RDC vs UBL T10 2026: Rutherford 40 Off 13, RDC Win by 6 Wkts
Published on November 11, 2026
Summary Overview: Royal Desert Champions beat UAE Bulls by 6 wickets with five balls to spare in the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 at Zayed Cricket Stadium for their first win of the season. Player of the Match Sherfane Rutherford hit 40 off 13 and Muhammad Waseem 35 not out in a stand of 74 off 25 balls, after Shadab Khan's 3 for 15 had RDC 34 for 3.
Who won? Royal Desert Champions, by 6 wickets with five balls to spare at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The UAE Bulls made 123 for 7 in their 10 overs, and RDC reached 124 for 4 in 9.1 overs.
Who starred? Sherfane Rutherford hit five fours and three sixes in 40 off 13 balls and was named Player of the Match, and Muhammad Waseem made 35 not out off 18. The pair added 74 off 25 balls. Waseem also took three catches.
What about the Bulls? Shadab Khan took 3 for 15 and had RDC 34 for 3, and Khawaja Nafay hit two sixes in 27 off 11. But the Bulls could not stop Rutherford.
What does it mean? It is RDC's first win after three defeats, and it lifts them level on points with the Bulls. The defending champions have now lost three of their four games, and three in a row.
Match Report: RDC Finally Get Going
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. Byes are runs scored when the ball passes the batter and the wicketkeeper without touching the bat; they count towards the total but not to any batter.
UAE Bulls' Innings: Quick Runs, Regular Wickets
RDC captain Nicholas Pooran won the toss and chose to bowl. Maheesh Theekshana had Aneurin Donald (8) stumped by Phil Salt in the first over, but Khawaja Nafay and Andre Fletcher added 44 off 21 balls. Nafay hit two sixes in 27 off 11.
Then Gulbadin Naib was involved in two wickets in two balls in the fifth over. He had Nafay caught by Muhammad Waseem and ran out Fletcher (17), and the Bulls were 56 for 3. Captain Kieron Pollard hit 23 off 10, before Chris Jordan had him caught by Waseem at 87 for 4.
Ali Naseer removed Romario Shepherd (12), Keemo Paul had Sunil Narine (10) caught by Waseem, his third catch, and Tahir Zaman was run out. Shadab Khan finished on 15 not out off 7, and the Bulls reached 123 for 7, helped by 8 byes.
Royal Desert Champions' Chase: Rutherford's Blitz
Phil Salt hit three sixes in 22 off 10, and he and Brandon King (10) put on 31 off 13 balls. Then Shadab Khan turned the game. He trapped King lbw and bowled Salt in the same over, and Nuwan Thushara had Pooran (2) caught behind by Fletcher with the next ball. RDC had lost three wickets for 3 runs and were 34 for 3, needing 90 from 41 balls.
Sherfane Rutherford and Muhammad Waseem answered with 74 off 25 balls. Rutherford hit five fours and three sixes in 40 off 13 before Shadab had him caught by Nafay at 108 for 4. But Waseem stayed to the end, finishing on 35 not out off 18, and Gulbadin Naib (8 not out, with a six) helped RDC home with five balls to spare.
Turning Point: The Rutherford and Waseem Stand
At 34 for 3, RDC needed 90 from 41 balls after losing three wickets for 3 runs. Rutherford and Waseem's 74 off 25 balls took the chase away from the Bulls and left RDC needing just 16 from 16 balls when Rutherford was out.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Royal Desert Champions | 40 (13), 5 fours, 3 sixes, plus a catch and a run-out, Player of the Match |
| Muhammad Waseem | Royal Desert Champions | 35* (18), 5 fours, 1 six, plus three catches |
| Phil Salt (wk) | Royal Desert Champions | 22 (10), 3 sixes, plus a stumping |
| Gulbadin Naib | Royal Desert Champions | 1 for 11 (1 over), a run-out, and 8* (5) |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Royal Desert Champions | 1 for 14 (1 over) |
| Shadab Khan | UAE Bulls | 3 for 15 (2 overs), and 15* (7) |
| Khawaja Nafay | UAE Bulls | 27 (11), 3 fours, 2 sixes, plus a catch |
| Kieron Pollard (c) | UAE Bulls | 23 (10), 3 fours, 1 six |
| Nuwan Thushara | UAE Bulls | 1 for 27 (2 overs) |
* not out
How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Theekshana's first over | Bulls 12 for 1 (0.5 overs) |
| Nafay and Fletcher stand | 44 off 21 balls for the 2nd wicket |
| Naib's double strike | 56 for 1 to 56 for 3 (4.3 overs) |
| Bulls total | 123 for 7 (10 overs) |
| Salt and King opening stand | 31 off 13 balls |
| Three wickets for 3 runs | 31 for 0 to 34 for 3 (3.1 overs) |
| Rutherford and Waseem stand | 74 off 25 balls for the 4th wicket |
| RDC win | 124 for 4 (9.1 overs) |
First Two Overs
| Team | Score |
| UAE Bulls | 27 for 1 |
| Royal Desert Champions | 31 for 0 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| Royal Desert Champions | Phil Salt (wk), Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran (c), Muhammad Waseem, Sherfane Rutherford, Gulbadin Naib, Keemo Paul, Ali Naseer, Chris Jordan, Maheesh Theekshana, Naseem Shah |
| UAE Bulls | Andre Fletcher (wk), Aneurin Donald, Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Kieron Pollard (c), Romario Shepherd, Sunil Narine, Tahir Zaman, Mohammad Amir, Nuwan Thushara, Muhammad Rohid Khan |
Changes: RDC brought in Brandon King, Gulbadin Naib and Maheesh Theekshana for Janith Liyanage, Tajinder Dhillon and Luke Wood. The Bulls brought in Nuwan Thushara for Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Abu Dhabi T10 2026 Table After Match 11
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| United Tigers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +2.566 |
| Yas Lions | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.886 |
| Arabian Aces | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.116 |
| Emirates Eagles | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.495 |
| UAE Bulls | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.424 |
| Royal Desert Champions | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.512 |
Net run rate compares how fast a team scores with how fast its opponents score.
What's Next
| Match | Date | Fixture | Local (GST) | UK (GMT) | PKT | IST | ET |
| 12 | Wed, Nov 11 | Arabian Aces vs Yas Lions | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 13 | Fri, Nov 13 | United Tigers vs Emirates Eagles | 3:30 PM | 11:30 AM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 14 | Fri, Nov 13 | Royal Desert Champions vs Yas Lions | 5:45 PM | 1:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:45 AM |
| 15 | Fri, Nov 13 | Arabian Aces vs UAE Bulls | 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 UAE Bulls?
- Royal Desert Champions, by 6 wickets with five balls to spare.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Sherfane Rutherford, for 40 off 13 balls.
Is this RDC's first win?
- Yes. They had lost their first three games.
How many did Sherfane Rutherford score?
- 40 off 13 balls, with five fours and three sixes.
Who took the most wickets?
- Shadab Khan, with 3 for 15 for the UAE Bulls.
When do Royal Desert Champions play next?
- Friday, November 13, against Yas Lions at 5:45 PM local time (7:15 PM IST, 6:45 PM PKT).
Related Guides and Series Coverage
📋 Royal Desert Champions Squad and Schedule for Abu Dhabi T10 2026