The Abu Dhabi T10 is back for its eighth season, kicking off on November 21 with a game between Team Abu Dhabi and the Ajman Bolts. The full schedule of 40 games has been unveiled now.
This year’s tournament boasts an expanded format with 10 teams, where the top five will engage in a battle for a place in the final. The league will unfold over 40 matches in just 12 days, utilizing a round-robin structure at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub.
The playoffs will take place during the National Day blockbuster weekend, starting with Qualifier 1 on December 1, featuring the top two teams. Teams ranked fourth and fifth will clash in Eliminator 1, followed by Eliminator 2, where Team 3 will face the winner of Eliminator 1.
The runners-up of Qualifier 1 will then meet the winner of Eliminator 2 in Qualifier 2, leading up to the grand finale on December 2, where the champions of Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 will compete for the title.
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Defending champions, the New York Strikers will launch their title defense against the Morrisville Samp Army on November 22. Meanwhile, the Deccan Gladiators, last year’s runners-up, are eager to embark on their quest for redemption, determined to capture the victory that narrowly eluded them.
The 2024 edition features players from 18 different nations. Cricketing superstars such as Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Marcus Stoinis, Lockie Ferguson, and Rashid Khan will join the rosters of all teams.