Abu Dhabi T10 (United Arab Emirates) 2025/26

The Abu Dhabi T10 is a professional franchise tournament for T10 cricket played in the United Arab Emirates. Shaji-ul Mulk established the league in 2017 through T10 Sports Management, operating under Mulk Holdings. The event holds sanction from the International Cricket Council and a license from the Emirates Cricket Board, supported by the Abu Dhabi Cricket and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. It functions as a fast-paced alternative to the International League T20 rather than the country’s top-tier competition. The season typically runs during November and December, contrasting with the winter window of the longer format league. The structure relies on a fixed franchise system without promotion or relegation, with squads assembled via a player draft featuring international and domestic talents. The field has grown from the inaugural edition to ten teams in recent years, including the Ajman Titans, Aspin Stallions, Deccan Gladiators, Northern Warriors, Quetta Cavalry, and Royal Champs. Playoffs determine the champion after a round-robin group stage. Matches are engineered to finish in roughly 90 minutes, with each side batting for 10 overs. Distinct rules include a three-over powerplay, a limit of two overs per bowler, and the use of a single ball throughout the innings unless it sustains damage. The league draws participants from more than fifteen nations and reaches audiences through major broadcast networks such as Star Sports. Deccan Gladiators hold the record for the most victories with three titles, claiming the 2021, 2022, and 2024 championships. Northern Warriors won in 2018 and 2020, while Kerala Kings and Maratha Arabians each secured a single title. New York Strikers claimed the 2023 trophy. The 2025 season is scheduled to commence in November 2025.