Abu Dhabi T10 Resumes on Friday as In-Form Yas Lions Meet Royal Desert Champions

The Abu Dhabi T10 resumes on Friday after a break day, with the Royal Desert Champions taking on the in-form Yas Lions in Match 14 at Zayed Cricket Stadium.

The Lions have been one of the standout sides of the tournament, riding a three-match winning streak after losing their opener, while the Champions finally got off the mark with their first win of the season in their fourth game and will be looking to build momentum.

It is the first-ever meeting between the two franchises, and with the top side after the league stage qualifying directly for the final, every remaining fixture carries real weight. The Arabian Aces face defending champions UAE Bulls later on Friday evening.

A tournament under new ownership

This season is the first since Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub took majority ownership of the competition, backed by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Emirates Cricket Board, with six franchises now operating on ten-year licences through to a final on November 20.

Stars on show

Jason Holder has been the Lions’ driving force with bat and ball, while Sherfane Rutherford’s 13-ball 40 powered the Champions to their first points — and both men will be central to Friday’s contest.

Source: CricTracker