Kuwait's ILT20 all-rounder
Meet Bhavsar plays for Kuwait, and his ILT20 career is part of the league's role as a finishing school for Associate cricket. Kuwait's players topped their sub-regional qualifier for the 2028 T20 World Cup in Malaysia, and they have credited their time in the ILT20 with sharpening their preparation and tactical awareness — the experience of training and playing alongside world-class cricketers, and of performing in front of crowds, that Associate players rarely get elsewhere. Bhavsar is one of the players who has benefited most.
- Role: Squad member
- Team: Gulf Giants
- Batting: TBC
- Bowling: TBC
The Giants used their right-to-match card to keep him, which is the clearest signal a franchise can send: the coaches have seen him in training and in matches, and they want him around for another season. The published records do not confirm his batting or bowling style, so neither is stated here — but his all-rounder listing, and the fact the Giants kept him, say enough about how the franchise rates him.
The right-to-match call
The right-to-match card lets a franchise match the highest bid for a player from its previous squad and keep him. The Giants used one of theirs on Bhavsar at $10,000, a modest fee that reflects his role — squad depth and Associate cover — rather than a starting place. But short tournaments are won by squads: across ten league matches in 24 days, injuries and dips in form are certain, and the players who step in decide whether a side stays in the top four.
His most likely path into the eleven is as a replacement all-rounder if one of the overseas stars is unavailable, or as a tactical pick on a pitch where an extra all-round option is worth more than a specialist. Either way, he trains with the squad from day one, and the Giants' history suggests players who are ready get their chance.
The Associate pathway
The ILT20's Associate player slots are one of the league's most important features: they give cricketers from Kuwait, the UAE and other Associate nations the chance to play alongside the world's best, and the standard of Associate cricket rises every year because of it. Bhavsar is one of six Kuwait players in Season 5, and his continued presence in the Giants squad is evidence that the pathway works.
What’s next
The Giants open away from home, and Bhavsar starts the season as the Associate all-round cover: Sharjah Warriorz on Sunday 22 November, in the afternoon in Sharjah.
- Match 2 — vs Sharjah Warriorz: Sunday 22 November 2026, afternoon session, Sharjah.
- Match 5 — vs MI Emirates: Tuesday 24 November 2026, evening session, Dubai.
- Match 10 — vs Dubai Capitals: Saturday 28 November 2026, evening session, Dubai.
Qualifier 1 is on Tuesday 16 December, the Eliminator on Wednesday 17 December, Qualifier 2 on Friday 18 December in Sharjah, and the final on Sunday 20 December in Dubai.
See the ILT20 Schedule page for every fixture in the season. Results land on SialTV as they happen, with the points table updated after every match day.
Frequently asked questions
What is Meet Bhavsar's role?
Meet Bhavsar is listed as an all-rounder in the Giants squad. The published records do not confirm his batting or bowling style, so this page does not give either.
How did Meet Bhavsar stay with Gulf Giants?
The Giants used their right-to-match card at the Season 5 auction on 1 October 2026, matching the $10,000 bid to keep him.
When is Gulf Giants' first match?
Match 2 against Sharjah Warriorz on Sunday 22 November 2026, in the afternoon session, in Sharjah.