Arabian Aces Squad and Schedule Abu Dhabi T10 2026: Full List
Published on October 17, 2026
Summary Overview: Arabian Aces' full 18-man squad for Abu Dhabi T10 2026, led by icon player Moeen Ali with Andre Russell and Liam Livingstone. All 10 fixtures in UAE time, IST, PKT and ET.
Who are Arabian Aces?
One of five new franchises in the revamped Abu Dhabi T10, which is now owned and run by the Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub.
Who are their big names?
Icon player Moeen Ali, plus pre-draft signings Andre Russell and Liam Livingstone. The draft added Alzarri Joseph, Imran Tahir, Sam Billings and Dunith Wellalage.
When is their first match?
Saturday, November 7 against United Tigers, in the night game of opening day at 8:00 PM local time (9:30 PM IST, 9:00 PM PKT).
Where do they play?
Every match is at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The Story: A Brand-New Team Built for Big Hitting
The Abu Dhabi T10 has a new look for 2026. UAE Bulls are the only team carried over from last season, and Arabian Aces are one of five new franchises.
For readers new to the format: in T10 cricket, each team bats for just 10 overs (an over is six legal deliveries), so a game lasts about 90 minutes. With so few balls, teams need batters who can hit boundaries from the very first delivery.
That is exactly how Arabian Aces have built their squad. Moeen Ali, Andre Russell and Liam Livingstone can all clear the ropes with ease, and all three also bowl, which gives the Aces rare balance.
The Talking Points
Three All-Round Match-Winners
Few T10 squads can match the Aces' top three signings. Andre Russell is one of the most destructive hitters the short formats have seen, and he bowls fast at the death (the last overs of an innings). Liam Livingstone hits huge sixes and bowls both off-spin and leg-spin. Moeen Ali adds left-handed power and off-spin.
Pace and Spin With Experience
Alzarri Joseph and Richard Gleeson lead the pace attack, with Pakistan's Salman Irshad in support. Veteran leg-spinner Imran Tahir brings years of experience in franchise cricket, and Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage adds left-arm spin.
Two Keepers Who Attack
Sam Billings and Tom Kohler-Cadmore are both wicketkeeper-batters who score quickly at the top of the order.
UAE Talent
UAE players Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Arfan and Vriitya Aravind give the Aces local knowledge of the Zayed Cricket Stadium.
The Full Arabian Aces Squad
| Role | Players |
| Batters | Ibrahim Masood, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), Sam Billings (wk), Vriitya Aravind (wk) |
| All-rounders | Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Andre Russell, Alishan Sharafu, Paul Walter, Quentin Sampson, Dwaine Pretorius, Dunith Wellalage |
| Bowlers | Alzarri Joseph, Richard Gleeson, Imran Tahir, Salman Irshad, Muhammad Arfan, Amshi de Silva |
18 players. Moeen Ali, Andre Russell and Liam Livingstone signed before the draft.
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Players to Watch
Andre Russell: Built for T10. A few balls can be enough for him to win a game with the bat, and he bowls the tough overs too.
Liam Livingstone: One of the biggest hitters in world cricket, and a useful spin option.
Moeen Ali: The icon player, with left-handed power and off-spin.
Alzarri Joseph: Genuine pace that can rush batters in a short format.
Imran Tahir: The experienced leg-spinner who can take wickets in a hurry.
Sam Billings (wk): An attacking keeper-batter who knows how to set the tempo at the top.
Arabian Aces Fixtures (Local, IST, Pakistan and ET)
All matches are at the Zayed Cricket Stadium (Sheikh Zayed Stadium), Abu Dhabi.
| Date | Match | Opponent | Local (GST) | IST | Pakistan | ET |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 3rd Match | vs United Tigers | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 6th Match | vs Royal Desert Champions | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 7th Match | vs Emirates Eagles | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:45 AM |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 12th Match | vs Yas Lions | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 15th Match | vs UAE Bulls | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 17th Match | vs Emirates Eagles | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:45 AM |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 19th Match | vs Royal Desert Champions | 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 6:30 AM |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 22nd Match | vs United Tigers | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:45 AM |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 24th Match | vs Yas Lions | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:45 AM |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 28th Match | vs UAE Bulls | 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 6:30 AM |
Local time is Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4). IST is India Standard Time (UTC+5:30). Pakistan is on PKT (UTC+5). ET is US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5). Every match starts on the same calendar date in all four zones.
The fixture pattern: the Aces play three games in the first three days, then face their busiest stretch from November 13 to 17, with a match on five days in a row. They finish the league stage against defending champions UAE Bulls on November 19.
Playoffs (If They Qualify)
| Stage | Date | Fixture | Local (GST) | IST | Pakistan | ET |
| Qualifier | Fri, Nov 20 | 2nd vs 3rd | 5:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| Final | Fri, Nov 20 | 1st vs Qualifier winner | 7:45 PM | 9:15 PM | 8:45 PM | 10:45 AM |
The team that finishes 1st goes straight to the final. Some reports give the playoff times an hour earlier, so check closer to the date.
Stat Corner
| Stat | Figure |
| Squad size | 18 |
| Pre-draft signings | 3 (Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone) |
| All-rounders | 8 |
| Wicketkeepers | 3 |
| League matches | 10 |
| Matches on consecutive days (Nov 13 to 17) | 5 |
| Venue | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is in the Arabian Aces squad for Abu Dhabi T10 2026?
- Headline names include Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone, Alzarri Joseph, Imran Tahir and Sam Billings. The full 18-man list is above.
Who is the Arabian Aces icon player?
- Moeen Ali.
When do Arabian Aces play their first match?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, against United Tigers at 8:00 PM local time (9:30 PM IST, 9:00 PM PKT).
How long is a T10 match?
- Each team bats for 10 overs, so a match takes about 90 minutes.
Where are the matches played?
- All Abu Dhabi T10 matches are at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
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