The title was secured by the Deccan Gladiators in the previous season
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The seventh edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 is all set to make a captivating return on November 28, 2023. Cricket enthusiasts are in for an exhilarating experience as the defending champions, Deccan Gladiators, are poised to kick off the season against the New York Strikers, last season's runners-up, in the opening match of the competition.
Having secured the prestigious title in a thrilling finale last season, the Gladiators have assembled a formidable squad with the aim of retaining their championship. On the other hand, the Strikers, who made their debut in the previous edition, are determined to commence the season strongly and build on their momentum.
Alongside the Deccan Gladiators and New York Strikers, the tournament will feature the Northern Warriors, Morrisville Samp Army, Delhi Bulls, Team Abu Dhabi, and Chennai Braves, all vying for the coveted Abu Dhabi T10 trophy.
In this 12-day tournament, four teams will play four home games, while the remaining four will have three home games. All the teams will have a three-day break during the league. The top four teams from the round-robin stage will qualify for the playoffs.
On December 8, 2023, the top two teams will compete in the first Qualifier 1, while the teams finishing in the third and fourth positions will face off in the Eliminator match. The winners of these games will go head-to-head in the Qualifier 2 on the same day. The grand finale is scheduled for Saturday, December 9, 2023, promising an electrifying conclusion to the tournament.
Commenting on the 2023 season of Abu Dhabi T10, Shaji Ul Mulk, Chairman, T10 Sports Management said “I am sure the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 season is going to be massive, as all the eight teams have bolstered strong squads, and it can be anyone’s game at this point. With some of the best players from all around the world set to showcase their skills, it promises to be an action-packed thriller with plenty of entertainment and surprises, for all fans of the game. I wish the teams well for the season and look forward to some fantastic cricket.”
28th November, 2023:
New York Strikers vs Deccan Gladiators (1815 hrs UAE Time)
Northern Warriors vs Morrisville Samp Army (2030 hrs UAE Time)
29th November, 2023:
Delhi Bulls vs Deccan Gladiators (1600 hrs UAE Time)
Team Abu Dhabi vs Chennai Braves (1815 hrs UAE Time)
Bangla Tigers vs New York Strikers (2030 hrs UAE Time)
30th November, 2023:
Team Abu Dhabi vs Northern Warriors (1600 hrs UAE Time)
Morrisville Samp Army vs Chennai Braves (1815 hrs UAE Time)
Deccan Gladiators vs Bangla Tigers (2030 hrs UAE Time)
1st December, 2023:
Northern Warriors vs New York Strikers (1600 hrs UAE Time)
Morrisville Samp Army vs Team Abu Dhabi (1815 hrs UAE Time)
Delhi Bulls vs Chennai Braves (2030 hrs UAE Time)
2nd December, 2023:
Deccan Gladiators vs Team Abu Dhabi (1600 hrs UAE Time)
Delhi Bulls vs Bangla Tigers (1815 hrs UAE Time)
Chennai Braves vs Northern Warriors (2030 hrs UAE Time)
3rd December, 2023:
Morrisville Samp Army vs Delhi Bulls (1600 hrs UAE Time)
Northern Warriors vs Bangla Tigers (1815 hrs UAE Time)
Deccan Gladiators vs Chennai Braves (2030 hrs UAE Time)
4th December, 2023:
New York Strikers vs Delhi Bulls (1815 hrs UAE Time)
Bangla Tigers vs Team Abu Dhabi (2030 hrs UAE Time)
5th December, 2023:
Bangla Tigers vs Morrisville Samp Army (1600 hrs UAE Time)
Deccan Gladiators vs Northern Warriors (1815 hrs UAE Time)
New York Strikers vs Team Abu Dhabi (2030 hrs UAE Time)
6th December, 2023:
Chennai Braves vs New York Strikers (1600 hrs UAE Time)
Morrisville Samp Army vs Deccan Gladiators (1815 hrs UAE Time)
Delhi Bulls vs Northern Warriors (2030 hrs UAE Time)
7th December, 2023:
Chennai Braves vs Bangla Tigers (1600 hrs UAE Time)
Team Abu Dhabi vs Delhi Bulls (1815 hrs UAE Time)
New York Strikers vs Morrisville Samp Army (2030 hrs UAE Time)
8th December, 2023:
Qualifier 1 – Team 1 vs Team 2 (1600 hrs UAE Time)
Eliminator – Team 3 vs Team 4 (1815 hrs UAE Time)
Qualifier 2 – Winner Eliminator vs Runners Up Qualifier 1 (2030 hrs UAE Time)
9th December, 2023:
Concert (1800 hrs UAE Time)
Final (1930 hrs UAE Time)