UAE Bulls will lock horns with Yas Lions in the first match of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026 campaign at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, November 7.
Led by Kieron Pollard, UAE Bulls enter this season as the defending champions, defeating Aspin Stallions in the previous season’s grand finale. On the other hand, Yas Lions, led by Jason Holder, are making their debut this season and will be aiming to start the campaign on a dominant note.
UAE Bulls vs Yas Lions, Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026, Match 1, Match Details
Match: UAE Bulls vs Yas Lions, Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026, Match 1
Time & Date: 5:00 PM IST, Saturday, November 7
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
UAE Bulls vs Yas Lions, Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026, Match 1 Pitch Report
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium is expected to assist batters comparatively. However, bowlers will have their fair share in the middle overs. Nevertheless, it’s going to be a good wicket for batters to come out all guns blazing.
UAE Bulls vs Yas Lions, Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026, Match 1 Probable XIs
UAE Bulls
Max Bryant, Sunil Narine, Andre Fletcher, Khawaja Nafay, Kieron Pollard (c), Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Amir, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Brad Currie, Nuwan Thushara
Yas Lions
James Vince, Andries Gous, Kamil Pooran, Ansh Tandon, Dasun Shanaka, Karim Janat, Jason Holder (c), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Aryan Dutt, Akeal Hosein, Eshan Malinga
UAE Bulls vs Yas Lions, Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026, Match 1 Winner Prediction
Match Winner: UAE Bulls
Both UAE Bulls and Yas Lions have exceptional all-round squads. However, the Kieron Pollard-led UAE Bulls are expected to come out on top, thanks to their exceptional firepower across all three departments.
