Arabian Aces vs UAE Bulls Result: Aces Defend 92 to Win a Low-Scoring Thriller
Published on November 13, 2026
Summary Overview: Arabian Aces beat UAE Bulls by 8 runs in the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Player of the Match Andre Russell hit 46 off 18 after the Aces slumped to 29 for 6, then took 3 for 12, including two wickets in two balls, as the Bulls finished on 84 for 7 chasing 93.
Who won? Arabian Aces, by 8 runs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The Aces made 92 for 8 in their 10 overs, and the UAE Bulls finished on 84 for 7.
Who starred? West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell hit five fours and three sixes in 46 off 18 balls after the Aces were 29 for 6, then took 3 for 12 with the ball, plus a catch. He was named Player of the Match.
What about the Bulls? Tahir Zaman took 2 for 3 from two overs, Romario Shepherd took 3 for 21, and captain Kieron Pollard hit four sixes in 27 off 11. But the Bulls lost two wickets in two balls at the crucial moment.
What does it mean? The Aces move up to third, level on points with the second-placed Yas Lions. The defending champions, UAE Bulls, have now lost four in a row and are bottom of the table.
Match Report: Russell to the Rescue
For readers new to the format: in T10 cricket, each team bats for just 10 overs (an over is six legal deliveries), and a whole match lasts about 90 minutes. A batter out on the first ball they face is said to be out for a golden duck.
Arabian Aces' Innings: 29 for 6, Then Russell
Bulls captain Kieron Pollard won the toss and chose to bowl, and the Aces' top order collapsed. Muhammad Rohid Khan bowled Tom Kohler-Cadmore first ball of the match, and Mohammad Amir took two wickets in two balls in the second over, bowling Paul Walter (6) and trapping Alishan Sharafu lbw first ball. The Aces were 12 for 3.
Tahir Zaman had Liam Livingstone (4) caught by Khawaja Nafay and later bowled Sam Billings (10), and Romario Shepherd removed captain Moeen Ali (3). At 29 for 6 in the sixth over, the Aces were in deep trouble. Tahir Zaman finished with 2 for 3 from his two overs.
Andre Russell turned it around. He and Dwaine Pretorius (12) added 60 off 25 balls, with Russell scoring 44 of them. Shepherd removed both in the final over, having Pretorius caught by Aneurin Donald and Russell caught by Sunil Narine for 46 off 18, but the Aces had reached 92 for 8.
UAE Bulls' Chase: Russell Strikes Again
The Bulls needed 93. Russell had Donald (5) caught by Muhammad Arfan, Dwaine Pretorius removed Nafay (3) and Shepherd (2), and Arfan had Andre Fletcher (19) caught by Livingstone. The Bulls were 37 for 4 in the sixth over.
Kieron Pollard hit four sixes in 27 off 11, adding 41 off 15 balls with Shadab Khan (22 off 14), and the Bulls needed 15 from 11 balls. Then Russell struck twice in two balls in the ninth over, having Pollard caught by Livingstone and Sunil Narine caught behind first ball. Arfan had Shadab caught by Billings in the last over, and the Bulls finished on 84 for 7, 8 runs short.
Turning Point: Russell's Two in Two
At 78 for 4 after 8.1 overs, with Pollard hitting sixes, the Bulls needed just 15 from 11 balls. Russell removed Pollard and Narine with consecutive balls, and the Bulls scored only 6 more runs.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Andre Russell | Arabian Aces | 46 (18), 5 fours, 3 sixes, and 3 for 12 (2 overs), plus a catch, Player of the Match |
| Dwaine Pretorius | Arabian Aces | 2 for 11 (2 overs), and 12 (10) |
| Muhammad Arfan | Arabian Aces | 2 for 16 (2 overs), plus two catches |
| Liam Livingstone | Arabian Aces | Two catches |
| Tahir Zaman | UAE Bulls | 2 for 3 (2 overs) |
| Romario Shepherd | UAE Bulls | 3 for 21 (2 overs) |
| Mohammad Amir | UAE Bulls | 2 for 23 (2 overs) |
| Muhammad Rohid Khan | UAE Bulls | 1 for 6 (2 overs) |
| Kieron Pollard (c) | UAE Bulls | 27 (11), 4 sixes |
| Shadab Khan | UAE Bulls | 22 (14), 1 four, 2 sixes |
How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Kohler-Cadmore out first ball | Aces 0 for 1 |
| Amir's two in two | 12 for 1 to 12 for 3 (1.6 overs) |
| Aces in deep trouble | 29 for 6 (5.3 overs) |
| Russell and Pretorius stand | 60 off 25 balls for the 7th wicket |
| Aces total | 92 for 8 (10 overs) |
| Bulls' early wickets | 37 for 4 (5.5 overs) |
| Pollard and Shadab stand | 41 off 15 balls for the 5th wicket |
| Russell's two in two | 78 for 4 to 78 for 6 (8.3 overs) |
| Bulls finish | 84 for 7, 8 runs short |
First Two Overs
| Team | Score |
| Arabian Aces | 12 for 3 |
| UAE Bulls | 12 for 0 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| Arabian Aces | Paul Walter, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali (c), Andre Russell, Sam Billings, Alishan Sharafu, Dwaine Pretorius, Alzarri Joseph, Muhammad Arfan, Richard Gleeson |
| UAE Bulls | Aneurin Donald, Andre Fletcher (wk), Khawaja Nafay, Kieron Pollard (c), Romario Shepherd, Shadab Khan, Sunil Narine, Tahir Zaman, Mohammad Amir, Nuwan Thushara, Muhammad Rohid Khan |
Changes: the Aces brought in Dwaine Pretorius for Salman Irshad. The Bulls were unchanged.
Abu Dhabi T10 2026 Table After Match 15
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| United Tigers | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +2.560 |
| Yas Lions | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.321 |
| Arabian Aces | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -0.436 |
| Royal Desert Champions | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.374 |
| Emirates Eagles | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.909 |
| UAE Bulls | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.290 |
Net run rate compares how fast a team scores with how fast its opponents score. Every team has now played five games.
What's Next
| Match | Date | Fixture | Local (GST) | UK (GMT) | PKT | IST | ET |
| 16 | Sat, Nov 14 | Royal Desert Champions vs United Tigers | 3:30 PM | 11:30 AM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 17 | Sat, Nov 14 | Arabian Aces vs Emirates Eagles | 5:45 PM | 1:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:45 AM |
| 18 | Sat, Nov 14 | Yas Lions vs UAE Bulls | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 19 | Sun, Nov 15 | Royal Desert Champions vs Arabian Aces | 3:30 PM | 11:30 AM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 20 | Sun, Nov 15 | Emirates Eagles vs UAE Bulls | 5:45 PM | 1:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:45 AM |
| 21 | Sun, Nov 15 | United Tigers vs Yas Lions | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
All matches at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. GST is Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4). ET is US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Arabian Aces vs UAE Bulls?
- Arabian Aces, by 8 runs.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Andre Russell, for 46 off 18 balls and 3 for 12.
How bad was the Aces' start?
- They were 12 for 3 after two overs and 29 for 6 in the sixth over, before Russell and Dwaine Pretorius added 60 off 25 balls.
Who took two wickets for 3 runs?
- Tahir Zaman, for the UAE Bulls, in his two overs.
When do the Arabian Aces play next?
- Saturday, November 14, against Emirates Eagles at 5:45 PM local time (7:15 PM IST, 6:45 PM PKT).