Royal Desert Champions beat UAE Bulls by six wickets in the Abu Dhabi T10 League on Wednesday 11 November 2026, chasing down 124 with five balls to spare at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

UAE Bulls, batting first, posted 123 for seven from their 10 overs. Royal Desert Champions replied with 124 for four in 9.1 overs to win the 11th match of the tournament, with a partnership of 16 from 11 balls seeing them home.

Early wickets, then a steady chase

The chase did not start smoothly. Brandon King fell in the third over, Phil Salt was dismissed by S Khan, and Nicholas Pooran followed in the fourth over, leaving the Champions in early trouble. Sherfane Rutherford also departed in the eighth over, but the middle order held firm to complete the win with five balls remaining.

Six extras contributed to the total as the Champions kept the required rate under control through the middle overs, reaching the target without further loss after Rutherford's departure.

T10 format keeps games tight

The Abu Dhabi T10 League plays 10 overs per side, which keeps matches short and scores close. Wednesday's game followed the pattern: the Bulls' 123 looked competitive, but the Champions' batting depth proved the difference in the closing overs.

The win keeps Royal Desert Champions in contention in the league standings as the tournament continues at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Both sides return to action later in the week as the group stage moves towards its conclusion.