Paul Walter produced a superb all-round display as Arabian Aces claimed their first win of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, beating Royal Desert Champions by nine wickets at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

The England all-rounder struck an unbeaten 62 from just 26 balls, hitting five fours and five sixes, as the Aces chased down a target of 113 with six balls to spare. Walter had earlier taken a wicket with his second ball of the match and was named player of the match.

Chasing 113, the Aces made the task look simple. Walter and opening partner Tom Kohler-Cadmore put on 103 for the first wicket in 49 balls, taking 29 runs from the first two overs and never allowing the Champions bowlers to settle. Kohler-Cadmore made 42 from 27 balls before Luke Wood had him caught by Chris Jordan in the ninth over, with only 10 runs still needed.

Liam Livingstone, unbeaten on five from two balls, joined Walter at the crease and the Aces completed the win on 114 for one in nine overs, sealing a first victory after their opening defeat to United Tigers.

The Champions had earlier struggled after being put in to bat by Aces captain Moeen Ali, who won the toss and chose to bowl. Walter struck with his second delivery, having Muhammad Waseem caught by Andre Russell without scoring, and the Champions soon slipped to 24 for three in the third over.

Captain Nicholas Pooran hit 17 from eight balls, including four boundaries, before falling to Richard Gleeson, while Sherfane Rutherford was dismissed without scoring. Phil Salt then led the recovery, striking 55 from 26 balls with six fours and two sixes, and shared a stand of 54 in 23 balls with Chris Jordan after Janith Liyanage had made 20 from 14.

Salman Irshad took two wickets in two balls in the seventh over to leave the Champions on 58 for five, and Salt was eventually caught by Sam Billings off Alzarri Joseph from the final ball of the innings. Jordan finished unbeaten on 14 as the Champions closed on 112 for six, with Muhammad Arfan the most economical of the Aces bowlers, conceding only seven runs in his two overs.

The result leaves Royal Desert Champions without a win from their first two matches and at the bottom of the table, while five of the six teams now have one win each. United Tigers lead the way with two wins from two, and the Aces sit level on two points with Yas Lions, Emirates Eagles and UAE Bulls.

The Aces return to action on Monday against Emirates Eagles, while the Champions face United Tigers later the same day as the tournament, which runs until 20 November, continues at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.