Ben McDermott and Dwaine Pretorius shine with the bat, but Riders’ bowlers script a composed defence ~

Abu Dhabi, 19 November 2025: The second encounter of the day at the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 saw the Vista Riders seal a 9-run win over the Royal Champs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Vista Riders posted 109/7 thanks to impactful cameos from Ben McDermott (31 off 16) and Dwaine Pretorius (31 off 12), after an early wobble triggered by Haider Razzaq’s three-wicket burst.

McDermott stabilised the innings during a shaky middle phase, while Pretorius provided the late acceleration that proved crucial in a low-scoring contest. In reply, the Royal Champs looked on course during a blistering 50-run stand between Jason Roy and Brandon McMullen, who took them to 67/3 inside six overs.

~ Johnson Charles’ unbeaten 55 and Dahani’s clutch last over seal a hard-fought win in Abu Dhabi ~

Abu Dhabi, 19 November 2025: Action continued at the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 as the Northern Warriors, looking to bounce back from their opening defeat, pulled off a narrow four-run win over newcomers Aspen Stallions, at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. The Warriors posted 114/1, led by Johnson Charles’ composed knock of 55* (34). The Stallions’ chase began with intent through Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Avishka Fernando, but tight spells from Taskin Ahmed and a superb final over from Shahnawaz Dahani ensured the Warriors held their nerve.