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ABU DHABI: The playoffs for the Abu Dhabi T10 league are confirmed as the final four teams have secured their spots after Deccan Gladiators defeated Vista Riders in the last league match of the tournament here on Friday.

Quetta Qavalry, who have already qualified for the next round, finished in top position with 12 points to their name. Earlier in the day, they suffered their only loss in the tournament against Royal Champs by 14 runs.

Quetta Qavalary will now face Aspin Stallions in Qualifier 1 tomorrow at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

All four matches of the playoffs will be played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

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Qavalry and Stallions have two chances of qualifying for the Abu Dhabi T10 final after finishing in the top two of the points table, since the loser of Qualifier 1 will take on the winner of Eliminator on Sunday in Qualifier 2.

The eliminator will be played between Ajman Titans and UAE Bulls, with the grand final on Sunday.

Abu Dhabi T10 playoffs matches

Quetta Qavalry vs Aspin Stallions, Qualifier 1
Ajman Titans vs UAE Bulls, Eliminator
Eliminator Winner v Qualifier Runner-up
Final

UAE Bulls managed to advance after Deccan Gladiators defeated Vista Riders by 19 runs. With this, the Gladiators finished in seventh spot with six points while the Riders remained in eighth position.

Despite having six points to their name, the Bulls reached the playoffs based on their superior Net run-rate (NRR).

On the contrary, Royal Champs finished at the bottom with only four points and two victories to their name, with the last victory coming today against Quetta Qavalry.

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ABU DHABI: Khawaja Nafay’s 45* from only 12 balls powered Quetta Qavalry to a big win against Northern Warriors in the opening match of the Abu Dhabi T10 here at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.

Set 134, Northern Warriors could only manage to score 82-2 at the end of their 10 overs.

Hazratullah Zazai remained unbeaten with 31 from 28 while Colin Munro hit three sixes and three fours in his 44 from 28 balls.

For Qavalry, Ali Majid and Jason Holder picked up one wicket each.

Earlier, after being put into bat, Quetta Qavalry piled up  133-5 in their 10 overs.

Evin Lewis was sent back in the second over, whereas Andries Gous followed him in the third over. As a result, they were 20-2 as skipper Liam Livingstone walked into bat and made 24 from 10 balls with the help of two sixes and two fours.

However, the Warriors tightened the screws with clinical bowling and removed Livingstone,  Fabian Allen (8), and Muhammad Waseem (15) in quick succession.

As a result, Qavalry were in dire straits with 65-5 in 6.3 overs. However, it was Nafay’s arrival that powered them to a winning total.

The right-hander hit five sixes and two fours on his knock, which took the total to 133 at the end of their innings. Jason Holder also batted well for his 24 from 10 balls with the aid of two sixes and a four.

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For Northern Warriors, Trent Boult picked up two wickets. Odean Smith, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Thisara Perera also managed to pick one apiece.

In the second fixture, Deccan Gladiators defeated UAE Bulls by a narrow margin of six runs, courtesy of Tom Kohler-Cadmore’s fiery half-century.

Kohler-Cadmore hit 78* from just 29 balls, laced with seven sixes and six fours that powered Gladiators to 141-2 in their 10 overs.

In reply, UAE Bulls fell short by a narrow margin as they scored 135-5 in their allotted 10 overs.

Tim David remained the top scorer, smashing two sixes and nine fours on his way to 59 from 29 balls.

For Gladiators, Luke Wood picked up two wickets in his two overs while giving away just 14.

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Quetta Qavalry confirmed that their star pacer and captain, Mohammad Amir, will miss the team’s opening match of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2025 against Northern Warriors on Tuesday due to unforeseen visa-related delays.

In an official statement, the franchise reassured fans that all formalities are underway and Amir will join the squad as soon as his visa is processed.

“Due to an unexpected delay in the visa processing, Mohammad Amir will not be available for today’s first game,” the statement read.

“All formalities are currently in progress, and he will join the squad and take charge as soon as his visa arrives. We appreciate your patience and continued support for the Qavalry.”

 

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Amir’s absence was felt during the captains’ conference and the trophy unveiling ceremony, where England all-rounder Liam Livingstone stepped in as Qavalry’s representative.

The Qavalry squad for their maiden Abu Dhabi T10 League features a mix of experienced internationals and local talent, including Liam Livingstone, Jason Holder, Azam Khan, Imran Tahir, Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, and Muhammad Waseem, among others.

Quetta Qavalry squad for Abu Dhabi T10 League:

Liam Livingstone, Mohammad Amir, Jason Holder, Azam Khan (wk), Andries Gous, Muhammad Waseem, Imran Tahir, Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Gudakesh Motie, Ali Naseer, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir, Abdul Ghaffar, Abbas Afridi, Irfan Khan Niazi, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Arafat Minhas, Umer Zeeshan Lohya and George Scrimshaw.

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Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir will lead Quetta Qavalry in their inaugural season of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, starting November 18.

The announcement came via Qavalry social media handle with an animated poster.

“The leader of the Qavalry. The charge starts now.,” the caption wrote.

For the unversed, Quetta Qavalry will commence their campaign in an opening encounter against Northern Warriors. They will then play against the Ajman Titans on November 19 and take on the Deccan Gladiators on November 21.

Their fourth fixture will be against Delhi Bulls on November 22, whereas their second-to-last and final fixtures will be against Vista Riders and Royal Champs on November 27 and 28, respectively.

 

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A few days earlier, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan joined Quetta Qavalry as a replacement for Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza ahead of the ninth edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, set to take place from November 18 to 30.

The franchise announced the update via social media, confirming that Raza would be unavailable due to national commitments and welcoming Azam as his replacement.

Raza’s withdrawal comes as he is currently leading Zimbabwe in their T20I series against Afghanistan.

For Azam Khan, this marks another stint with a Quetta-based franchise, having previously represented the Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) from 2018 to 2021.

The hard-hitting batter has played 61 PSL matches, scoring 1,206 runs at a strike rate of 143.40, including six half-centuries.

The team will be coached by Yasir Arafat, with Javeria Khan serving as team director.

Quetta Qavalry squad for Abu Dhabi T10 League:

Liam Livingstone, Mohammad Amir, Jason Holder, Azam Khan (wk), Andries Gous, Muhammad Waseem, Imran Tahir, Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Gudakesh Motie, Ali Naseer, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir, Abdul Ghaffar, Abbas Afridi, Irfan Khan Niazi, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Arafat Minhas, Umer Zeeshan Lohya and George Scrimshaw.

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Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan has joined Quetta Qavalry as a replacement for Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza ahead of the ninth edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, set to take place from November 18 to 30.

The franchise announced the update via social media, confirming that Raza would be unavailable due to national commitments and welcoming Azam as his replacement.

“Another powerhouse saddles up. Azam Khan joins the Qavalry squad as Sikandar Raza serves national duty. Khush Aamdeed, Impact Khan,” the franchise posted.

 

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Raza’s withdrawal comes as he prepares to lead Zimbabwe in their upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan starting Wednesday in Harare, followed by a T20I tri-series in Pakistan featuring the hosts and Sri Lanka next month.

For Azam Khan, this marks another stint with a Quetta-based franchise, having previously represented the Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) from 2018 to 2021.

The hard-hitting batter has played 61 PSL matches, scoring 1,206 runs at a strike rate of 143.40, including six half-centuries.

He also brings global T20 experience, having featured in the ILT20, CPL, BPL, and LPL.

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However, at the international level, Azam is yet to make a strong impression, managing 88 runs in 14 T20Is for Pakistan at an average of 8.80 and a strike rate of 133.33.

Meanwhile, the debutant Quetta Qavalry has assembled a strong squad for their maiden campaign, featuring big names such as Liam Livingstone, Jason Holder, Mohammad Amir, Imran Tahir, and Muhammad Waseem.

The team will be coached by Yasir Arafat, with Javeria Khan serving as team director.

Quetta Qavalry squad for Abu Dhabi T10 League

Liam Livingstone, Mohammad Amir, Jason Holder, Azam Khan, Andries Gous, Muhammad Waseem, Imran Tahir, Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Gudakesh Motie, Ali Naseer, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir, Abdul Ghaffar, Abbas Afridi, Irfan Khan Niazi, Khawaja Nafay, Arafat Minhas, Umer Zeeshan Lohya and George Scrimshaw.

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Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has joined the newly-formed franchise Quetta Qavalry for their debut campaign in the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League, slated to begin on November 18.

The franchise confirmed Amir’s signing through its official social media handles on Wednesday, unveiling the experienced left-armer with a bold statement.

“You asked for it. You waited for it. Now he’s here — Ladies and Gentlemen, Mohammad Amir. The Desert Spear, The Global Legend of Quetta Qavalry,” the franchise posted.

Mohammad Amir, one of Pakistan’s most seasoned fast bowlers in franchise cricket, adds immense experience to the squad.

The 33-year-old has featured in major leagues across the world, including the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Men’s The Hundred, ILT20, Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), and Lanka Premier League (LPL).

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Across his extensive T20 career, Amir has bagged 458 wickets in 348 matches at an economy rate of 7.15, while representing Pakistan in 62 T20Is and taking 65 wickets on the international stage.

The Qavalry setup has been assembling a strong and diverse lineup ahead of their debut season.

Earlier this week, they announced Jason Holder and Liam Livingstone, while Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza, USA’s Andries Gous, South Africa’s Imran Tahir, and UAE’s Muhammad Waseem have also joined the squad.

Former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat has been appointed as head coach, bringing both local insight and international experience to the dressing room.

The franchise, owned by Nadeem Omar, who also owns Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League, was officially launched on October 10.

Quetta Qavalry will compete in the ninth edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, running from November 18 to 30.

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