The Abu Dhabi T10, the world's fastest-paced cricket league, is once again set to write a new chapter of excitement. In this high-voltage 10-over format, every match takes a new turn within minutes. This is why the tournament has become incredibly popular internationally.
Sports News: The ninth edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League will be held between November 18 and 30. All matches will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Many big stars like Harbhajan Singh, Sreesanth, and Andre Russell are set to participate in the league. Alongside many former legendary players from around the world, current star cricketers will also be seen in this tournament.
A total of 8 teams will be part of the league, including Ajman Titans, Espin Stallions, Deccan Gladiators, Delhi Bulls, Northern Warriors, Quetta Cavalry, Royal Champs, and Vista Riders.
When and where will the tournament be played?
The 9th season of the Abu Dhabi T10 League will be played from November 18 to November 30. All matches will be held at Abu Dhabi's prestigious Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. This stadium is considered one of the best cricket grounds in the world, where many major global tournaments have previously been successfully hosted. This year, a total of eight teams are participating in the league, featuring a star-studded team lineup:
- Ajman Titans
- Espin Stallions
- Deccan Gladiators
- Delhi Bulls
- Northern Warriors
- Quetta Cavalry
- Royal Champs
- Vista Riders
All these teams will clash against each other in thrilling 10-over encounters and battle for the tournament title. Every match is expected to feature explosive batting and fast bowling.
Significant Indian Player Presence
Several Indian stars are also participating in this league, which has further amplified the excitement among Indian fans.
- Harbhajan Singh – will play for Espin Stallions and challenge opponents with his spin bowling.
- Piyush Chawla – is part of the Ajman Titans squad.
- S. Sreesanth – the fast bowler will be a part of the Vista Riders team.
- Murali Vijay – will strengthen the batting of Vista Riders.
In addition to these experienced Indian cricketers, West Indies T20 superstar players are also expected to make significant contributions to the tournament.
All Team Squads
- Ajman Titans: Moeen Ali, Rilee Rossouw, Piyush Chawla, Will Smeed, Jason Behrendorff, Alex Hales, Dan Lawrence, Asif Ali, Chris Green, Akif Javed, Zaman Khan, Aneurin Donald, Alishan Sharafu, Haider Ali, Wasim Akram, Luke Benkenstein, Tom Aspinwall, Joe Clarke, Asif Khan
- Espin Stallions: Sam Billings, Tymal Mills, Harbhajan Singh, Andre Fletcher, Avishka Fernando, Sherfane Rutherford, Binura Fernando, Saif Hassan, Ryan Burl, Akhilesh Bodugam, Ali Khan, Ben Cutting, Zohaib Iqbal, Essam Muti ur Rab, Hafeez ur Rahman, Ashmead Nedd, Matthew Hurst, Monank Patel, Harshit Seth
- Deccan Gladiators: Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Richard Gleeson, Usman Tariq, David Wiese, Lahiru Kumara, Jordan Thompson, Dilpreet Singh Bajwa, Jake Ball, Ibrar Ahmed, Muhammad Jawadullah, Ajay Kumar, Ali Raza, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Laurie Evans, Mark Chapman
- Delhi Bulls: Rovman Powell, Phil Salt, Kieron Pollard, Tim David, Sunil Narine, Blessing Muzarabani, Salman Irshad, James Vince, Tom Moores, Qais Ahmad, Mir Hamza, James Coles, Muhammad Rohid, Junaid Siddique, Farhan Khan, Bryan Bennett, Arab Gul, Romario Shepherd, Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Northern Warriors: Shimron Hetmyer, Trent Boult, Thisara Perera, Johnson Charles, Colin Munro, Azmatullah Omarzai, Tabraiz Shamsi, Odean Smith, Shahnawaz Dahani, Dinesh Chandimal, Hazratullah Zazai, Asitha Fernando, Sagar Kalyan, Yakin Kiran Rai, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta, Bilal Sami, Faridoun Dawoodzai, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kadeem Alleyne
- Quetta Cavalry: Liam Livingstone, Jason Holder, Mohammad Amir, Sikandar Raza, Andries Gous, Evin Lewis, Imran Tahir, Fabian Allen, Abbas Afridi, Irfan Khan Niazi, George Scrimshaw, Khawaja Nafay, Muhammad Wasim, Abdul Ghaffar, Khuzayma Bin Tanveer, Arafat Minhas, Umar Lohya, Gudakesh Motie, Ali Naseer
- Royal Champs: Jason Roy, Angelo Mathews, Shakib Al Hasan, Chris Jordan, Daniel Sams, Mohammad Shahzad, Niroshan Dickwella, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Dawson, Brandon McMullen, Isuru Udana, Quentin Sampson, Rahul Chopra, Haider Razzaq, Zahid Ali, Kelvin Pitman, Vishen Halambage, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Aaron Jones
- Vista Riders: Faf du Plessis, Matthew Wade, S Sreesanth, Dwaine Pretorius, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Andrew Tye, Unmukt Chand, Ben McDermott, Dilshan Madushanka, Nahid Rana, Angelo Perera, Sean Dickson, Harshit Kaushik, Ansh Tandon, CP Rizwan, Izharulhaq Naveed, Akeem Auguste, Murali Vijay, Sharafuddin Ashraf
Match Timings: Schedule for Indian Viewers
After the league begins on November 18, two matches will be played daily.
- First Match: 7:15 PM (Indian Standard Time)
- Second Match: 9:30 PM (Indian Standard Time)
The tournament's final match will be held on November 30, with its grandeur expected to be special, as it is every year. Live broadcast of this tournament is not scheduled on TV channels in India. However, viewers can watch live streaming of all matches on the Fancode app and its official website.
