UAE Bulls vs Royal Champs, ABDT10, Today Match Prediction 21 November 2025

DB vs ROC Match Prediction & Analysis

The 11th match of the Abu Dhabi T10 League at Sheikh Zayed Stadium brings together UAE Bulls and Royal Champs. Each side has displayed potential in the tournament, and both will be eager to build early momentum. However, judging by current form and balance, the Bulls appear the stronger outfit heading into this clash.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

DB

W L L W W

DB

79/1 in 5.3 14.36

ABDT10

UAE Bulls beat Vista Riders by 10 wickets 20 Nov 2025

VTR

75/4 in 10.0 7.5

DG

141/2 in 10.0 14.1

ABDT10

Deccan Gladiators beat Delhi Bulls by 6 runs 18 Nov 2025

DB

135/5 in 10.0 13.5

MSA

90/5 in 9.1 9.81

ABDT10

Morrisville Samp Army beat Delhi Bulls by 6 wickets 02 Dec 2024

DB

89/7 in 10.0 8.9

TADH

116/7 in 10.0 11.6

ABDT10

Delhi Bulls beat Team Abu Dhabi by 42 runs

01 Dec 2024

DB

158/3 in 10.0 15.8

UPN

98/7 in 10.0 9.8

ABDT10

Delhi Bulls beat UP Nawabs by 8 wickets

01 Dec 2024

DB

99/2 in 7.1 13.81

ROC

L L

ROC

133/3 in 10.0 13.3

ABDT10

Deccan Gladiators beat Royal Champs by 8 wickets 20 Nov 2025

DG

134/2 in 9.2 14.36

ROC

100/7 in 10.0 10

ABDT10

Vista Riders beat Royal Champs by 9 runs 19 Nov 2025

VTR

109/7 in 10.0 10.9

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

UAE Bulls Preview

UAE Bulls opened their new season with a tight six-run defeat to Deccan Gladiators, but followed it up with a commanding nine-wicket win against Vista Riders after restricting them to just 75. The result would have boosted their confidence and would push them to keep going forward.

Philip Salt is a real asset at the top in T10 cricket and has an incredible strike rate of 305 in this edition. He should once again shape the early part of the innings and is well placed to deliver another 20 or more while scoring rapidly above the 220 mark.

Tim David’s arrival has added another dependable hitter who has been in terrific touch throughout the year. His power through the middle overs gives the Bulls added depth, and the season opener showed what he brings as he hammered an unbeaten 59 from 29 balls and nearly dragged the chase across the line.

Rovman Powell and Kieron Pollard supply experience and can steady things if early wickets fall, helping the side avoid collapse.

Sunil Narine is expected to guide the attack, using his accuracy and changes of pace to unsettle batters. Junaid Siddique and Muhammad Rohid Khan should also play meaningful roles, offering different angles and rhythm through their spells.

UAE Bulls Predicted Playing XI:

Philip Salt(w), James Vince, Rovman Powell, Tim David, Kieron Pollard(c), Iftikhar Ahmed, Sunil Narine, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Salman Irshad, Junaid Siddique, Fazalhaq Farooqi

UAE Bulls Actual Playing XI:

Rovman Powell, Tim David, James Vince, Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Philip Salt, Tom Moores, Salman Irshad, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Junaid Siddique, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Iftikhar Ahmed

Royal Champs Preview

Royal Champs’ start to the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 League has been less than ideal, as they have lost both their encounters so far and desperately need a win to climb up the standings. 

Their batting unit is filled with aggressive short-format players capable of changing a game within a few overs. Jason Roy will guide the top order, and his track record in the shorter formats gives this line up a reliable base for fast starts. 

Aaron Jones from the USA gives them another dependable option in the middle. He can hold an innings together while also finding the boundary when the tempo needs to rise. Brandon McMullen is another one to watch out for, as he is has the ability to score quick 20s and 30s at a strike rate of over 200, as he has already shown in this edition.

The presence of Aaron Jones and Daniel Sams adds both experience and balance since both can contribute in multiple phases of play.

In the bowling department, Rishi Dhawan and Haider Razzaq, having taken six wickets combined, will be asked to create early breakthroughs through pace and accuracy. Liam Dawson’s spin gives them another layer to work with, especially on surfaces that grip and reward smart variations. 

Royal Champs Predicted Playing XI:

Jason Roy (c), Quentin Sampson, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Aaron Jones, Brandon McMullen, Daniel Sams, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Dawson, Chris Jordan, Sanjay Pahal, Haider Razzaq, Isuru Udana

Royal Champs Actual Playing XI:

Jason Roy, Aaron Jones, Brandon McMullen, Quentin Sampson , Daniel Sams, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Dawson, Isuru Udana, Haider Razzaq, Niroshan Dickwella, Chris Jordan, Sanjay Pahal

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Sheikh Zayed Stadium’s surface is batter-friendly right from the first over, though the new ball offers seamers enough movement to pose questions. Runs come easily, but disciplined bowling with the new cherry can restrict scoring. Slow bowlers gain influence during the middle phase, relying on tight lines to build pressure. The arrival of dew later shifts the advantage to the team batting second, altering the game’s dynamics. 

The weather promises heat and humidity, but clear skies mean the match will run its full course without interruptions.

DB vs ROC Pitch Report

First-innings scores at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in T10 cricket have usually averaged around the 120-mark. This season’s Abu Dhabi T10 League has already witnessed explosive totals, with Deccan Gladiators setting the benchmark at 141 for 2. For this game, a total of around 130 would pile solid pressure on the chasing team.

Toss: To Bowl

Chasing has proven to be the formula for success at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the Abu Dhabi T10 League, with the most recent three fixtures at this ground going comfortably to the team batting second. Whichever captain calls correctly at the toss will probably elect to field first.