RDC vs EE T10 2026: Boult 2/14, Emirates Eagles Win by 16
Published on November 7, 2026
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Summary Overview: Emirates Eagles beat Royal Desert Champions by 16 runs in the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Captain Rovman Powell hit 41 not out off 16 and Kyle Mayers 39 off 19 in a total of 125 for 2, and Player of the Match Trent Boult took 2 for 14 as the Champions finished on 109 for 7.
Who won? Emirates Eagles, by 16 runs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The Eagles made 125 for 2 in their 10 overs, and Royal Desert Champions finished on 109 for 7.
Who starred? New Zealand left-arm quick Trent Boult took 2 for 14 from his two overs, including the wicket of Phil Salt with his second ball, and was named Player of the Match. Captain Rovman Powell hit four sixes in 41 not out off 16, and Kyle Mayers made 39 off 19.
What about the Champions? Sherfane Rutherford hit three sixes in 33 off 12, and Chris Jordan made 27 off 17, but the Champions lost wickets at key moments.
Anything unusual? Alex Hales was retired out on 22. Retiring out is usually a tactical move to bring in a faster scorer, and Powell and Shimron Hetmyer then added 60 off 24 balls.
Match Report: Powell's Finish, Boult's Start
For readers new to the format: in T10 cricket, each team bats for just 10 overs (an over is six legal deliveries), and a match lasts about 90 minutes. A batter who is retired out chooses to leave the field without being dismissed, usually so a team can send in a faster scorer. It counts as a wicket.
Emirates Eagles' Innings: 125 for 2
Royal Desert Champions captain Nicholas Pooran won the toss and chose to bowl. Kyle Mayers and Alex Hales put on 64 off 34 balls, with Mayers hitting three fours and three sixes in 39 off 19.
Near the end of the sixth over, the Eagles retired Hales out on 22 off 17, and Mayers was caught and bowled by Chris Jordan soon after. That brought captain Rovman Powell and Shimron Hetmyer together, and they took the game away. Powell hit four sixes in 41 not out off 16, Hetmyer added 15 not out, and they put on an unbroken 60 off 24 balls. The Eagles finished on 125 for 2, and none of the Champions' bowlers went for less than 10 an over.
Royal Desert Champions' Chase: Boult Sets the Tone
Trent Boult struck with his second ball, having Phil Salt caught by Hetmyer for 4. Hardus Viljoen removed Pooran (14 off 7), and Haider Razzaq bowled Muhammad Waseem (13). The Champions were 40 for 3 in the fourth over.
Sherfane Rutherford hit back with three sixes in 33 off 12, but Chris Green bowled him at 69 for 4. Viljoen bowled Janith Liyanage, and Boult returned to bowl Gulbadin Naib, leaving the Champions 83 for 6 with 43 needed from 14 balls.
Chris Jordan hit two sixes in 27 off 17, adding 26 with Ali Naseer, but Razzaq had him caught by Hetmyer off the last ball, and the Champions finished 16 runs short.
Turning Point: The Powell and Hetmyer Stand
At 65 for 2 after six overs, the Eagles were on course for a good total. Retiring Hales and sending in Powell turned it into a big one: the Eagles scored 60 runs in the last four overs, and that proved the difference.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Trent Boult | Emirates Eagles | 2 for 14 (2 overs), Player of the Match |
| Rovman Powell (c) | Emirates Eagles | 41* (16), 1 four, 4 sixes |
| Kyle Mayers | Emirates Eagles | 39 (19), 3 fours, 3 sixes, plus a catch |
| Hardus Viljoen | Emirates Eagles | 2 for 19 (2 overs) |
| Haider Razzaq | Emirates Eagles | 2 for 22 (2 overs) |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Emirates Eagles | 15* (11), plus 2 catches |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Royal Desert Champions | 33 (12), 2 fours, 3 sixes |
| Chris Jordan | Royal Desert Champions | 27 (17), 2 sixes, and 1 for 22 |
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How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Mayers and Hales opening stand | 64 off 34 balls |
| Hales retired out, Mayers out | 65 for 2 (6 overs) |
| Powell and Hetmyer stand | 60* off 24 balls |
| Eagles total | 125 for 2 (10 overs) |
| Boult's second ball | Champions 4 for 1 |
| Champions in trouble | 40 for 3 (3.1 overs) |
| Rutherford out | 69 for 4 (5.1 overs) |
| Boult removes Naib | 83 for 6, needing 43 from 14 balls |
| Champions finish | 109 for 7, 16 runs short |
First Two Overs
| Team | Score |
| Emirates Eagles | 19 for 0 |
| Royal Desert Champions | 24 for 1 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| Royal Desert Champions | Muhammad Waseem, Phil Salt (wk), Nicholas Pooran (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Gulbadin Naib, Janith Liyanage, Ali Naseer, Chris Jordan, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Luke Wood |
| Emirates Eagles | Alex Hales, Kusal Perera, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell (c), Kyle Mayers, Srikar Bharat (wk), Chris Green, Trent Boult, Hardus Viljoen, Tymal Mills, Haider Razzaq |
What's Next
| Match | Date | Fixture | Local (GST) | UK (GMT) | PKT | IST | ET |
| 4 | Sun, Nov 8 | Yas Lions vs Emirates Eagles | 3:30 PM | 11:30 AM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 5 | Sun, Nov 8 | UAE Bulls vs United Tigers | 5:45 PM | 1:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:45 AM |
| 6 | Sun, Nov 8 | Arabian Aces vs Royal Desert Champions | 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 Royal Desert Champions vs Emirates Eagles?
- Emirates Eagles, by 16 runs.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Trent Boult, for his 2 for 14 from two overs.
What does "retired out" mean?
- A batter chooses to leave the field without being dismissed, usually so a team can bring in a faster scorer. It counts as a wicket. Alex Hales was retired out on 22.
How many did Rovman Powell score?
- 41 not out off 16 balls, with four sixes.
When do Emirates Eagles play next?
- Sunday, November 8, against Yas Lions at 3:30 PM local time (5:00 PM IST, 4:30 PM PKT).
Related Guides and Series Coverage
📋 Emirates Eagles Squad and Schedule for Abu Dhabi T10 2026
📋 Royal Desert Champions Squad and Schedule for Abu Dhabi T10 2026