Abu Dhabi T10 2026 Results, 9 November: Pakistan's Abbas Afridi Takes 3 for 10 for Fakhar Zaman's United Tigers
Abu Dhabi T10 results of 9 November 2026: Abbas Afridi takes 3 for 10 as United Tigers win by 9 wickets, and Paul Walter hits 82. Updated table and next games.
Abbas Afridi took 3 for 10 as United Tigers beat Royal Desert Champions by 9 wickets in the Abu Dhabi T10 on Monday 9 November 2026. He is the first Pakistani to be named player of the match this season. United Tigers, captained by Fakhar Zaman, have now won all three of their games and lead the table on 6 points.
In the first game of the evening, Arabian Aces beat Emirates Eagles by 10 wickets, with Paul Walter making 82 not out off 29 balls. We read both scorecards and the new points table from the official Abu Dhabi T10 data feed, which the league's own website uses, on the night of 9 November.
United Tigers beat Royal Desert Champions by 9 wickets
United Tigers won the toss and bowled. Royal Desert Champions made 81 for 9 in their 10 overs. United Tigers reached 84 for 1 in 7 overs, with three overs to spare. Abbas Afridi's 3 for 10 earned him the award.
| Match 8 | Score |
|---|---|
| Royal Desert Champions | 81 for 9 (10 overs) |
| United Tigers | 84 for 1 (7 overs) |
| Result | United Tigers won by 9 wickets |
| Player of the match | Abbas Afridi, 3 for 10 |
| Start | 9:00 pm PKT, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
Royal Desert Champions, the team with Naseem Shah, have now lost all three games. Their 81 was the lowest total of the season so far. The data feed does not give individual bowling cards, so we cannot say how Naseem bowled or who took the other wickets.
Abbas Afridi is the first Pakistani player of the match this season
The first seven awards went to overseas players. Abbas Afridi, a fast bowler, broke that run in the eighth match. He is one of six Pakistanis in the United Tigers squad, along with captain Fakhar Zaman and Iftikhar Ahmed.
| Match | Player of the match | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Fletcher | 68 off 34 |
| 2 | Trent Boult | 2 for 14 |
| 3 | Azmatullah Omarzai | 29 not out and 2 for 17 |
| 4 | Dasun Shanaka | 60 off 25 |
| 5 | Azmatullah Omarzai | 48 not out off 19 |
| 6 | Paul Walter | 62 not out off 26 and 1 for 22 |
| 7 | Paul Walter | 82 not out off 29 |
| 8 | Abbas Afridi | 3 for 10 |
The full list of Pakistanis in each team is in our Abu Dhabi T10 2026 Pakistani players list.
Arabian Aces beat Emirates Eagles by 10 wickets
Arabian Aces won the toss and bowled. Emirates Eagles made 108 for 5 in 10 overs. Arabian Aces chased it in 6.5 overs without losing a wicket, scoring at 16.10 an over. Paul Walter's 82 not out off 29 balls was his second player of the match award in a row.
| Match 7 | Score |
|---|---|
| Emirates Eagles | 108 for 5 (10 overs) |
| Arabian Aces | 110 for 0 (6.5 overs) |
| Result | Arabian Aces won by 10 wickets |
| Player of the match | Paul Walter, 82 not out off 29 |
| Start | 6:45 pm PKT, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
The win lifts Arabian Aces, who have Salman Irshad in their squad, to second place. Emirates Eagles, with Akif Javed, Hassan Nawaz and Ali Raza, have lost two of three.
The Abu Dhabi T10 points table after 8 matches
United Tigers lead on 6 points with a net run rate of +3.930. Arabian Aces are second on 4. Yas Lions, UAE Bulls and Emirates Eagles have 2 each, and Royal Desert Champions have none.
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Tigers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +3.930 |
| 2 | Arabian Aces | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.116 |
| 3 | Yas Lions | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.696 |
| 4 | UAE Bulls | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1.012 |
| 5 | Emirates Eagles | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.576 |
| 6 | Royal Desert Champions | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.356 |
Net run rate (NRR) is a team's scoring rate minus the rate it has conceded. It only matters when teams are level on points. The team that finishes first goes straight to the final on 20 November, as our page on the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 format explains.
The next Abu Dhabi T10 games are on 10 and 11 November
United Tigers play Yas Lions on Tuesday evening. Royal Desert Champions play UAE Bulls on Wednesday, still looking for a first win. All times are Pakistan time, one hour ahead of Abu Dhabi.
- Tuesday 10 November, 6:45 pm PKT: Yas Lions v United Tigers.
- Tuesday 10 November, 9:00 pm PKT: UAE Bulls v Emirates Eagles.
- Wednesday 11 November, 6:45 pm PKT: Royal Desert Champions v UAE Bulls.
- Wednesday 11 November, 9:00 pm PKT: Arabian Aces v Yas Lions.
- Thursday 12 November: no games.
Every remaining fixture is on our Abu Dhabi T10 2026 schedule in Pakistan time.
Common questions
Who won United Tigers vs Royal Desert Champions in the Abu Dhabi T10?
United Tigers won by 9 wickets on 9 November 2026. They held Royal Desert Champions to 81 for 9, then reached 84 for 1 in 7 overs.
Who was player of the match in United Tigers vs Royal Desert Champions?
Abbas Afridi of Pakistan, for bowling figures of 3 for 10.
Who won Emirates Eagles vs Arabian Aces?
Arabian Aces won by 10 wickets, reaching 110 for 0 in 6.5 overs. Paul Walter made 82 not out off 29 balls.
Who is top of the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 points table?
United Tigers, with 6 points from three wins, after eight matches.
Has Naseem Shah's team won a game yet?
No. Royal Desert Champions have lost all three games so far.
When do United Tigers play next?
Against Yas Lions on Tuesday 10 November at 6:45 pm PKT.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
We read the results, the player of the match awards and the points table from the official Abu Dhabi T10 data feeds used on abudhabit10.com on 10 November 2026 at about 03:15 PKT, and took the screenshot of the league's points table page at 03:24 PKT. Individual batting and bowling cards were not open to us, so only the award figures are credited to players.
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