Abu Dhabi T10
Ten overs a side: a full match in about 90 minutes.
- First held 2017
- 9 editions
- Reigning: UAE Bulls
- Annual
Overview
The Abu Dhabi T10, also known as the T10 League, is a franchise league in the United Arab Emirates played in the 10-overs-a-side T10 format and approved by the Emirates Cricket Board. UAE Bulls won the latest completed edition in 2025, beating Aspin Stallions in the final.
The league was founded by Shaji Ul Mulk, chairman of the T10 League, who wanted to showcase UAE talent on a bigger stage through a new 10-over format. The first season was played in Sharjah in December 2017 with six teams, and Kerala Kings beat Punjabi Legends in the final. The ICC officially sanctioned the league in 2018 as a semi-professional tournament.
After a second season in Sharjah in 2018, won by Northern Warriors, the league moved to the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi from 2019 and became known as the Abu Dhabi T10. Two editions were played in 2021: the 2020-21 season in January and February, won by Northern Warriors, and the 2021-22 season in November and December, won by Deccan Gladiators. Franchises have changed often; Maratha Arabians, Pakhtoons, Kerala Kings and Punjabi Legends, among others, are no longer in the league.
Deccan Gladiators are the most successful team with three titles (2021-22, 2022 and 2024), while New York Strikers won in 2023 and UAE Bulls, who competed as Delhi Bulls earlier, won their first title in 2025. The league has drawn ICC anti-corruption scrutiny, with charges brought in 2023 over the 2021 edition. For 2026 the tournament is being restructured under Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub ownership, with the season scheduled for 7 to 20 November 2026.
How it works
Each match is played over 10 overs a side. The league uses a round-robin group stage followed by playoff matches and a final under the Page playoff system. Franchises field international stars alongside UAE-eligible players, and the number of teams has varied from six to ten, with eight in 2025.
Who has won it most?
Titles won by each team across all 9 editions.
Winners by year
Newest first.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Host | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UAE Bulls | Aspin Stallions | United Arab Emirates | UAE Bulls won by 80 runsPlayer of the tournament: Tim DavidUAE Bulls' first title (the franchise previously competed as Delhi Bulls and was runner-up in 2021 and 2021-22). Final on 30 November 2025; Tim David made 98* off 30 balls. Aspin Stallions were on debut. |
| 2024 | Deccan Gladiators | Morrisville Samp Army | United Arab Emirates | Deccan Gladiators won by 8 wicketsDeccan Gladiators' third title; final played on 2 December 2024. Ten teams took part. |
| 2023 | New York Strikers | Deccan Gladiators | United Arab Emirates | New York Strikers won by 7 wicketsPlayer of the tournament: Akeal HoseinNew York Strikers' first title; final played on 9 December 2023. |
| 2022 | Deccan Gladiators | New York Strikers | United Arab Emirates | Deccan Gladiators won by 37 runsPlayer of the tournament: Nicholas PooranDeccan Gladiators' second title, retained against debutants New York Strikers. |
| 2021-22 (Nov-Dec) | Deccan Gladiators | Delhi Bulls | United Arab Emirates | Deccan Gladiators won by 56 runsPlayer of the tournament: Wanindu HasarangaSecond edition held in calendar year 2021 (final on 4 December 2021); Deccan Gladiators' first title. Andre Russell made 90* off 32 balls in the final. |
| 2021 (Jan-Feb) | Northern Warriors | Delhi Bulls | United Arab Emirates | Northern Warriors won by 8 wicketsPlayer of the tournament: Nicholas PooranSeason played 28 January to 6 February 2021 (listed as 2020-21 by ESPNcricinfo); Northern Warriors' second title. Delhi Bulls later competed as UAE Bulls. |
| 2019 | Maratha Arabians | Deccan Gladiators | United Arab Emirates | Maratha Arabians won by 8 wicketsPlayer of the tournament: Chris LynnFirst edition played in Abu Dhabi. |
| 2018 | Northern Warriors | Pakhtoons | United Arab Emirates | Northern Warriors won by 22 runsPlayer of the tournament: Hardus ViljoenNorthern Warriors' first title. |
| 2017 | Kerala Kings | Punjabi Legends | United Arab Emirates | Kerala Kings won by 8 wicketsInaugural season. Kerala Kings (also styled Kerala Knights) chased 121 in 8 overs after Punjabi Legends made 120/3. |
Records & facts
- Most titles
- Deccan Gladiators (3): 2021-22, 2022, 2024
- Most career runs
- Rovman Powell, 1,346 (per Wikipedia, through the 2025 season)
- Most career wickets
- Qais Ahmad, 40 (per Wikipedia, through the 2025 season)
- Most runs among season leaders
- Tim David, 393 in 2025
- Most wickets among season leaders
- Wanindu Hasaranga, 21 in 2021-22
- Biggest winning margin in a final (runs)
- 80 runs: UAE Bulls v Aspin Stallions (2025)
- Highest total in a final
- Deccan Gladiators, 159/0 v Delhi Bulls (2021-22)
- Two-time champions in consecutive editions
- Deccan Gladiators won back-to-back titles in 2021-22 and 2022
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