Bilal Tahir
Player Information
Player Overview
Bilal Tahir is a Kuwait international batter who is part of the Desert Vipers squad for DP World ILT20 Season 5. He bats left handed and can also bowl leg break. Bilal returns to the Vipers after being part of their title-winning Season 4 squad.
Playing Style
Bilal is primarily a left-handed batter. His leg-spin gives him an additional skill, but Desert Vipers list his main role as Batter for the 2026–27 ILT20 squad. His international experience comes with Kuwait, where he has played T20I cricket since 2019.
Which Team Does Bilal Tahir Play for in ILT20?
Bilal Tahir plays for Desert Vipers in DP World ILT20 Season 5. He was with the Vipers during their Season 4 championship campaign and was brought back for Season 5 through the franchise’s Right to Match option at the player auction.
Career Background
Bilal Tahir represents Kuwait in international cricket. The ICC records his T20I career as beginning in 2019 and lists him as a left-handed batter who bowls leg break. Ahead of the Season 5 auction, Bilal had also been in good form for Kuwait, with Desert Vipers noting that he scored a century against Oman in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup in September 2026.
Bilal Tahir ILT20 Record
Bilal was part of the Desert Vipers squad that won the DP World ILT20 title in Season 4. According to his official Desert Vipers profile, he did not make a match appearance during that championship season. He was retained for Season 5 through the Right to Match option, giving him another opportunity with the defending champions.
Bilal Tahir in ILT20 Season 5
Desert Vipers list Bilal as a Batter in their Season 5 squad. The franchise used its Right to Match option to retain him at the 1 October 2026 auction. Season 5 begins on 21 November 2026, so no Season 5 match statistics are available for him yet.