The most awaited league, set to be played in the shortest format, Abu Dhabi T10 is set to kick off on November 21, 2024. The tournament will be held in a round-robin format and will be played at the iconic Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub. The opening match of the 2024 edition of the league will be played between Team Abu Dhabi and Ajman Bolts.
This year, the tournament will be played in an extended format with 10 teams facing each other for over 40 matches across 12 days. The 2024 season will see ten teams, namely Team Abu Dhabi, Ajman Bolts, Morrisville SAMP Army, Bangla Tigers, Deccan Gladiators, Chennai Brave Jaguars, Northern Warriors, Delhi Bulls, New York Strikers, and UP Nawabs fight for the coveted title.
Team Abu Dhabi to face Ajman Bolt in tournament opener on Nov 21
The tournament kicks off with Team Abu Dhabi facing Ajman Bolt on November 21. On November 22, the 2023 defending champions New York Strikers will take on Morrisville Samp Army. After the completion of the league stage, the playoffs stage will unfold during the National Day blockbuster weekend, with the following structure with the final set to be played on December 2:
Qualifier 1 (December 1): Top two ranked teams face off
Eliminator 1: Fourth and fifth-ranked teams compete
Eliminator 2: Third-ranked team faces the winner of Eliminator 1
Qualifier 2: The winner of Eliminator 2 will take on the loser of Qualifier 1
The Abu Dhabi T10 2024 edition promises to be an exciting event, featuring players from 18 different countries. Star players including Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Marcus Stoinis, Lockie Ferguson, and Rashid Khan will also be seen in action as they return to the shortest format.