Liam Livingstone once again proved why he’s one of the most lethal hitters in the short format, smashing the winning maximum in a nail-biting Super Over as Quetta Qavalry edged past the Vista Riders in a thriller at the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10.

The victory keeps Quetta’s unbeaten streak intact, six wins from six, and seals their place in Qualifier One, reinforcing their status as the tournament’s form side.

Livingstone, who has been striking at a blistering 175 this season, admitted the team didn’t hit their usual standards but was pleased with how they held their nerve when it mattered.

“Today is probably our worst game,” he said. “So to still be able to win is a very good sign for us. ADT10 is so fast-paced and full of excitement. I really enjoy playing here. It’s nice to be on the right side of a Super Over win.”

Despite a below-par showing across departments, Quetta dug deep to push the game into the Super Over, and Livingstone took over from there, clearing the rope with trademark power to seal the win.

The Englishman said that grinding out wins on off-days can often build more confidence than dominant performances.
“Winning the games where we haven’t played well probably gives us a little bit more confidence than if we had lost. Hopefully, we’ve got our bad game out of the way as we keep building momentum towards the playoffs.”

He also highlighted the unique pressure of the T10 format.“You have to find rhythm instantly; there’s no time to think. Today’s wicket was tricky, so that made it even more challenging. It’s all about how quickly you can get going with the bat and how efficient you can be with the ball.”

Livingstone praised the Sheikh Zayed Stadium atmosphere and his continued enjoyment of the tournament. “I’ve played T10 here a few times now. It’s a lovely ground, perfect for cricket this time of year, and I love being here.”

Quetta Qavalry return to the field later today for their next clash, facing the Royal Champs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium as they look to extend their flawless run.

Royal Champs finally have their breakthrough moment at the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10, and Aaron Jones was right at the heart of it.

The US star delivered a standout all-round show as the Champs sealed their first win of the season, beating the Northern Warriors by seven wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. After a string of narrow losses, Jones said the victory felt like a weight lifted.

“Finally getting that first win feels incredible,” he said. “We’ve been in close games, but this was a complete performance, fielding, batting, bowling, everything clicked.”

Jones was quick to credit the franchise for creating an environment where players can thrive.
According to him, the setup at Royal Champs has been “world-class” from day one.

“When you feel valued as a player, you naturally want to deliver for the franchise,” he said. “It’s not just about cricket here; they genuinely care about the players as people. That kind of environment brings out the best in everyone.”

One of the biggest boosts for Jones this season has been sharing a dressing room with some of the game’s most seasoned pros. “Guys like Shakib Al Hassan, Jason Roy, and Isuru Udana, it’s massive learning from them,” he said. 

“Their professionalism, the way they handle pressure, the way they read conditions, you can’t learn that from a coaching manual.”

With the US gearing up for next year’s T20 World Cup, Jones is carrying that confidence forward. Facing giants like India and Pakistan doesn’t intimidate him; in fact, he’s looking forward to it.

“Everyone knows they’re top teams, but T20 cricket is unpredictable,” he said. “We’ve beaten Pakistan before. We’re not here to make up the numbers; we truly believe we can qualify for the next round.”

Jones also spoke warmly about his time in the UAE capital, describing Abu Dhabi as one of his favourite places to play cricket.

“The facilities here are world-class, the vibe is incredible, and the city just has this energy that makes you want to perform,” he said. 

“Abu Dhabi is becoming a real sporting destination, you feel it every time you play here.”

Quetta Qavalry are heading straight to Qualifier 1, and they did it in the most dramatic way possible. A nail-biting clash against Vista Riders on Wednesday went all the way to a Super Over, where Liam Livingstone smashed a towering six to seal the win and keep Quetta on top of the Abu Dhabi T10 table.

But the real spark came earlier from Muhammad Waseem, who played a stunning hand with 41 not out off just 14 balls. His late fireworks pushed Quetta to a competitive 104/5, giving his side something to defend after Andries Gous (23 off 16) and Evin Lewis chipped in with useful starts.

Vista Riders looked well in control during their chase, thanks largely to Ben McDermott’s fluent 44 off 27, supported by Unmukt Chand and Sean Dickson, who added steady runs before retiring hurt. But the match flipped dramatically when Livingstone produced a sensational diving boundary catch to remove McDermott, followed soon after by the dismissal of Dwaine Pretorius.

Still, Vista refused to go quietly. Needing 16 off the final over, Matthew Forde and CP Rizwan combined for a flurry of late boundaries to tie the game and push it into the tournament’s first Super Over.

Vista set a target of 12, and Quetta’s chase began with a Waseem boundary before Khwaja Nafay fell swinging for the ropes. Enter Livingstone, who wasted no time, launching a massive six over square leg to seal the win and ignite celebrations among the Qavalry fans.

Royal Champs fall short despite McMullen’s 50

In the second match of the night, Royal Champs put up a steady chase but ultimately couldn’t get past a target of 135, finishing at 127/2.

Jason Roy departed early, but Mohammad Shahzad (39 off 22) provided momentum before retiring hurt. Brandon McMullen kept the chase alive with a superb 59 off 28, hammering four fours and four sixes.

But with the required rate climbing, the Champs ran out of firepower. Aaron Jones and Chris Jordan added late runs, but it wasn’t enough as they closed the innings seven runs short.