifties, and 11 wickets.

Green Belt – Best Batter: Shai Hope (DCP)

Dubai Capitals’ Shai Hope emerged as the best batter, claiming the Green Belt after overtaking Tom Banton on the final day. His crucial 43-run knock in the final helped him reach 527 runs at an average of 58.55, surpassing Banton’s 493 runs.

Notable achievements:
 527 runs in 12 innings
 1 century, multiple fifties
 Crucial performance in the final

Banton, despite finishing second, made history as the first player to score two centuries in a single ILT20 season.

White Belt – Best Bowler: Fazalhaq Farooqi (MIE)

Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi continued his dominance in the tournament, winning the White Belt for the leading wicket-taker. The MI Emirates pacer bagged 21 wickets in 11 matches, including the best-ever bowling figures in ILT20 history 5/16 against Dubai Capitals.

Stats:
 21 wickets in 11 matches
 Best figures: 5/16
 Most impactful bowler of the season

Jason Holder of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders finished second with 17 wickets in 10 matches.

AE Blue Belt – Best UAE Player: Muhammad Waseem (MIE)

For the third consecutive season, MI Emirates’ Muhammad Waseem dominated the UAE players' category, winning the Blue Belt.

Season highlights:
 183 runs in 10 matches
 13 sixes smashed
 Consistent performer in the ILT20

Despite stiff competition from Muhammad Rohid Khan and Aayan Afzal Khan, who each took 10 wickets, Waseem’s consistency with the bat helped him retain the title.

With thrilling performances, record-breaking moments, and a new champion in Dubai Capitals, DP World ILT20 Season 3 was truly a spectacle. As the tournament continues to grow, cricket fans can’t wait to see what Season 4 will bring!