Abu Dhabi T10 2025 Begins On Nov 18 With Deccan Gladiators Facing Delhi Bulls In Opening Match

The 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 cricket tournament is set to kick off on November 18 and will continue until November 30. This fast-paced event promises nearly two weeks of thrilling matches featuring some of the sport's biggest stars.

The tournament adopts a Round-Robin format, where each team competes against every other team during the league stage. Once these matches conclude, the top four teams on the points table will progress to the playoffs.

The playoffs commence on November 29 with Qualifier 1, which features the top two teams from the league stage. The victor secures a place in the final, while the loser gets another opportunity in Qualifier 2.

On the same day, an eliminator match takes place between the third and fourth-placed teams. The winner advances to Qualifier 2, whereas the losing side exits the competition.

Qualifier 2 is scheduled for November 30. It pits the loser of Qualifier 1 against the winner of the Eliminator. The victor joins the winner of Qualifier 1 in the final, which also occurs later that day, concluding this high-energy tournament.

The opening match features Quetta Qavalry against Northern Warriors. Following this, defending champions Deccan Gladiators face Delhi Bulls in an exciting clash.

After the final match, fans can look forward to a grand closing ceremony. This event will celebrate both the champions and highlight what has become an exciting cricketing spectacle in Abu Dhabi T10 history.