35 exciting matches set to be battled out in 15 days as season 5 of Abu Dhabi T10 kicks off

A roster of players like no other are all in readiness to come together and set the stage on fire in the fifth season of the Abu Dhabi T10. From the explosive batsmen such as Chris Gayle, Liam Livingstone, Yusuf Pathan and Andre Russell to impactful bowlers such as Adil Rashid, Isuru Udana, Adil Rashid and Imran Tahir will make their way to the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. There will certainly be no shortage of entertainment as only boundaries and wickets are expected on most of the deliveries in the fast-action – 90-minute Abu Dhabi T10 matches. So brace yourself for the biggest extravaganza of cricket.

Six franchises in Bangla Tigers, Deccan Gladiators, Delhi Bulls, Chennai Braves, Northern Warriors and Team Abu Dhabi will battle it out for the Abu Dhabi T10 trophy. Defending champions Northern Warriors will take on the Delhi Bulls in the first match of the tournament, while Team Abu Dhabi will face off against Bangla Tigers in the second match on Day 1 of the fifth season of the Abu Dhabi T10. The Abu Dhabi T10 will also witness experienced cricketers show their mettle. The 2019 World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan will flex his muscles for the Delhi Bulls, while former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will caress the field with his deft touches for the Bangla Tigers. T20 superstar all-rounder Dwayne Bravo will be in action for the Delhi Bulls, while speedster Wahab Riaz will not let go of opportunities of taking wickets for the Deccan Gladiators.

Each of the franchises packed their squads with the most destructive cricketers in the Abu Dhabi T10 Player Draft on 07 October 2021. With all squads possessing well-balanced sides, Season 5 of Abu Dhabi T10 promises to be an absolute treat for all cricket fans around the world. The world’s first-ever ten-over tournament – Abu Dhabi T10 will be hosted at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi from 19 November 2021 to 04 December 2021.

“Winning the trophy both the times for Northern Warriors was a highlight”

The Chennai Braves, Delhi Bulls, Team Abu Dhabi, Bangla Tigers and Deccan Gladiators – will be vying for the coveted trophy. Northern Warriors, two-time champions and current title holders, will be playing to hold on to their perch, albeit with a very new-look squad. The biggest change for the reigning champs will be at the helm with Jamaica’s Rovman Powell taking over the captaincy duties from fellow West Indian cricketer Nicholas Pooran. Rovman Powell’s involvement with Northern Warriors has always produced outstanding results with the West Indian helping the team win the trophy in both the editions he has been with them.

Fulfilling the expectations as captain this season, however, will be a different challenge, Powell feels.

“Winning the trophy both the times for Northern Warriors was a highlight as a player in my cricketing career. But now I have the opportunity to lift that cup this year as a captain! I am thankful for the Northern Warriors management for trusting in me and providing me this opportunity. Looking forward to the tournament to begin! I want all our fans to Keep supporting and keep cheering the Warriors,” Rovman Powell says.

While the Northern Warriors will look to continue their dominance in the league, The Chennai Braves – the latest Abu Dhabi T10 team on the block – will be out to make a ‘stormy’ first impression.