Author: Gulf Times

Stallions surge to second on the table with commanding 6-wicket win over UAE Bulls Gurbaz, Fletcher and Cutting star as Aspin strengthen qualification push Abu Dhabi: Aspin Stallions climbed to second in the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 standings with a confident 6-wicket win over the UAE Bulls, boosting their qualification prospects. The chase was shaped by rapid top-order hitting from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Andre Fletcher and an explosive finishing act from Ben Cutting, after Phil Salt and Tim David had earlier powered the Bulls to a competitive total. The Bulls’ innings centred around Phil Salt’s blistering 44 off 17 balls. Salt…

UAE, Royal Champs ended a series of five straight losses with an emphatic 7-wicket victory over Northern Warriors in Match 25 of Abu Dhabi T10 Season 8, showcasing the team’s resilience and fighting spirit.​​ In a clinical display, Royal Champs restricted Northern Warriors to 80/5 in 10 overs, led by Daniel Sams’s 3/12. Chasing the target, Mohammad Shahzad scored 19, Brandon McMullen anchored the innings, and Aaron Jones sealed it with 20 off 11 balls, finishing the job in 8.4 overs with 7 wickets remaining.​ Rajeshree Shete, CEO of Royal Champs, lauded the team’s perseverance, “After a challenging start,…

Abu Dhabi, : Royal Champs finally broke through for their first victory of the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10, and USA’s Aaron Jones played a pivotal role in the seven-wicket win over the Northern Warriors at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The victory follows a series of close losses, with Jones delivering a complete all-round performance that showcased exactly why he’s become such a crucial player for both franchise and country. “Finally getting that first win feels incredible. We’ve been in close games, but this was a complete performance, fielding, batting, bowling, everything clicked.” Jones praised the Royal Champs setup for…

Waseem’s 41* off 14 and a final-ball six from Livingstone lift table-toppers past Vista Riders Abu Dhabi: Quetta Qavalry confirmed their place in Qualifier 1 with a dramatic Super Over victory against the Vista Riders, maintaining their position at the top of the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 table. Muhammad Waseem’s explosive 41* off 14 and Liam Livingstone’s decisive six in the Super Over proved decisive, while Vista Riders were carried by Ben McDermott’s 44 off 27 in a contest that went down to the wire. Quetta made a bright start through Andries Gous (23 off 16), who struck two…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – As Royal Champs navigate their inaugural Abu Dhabi T10 campaign, Afghanistan star Mohammed Shehzad is keeping perspective on what it takes to build a successful franchise from the ground up. *Courtney Walsh’s Impact* Having West Indies legend Courtney Walsh as coach has proven invaluable in maintaining team morale despite challenging results, said the batter with over 150 international caps across formats. “On paper our team is very good, and our team is also good on the ground. Our efforts remain the same. Our coach and captain both motivate us,” Shehzad explained. “In every team meeting,…

*Dubai, * As the DP World International League T20 enters its fourth season, the competition is all set to deliver another exhilarating chapter of the region’s premier T20 league. In the lead-up, the league and broadcast partners ZEE Network have announced a standout commentary panel, poised to elevate the viewer experience. Joining the team as the newest voices are former Pakistani captain and all-rounder Shoaib Malik, Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower, who coached the Gulf Giants to the inaugural title in the first season of the DP World ILT20, and former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif. They join an acclaimed panel featuring…

* The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, 2 December – UAE National Day (Eid-Al-Etihad) with a blockbuster opening at the Dubai International Stadium, the six-team, 34-match tournament will conclude with the final on Sunday, 4 January 2026 * Stadium gates for the opening ceremony and first match of the season open at 4:00pm on Tuesday, 2 December. * DP World ILT20 Season 4 opening ceremony and match tickets can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae *Dubai, :* The biggest T20 cricket league in the Gulf region is gearing…

The win took the Warriors to second on the points table, just behind the unbeaten Quetta Qavalry *Abu Dhabi,:* The Northern Warriors rode on an impressive bowling performance as they defended 138 runs to beat the UAE Bulls by 35 runs in the ongoing 2025 Abu Dhabi T10, moving to second on the points table. The batting performance was led by New Zealand veteran Colin Munro, who was ably supported by cameos from West Indian stars Johnson Charles and Shimron Hetmyer. With the ball, it was an all-round effort as Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahnawaz Dahani and Shahid Bhutta got two…

Abu Dhabi, : The 2025 Abu Dhabi T10, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has unveiled a striking new visual showcase featuring the tournament’s official trophy, captured with international players across eight of the emirate’s most iconic destinations. The images highlight the connection between world-class cricket and the rich cultural, architectural, and lifestyle landscapes that define Destination Abu Dhabi, offering global audiences a fresh perspective on the capital as the tournament continues to attract attention in its ninth edition. The trophy journey included Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace and…

*~ “I remember Sreesanth swinging the bat in the air in South Africa against Andre Nel a few years ago, but now it feels great to be on the same team as him.” said Du Plessis ~* *Abu Dhabi, :* South African legend Faf Du Plessis has been a key contributor to the Vista Riders’ success in their first-ever season in the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10. At the time of writing, they are second in the points table, having won three of their four games, including consecutive wins in their last two matches. Speaking about their recent results and…