Author: Gulf Times

Wiese, Stoinis power Deccan Gladiators to eight-wicket win over Royal Champs. Aaron Jones (28 off 13) led a late surge to lift Royal Champs to 133/3 Abu Dhabi: A mammoth partnership between David Wiese (59* off 21) and Marcus Stoinis (40* off 22) guided the Deccan Gladiators to an eight-wicket triumph over the Royal Champs at the ongoing 2025 Abu Dhabi T10. Chasing 134, the pair added an unbeaten 105 runs in 43 balls, thrilling spectators at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Wiese hammered seven sixes and two fours, while Stoinis struck three fours and two sixes as the defending champions…

2025 ADT10: Vista Riders defend 109 as Ashraf shuts out Royal Champs ~ Ben McDermott and Dwaine Pretorius shine with the bat, but Riders’ bowlers script a composed defence ~ Abu Dhabi, : The second encounter of the day at the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 saw the Vista Riders seal a 9-run win over the Royal Champs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Vista Riders posted 109/7 thanks to impactful cameos from Ben McDermott (31 off 16) and Dwaine Pretorius (31 off 12), after an early wobble triggered by Haider Razzaq’s three-wicket burst. McDermott stabilised the innings during a shaky middle…

Pro10 League Launches January 2026 Across Thailand, Bulgaria, Poland Ravi Shastri & Neeraj Sareen Lead Revolutionary Multi-Continental T10 Cricket League | Sir Viv Richards serving as Pro10 Thailand ambassador| Australian Legend David Warner Among Star-Studded Lineup Dubai: In a significant development for cricket around the world, Pro10, spearheaded by cricket legend Ravi Shastri and sports entrepreneur Neeraj Sareen, today announced its groundbreaking international launch bringing professional T10 cricket to Southeast Asia and Europe. The inaugural season features five franchise teams competing between January 30–February 4, 2026, at Thailand’s world-class Terd Thai Cricket Ground, with West Indies icon Sir Viv Richards…

~ Johnson Charles’ unbeaten 55 and Dahani’s clutch last over seal a hard-fought win in Abu Dhabi ~ Abu Dhabi, 19 November 2025: Action continued at the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 as the Northern Warriors, looking to bounce back from their opening defeat, pulled off a narrow four-run win over newcomers Aspen Stallions, at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. The Warriors posted 114/1, led by Johnson Charles’ composed knock of 55* (34). The Stallions’ chase began with intent through Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Avishka Fernando, but tight spells from Taskin Ahmed and a superb final over from Shahnawaz Dahani ensured the…

~ Khawaja Nafay’s explosive knock of 45* runs in 12 balls and a disciplined bowling display scripted Qavalry’s 51-run victory in season opener at the Zayed Cricket Stadium ~ Abu Dhabi, : The 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 roared to life at the Zayed Cricket Stadium as the Quetta Qavalry announced their arrival in style, powering to a commanding 51-run win over the Northern Warriors. In the first innings, a blockbuster knock from Khawaja Nafay (45* off 12) led the Quetta Qavalry to a formidable total of 133/5. Nafay plundered five sixes and two fours, supported by quick-fire knocks…

Dubai- In a unique global first, Danube Properties has announced the launch of ‘Shahrukhz by Danube’, a premium commercial tower named after Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan. The announcement marks a monumental collaboration between two icons who redefined ambition and success in their respective worlds- Shah Rukh Khan and Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Group. Rising majestically on Sheikh Zayed Road, the 55-storey tower is set to become one of Dubai’s most prestigious business landmarks- an address designed for empire builders, innovators, and visionaries. The tower celebrates 33 years of excellence for both Shah Rukh Khan and Danube,…

Dubai: The fourth season of the DP World International League T20 is all set to begin on December 2, bringing together some of the world’s finest T20 talent and the region’s top cricketers for another high-octane edition of the tournament. As the league readies for a new season, here’s a look at the standout performers and defining records that have shaped the competition across its first three editions. *Top Run Scorers* Alex Hales (Desert Vipers) – 1,156 runs in 35 innings James Vince (Gulf Giants) – 1,055 runs in 33 innings Nicholas Pooran (MI Emirates) – 1,010 runs in 30…

Abu Dhabi: Star power lit up the Zayed Cricket Stadium as the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 lifted the curtain for its latest edition. The icon players and captains of all eight franchise teams were in attendance for the pre-tournament press conference, including Kieron Pollard (UAE Bulls), Thisara Perera (Northern Warriors), Shakib Al Hasan (Royal Champs), Faf du Plessis (Vista Riders), Sam Billings (Aspin Stallions), Liam Livingstone (Quetta Qavalry), Nicholas Pooran (Deccan Gladiators), and Moeen Ali (Ajman Titans). The excitement was palpable as the star-studded lineup discussed the season ahead. The players expressed genuine enthusiasm for the explosive T10 format,…

Abu Dhabi:* In what promises to be one of the most exciting storylined of the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10, the Royal Champs are gearing up to make their much-anticipated debut in the world’s fastest cricket tournament. The team, led by Head Coach and West Indies legend Courtney Walsh, will open their campaign against Vista Riders on November 19 at the iconic Zayed Cricket Stadium. As the franchise prepares for its maiden season, Walsh shared his thoughts on the team’s balance, preparation, and goals for their debut campaign. “Stepping into the Abu Dhabi T10 is an exciting milestone, and I couldn’t…

The league raises the bar for fan engagement with unforgettable rewards and exclusive experiences Abu Dhabi: Cricket enthusiasts across the UAE are in for a special treat as the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 unveils its much-anticipated Super Fan Contest. Designed to celebrate the immense passion of cricket fans, this initiative opens the door to extraordinary experiences—ranging from exclusive masterclasses with cricket legends to serving as ball kids, winning signed merchandise, securing photo ops, and earning match tickets. “This will galvanise community participation locally and give us yet another opportunity to showcase this incredible emirate. We are thrilled to announce…