UT vs ARA T10 2026: Omarzai Stars, United Tigers Win by 51
Published on November 7, 2026
Summary Overview: United Tigers beat Arabian Aces by 51 runs in the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Player of the Match Azmatullah Omarzai hit four sixes in 29 not out off 9 and took 2 for 17 as the Tigers posted 140 for 6, and the Aces slumped to 34 for 5 on their way to 89 for 9.
Who won? United Tigers, by 51 runs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The Tigers made 140 for 6 in their 10 overs, and Arabian Aces finished on 89 for 9.
Who starred? Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai hit four sixes in 29 not out off 9 balls, then took 2 for 17, and was named Player of the Match. Abbas Afridi smashed three sixes in 20 off 6, then took 2 for 27.
What went wrong for the Aces? They lost five wickets for 34 runs in the first four overs, including captain Moeen Ali for 1 and Sam Billings for a duck in consecutive balls.
Where does it leave the table? The Tigers go top after the first three games, thanks to their big winning margin.
Match Report: The Tigers Roar
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 total of 140 works out at 14 runs an over.
United Tigers' Innings: A Brutal Finish
Arabian Aces captain Moeen Ali won the toss and chose to bowl. Tigers captain Fakhar Zaman hit five fours in 20 off 8 balls before Richard Gleeson had him caught, and Liam Livingstone removed Avishka Fernando for 3.
Joe Clarke (29 off 20) and Iftikhar Ahmed (19 off 8) added 37, but Alzarri Joseph removed both in the seventh over, leaving the Tigers 83 for 4.
Then came the onslaught. Azmatullah Omarzai and Faheem Ashraf (12 off 4) added 14 off 5 balls, and Omarzai and Abbas Afridi added 41 off just 11 balls. Afridi hit three sixes in 20 off 6, and Omarzai finished on 29 not out off 9, with four sixes. The Tigers scored 57 runs in the last three overs to reach 140 for 6. Andre Russell's two overs cost 41 runs.
Arabian Aces' Chase: 34 for 5
Omarzai struck with his second ball, having Tom Kohler-Cadmore caught for a duck. Liam Livingstone hit back with two sixes in 27 off 11, but Abbas Afridi had Paul Walter caught and bowled Livingstone in the same over.
Usman Tariq then had Moeen caught and bowled Billings next ball, and the Aces were 34 for 5 in the fourth over.
Alishan Sharafu (31 off 17) and Russell (14) added 34, but Faheem Ashraf caught and bowled Russell and later removed Sharafu, and Omarzai and Odean Smith cleaned up. The Aces finished on 89 for 9, 51 runs short.
Turning Point: Tariq's Two in Two
The Aces needed a fast start, and Livingstone gave them one. But once Afridi removed him, Tariq's wickets of Moeen and Billings with consecutive balls left the Aces 34 for 5, needing 107 from 39 balls.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | United Tigers | 29* (9), 4 sixes, and 2 for 17 (2 overs), Player of the Match |
| Abbas Afridi | United Tigers | 20 (6), 3 sixes, and 2 for 27 (2 overs) |
| Usman Tariq | United Tigers | 2 for 10 (2 overs) |
| Faheem Ashraf | United Tigers | 2 for 10 (2 overs), and 12 (4) |
| Fakhar Zaman (c) | United Tigers | 20 (8), 5 fours |
| Joe Clarke (wk) | United Tigers | 29 (20), 2 fours, 2 sixes |
| Alishan Sharafu | Arabian Aces | 31 (17), 4 fours, 1 six |
| Liam Livingstone | Arabian Aces | 27 (11), 3 fours, 2 sixes, and 1 for 23 |
| Alzarri Joseph | Arabian Aces | 2 for 19 (2 overs) |
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How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Fakhar's fast start | Tigers 21 for 1 (1.3 overs) |
| Joseph's double strike | 76 for 2 to 83 for 4 |
| Omarzai and Afridi stand | 41 off 11 balls for the 6th wicket |
| Tigers total | 140 for 6 (10 overs) |
| Omarzai's second ball | Aces 0 for 1 |
| Tariq's two in two | 34 for 3 to 34 for 5 |
| Russell and Sharafu stand | 34 off 18 balls |
| Aces finish | 89 for 9, 51 runs short |
First Two Overs
| Team | Score |
| United Tigers | 27 for 1 |
| Arabian Aces | 29 for 1 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| United Tigers | Fakhar Zaman (c), Joe Clarke (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Avishka Fernando, Faheem Ashraf, Azmatullah Omarzai, Awais Ali, Odean Smith, Abbas Afridi, Usman Tariq, Zeeshan Naseer |
| Arabian Aces | Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), Alishan Sharafu, Sam Billings, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali (c), Andre Russell, Paul Walter, Ibrahim Masood, Richard Gleeson, Alzarri Joseph, Salman Irshad |
Abu Dhabi T10 2026 Table After Day 1
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| United Tigers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +5.100 |
| Emirates Eagles | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.600 |
| UAE Bulls | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.517 |
| Yas Lions | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.517 |
| Royal Desert Champions | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.600 |
| Arabian Aces | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -5.100 |
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 |
| 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). Match 5 is a meeting of two winning teams, and match 6 a meeting of two beaten ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won United Tigers vs Arabian Aces?
- United Tigers, by 51 runs.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Azmatullah Omarzai, for 29 not out off 9 balls and 2 for 17.
Who top-scored for the Arabian Aces?
- Alishan Sharafu, with 31 off 17 balls.
Who is top of the Abu Dhabi T10 table?
- United Tigers, after their 51-run win gave them the best net run rate.
When do United Tigers play next?
- Sunday, November 8, against UAE Bulls at 5:45 PM local time (7:15 PM IST, 6:45 PM PKT).
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