Abu Dhabi T10 (United Arab Emirates) 2021/22

The Abu Dhabi T10, also known as the T10 League, is a professional ten-over cricket tournament held in the United Arab Emirates. It was founded in 2017 by T-Ten Sports Management (TSM), a group company of Mulk Holdings International. The league was originally held in Sharjah before moving to Abu Dhabi in 2019 under a host city agreement with Abu Dhabi Cricket.

It is the only T10 tournament globally officially sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and licensed by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB). The league operates as a franchise-based exhibition league, independent of the traditional domestic pyramid, with no promotion or relegation. Teams are acquired through invitation-to-bid processes.

The tournament typically features 8 to 10 teams. The season structure involves a group stage where teams play a round-robin format, followed by a knockout playoff system (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and Final). Matches are played at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, with up to three matches per day, each lasting approximately 90 minutes.

Key distinctive rules include a 3-over Powerplay with only two fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle, and a maximum of two overs per bowler. Tie-breakers historically used a boundary count after a Super Over, though recent rule changes regarding Super Overs are unclear. The league has faced scrutiny over anti-corruption breaches.

Winners by season: 2017 (Kerala Kings), 2018 (Northern Warriors), 2019 (Maratha Arabians), 2021 (Northern Warriors), 2021–22 (Deccan Gladiators), 2022 (Deccan Gladiators), 2023 (New York Strikers), 2024 (Deccan Gladiators), 2025 (UAE Bulls). Deccan Gladiators are the most successful team with 3 titles. Current champions are UAE Bulls (2025). Title sponsors have included Aldar Properties (2019) and Alubond (2020).