New York Strikers emerge as the new champions of Abu Dhabi T10 riding on Asif Ali and Kieron Pollard’s stubborn knocks

9^th December 2023, Abu Dhabi: New York Strikers wiped away the pain of last edition’s loss to Deccan Gladiators in the final and crowned themselves as the new champions of the Abu Dhabi T10 in the seventh edition at the Zayed Cricket Stadium by recording a seven-wicket win. 

Pakistan’s Asif Ali, known for his power-hitting skills, and skipper Kieron Pollard, put on an unbeaten 56 runs partnership for the fourth wicket in 29 balls. Ali remained unbeaten on 48 off 25 balls with four sixes and two boundaries while Pollard scored an unconquered 21 off 13 balls with one boundary and a six to win the final with four balls to spare. They thus lifted the trophy and received the prize money of $100,000. 

‘GLAD TO GET MY NAME IN RECORD BOOKS’: NEW YORK STRIKER’S AKEAL HOSEIN ON HAT-TRICK AHEAD OF FINAL

Abu Dhabi, 9^th December 2023: It was a brilliant bowling effort from the New York Strikers in the First Qualifier of the seventh edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 on Friday, with Akeal Hosein picking a hat-trick in the first over against Morrisville Samp Army. With figures of 5/6 in 2 overs, Akeal restricted the opposition to 80/9 and New York Strikers won the match by 41 runs.

Speaking after the match, Akeal revealed the conversation the team had with the skipper Kieron Pollard before the all-important Qualifier. “We are happy to get over the line and reach the final. Our skipper Kieron Pollard spoke to us before the match about which route, we wanted to take to the final – the short route or the long route. I think we came out today and put in a total team effort and hence, we have reached the final.”