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The Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024 is gearing up to captivate cricket lovers once again with its exciting eighth edition. The tournament kicks off on Thursday, November 21, and will conclude with an electrifying final on Monday, December 2.
An exciting cricketing extravaganza
Featuring 40 matches, including 35 league-stage games and five intense playoff clashes, the event promises action-packed cricket every day. The matches will all take place at the renowned Sheikh Zayed Stadium, a venue that has become synonymous with T10 cricket. This season introduces two new franchises, the Ajman Bolts and UP Nawabs, expanding the roster to 10 competitive teams. In the league phase, each team will play the other nine once, delivering a total of 35 matches that will determine the top five playoff contenders. The stakes are high as teams battle for supremacy in a short, fast-paced format that leaves no room for error.
Playoff format: A path to glory
The tournament’s playoff system ensures unpredictability and drama until the very end. The top two teams in the standings will face off in Qualifier 1, with the winner securing a direct ticket to the final. Meanwhile, the fourth and fifth-ranked teams will contest Eliminator 1, with the victor advancing to face the third-placed team in Eliminator 2. The winner of this match will then meet the loser of Qualifier 1 in Qualifier 2, where the last spot in the final will be up for grabs. The grand finale on December 2 will see the best two teams battling for the ultimate prize, promising a breathtaking conclusion to the season.
Leadership and coaching combinations: Stars on and off the field
The team leadership and coaching appointments for this season showcase a blend of experienced players and world-class mentors:
- Bangla Tigers: Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returns as captain, while Younis Khan continues to guide the team as head coach.
- Deccan Gladiators: Dynamic batter Nicholas Pooran retains the captaincy, with spin legend Mushtaq Ahmed providing tactical support as coach.
- Delhi Bulls: Power-hitter Rovman Powell takes over the captaincy, with cricketing maestro Andy Flower returning to the coaching role.
- Northern Warriors: Fast-bowling ace Trent Boult assumes leadership duties, supported by the experienced Dav Whatmore as coach.
- Team Abu Dhabi: Wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt steps into the captaincy role, working alongside the highly regarded Mark Boucher as head coach.
- New York Strikers: Defending champions continue under the leadership of Kieron Pollard with Carl Crowe as their head coach.
- Morrisville Samp Army: Experienced campaigner Rohan Mustafa captains the side, with tactical insights from coach Lance Klusener.
- Chennai Braves Jaguars: Thisara Perera helms the team, assisted by legendary fast-bowling coach Chaminda Vaas.
- Ajman Bolts: All-rounder Mohammad Nabi leads the side, with Ottis Gibson as the tactical head.
- UP Nawabs: Young and explosive Rahmanullah Gurbaz leads the debutants, supported by Owais Shah in the coaching role.
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Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024: Complete schedule and fixtures detail
November 21, 2024
- Match 1: Team Abu Dhabi vs Ajman Bolts
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 5:00 PM GMT / 11:30 AM (GMT) / 3:30 PM IST - Match 2: Morrisville Samp Army vs Bangla Tigers
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 7:15 PM GMT / 1:45 PM (GMT) / 5:45 PM IST - Match 3: Deccan Gladiators vs Chennai Brave Jaguars
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 9:30 PM GMT / 4:00 PM (GMT) / 8:00 PM IST
November 22, 2024
- Match 4: Northern Warriors vs Delhi Bulls
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 2:45 PM GMT / 9:15 AM (GMT) / 1:15 PM IST - Match 5: New York Strikers vs Morrisville Samp Army
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 5:00 PM GMT / 11:30 AM (GMT) / 3:30 PM IST - Match 6: UP Nawabs vs Team Abu Dhabi
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 7:15 PM GMT / 1:45 PM (GMT) / 5:45 PM IST - Match 7: Ajman Bolts vs Deccan Gladiators
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 9:30 PM GMT / 4:00 PM (GMT) / 8:00 PM IST
November 23, 2024
- Match 8: Morrisville Samp Army vs UP Nawabs
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 2:45 PM GMT / 9:15 AM (GMT) / 1:15 PM IST - Match 9: Bangla Tigers vs New York Strikers
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 5:00 PM GMT / 11:30 AM (GMT) / 3:30 PM IST - Match 10: Chennai Brave Jaguars vs Northern Warriors
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 7:15 PM GMT / 1:45 PM (GMT) / 5:45 PM IST - Match 11: Deccan Gladiators vs Team Abu Dhabi
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 9:30 PM GMT / 4:00 PM (GMT) / 8:00 PM IST
November 24, 2024
- Match 12: UP Nawabs vs Northern Warriors
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 2:45 PM GMT / 9:15 AM (GMT) / 1:15 PM IST - Match 13: Delhi Bulls vs Ajman Bolts
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 5:00 PM GMT / 11:30 AM (GMT) / 3:30 PM IST - Match 14: New York Strikers vs Deccan Gladiators
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 7:15 PM GMT / 1:45 PM (GMT) / 5:45 PM IST - Match 15: Morrisville Samp Army vs Chennai Brave Jaguars
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 9:30 PM GMT / 4:00 PM (GMT) / 8:00 PM IST
November 25, 2024
- Match 16: Team Abu Dhabi vs New York Strikers
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 5:00 PM GMT / 11:30 AM (GMT) / 3:30 PM IST - Match 17: Chennai Brave Jaguars vs Ajman Bolts
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 7:15 PM GMT / 1:45 PM (GMT) / 5:45 PM IST - Match 18: Delhi Bulls vs Bangla Tigers
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 9:30 PM GMT / 4:00 PM (GMT) / 8:00 PM IST
November 26, 2024
- Match 19: UP Nawabs vs Deccan Gladiators
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 5:00 PM GMT / 11:30 AM (GMT) / 3:30 PM IST - Match 20: Bangla Tigers vs Northern Warriors
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 7:15 PM GMT / 1:45 PM (GMT) / 5:45 PM IST - Match 21: Morrisville Samp Army vs Delhi Bulls
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 9:30 PM GMT / 4:00 PM (GMT) / 8:00 PM IST
November 27, 2024
- Match 22: Ajman Bolts vs Bangla Tigers
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 5:00 PM GMT / 11:30 AM (GMT) / 3:30 PM IST - Match 23: Team Abu Dhabi vs Chennai Brave Jaguars
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 7:15 PM GMT / 1:45 PM (GMT) / 5:45 PM IST - Match 24: UP Nawabs vs New York Strikers
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 9:30 PM GMT / 4:00 PM (GMT) / 8:00 PM IST
November 28, 2024
- Match 25: Deccan Gladiators vs Bangla Tigers
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 5:00 PM GMT / 11:30 AM (GMT) / 3:30 PM IST - Match 26: Delhi Bulls vs Chennai Brave Jaguars
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 7:15 PM GMT / 1:45 PM (GMT) / 5:45 PM IST - Match 27: Northern Warriors vs New York Strikers
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 9:30 PM GMT / 4:00 PM (GMT) / 8:00 PM IST
November 29, 2024
- Match 28: Team Abu Dhabi vs Morrisville Samp Army
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 2:45 PM GMT / 9:15 AM (GMT) / 1:15 PM IST - Match 29: New York Strikers vs Delhi Bulls
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 5:00 PM GMT / 11:30 AM (GMT) / 3:30 PM IST - Match 30: Chennai Brave Jaguars vs UP Nawabs
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 7:15 PM GMT / 1:45 PM (GMT) / 5:45 PM IST - Match 31: Northern Warriors vs Ajman Bolts
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 9:30 PM GMT / 4:00 PM (GMT) / 8:00 PM IST
November 30, 2024
- Match 32: Bangla Tigers vs UP Nawabs
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 2:45 PM GMT / 9:15 AM (GMT) / 1:15 PM IST - Match 33: Northern Warriors vs Team Abu Dhabi
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 5:00 PM GMT / 11:30 AM (GMT) / 3:30 PM IST - Match 34: Ajman Bolts vs Morrisville Samp Army
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 7:15 PM GMT / 1:45 PM - Match 35: Morrisville Samp Army vs Deccan Gladiators
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 7:15 PM GMT / 1:45 PM (GMT) / 5:45 PM (Local)
December 1, 2024
- Qualifier 1: Deccan Gladiators vs Delhi Bulls
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 9:30 PM GMT / 4:00 PM (GMT) / 8:00 PM (Local) - Eliminator 1: TBC vs TBC
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 5:00 PM GMT / 11:30 AM (GMT) / 3:30 PM (Local) - Eliminator 2: TBC vs TBC
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 7:15 PM GMT / 1:45 PM (GMT) / 5:45 PM (Local)
December 2, 2024
- Qualifier 2: TBC vs TBC
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 6:30 PM GMT / 1:00 PM (GMT) / 5:00 PM (Local) - Final : TBC vs TBC
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Time: 9:00 PM GMT / 3:30 PM (GMT) / 7:30 PM (Local)
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