YL vs UT T10 2026: Janat 33 Off 11, Yas Lions Win by 13 Runs
Published on November 10, 2026
Summary Overview: Yas Lions beat United Tigers by 13 runs in the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, ending the Tigers' unbeaten start. Player of the Match Karim Janat hit five sixes in 33 off 11 balls, Tom Moores made 33 not out, and Akeal Hosein gave away just 7 runs in two overs as the Tigers finished on 102 for 5.
Who won? Yas Lions, by 13 runs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The Lions made 115 for 5 in their 10 overs, and the United Tigers finished on 102 for 5.
Who starred? Afghanistan's Karim Janat hit five sixes in 33 off 11 balls and was named Player of the Match. Tom Moores made 33 not out off 18, and Akeal Hosein gave away just 7 runs in his two overs.
What about the Tigers? Captain Fakhar Zaman hit four sixes in 44 off 23, and Azmatullah Omarzai took two wickets in two balls, but the Tigers could not keep up with the rate after Fakhar was out.
What does it mean? It is the Tigers' first defeat after three wins. The Lions have now won two of their three games and move up to second in the table.
Match Report: The Lions Stop the Tigers
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.
Yas Lions' Innings: Janat's Late Assault
Tigers captain Fakhar Zaman won the toss and chose to bowl, and Awais Ali struck twice in the third over. He had James Vince (14) caught by Abbas Afridi and Dasun Shanaka (4) caught by Sahibzada Farhan, and the Lions were 27 for 2. Afridi then removed Andries Gous (20 off 13), and the Lions were 50 for 3 in the sixth over.
Tom Moores and Karim Janat changed the game. They added 49 off 22 balls, with Janat scoring 33 of them off just 11, with five sixes and no fours. Faheem Ashraf's two overs went for 36 runs.
Azmatullah Omarzai took two wickets in two balls at the end of the ninth over, having Janat caught by Joe Clarke and bowling captain Jason Holder first ball. But Moores and Khuzaima Tanveer (7 not out off 3) took 16 from the last over, and Moores finished on 33 not out off 18. The Lions posted 115 for 5.
United Tigers' Chase: Hosein Applies the Brakes
The Tigers needed 116. David Willey had Sahibzada Farhan (13 off 7) caught behind, but Fakhar Zaman and Joe Clarke (15 off 7) added 49 off 20 balls, and at 75 for 1 in the sixth over, the Tigers needed 41 from 26 balls with nine wickets in hand.
Then the Lions struck twice in four balls. Holder had Clarke caught by Moores, and Akeal Hosein had Fakhar caught by Tanveer for 44 off 23. The Tigers were 77 for 3 and needed 39 from 22 balls.
Hosein and Willey kept it tight. Iftikhar Ahmed (13 off 10) was retired out, Abbas Afridi was run out by Vince and Hosein, and Omarzai could manage only 10 not out off 11. The Tigers finished on 102 for 5, 13 runs short.
Turning Point: The Moores and Janat Stand
At 50 for 3 in the sixth over, the Lions needed a big finish. Janat's five sixes in 11 balls, in a stand of 49 off 22 with Moores, lifted them to 115, and that proved 13 runs too many for the Tigers.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Karim Janat | Yas Lions | 33 (11), 5 sixes, and 0 for 9 (1 over), Player of the Match |
| Tom Moores | Yas Lions | 33* (18), 2 fours, 3 sixes, plus a catch |
| Akeal Hosein | Yas Lions | 1 for 7 (2 overs), plus a run-out |
| David Willey | Yas Lions | 1 for 15 (2 overs) |
| Jason Holder (c) | Yas Lions | 1 for 23 (2 overs) |
| Fakhar Zaman (c) | United Tigers | 44 (23), 3 fours, 4 sixes |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | United Tigers | 2 for 12 (2 overs), and 10* (11) |
| Awais Ali | United Tigers | 2 for 20 (2 overs) |
| Joe Clarke (wk) | United Tigers | 15 (7), plus a catch |
* not out
How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Awais Ali's two wickets | Lions 23 for 1 to 27 for 2 (3 overs) |
| Lions in trouble | 50 for 3 (5.1 overs) |
| Moores and Janat stand | 49 off 22 balls for the 4th wicket |
| Omarzai's two in two | 99 for 3 to 99 for 5 (9 overs) |
| Lions total | 115 for 5 (10 overs) |
| Fakhar and Clarke stand | 49 off 20 balls for the 2nd wicket |
| Two wickets in four balls | 75 for 1 to 77 for 3 (6.2 overs) |
| Tigers finish | 102 for 5, 13 runs short |
First Two Overs
| Team | Score |
| Yas Lions | 20 for 0 |
| United Tigers | 25 for 0 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| Yas Lions | James Vince, Andries Gous (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Tom Moores, Ansh Tandon, Jason Holder (c), David Willey, Karim Janat, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Akeal Hosein, Khuzaima Tanveer |
| United Tigers | Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman (c), Joe Clarke (wk), Avishka Fernando, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azmatullah Omarzai, Faheem Ashraf, Awais Ali, Abbas Afridi, Usman Tariq, Zeeshan Naseer |
Both teams were unchanged.
Abu Dhabi T10 2026 Table After Match 9
| 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 |
| UAE Bulls | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1.012 |
| Emirates Eagles | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.576 |
| Royal Desert Champions | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.356 |
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 |
| 10 | Tue, Nov 10 | UAE Bulls vs Emirates Eagles | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 11 | Wed, Nov 11 | Royal Desert Champions vs UAE Bulls | 5:45 PM | 1:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:45 AM |
| 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 |
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 Yas Lions vs United Tigers?
- Yas Lions, by 13 runs.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Karim Janat, for 33 off 11 balls, with five sixes.
Is this the United Tigers' first defeat?
- Yes. They had won their first three games.
What does retired out mean?
- A batter leaves the field by choice and cannot return. It counts as a wicket. Iftikhar Ahmed was retired out in the Tigers' innings.
When do Yas Lions play next?
- Wednesday, November 11, against Arabian Aces at 8:00 PM local time (9:30 PM IST, 9:00 PM PKT).