RDC vs YL T10 2026: King 66 Off 28, RDC Win by 39 Runs
Published on November 13, 2026
Summary Overview: Royal Desert Champions beat Yas Lions by 39 runs in the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 at Zayed Cricket Stadium for their second win in a row. Player of the Match Brandon King hit five sixes in 66 off 28 as RDC made 136 for 4, and Naseem Shah took 3 for 17 as the Lions slumped to 12 for 3.
Who won? Royal Desert Champions, by 39 runs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. RDC made 136 for 4 in their 10 overs, and Yas Lions finished on 97 for 6.
Who starred? West Indies opener Brandon King hit six fours and five sixes in 66 off 28 balls and was named Player of the Match. Naseem Shah took 3 for 17, and captain Nicholas Pooran hit four sixes in 26 off 11.
What about the Lions? They were 12 for 3 after two overs. Tom Moores (40 not out) and Karim Janat (32 off 13) hit back, but the Lions finished well short.
What does it mean? RDC have now won two in a row after losing their first three, and move up to third. The Lions' three-match winning run is over.
Match Report: King Leads the Way
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 run-out is when a fielder breaks the stumps before a batter completes a run.
Royal Desert Champions' Innings: King's Six-Hitting
Lions captain Jason Holder won the toss and chose to bowl, but Phil Salt and Brandon King took 23 from the first two overs and added 46 off 21 balls. Salt hit two sixes in 24 off 12 before Akeal Hosein had him caught by Khuzaima Tanveer.
King and captain Nicholas Pooran kept attacking, adding 51 off 20 balls. Pooran hit four sixes in 26 off 11 before David Willey had him caught behind by Andries Gous. King went on to 66 off 28, with six fours and five sixes, before Holder had him caught by Tom Moores. Muhammad Waseem was run out for 0, but Gulbadin Naib hit a six in 9 not out off 2, and RDC posted 136 for 4.
Yas Lions' Chase: 12 for 3
The Lions needed 137 and lost three wickets in the first two overs. Maheesh Theekshana caught and bowled Andries Gous for 0 in the first over, and Naseem Shah struck twice in the second, having James Vince (8) caught by Chris Jordan and Ansh Tandon (1) caught by Sherfane Rutherford. Ali Naseer then removed Dasun Shanaka (9), and the Lions were 24 for 4.
Tom Moores and Karim Janat hit back with 49 off 24 balls, Janat hitting four sixes in 32 off 13, but Naseem had Janat caught behind by Salt, and Jordan bowled Holder first ball. Moores finished on 40 not out off 21, but the Lions ended on 97 for 6, 39 runs short.
Turning Point: Naseem's Second Over
Chasing 137, the Lions needed a fast start. Instead, they were 12 for 3 after two overs, with Naseem taking two wickets in three balls. The Lions never caught up.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Brandon King | Royal Desert Champions | 66 (28), 6 fours, 5 sixes, Player of the Match |
| Naseem Shah | Royal Desert Champions | 3 for 17 (2 overs) |
| Nicholas Pooran (c) | Royal Desert Champions | 26 (11), 4 sixes |
| Phil Salt (wk) | Royal Desert Champions | 24 (12), 1 four, 2 sixes, plus a catch |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Royal Desert Champions | 1 for 13 (2 overs) |
| Tom Moores | Yas Lions | 40* (21), 3 fours, 3 sixes, plus a catch |
| Karim Janat | Yas Lions | 32 (13), 1 four, 4 sixes |
| Jason Holder (c) | Yas Lions | 1 for 18 (2 overs) |
* not out
How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| RDC's first two overs | 23 for 0 |
| Salt and King opening stand | 46 off 21 balls |
| King and Pooran stand | 51 off 20 balls for the 2nd wicket |
| King out for 66 | 122 for 3 (8.4 overs) |
| RDC total | 136 for 4 (10 overs) |
| Lions' collapse | 12 for 3 (2 overs) |
| Moores and Janat stand | 49 off 24 balls for the 5th wicket |
| Two quick wickets | 72 for 4 to 73 for 6 (8.2 overs) |
| Lions finish | 97 for 6, 39 runs short |
First Two Overs
| Team | Score |
| Royal Desert Champions | 23 for 0 |
| Yas Lions | 12 for 3 |
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 |
| Yas Lions | James Vince, Andries Gous (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Tom Moores, Ansh Tandon, Karim Janat, Jason Holder (c), David Willey, Khuzaima Tanveer, Akeal Hosein, Fazalhaq Farooqi |
Both teams were unchanged.
Abu Dhabi T10 2026 Table After Match 14
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| United Tigers | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +2.560 |
| Yas Lions | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.321 |
| Royal Desert Champions | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.374 |
| Arabian Aces | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.691 |
| Emirates Eagles | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.909 |
| UAE Bulls | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.424 |
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 |
| 15 | Fri, Nov 13 | Arabian Aces vs UAE Bulls | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 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 |
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 Yas Lions?
- Royal Desert Champions, by 39 runs.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Brandon King, for 66 off 28 balls.
How many sixes did Brandon King hit?
- Five, along with six fours.
Who took the most wickets?
- Naseem Shah, with 3 for 17 from two overs.
When do Royal Desert Champions play next?
- Saturday, November 14, against the United Tigers at 3:30 PM local time (5:00 PM IST, 4:30 PM PKT).
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📋 Royal Desert Champions Squad and Schedule for Abu Dhabi T10 2026