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The 2024 edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League promises to be the most exciting and expansive season yet, featuring a star-studded lineup of global cricket icons. International superstars such as Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Marcus Stoinis, Lockie Ferguson, and Rashid Khan are among the big names confirmed to participate, raising the anticipation for fans worldwide. Known for its explosive format and high-octane action, the tournament continues to attract the best talent from across the globe, solidifying its reputation as a marquee event in the cricketing calendar. Adding to the excitement, this year marks a significant expansion with the introduction of two new franchises—Bolts Ajman and UP Nawabs. The inclusion of these teams brings the total to 10, making it the largest season in the history of the competition.
The expansion is set to intensify the rivalry and create new dynamics as teams battle for supremacy in the fast-paced, 10-over format. With the addition of these franchises and an already glittering roster of players, the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 promises unparalleled entertainment and fierce competition. As the tournament evolves, it continues to push boundaries, captivating audiences with its unique blend of skill, innovation, and adrenaline-filled cricket. Fans can expect a spectacle like never before, as the world's finest players come together for what promises to be the biggest and boldest edition of the Abu Dhabi T10.
The 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 is set to make history as its largest season yet, with over 1,000 players registering for the draft. From this vast pool, nearly 450 players were shortlisted, and 107 ultimately earned spots across the 10 franchise rosters. Among these, an impressive 179 international cricket stars will participate, underscoring the tournament's global appeal and competitive stature. This season also marks the debut of two new franchises, Bolts Ajman and UP Nawabs, who join the existing eight teams: New York Strikers, Deccan Gladiators, Northern Warriors, Morrisville Samp Army, Delhi Bulls, Bangla Tigers, Team Abu Dhabi, and Chennai Brave Jaguars. Together, these 10 teams have assembled formidable squads, setting the stage for a thrilling competition.
Players from 11 different nations were drafted, highlighting the international flavor of the event. The West Indies led the selections with 20 players, followed by 17 from the UAE, 15 from Sri Lanka, and 14 from Pakistan. This diverse representation reflects the growing reach of the Abu Dhabi T10 and its ability to attract top talent from cricketing nations around the world. Fans can expect high-intensity action as these teams vie for glory in this fast-paced and electrifying format.
Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024 squads
New York Strikers squad: Muhammad Jawadullah, Kusal Perera, Donovan Ferreira, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Narine, Matheesha Pathirana, Kieron Pollard, Muhammad Waseem, Mohammad Amir, Mayank Choudhary, Evin Lewis, Dewald Brevis, Asif Ali, Alishan Sharafu, Doug Bracewell, Dumindu Sewmina, Nathan Edward, Reece Topley.
Deccan Gladiators squad: Nicholas Pooran, Jos Buttler, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Anrich Nortje, Tinotenda Maposa, Zahoor Khan, Andre Russell, Marcus Stoinis, Maheesh Theekshana, Malsha Tharupathi, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Usman Tariq, Ibrar Shah, Khary Pierre, David Wiese, Rilee Rossouw, Aryan Lakra.
Delhi Bulls squad: Rovman Powell, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Wanindu Hasaranga, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, James Vince, Matthew Wade, Fabian Allen, Tom Banton, Pavan Rathnayake, Nikhil Chaudhary, Muhammad Saghir Khan, Kasun Rajitha, Salman Irshad, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta, Isai Thorne, Harshit Seth.
Team Abu Dhabi squad: Noor Ahmad, Jonny Bairstow, Lockie Ferguson, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Shimron Hetmyer, Kyle Mayers, Phil Salt, Haider Ali, Kadeem Alleyne, Laurie Evans, Muditha Lakshan, Michael Pepper, Angelo Mathews, Adam Milne, Muhammad Arfan, Ramon Simmonds, Rumman Raees, Zeeshan Naseer, Asif Khan.
Northern Warriors squad: Trent Boult, Johnson Charles, Saqib Mahmood, Colin Munro, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sherfane Rutherford, Shaqkere Parris, Kimani Melius, Finn Allen, Brandon King, Ziaur Rahman, Ankur Sangwan, Shohidul Islam, Sagar Kalyan, Uzair Khan, Fareed Ahmad, Ackeem Auguste
Morrisville Samp Army squad: Qais Ahmad, Faf du Plessis, Brian Bennett, Karim Janat, David Willey, Jack Taylor, Imad Wasim, Rohan Mustafa, Kjorn Ottley, Taimoor Ali, Andries Gous, Will Jacks, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Umair Ali, Amir Hamza, Leonardo Julien, Hazrat Bilal.
Bangla Tigers squad: Luqman Faisal, Shakib Al Hasan, Muhammad Shehzad, Mir Hamza, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imran Khan, Almas Ayub, Towhid Hridoy, Dinesh Karthik, Rashid Khan, Josh Little, Liam Livingstone, Tashinga Musekiwa, Nav Pabreja, David Payne, Ravindu Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Hasnain
Chennai Brave Jaguars squad: Aayan Afzal Khan, Dan Lawrence, Chris Lynn, George Munsey, Nick Hobson, Thisara Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Nuwan Thushara, Rassie van der Dussen, Josh Brown, Garuka Sanketh, Akila Dhananjaya, Sabir Ali, Oshane Thomas, Matiullah Khan, Ali Khan, Kobe Herft, Kavindu Nadeeshan.
UP Nawabs squads: Faridoon Dawoodzai, Binura Fernando, Andre Fletcher, Khalil Gurbaz, Ryan Burl, Farhan Khan, Masood Gurbaz, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dawid Malan, Tymal Mills, Ashmead Nedd, Akhilesh Reddy, Curtis Campher, Adil Rashid, Hafeez ur Rehman, Khalid Shah, Odean Smith, Joshua Bishop, Najibullah Zadran.
Bolts Ajman squad: Ali Abid, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Haider Ali, Ravi Bopara, Shevon Daniel, Mark Deyal, Alex Hales, Terrance Hinds, Shehan Jayasuriya, Obed McCoy, Mohammad Mohsin, Safeer Tariq, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, James Neesham, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Arinesto Vezha, Dunith Wellalage, Lungi Ngidi.
Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024 schedule
Match |
Date |
T10 League 2024 Schedule |
1st Match |
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 |
Team Abu Dhabi vs. Ajman Bolts |
2nd Match |
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 |
Morrisville Samp Army vs. Bangla Tigers |
3rd Match |
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 |
Deccan Gladiators vs. Chennai Brave Jaguars |
4th Match |
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 |
Northern Warriors vs. Delhi Bulls |
5th Match |
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 |
New York Strikers vs. Morrisville Samp Army |
6th Match |
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 |
UP Nawabs vs. Team Abu Dhabi |
7th Match |
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 |
Ajman Bolts vs. Deccan Gladiators |
8th Match |
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 |
Morrisville Samp Army vs. UP Nawabs |
9th Match |
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 |
Bangla Tigers vs. New York Strikers |
10th Match |
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 |
Chennai Brave Jaguars vs. Northern Warriors |
11th Match |
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 |
Deccan Gladiators vs. Team Abu Dhabi |
12th Match |
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 |
UP Nawabs vs. Northern Warriors |
13th Match |
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 |
Delhi Bulls vs. Ajman Bolts |
14th Match |
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 |
New York Strikers vs. Deccan Gladiators |
15th Match |
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 |
Morrisville Samp Army vs. Chennai Brave Jaguars |
16th Match |
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 |
Team Abu Dhabi vs. New York Strikers |
17th Match |
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 |
Chennai Brave Jaguars vs. Ajman Bolts |
18th Match |
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 |
Delhi Bulls vs. Bangla Tigers |
19th Match |
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 |
UP Nawabs vs. Deccan Gladiators |
20th Match |
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 |
Bangla Tigers vs. Northern Warriors |
21st Match |
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 |
Morrisville Samp Army vs. Delhi Bulls |
22nd Match |
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 |
Ajman Bolts vs. Bangla Tigers |
23rd Match |
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 |
Team Abu Dhabi vs. Chennai Brave Jaguars |
24th Match |
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 |
UP Nawabs vs. New York Strikers |
25th Match |
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 |
Deccan Gladiators vs. Bangla Tigers |
26th Match |
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 |
Delhi Bulls vs. Chennai Brave Jaguars |
27th Match |
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 |
Northern Warriors vs. New York Strikers |
28th Match |
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 |
Team Abu Dhabi vs. Morrisville Samp Army |
29th Match |
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 |
New York Strikers vs. Delhi Bulls |
30th Match |
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 |
Chennai Brave Jaguars vs. UP Nawabs |
31st Match |
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 |
Northern Warriors vs. Ajman Bolts |
32nd Match |
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 |
Bangla Tigers vs. UP Nawabs |
33rd Match |
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 |
Northern Warriors vs. Team Abu Dhabi |
34th Match |
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 |
Ajman Bolts vs. Morrisville Samp Army |
35th Match |
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 |
Deccan Gladiators vs. Delhi Bulls |
Qualifier 1 |
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 |
TBC vs. TBC |
Eliminator 1 |
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 |
TBC vs. TBC |
Eliminator 2 |
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 |
TBC vs. TBC |
Qualifier 2 |
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 |
TBC vs. TBC |
Final |
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 |
TBC vs. TBC |
Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024 live streaming
Indian fans can catch all the action of the Abu Dhabi T10 League on the Star Sports Network, bringing the fast-paced tournament directly to their TV screens. For those preferring to stream the matches online, the games will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. However, it’s important to note that free live streaming of the matches will not be offered. Fans will need a subscription to enjoy the electrifying cricketing spectacle featuring global superstars in the shortest format of the game.