Key points
- United Tigers scored 140/6 in 10 overs after Arabian Aces won the toss and chose to field at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on November 7, 2026.
- Arabian Aces were restricted to 89/9 in their 10 overs, giving United Tigers a 51-run victory in the third match of the Abu Dhabi T10.
- Azmatullah Omarzai made an unbeaten 29 from nine balls, including four sixes, and later took 2/17 in two overs.
- Joe Clarke scored 29 from 20 balls, while Fakhar Zaman made 20 from eight deliveries and Iftikhar Ahmed added 19 from eight for United Tigers.
- Abbas Afridi struck 20 from six balls and Faheem Ashraf scored 12 from four as United Tigers finished with a late surge.
- Alishan Sharafu top-scored for Arabian Aces with 31 from 17 balls, while Liam Livingstone made 27 from 11 deliveries.
- Usman Tariq, Faheem Ashraf and Abbas Afridi took two wickets each as Arabian Aces slipped to 34/5 in the chase.
United Tigers produced a commanding all-round display to defeat Arabian Aces by 51 runs in the third match of the Abu Dhabi T10 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on November 7, 2026. After being asked to bat, the Tigers piled up 140/6 in their 10 overs before their bowlers held the Aces to 89/9 in reply.
Azmatullah Omarzai was central to the result, finishing unbeaten on 29 from just nine deliveries before returning to claim two wickets. The Tigers also received rapid contributions from Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf and Abbas Afridi, while the Aces' chase was undermined by a cluster of early dismissals.
United Tigers finish strongly after quick-fire contributions
Fakhar Zaman set the early tempo with 20 from eight balls, hitting five fours. Richard Gleeson removed the opener, but Joe Clarke and Avishka Fernando continued the innings. Fernando made only three before Liam Livingstone dismissed him, leaving the Tigers with an early wicket in hand but a brisk scoring rate.
Clarke contributed 29 from 20 balls, including two fours and two sixes. Iftikhar Ahmed added 19 from eight deliveries, striking two sixes, as the innings moved beyond the 70-run mark. Alzarri Joseph took two wickets, dismissing both Iftikhar and Clarke, but the Aces could not contain the finish.
Omarzai provided the standout late assault. His unbeaten 29 came from nine balls and included four sixes, giving the Tigers a powerful finish. Faheem Ashraf scored 12 from four balls and Abbas Afridi smashed 20 from six, including three sixes. The Tigers ended on 140/6, setting the Aces a target of 141.
Aces lose early wickets in steep chase
The Arabian Aces' pursuit began disastrously. Tom Kohler-Cadmore was dismissed for a duck in the second ball of the innings, and Paul Walter also fell without scoring. Abbas Afridi removed Walter and then Livingstone, who had made 27 from 11 balls with three fours and two sixes.
The pressure increased when Moeen Ali was dismissed for one and Sam Billings fell for a duck. At 34/5 after 3.3 overs, the Aces were in deep trouble and needed a major partnership to bring the required rate back under control.
Alishan Sharafu offered resistance with 31 from 17 balls, hitting four fours and a six. Andre Russell made 14 from 11, but Faheem Ashraf dismissed both Russell and Sharafu to prevent a recovery. The Aces reached 89/9 at the end of their 10 overs, 51 runs short of the target.
Tigers' bowling unit backs up the batting effort
The Tigers shared the wickets across the attack. Omarzai took 2/17 in two overs, while Abbas Afridi returned 2/27. Usman Tariq was particularly economical in the high-scoring format, taking 2/10 from his two overs. Faheem Ashraf also claimed two wickets for 10 runs in two overs, and Odean Smith finished with 1/6 from his single over.
Those spells ensured the Aces never established the partnership required to challenge the target. The first five wickets fell for 34, and although Sharafu and Russell briefly added resistance, the chase was beyond reach by the time the lower order came in.
Omarzai's impact defines the match
Omarzai's contribution with both bat and ball made him the key performer. His 29 not out at a strike rate above 300 lifted the Tigers to a formidable total, and his two wickets helped close out the Aces' innings. He was named Player of the Match for the performance.
For United Tigers, the 51-run win offered an emphatic start to their campaign in the Abu Dhabi T10. Their batting depth was evident in the late acceleration, while the bowling response demonstrated how quickly a chase can unravel in the 10-over format when early wickets fall. Arabian Aces will look to address their top-order collapse after losing five wickets inside the first four overs.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Arabian Aces vs United Tigers Abu Dhabi T10 match?
United Tigers defeated Arabian Aces by 51 runs in the third match of the Abu Dhabi T10 on November 7, 2026. The Tigers scored 140/6 in 10 overs and then restricted the Aces to 89/9 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
What was the score of United Tigers against Arabian Aces?
United Tigers posted 140/6 in their 10 overs after being asked to bat first. Fakhar Zaman scored 20, Joe Clarke made 29, and Azmatullah Omarzai remained unbeaten on 29 from nine balls to help set a target of 141.
Who was Player of the Match in United Tigers vs Arabian Aces?
Azmatullah Omarzai was named Player of the Match. He scored an unbeaten 29 from nine balls, hitting four sixes, and then took two wickets for 17 runs in his two overs as United Tigers secured a 51-run victory.
Who top-scored for Arabian Aces in the chase?
Alishan Sharafu was the leading scorer for Arabian Aces with 31 from 17 balls, including four fours and a six. Liam Livingstone made 27 from 11 deliveries, but the Aces finished on 89/9 while chasing 141.
How did United Tigers restrict Arabian Aces?
The Aces lost five wickets for 34 runs inside 3.3 overs and could not recover. Usman Tariq, Faheem Ashraf and Abbas Afridi took two wickets each, while Azmatullah Omarzai claimed two more as the Aces finished on 89/9.