Pakistan stars ready to shine as Abu Dhabi T10 league kicks off from November 21

The highly anticipated Abu Dhabi T10 tournament is back, ready to deliver its electrifying eighth season. The action kicks off on November 21 with a high-stakes opener between Team Abu Dhabi and the Ajman Bolts, setting the tone for 40 adrenaline-filled games.

This year’s edition, expanded to feature 10 teams, offers cricket fans a thrilling spectacle at the iconic Zayed Cricket Stadium within the Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub. The tournament will unfold over a rapid-fire 12-day span, utilizing a round-robin format to maximize head-to-head clashes. The top five teams will then battle it out for a coveted spot in the grand finale.

As a special treat, the playoffs coincide with the UAE’s National Day celebrations. Qualifier 1 kicks off the excitement on December 1, featuring the top two teams in a direct route to the final. Teams ranked fourth and fifth will clash in Eliminator 1, with the winner advancing to face Team 3 in Eliminator 2. The winner of Qualifier 2, featuring the runner-up of Qualifier 1, will then move on to the ultimate showdown on December 2.

Reigning champions, the New York Strikers, will begin their title defense against the Morrisville Samp Army on November 22. Meanwhile, the Deccan Gladiators, last season’s runners-up, are determined to redeem themselves and claim the trophy that narrowly slipped from their grasp.

This season’s Abu Dhabi T10 is a truly global affair, boasting players from 18 different nations and a star-studded lineup that includes Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Marcus Stoinis, Lockie Ferguson, and Rashid Khan. Fans can expect an unforgettable spectacle as some of the world’s top talent battles it out in cricket’s fastest and most exhilarating format.

Bangla Tigers: Shakib Al Hasan, Rashid Khan, Hazratullah Zazai, Liam Livingstone, Iftikhar Ahmed, Dasun Shanaka, Josh Little, Muhammad Hasnain, Mohammad Shahzad, David Payne, Mir Hamza, Ravindu Rathnayake, Tashinga Musekiwa, Hafiz Almas Ayub, Luqman Faisal, Nav Pabreja, Imran Khan, Towhid Hridoy, Dinesh Karthik.

Delhi Bulls: Rovman Powell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, James Vince, Muhammad Rohid, Tom Banton, Salman Irshad, Kasun Rajitha, Nikhil Chaudhary, Isai Thorne, Pavan Rathnayake, Saghir Khan, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta, Harshit Seth, Fabian Allen, Matthew Wade.

Deccan Gladiators: Jos Buttler, Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, Anrich Nortje, Maheesh Theekshana, Andre Russell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Luke Wood, Khary Pierre, Usman Tariq, Malsha Tharupathi, Tinotenda Maposa, Zahoor Khan, Abrar Ahmad, Aryan Lakra, Richard Gleeson, Rilee Rossouw, David Wiese.

Chennai Brave Jaguars: Rassie van der Dussen, Dan Lawrence, Thisara Perera, Nuwan Thushara, Chris Lynn, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Josh Brown, Nick Hobson, Akila Dananjaya, Oshane Thomas, George Munsey, Garuka Sanketh, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Sabir Ali, Ali Khan, Kobe Herft, Matiullah Khan.

New York Strikers: Kieron Pollard, Matheesha Pathirana, Sunil Narine, Mohammad Amir, Donovan Ferreira, Akeal Hosein, Dewald Brevis, Evin Lewis, Kusal Perera, Doug Bracewell, Muhammad Waseem, Dumindu Sewmina, Nathan Edward, Muhammad Jawadullah, Alishan Sharafu, Mayank Choudhary, Reece Topley, Asif Ali.

Northern Warriors: Trent Boult, Finn Allen, Johnson Charles, Sherfane Rutherford, Saqib Mahmood, Colin Munro, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ankur Sangwan, Brandon King, Fareed Malik, Ziaur Rahman, Shohidul Islam, Kimani Melius, Shaqkere Parris, Muhammad Uzair Khan, Sagar Kalyan.

Team Abu Dhabi: Phil Salt, Jonny Bairstow, Lockie Ferguson, Shimron Hetmyer, Kyle Mayers, Noor Ahmed, Am Ghazanfir, Adam Milne, Kadeem Alleyne, Michael Pepper, Rumman Raees, Haider Ali, Zeeshan Nasser, Muhammad Arfan, Ramon Simmonds, Muditha Lakshan, Laurie Evans.