UT vs EE T10 2026: Omarzai 33 Off 9, United Tigers Win by 24 Runs
Published on November 13, 2026
Summary Overview: United Tigers beat Emirates Eagles by 24 runs in the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Player of the Match Azmatullah Omarzai hit three sixes in 33 off 9 and took 1 for 23 as the Tigers made 143 for 5. Alex Hales made 67 not out with six sixes, but the Eagles finished on 119 for 2.
Who won? United Tigers, by 24 runs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The Tigers made 143 for 5 in their 10 overs, and the Emirates Eagles finished on 119 for 2.
Who starred? Azmatullah Omarzai hit three fours and three sixes in 33 off 9 balls, took 1 for 23, and was named Player of the Match for the third time this season. Joe Clarke made 33 off 20, and Abbas Afridi hit three sixes in 18 not out off 6.
What about the Eagles? Alex Hales hit six sixes in 67 not out off 31, but the Eagles lost only two wickets and still fell 24 short.
What does it mean? The Tigers have won four of their five games and move two points clear at the top. The Eagles have lost three of their five.
Match Report: The Tigers' Big Finish
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 who is retired out leaves the field by choice, usually so a team can send in a different batter, and it counts as a wicket.
United Tigers' Innings: Omarzai's Nine-Ball Blitz
Eagles captain Rovman Powell won the toss and chose to bowl, and Trent Boult had Sahibzada Farhan (8) caught behind in the first over. Captain Fakhar Zaman (26 off 13) and Joe Clarke added 40 off 22 balls, before Hardus Viljoen had Fakhar caught by Hales, and Haider Razzaq bowled Avishka Fernando (2). The Tigers were 70 for 3 in the seventh over.
Then Azmatullah Omarzai took over. He and Clarke added 36 off 10 balls, with Omarzai scoring 33 of them off just 9, before David Wiese had him caught by Viljoen. Clarke, who made 33 off 20, was retired out soon after, and Iftikhar Ahmed (16 not out off 5) and Abbas Afridi (18 not out off 6, all from three sixes) added 20 off the last 6 balls. The Tigers posted 143 for 5. Wiese's two overs went for 36 runs.
Emirates Eagles' Chase: Hales Fights Alone
The Eagles needed 144. Omarzai had Kyle Mayers (13) caught by Afridi in the second over, but Alex Hales and Shimron Hetmyer (22 off 12) added 74 off 34 balls. When Afridi had Hetmyer caught behind by Clarke, the Eagles were 95 for 2 after 7.4 overs and needed 49 from 14 balls.
Hales kept swinging and finished with six sixes in 67 not out off 31, but the Eagles added only 24 from the last 14 balls. Powell made 12 not out off 9, and the Eagles finished on 119 for 2, 24 runs short.
Turning Point: Omarzai and Clarke's Stand
At 70 for 3 in the seventh over, the Tigers needed a lift. Omarzai's 33 off 9 balls, followed by Iftikhar and Afridi's late hitting, added 73 runs in the last 23 balls. That gave the Tigers a total the Eagles could not reach, even with eight wickets in hand.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | United Tigers | 33 (9), 3 fours, 3 sixes, and 1 for 23 (2 overs), Player of the Match |
| Joe Clarke (wk) | United Tigers | 33 (20), 4 fours, 1 six, plus a catch |
| Abbas Afridi | United Tigers | 18* (6), 3 sixes, and 1 for 16 (2 overs), plus a catch |
| Fakhar Zaman (c) | United Tigers | 26 (13), 1 four, 2 sixes |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | United Tigers | 16* (5), 2 fours, 1 six |
| Alex Hales | Emirates Eagles | 67* (31), 3 fours, 6 sixes, plus a catch |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Emirates Eagles | 22 (12), 2 fours, 1 six |
| Trent Boult | Emirates Eagles | 1 for 25 (2 overs) |
| Zahir Khan | Emirates Eagles | 0 for 18 (2 overs) |
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How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Boult's first over | Tigers 9 for 1 (0.5 overs) |
| Fakhar and Clarke stand | 40 off 22 balls for the 2nd wicket |
| Tigers' wobble | 70 for 3 (6.1 overs) |
| Omarzai and Clarke stand | 36 off 10 balls for the 4th wicket |
| Iftikhar and Afridi finish | 20* off 6 balls |
| Tigers total | 143 for 5 (10 overs) |
| Hales and Hetmyer stand | 74 off 34 balls for the 2nd wicket |
| Hetmyer out | 95 for 2 (7.4 overs), 49 needed from 14 balls |
| Eagles finish | 119 for 2, 24 runs short |
First Two Overs
| Team | Score |
| United Tigers | 22 for 1 |
| Emirates Eagles | 21 for 1 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| United Tigers | Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman (c), Joe Clarke (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Iftikhar Ahmed, Avishka Fernando, Abbas Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Awais Ali, Noorullah Ayobi, Usman Tariq |
| Emirates Eagles | Kyle Mayers, Alex Hales, Rovman Powell (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Srikar Bharat (wk), Chris Green, David Wiese, Trent Boult, Hardus Viljoen, Haider Razzaq, Zahir Khan |
Changes: the Tigers brought in Noorullah Ayobi for Zeeshan Naseer. The Eagles brought in David Wiese for Kusal Perera.
Abu Dhabi T10 2026 Table After Match 13
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| United Tigers | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +2.560 |
| Yas Lions | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +1.400 |
| Arabian Aces | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.691 |
| Emirates Eagles | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.909 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 United Tigers vs Emirates Eagles?
- United Tigers, by 24 runs.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Azmatullah Omarzai, for 33 off 9 balls and 1 for 23. It is his third award of the season.
How many sixes did Alex Hales hit?
- Six, in his 67 not out off 31 balls.
Who is top of the Abu Dhabi T10 table?
- United Tigers, two points clear of Yas Lions, who have a game in hand.
When do the United Tigers play next?
- Saturday, November 14, against Royal Desert Champions at 3:30 PM local time (5:00 PM IST, 4:30 PM PKT).