Author: Gulf Times

Franchise leaders outline title aspirations as battle for DP World ILT20 Season 4 glory begins tomorrow with a blockbuster clash between defending champions, Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers Dubai : The DP World ILT20 Season 4 arrives with a wave of excitement, ready to deliver world-class cricket to fans around the world. This edition marks a transformative chapter in the league’s journey, following the first-ever Season 4 Player Auction and the inclusion of players from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait for the first time. With the region’s premier T20 league set to begin tomorrow, the captains and star players from…

*Abu Dhabi,  In a brilliant performance, the UAE Bulls bulldozed past the Aspin Stallions by 80 runs to secure their maiden Abu Dhabi T10 title at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Sunday night. Tim David’s exceptional knock of 98 runs, including 3 fours and 12 sixes, set the stage for what turned out to be a clinical performance for the Bulls. Earlier in the day, the Bulls overcame the Quetta Qavalry in Qualifier 2. The Australian David led the charge in the first innings scoring at a strike rate of 326.66. This included a 32-run over off Ashmead…

Aspin Stallions overcome Quetta Qavalry to reach final after Rutherford’s fireworks The Aspin Stallions chased down the target of 103 with seven wickets in hand ~ Abu Dhabi,: Aspin Stallions galloped into the final after a blistering 19-ball half-century from Sherfane Rutherford powered them to a seven-wicket victory against Quetta Qavalry at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Qualifier 1 of 2025 Abu Dhabi T10. Rutherford struck six fours and six sixes in his unbeaten 66 to hand the Qavalry a second consecutive loss and book the Stallions’ place in the title decider. The Qavalry will now face the winner…

UAE Bulls face Quetta Qavalry in do-or-die Qualifier as Stallions await Abu Dhabi T10 final Salt pleased to qualify for Qualifier 2 as UAE Bulls eye final berth ~ ~ Gurbaz confident ahead of Aspin Stallions’ title showdown ~ Abu Dhabi, : The stage is set for a dramatic double-header today at the Zayed Cricket Stadium as UAE Bulls prepare to face Quetta Qavalry in Qualifier 2, with Aspin Stallions lying in wait for the final later this evening in the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10. Phil Salt’s electric 59 off 26 balls, featuring two fours and seven sixes, powered the…

An Essence of the Future of Cricket: Simon Doull Reflects on Abu Dhabi T10 *Abu Dhabi, :* The legendary commentating duo from New Zealand, Simon Doull and Danny Morrison, looked back at the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10, sharing their thoughts on the tournament so far and a few players that caught their eyes over the past 12 days. Reflecting upon the ninth season of the Abu Dhabi T10, Doull remarked, “Each year, the tournament attracts increasingly skilled players. The scheduling is ideal for many international athletes, who enjoy competing in the pleasant climate and at the stunning Zayed Stadium. This…

Abu Dhabi: The Deccan Gladiators beat the Vista Riders by 19 runs on Friday night in the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10. However, the margin of victory wasn’t enough for them to qualify for the playoffs, as the UAE Bulls progressed into the playoffs with a significantly better net run rate. The defending champions finished in sixth place in the standings, having won three of their seven group stage games. Reflecting on the results and their performances, Pooran said, “Honestly, the performance has been disappointing. However, that is something we must accept. We were not up to the challenge this…

*Abu Dhabi,A thunderous knock from Kieron Pollard led the UAE Bulls to a three-wicket victory over the Ajman Titans in their final group stage match of the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10. The victory keeps the Bulls’ Playoff hope alive, however it would require the Deccan Gladiators to win their match against the Vista Riders. This result also pushes the Ajman Titans to third in the points table. The Bulls completed the chase of 127 with an over to spare after overcoming an early setback. Wasim Akram struck twice in the opening over to remove Phil Salt and Rovman Powell,…

Quetta Qavalry, Aspin Stallions and Ajman Titans have qualified for the Playoffs Abu Dhabi, : Royal Champs handed Quetta Qavalry their first loss of the season, by 14 runs in their final group stage match at the ongoing 2025 Abu Dhabi T10. Vishen Halambage (41 off 19, 1/9) put in an all round performance to help the Champs post 111/8 while Andries Gous’ fighting fifty in the second innings went in vain. The run chase faltered early as Liam Dawson scalped Evin Lewis and Irfan Khan. Openers Andries Gous (62* off 33) waged a lone battle,studded with seven fours and…

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,…