United Tigers and Royal Desert Champions Triumph in Abu Dhabi T10 Matches
Exciting Matches at the 2026 Abu Dhabi T10
Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 13: The United Tigers and Royal Desert Champions celebrated significant victories during an action-packed triple-header at the 2026 Abu Dhabi T10. The Tigers secured a win against the Emirates Eagles, while the Champions overcame the Yas Lions.
In the 13th match, the United Tigers triumphed over the Emirates Eagles by 24 runs. Abbas Afridi played a crucial role, hitting three sixes in the final over. The Tigers batted first, losing Sahibzada Farhan early for 8 runs. Skipper Fakhar Zaman contributed 26 runs off 13 balls, and Joe Clarke added 33 runs off 20 balls, forming a partnership of 40 runs in just 22 balls. After losing Zaman to Hardus Viljoen, the Tigers found themselves at 70/3. Azmatullah Omarzai then took charge, scoring 33 runs off 9 balls, including three fours and three sixes, before being caught out. The Tigers finished their innings at 143/5.
While bowling, Azmatullah Omarzai was named Player of the Match after taking an early wicket. The Eagles struggled to chase down the target, finishing at 119/2 despite Alex Hales' impressive 67 runs off 31 balls.
In the 14th match, the Royal Desert Champions defeated the Yas Lions by 39 runs, with Brandon King earning Player of the Match honors for his explosive 66 runs off 28 balls. The Champions set a target of 136 runs, with significant contributions from Phil Salt and Nicholas Pooran. The Lions, in response, faltered, ending their innings at 97/6, with Naseem Shah claiming 3 wickets.
The third match of the day will feature the Arabian Aces facing off against the UAE Bulls at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Match Summaries
Match Results
United Tigers vs Emirates Eagles:
United Tigers: 143/5 in 10 overs (Azmatullah Omarzai 33, Joe Clarke 33, Fakhar Zaman 26; Haider Razzaq 1/21, Trent Boult 1/25, Hardus Viljoen 1/29)
Emirates Eagles: 119/2 in 10 overs (Alex Hales 67*, Shimron Hetmyer 22, Kyle Mayers 13; Abbas Afridi 1/16, Azmatullah Omarzai 1/23)
Royal Desert Champions vs Yas Lions:
Royal Desert Champions: 136/4 in 10 overs (Brandon King 66, Nicholas Pooran 26, Phil Salt 24; Jason Holder 1/18, Akeal Hosein 1/29, David Willey 1/33)
Yas Lions: 97/6 in 10 overs (Tom Moores 40*, Karim Janat 32, Dasun Shanaka 9; Naseem Shah 3/17, Maheesh Theekshana 1/13, Chris Jordan 1/17)