The Northern Warriors registered a confident six-wicket victory over the Deccan Gladiators in the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 on Friday, successfully chasing 88 with 10 balls to spare to move back into contention after a slow start to their campaign.

Batting first, the Gladiators were rocked early as Trent Boult removed Nicholas Pooran and David Wiese off consecutive deliveries in the opening over. Tom Kohler-Cadmore (58 off 31) anchored the innings with a composed half-century, striking seven boundaries and two sixes, but regular wickets at the other end stalled progress.

Marcus Stoinis threatened to build a partnership before Boult pulled off a sharp one-handed catch off Shahid Bhutta, halting momentum. The Gladiators closed on 87/7, with Kohler-Cadmore launching two late sixes before falling in the final over.

In reply, the Warriors made a dominant start through Johnson Charles, whose 41 off 17 balls—featuring four fours and three sixes- powered them to 43/0 in two overs. Noor Ahmad dismissed Charles, and Muhammad Jawadullah’s double-strike removed Hazratullah Zazai and Shimron Hetmyer to tighten the contest at 60/3.

Although Noor Ahmad bowled Dinesh Chandimal soon after, the modest target remained within reach, and Thisara Perera and Azmatullah Omarzai guided the Warriors home, with Omarzai finishing the chase in 8.2 overs.

Amir four-for headlines Qavalry’s strong comeback after Bulls’ blistering start

In the day’s second match, a late bowling surge led by Mohammad Amir sparked a dramatic turnaround as Quetta Qavalry restricted the UAE Bulls to 109 after an explosive powerplay start.

The Bulls lost Tom Moores early, but Phil Salt (31 off 15) counter-attacked, striking four boundaries and a six to accelerate the innings to 26/1 after two overs. Rovman Powell (23 off 14) continued the charge alongside Tim David (31 off 11), lifting the Bulls to 93/3 after seven overs and setting up a platform for a large total.

But Amir flipped the contest, dismissing Kieron Pollard, Tim David and Iftikhar Ahmed in a pivotal spell to complete a four-wicket haul. At the same time, Khuzaima Tanveer added two run-outs and a bowled dismissal to shut down scoring at the death.

Despite early momentum, the Bulls managed just 16 runs from the final three overs, ending at 109 all out, leaving the match finely poised for the chase to follow.

In a significant development for cricket around the world, Pro10, spearheaded by cricket legend Ravi Shastri and sports entrepreneur Neeraj Sareen, today announced its groundbreaking international launch bringing professional T10 cricket to Southeast Asia and Europe.

The inaugural season features five franchise teams competing between January 30–February 4, 2026, at Thailand’s world-class Terd Thai Cricket Ground, with West Indies icon Sir Viv Richards serving as Thailand ambassador and a marquee roster including David Warner, Chris Lynn, and George Munsey.

Pro10 has been envisioned as a catalyst for cricket in emerging regions, pioneering professional cricket in non-traditional Southeast Asian and European markets. Not only does the initiative provide a fast, accessible format that empowers new audiences and aspiring players across Southeast Asia and Europe, but it also serves as a unique platform of structured, professionally run T10 cricket in Thailand, Bulgaria, and Poland.

The marquee competition will provide local players with an opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the finest international players and coaches, giving their development an undeniable boost. The league is firmly positioned a practical development tool for emerging nations that have limited access to international players.

Adding his perspective on Pro10 and the league’s impact on new regions, Sir Viv Richards, Thailand Ambassador, said:”Cricket grows strongest when it reaches new people, and new communities. Pro10 is doing exactly that by giving Thailand, Bulgaria, and Poland a platform to shine. I am delighted to help guide this journey and to see local talent gain exposure to international players and coaches. This is how the game expands, and this is where the future lies.”

Speaking on the launch and the league’s wider purpose, Ravi Shastri, Co-founder & Partner, said: “Pro10 represents cricket’s next evolution: explosive T10 excitement with genuine grassroots development. We’re creating sustainable ecosystems to develop stars from Thailand, Bulgaria, Poland, and beyond. Having Sir Viv Richards as Thailand ambassador and players like David Warner demonstrates the calibre we’re building. The T10 format is perfect for today’s world, showcasing cricket’s incredible global potential.”

Sharing his perspective on Pro10’s vision and long-term commitment to new cricket markets, Neeraj Sareen, Founder & CEO, said: “Pro10 is built from the ground up with sustainability, local talent development, and world-class entertainment. We’re partnering with communities, cricket boards, and institutions to create something truly special. Securing Sir Viv Richards as Thailand ambassador testifies to our vision. With Ravi’s cricket expertise, Roshan Mahanama and Russell Maduwantha’s operational brilliance, we’re building cricket’s future, not just hosting matches.”

The Quetta Qavalry maintained their unbeaten run in the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 with a thrilling one-run win over the Deccan Gladiators in a top-of-the-table clash on Thursday.

Batting first, Quetta posted 112/3, powered by a rapid 39 off 14 balls from Khawaja Nafay, supported by Evin Lewis (20 off 9) and Liam Livingstone (20 off 12). Despite disciplined bowling spells from Noor Ahmad (1/9) and Jordan Thompson (0/12), the Qavalry’s late acceleration ensured a competitive total.

In reply, Deccan lost Nicholas Pooran early, but Tom Kohler-Cadmore (15 off 9) and David Wiese (32 off 15) rebuilt the innings before wickets from Abbas Afridi, Muhammad Jawadullah and Khawaja Nafay swung momentum back to Quetta.

A powerful unbeaten 39 off 19 from Marcus Stoinis kept the Gladiators in contention, but Khuzaima Tanveer’s three-run penultimate over left Deccan needing 22 from the final six balls. Stoinis cleared the ropes twice to bring the equation down, but Afridi held his nerve with the final delivery, sealing a dramatic win and extending Qavalry’s perfect start to the tournament.

Titans fall 15 runs short in chase against Aspin Stallions

In the day’s earlier fixture, the Aspin Stallions defeated the Ajman Titans by 15 runs after restricting them to 104/6 in pursuit of 120.

The Titans began aggressively through Rahmanullah Gurbaz (23 off 6), but lost momentum after his dismissal at 29/1. Akif Javed (2/11) removed Avishka Fernando (18 off 11) as the required rate climbed steadily.

The Stallions tightened control through Chris Green, who delivered an outstanding spell of 2/9, removing Leus du Plooy and Harbhajan Singh to leave the chase in disarray at 118/6. Sam Billings (13 off 9) attempted to stabilise the innings, but only six runs came from the final over, ending any chance of a late recovery.

The Stallions’ disciplined middle-overs bowling proved decisive in securing a comfortable victory.