Under a scorching 35 °C sun at Seven Districts Ground, Ajman clinched a dramatic 7‑run triumph over Abu Dhabi, thanks to Shahrukh Amin’s explosive 65‑run cameo that left the crowd roaring in the final over.
Match Summary
The Friday night showdown of the Emirates D10 League 2026 saw Ajman posting a formidable 141‑4 in 10 overs, propelled by two rapid half‑centuries. Shahrukh Amin smashed 65 runs off just 25 balls, while Muhammad Aftab added a swift 51 off 20, taking the scoreboard past the 140 mark with six balls to spare. Abu Dhabi, chasing 142, fought back valiantly, reaching 134‑6 in their allotted 10 overs. Prashan Silva’s quick‑fire 29 off 16 gave them a glimmer of hope, but a tight death‑overs spell from Ajman’s bowlers sealed the win.
Key Performances
Shahrukh Amin (Ajman) – 65 runs off 25 balls (5 fours, 5 sixes). His innings was the fulcrum of Ajman’s total, striking at a strike‑rate of 260 and turning the match on its head after a steady start.
Muhammad Aftab (Ajman) – 51 runs off 20 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes). Aftab’s power‑play blitz added another 30 runs in the death overs, ensuring the target was beyond Abu Dhabi’s reach.
Mohammad Umar (Ajman) – 1/18 in 2 overs. Umar’s disciplined line in the middle overs kept Abu Dhabi’s scoring rate in check.
Muhammad Umair (Ajman) – 1/33 in 2 overs. A crucial wicket in the penultimate over halted a potential partnership.
Prashan Silva (Abu Dhabi) – 29 runs off 16 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes). Silva was Abu Dhabi’s lone bright spot, keeping them in contention until the final over.
Bilal Muhammad (Abu Dhabi) – 1/37 in 2 overs. Though expensive, Bilal’s early wicket gave Abu Dhabi a brief early breakthrough.
Yashod Sankala (Abu Dhabi) – 1/15 in 2 overs. Sankala’s economical spell in the middle overs slowed Ajman’s run‑rate briefly.
Ali Iqbal (Abu Dhabi) – 1/13 in 2 overs. Iqbal’s tight death‑overs bowling kept the chase alive until the final over.
Turning Points
The match swung decisively when Amin and Aftab combined for a 110‑run partnership for the third wicket. Their aggressive intent forced Abu Dhabi’s bowlers onto the back foot, and the scoreboard surged past 100 with just three overs left. On the chase, Abu Dhabi’s early loss of openers left them 30 runs behind, and despite Silva’s late surge, the required run‑rate climbed to 14.2 per over. The final two overs saw Ajman’s Mohammad Umar claim a key wicket, breaking a 20‑run stand and sealing the victory.
Series Implications
With the win, Ajman levels the all‑time head‑to‑head tally at 5‑5 in the Emirates D10 League 2026, keeping the rivalry alive as the league progresses. The victory also boosts Ajman’s net run rate, a crucial factor as the group stage nears its climax. Abu Dhabi, despite the loss, demonstrated depth in the middle order and will look to regroup ahead of their next fixture, hoping to leverage the experience gained from this high‑pressure encounter.
Fans searching for the Ajman vs Abu Dhabi T10 Frid match will find the Ajman T10 score of 141‑4 and the live updates under the Emirates D10 League 2026 live score banner. The contest also featured prominently in Abu Dhabi cricket today highlights, underscoring the growing popularity of the T10 format in the region.
Lovepreet Singh
Shahrukh Amin
Muhammad Aftab
Alam Khan Sahar
Yashod Sankala✱
Edhit Chaturvedy✱
Prashan Silva
Mohammad Umar
Muhammad Umair
Muditha Disanayaka
Munib Ahmed
Vriitya Aravind
Rayan Khan
Salman Ali Khan
Syed Haider Shah
Inusha Umayangana
Bilal Muhammad
Ali Iqbal
Aryaman Sharma
Muhammed Aniq