David Payne
Player Information
Player Overview
David Payne plays for Desert Vipers in ILT20 Season 5. He is an England left arm fast medium bowler born on 15 February 1991 who plays for Gloucestershire in county cricket.
Career Background
David Payne is a left arm fast medium bowler from England who plays for Gloucestershire. He has built a strong white ball reputation through his control, accuracy, and ability to bowl effectively across all phases of a T20 innings. His left arm angle gives captains a different option from the many right arm pace bowlers commonly found in T20 cricket. He can swing the new ball into right handed batters during the powerplay and use different angles to make scoring more difficult.
ILT20 Record
David Payne plays for Desert Vipers, the defending ILT20 champions who won Season 4 by 46 runs over MI Emirates at Dubai International Stadium on 4 January 2026. The Vipers bowling attack also includes Waqar Salamkheil, giving the team both left arm pace and left arm spin options to strengthen their bowling combinations.
ILT20 Season 5 Context
Desert Vipers are the defending ILT20 champions in Season 5. They play their home matches at Dubai International Stadium. The Season 5 tournament runs from 22 November to 20 December 2026, with the Grand Finale scheduled at the same venue.
Playing Style at UAE Venues
David Payne bowls left arm fast medium and relies on swing, seam movement, and accuracy. At Dubai International Stadium, his left arm angle helps create natural movement into right handed batters during the powerplay. In the closing overs, his accurate yorkers and pace variations make him an effective option for restricting runs and taking important wickets.