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Toss Winner - Vista Riders won the toss and choose to bowl first
Quetta Qavalry won by Tie Breaker
Quetta Qavalry are the only unbeaten team in the season so far, while Vista Riders are coming with three wins on the bounce.
Quetta Qavalry are our picks for the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Abu Dhabi T10, 2025 |
| Format: | t10 |
| Venue: | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 28.1°C|Sunny |
The 23rd game of the Abu Dhabi T10 League will see Vista Riders and Quetta Qavalry clashing at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The Riders have posted decent results and find themselves in second spot with six points from four appearances. Quetta have gone one better and claimed pole position by maintaining a perfect record through five encounters. Given the current trajectory of both sides, this promises to be a thrilling contest between two in-form opponents.
VTR
112/4 in 10.0 11.2
116/5 in 9.2 12.43
QQY
Vista Riders have moved up to second place after putting together three wins on the bounce, a run that should lift their confidence as they approach the next stretch of the competition.
Faf du Plessis guides the early section of the innings through his broad experience across T20 leagues, allowing him to judge the opening overs before shifting into a quicker tempo once he feels in control. His return of 116 across five outings at 181 shows how effectively he has handled the opening half of this season, and he looks in a good rhythm to offer another strong effort here.
Dwaine Pretorius has supplied useful runs in the middle, collecting 79 across five games while scoring at 180. Sean Dickson and Ben McDermott follow him, and both can lift the scoring rate, which should shape a major part of the Riders chances.
Their bowling attack is guided by seamer Andrew Tye, who brings pace and a calm reading of match situations, having taken nine wickets at 9.90. Dhananjaya Lakshan and Sharafuddin Ashraf, with five wickets each, will search for movement early and attempt to unsettle the opposition top order.
Awais Ahmad brings a different angle from the left arm, and his comfort on Abu Dhabi pitches gives him the confidence to vary his length and outthink batters who are looking to attack.
Faf du Plessis(c), Unmukt Chand(w), Ansh Tandon, Sean Dickson, Dwaine Pretorius, Harshit Kaushik, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Andrew Tye, S Sreesanth, Awais Ahmad Impact Subs - Murali Vijay, Ben McDermott, Angelo Perera
Faf du Plessis, Sean Dickson, Chundangapoyil Rizwan, Dwaine Pretorius, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Unmukt Chand, Ben McDermott, Sreesanth, Andrew Tye, Awais Ahmed, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Matthew Forde
Quetta Qavalry have produced a superb opening phase to their campaign, putting together five wins in a row that have driven them straight to the top of the standings. They have looked extremely settled across every outing and have given the impression of a unit that has answers for most situations.
Their batting line up carries solid depth, and a large share of their strategy revolves around opener Liam Livingstone. His tally of 89 runs at a strike rate of 203 underlines the sort of influence he can bring, and the side will hope he can carry that form into longer innings as their run of matches becomes more demanding.
Muhammad Waseem and Evin Lewis provide further strength to the batting effort, with both able to adjust their tempo when the game calls for it. Waseem has 11 T10 fifties to his name, including one this season, and he has an excellent understanding of these pitches, something he showed clearly in the recent match against UAE Bulls where he struck a superb 50* off 19.
Khawaja Nafay, Jason Holder, and Fabian Allen help lift the scoring rate during the closing passage of the innings. Their ability to raise the pace keeps the side in strong scoring territory. Nafay has been exceptional, moving to the top of their batting list with 144 runs at a strike rate of 277, which reflects how effectively he raises the tempo through the middle overs.
Their bowling unit carries enough variation to work through a variety of match situations. Jason Holder and Abbas Afridi have claimed 10 wickets between them and bring steady spells that help guide the innings. Khuzaima Tanveer and Mohammad Amir have 12 wickets combined and have a knack for striking at important moments, and their two overs often shift the direction of a contest.
Evin Lewis, Muhammad Waseem, Liam Livingstone, Azam Khan(w), Khawaja Nafay, Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Imran Tahir, Khuzaima Tanveer, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir(c) Impact Subs - Andries Gous, George Scrimshaw, Abdul Ghaffar
Mohammad Waseem, Evin Lewis, Khawaja Nafay, Liam Livingstone, Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, Andries Gous, Mohammad Amir, Abbas Afridi, Khuzaima Tanveer, Ali Majid Shah, Azam Khan
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium is tailor-made for batters who like to attack from the start. Fast bowlers won’t be left out, though, since the new ball can swing and seam under the lights. Runs will flow quickly in the first six overs, but the surface slows down after the ball gets older. Slow bowlers take over later in the innings, using accuracy and patience to tie down the batters. By the time the match reaches its final stages, dew might start to play tricks, making it harder for teams defending a score.
Abu Dhabi’s weather will bring heat and humidity, but there’s no chance of rain spoiling the contest. Every over will be bowled, and the game will run its full course.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
First innings scores at Sheikh Zayed for T10 contests often land around 120. The ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 League has regularly seen teams post between 100 and 110. Here, a score around 115 might be enough to make life difficult for the team batting last.
Fielding first has been the preferred choice for teams at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Over the previous five games in this year’s Abu Dhabi T10 League, the captain who won the toss sent the opposition in to bat. It’s reasonable to assume the same approach will be taken after the toss this time.
We've reached the latter stages of the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 League, and Vista Riders, along with Quetta Qavalr, are trying to hold onto their places in the top two. Quetta haven't lost a single match yet and look formidable at the moment, though Vista have generated real heat with a three-match winning streak. This promises to be a competitive affair, but when you consider the overall talent available to each side, Quetta edge it just enough to make them the more reliable option for betters in this matchup.
Quetta Qavalry are our picks for the winners of this match.
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