Abu Dhabi, : The race to the Playoffs is heating up at the ongoing 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 as the tournament reaches the halfway stage. Quetta Qavalry is already leading the charge as the first team to secure a playoff berth thanks to a flawless five-match winning streak in the world’s fastest format.
Qavalry’s perfect campaign has seen them accumulate 10 points with an outstanding Net Run Rate of 2.330, confirming their place among the tournament’s top four and setting a benchmark for excellence.
With three playoff spots still up for grabs, the Vista Riders currently occupy the second position with six points from four matches, while an intense four-way battle rages on between the UAE Bulls (NRR: 0.931), Ajman Titans (NRR: 0.004), Deccan Gladiators (NRR: -0.262), and Northern Warriors (NRR: -1.240), who are all tied on four points.
While Net Run Rate might emerge as the decisive factor heading into the second half, Aspin Stallions are also alive in the campaign with an outside chance, holding two points in four games. At the bottom of the table, Royal Champs face an uphill challenge after four consecutive losses and require a dramatic turnaround.
The opening week has delivered spectacular individual performances across the tournament’s 145-player roster from 15 nations. Northern Warriors’ Johnson Charles leads the run charts with 160 runs at an average of 80, while Deccan Gladiators’ Tom Kohler-Cadmore has been equally destructive with 151 runs including a breathtaking 78 off 29 balls.
On the bowling front, Quetta Qavalry captain Mohammad Amir has claimed four wickets, while Ajman Titans’ Zaman Khan etched his name in tournament history with a hat-trick against Northern Warriors, joining an elite list of bowlers to achieve the feat in the Abu Dhabi T10.
The tournament has delivered explosive entertainment with 34 matches scheduled across two action-packed weeks.
With playoff positions on the line and Net Run Rate playing a crucial role in separating teams, the second half promises must-win encounters and boundary-laden performances that have defined this edition of the Abu Dhabi T10.
