Author: Gulf Times

Abu Dhabi Kusal Perera scripted the joint-fastest half century in Abu Dhabi T10 history, recording a 15-ball half century for New York Strikers to help his side get a massive win in Abu Dhabi T10 on Sunday at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Chasing 112, the left-handed Sri Lankan batter smashed an unbeaten 74 runs in 27 balls with 6 fours and 7 sixes in his innings. It was a one-man show from Perera who started attacking bowling attack from the first itself, not allowing any respite. Supported on the other end by Pakistan’s Asif Ali, Perera finished off the chase in…

Abu Dhabi An all-round show from Pakistan international Shadab Khan and sensational bowling efforts from UAE local talent Muhammad Rohid helped Delhi Bulls pick up a solid win. While Rohid picked up three wickets, giving away just 16 runs in his 2 overs, Shadab recorded figures of 1/14 in his one over to restrict Chennai Brave Jaguars for 97/5 in 10 overs With the bat, James Vince and Tom Banton gave Delhi a quickfire start, scripting a 74-run partnership. But a couple of quick wickets turned the game around, before Shadab scored an unbeaten 20 off 6 balls to help…

Abu Dhabi Deccan Gladiators were on song against Bangla Tigers as they registered a thumping 9-wicket win against them in the ongoing 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament taking place at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Gladiators’ bowling unit put up a brilliant show with the ball and thoroughly dominated the batting unit of Bangla Tigers. Tigers had a disappointing start to the proceedings while batting first as the side lost the first wicket for 10 runs and never really got back on track. They were left tottering at 54/6 in the 8th over and eventually ended the innings at 72/6 in 10…

Abu Dhabi Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka believes the presence of Indian cricketers in Abu Dhabi T10 helps in attracting fan attention and also helps in developing the talent. The bowling allrounder, who is playing for Bangla Tigers in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10, is teammates with former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik in the league’s eighth edition. The former Sri Lankan captain said that Karthik’s presence is a major boost for their side. “Dinesh Karthik shares a lot of experience with us, especially the youngsters. It’s a great boost to have one of the Indian greats here with us. His…

Abu Dhabi Team Abu Dhabi once again added a number to the win the column as they picked up a comfortable win over Chennai Brave Jaguars. Opening the innings with the bat in 104-run chase, Phil Salt blasted an unbeaten 43 runs in 20 balls, smashing three sixes and four fours at a strike rate of 215, to help his side win the match. Earlier, Team Abu Dhabi’s economical bowling helped them restrict the opposition for 103/5 in 10 overs. Despite skipper Thisara Perera scoring 45 runs in 20 balls, Mark Adair’s tight bowling kept the opposition shackled, and never…

Abu Dhabi A supreme bowling effort from Sri Lankan international Binura Fernando and South African speedster Tymal Mills set up the UP Nawabs for their third straight win in Abu Dhabi T10 on Wednesday at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Fernando started the attack, and picked up two wickets for just 10 runs in his 2 overs, as he dismantled the opposition’s top order. Meanwhile, the left-arm speedster Tymal took care of things in the death overs, picking up two wickets as well with just 11 runs in his two overs. The duo restricted the defending Champions New York Strikers to just…

Abu Dhabi Ajman Bolts registered a stunning win against Bangla Tigers in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament being played at Zayed Cricket Stadium by 31 runs. Batting first, Ajman Bolts rode on an emphatic knock from England’s aggressive batter Alex Hales to put up 133/1 in 10 overs. Hales struck an unbeaten 75 off 30, a knock that included 6 sixes and as many fours. Shevon Daniel (27 off 18) and Jimmy Neesham (20* off 13) also made valuable contributions with the bat. In reply, the Bangla Tigers didn’t really have a great start to the chase and lost…

Abu Dhabi New Zealand international Jimmy Neesham is currently plying his trade in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10, the eighth edition of the tournament at Zayed Cricket Stadium, for the newly-formed Ajman Bolts franchise. While the team has been unable to get the results going their way, losing their first three games, the all-rounder believes it is only a matter of time when their fortunes can change. “It’s been good. We have not had the results so far, but as far as our set up for the new team and new environment is concerned, it has been going really well.…

Abu Dhabi The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen some exceptional talent featuring in the competition from Afghanistan. Spinner Rashid Khan who is presently a part of Bangla Tigers in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament being played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, has expressed delight on seeing the Afghan players being a part of the league. “It’s a great news for Afghanistan cricket to have more players in the IPL. It is the biggest league in the world. It’s just the beginning for the players back home. It’s good to see how they are getting into that space and…

Dubai, The DP World International League T20 Season 3 will begin with a blockbuster clash between the defending champions MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium (DIS) in what would be a rematch of Season 2’s final. The first ball will be delivered at 6:00pm local time on Saturday, 11 January 2025. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will launch their Season 3 campaign with a home game against Season 1 finalists’ the Desert Vipers on Sunday, 12 January at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. In the evening game on the same day, Season 1 champions Gulf…