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Updated November 2023
Get ready for the electrifying return of the Abu Dhabi T10 this year as it enters its seventh edition in the UAE. The Abu Dhabi T10, widely known as the T10 League, promises to be a thrilling world-class cricket tournament, bringing together marquee players from across the globe for some fast-paced and nail-biting matches. The tournament started in 2017 and has grown in stature every passing year.
Read on as Wego gives you all the information you need to know about the Abu Dhabi T10.
Abu Dhabi T10 2023
The seventh edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 will commence on Tuesday, 28 November 2023. The tournament will take place at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium, continuing its tradition of being held there for the fifth consecutive year. Like last year, the tournament will feature eight competing teams, playing against each other once during the initial phase. After the completion of the initial matches, the top four teams will qualify for the playoffs.
The Deccan Gladiators, having emerged as champions in both 2022 and 2021, will enter the tournament as defending champions for the second consecutive year. Their back-to-back victories also establish them as the most successful team in the history of the Abu Dhabi T10.
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Abu Dhabi T10 2023 schedule
The Abu Dhabi T10 2023 will be a 12-day tournament commencing on Tuesday, 28 November 2023. The final match will be held on Saturday, 9 December 2023.
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Below is the detailed schedule for the tournament.
| Date | Time (IST) | Match | Time (UAE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28th November | 19:45 | New York Strikers vs Deccan Gladiators | 18:15 |
| 22:00 | Northern Warriors vs Morrisville Samp Army | 20:30 | |
| 29th November | 17:30 | Delhi Bulls vs Deccan Gladiators | 16:00 |
| 19:45 | Team Abu Dhabi vs Chennai Braves | 18:15 | |
| 22:00 | Bangla Tigers vs New York Strikers | 20:30 | |
| 30th November | 17:30 | Team Abu Dhabi vs Northern Warriors | 16:00 |
| 19:45 | Morrisville Samp Army vs Chennai Braves | 18:15 | |
| 22:00 | Deccan Gladiators vs Bangla Tigers | 20:30 | |
| 1st December | 17:30 | Northern Warriors vs New York Strikers | 16:00 |
| 19:45 | Morrisville Samp Army vs Team Abu Dhabi | 18:15 | |
| 22:00 | Delhi Bulls vs Chennai Braves | 20:30 | |
| 2nd December | 17:30 | Deccan Gladiators vs Team Abu Dhabi | 16:00 |
| 19:45 | Delhi Bulls vs Bangla Tigers | 18:15 | |
| 22:00 | Chennai Braves vs Northern Warriors | 20:30 | |
| 3rd December | 17:30 | Morrisville Samp Army vs Delhi Bulls | 16:00 |
| 19:45 | Northern Warriors vs Bangla Tigers | 18:15 | |
| 22:00 | Deccan Gladiators vs Chennai Braves | 20:30 | |
| 4th December | 19:45 | New York Strikers vs Delhi Bulls | 18:15 |
| 22:00 | Bangla Tigers vs Team Abu Dhabi | 20:30 | |
| 5th December | 17:30 | Bangla Tigers vs Morrisville Samp Army | 16:00 |
| 19:45 | Deccan Gladiators vs Northern Warriors | 18:15 | |
| 22:00 | New York Strikers vs Team Abu Dhabi | 20:30 | |
| 6th December | 17:30 | Chennai Braves vs New York Strikers | 16:00 |
| 19:45 | Morrisville Samp Army vs Deccan Gladiators | 18:15 | |
| 22:00 | Delhi Bulls vs Northern Warriors | 20:30 | |
| 7th December | 17:30 | Chennai Braves vs Bangla Tigers | 16:00 |
| 19:45 | Team Abu Dhabi vs Delhi Bulls | 18:15 | |
| 22:00 | New York Strikers vs Morrisville Samp Army | 20:30 | |
| 8th December | 17:30 | Qualifier 1 – Team 1 vs Team 2 | 16:00 |
| 19:45 | Eliminator – Team 3 vs Team 4 | 18:15 | |
| 22:00 | Qualifier 2 – Winner Eliminator vs Runners Up Qualifier 1 | 20:30 | |
| 9th December | 19:30 | Concert | 18:00 |
| 21:00 | The Final | 19:30 |
Abu Dhabi T10 2023 teams
The Abu Dhabi T10 2023 will feature the same eight teams which competed at the 2022 edition. In the previous edition, two new teams from the United States were added, Morrisville Samp Army and New York Strikers. These teams will continue in the upcoming season as well.
Here are the teams with their respective captains:
| Team name | Captain |
| Bangla Tigers | Shakib Al Hasan |
| Chennai Braves | Dasun Shanaka |
| Deccan Gladiators | Nicholas Pooran |
| Delhi Bulls | Dwayne Bravo |
| Morrisville Samp Army | David Miller |
| New York Strikers | Kieron Pollard |
| Northern Warriors | Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Team Abu Dhabi | Chris Lynn |
Abu Dhabi T10 past winners
The Abu Dhabi T10 was first played in the year 2017 and is since been played annually. So far, there have been six editions of the tournament. Here is a list of the past winners of the Abu Dhabi T10:
| YEAR | CHAMPION |
| 2017 | Kerala Kings |
| 2018 | Northern Warriors |
| 2019 | Maratha Arabians |
| 2021 | Northern Warriors |
| 2021-22 | Deccan Gladiators |
| 2022 | Deccan Gladiators |
Abu Dhabi T10 2023 tickets
The tickets for Abu Dhabi T10 2023 are now available for purchase!
Ticket prices start at AED 10, and this rate remains consistent for every match, including the semi-finals and finals. Each day can feature a maximum of three games, and purchasing a ticket grants you access to all matches scheduled for that day. Secure your ticket by clicking here and immerse yourself in the excitement of the matches!
Abu Dhabi T10 2023 venue
For the fifth consecutive year, all the matches of the tournament will be held at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium. It is one of the premier cricket stadiums in the UAE, even considered one of the world’s finest. It was established in 2004 and has a capacity of 20,000.
Address: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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