The Abu Dhabi T10 has consistently pushed the boundaries of cricket innovation, delivering record-breaking performances and unforgettable moments since its inception. From Mohammad Shahzad’s 12-ball half-century in 2018 to the latest chapter written by Ajman Titans pacer Zaman Khan, who became the newest member of the tournament’s exclusive hat-trick club, the 2025 season has reaffirmed the format’s reputation for high-impact, adrenaline-fuelled cricket.

A Global Cricketing Powerhouse

The 2025 edition features 145 elite players from 15 nations, underscoring the tournament’s global appeal.
The UAE leads participation with 29 players, followed by England (28) and the West Indies (18). Other major contributors include Pakistan (15), Afghanistan (12) and Sri Lanka (12), with representatives also from Australia, India, USA, South Africa, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Namibia, Scotland and Hungary, reflecting T10 cricket’s rapidly expanding global footprint.

Fastest Half-Centuries – The Ultimate Benchmark

The fastest fifty remains one of the tournament’s most iconic records, completed in just 12 balls, achieved by:

• Mohammad Shahzad (2018)
• Chris Gayle (2021)
• Mohammad Wasim Jr (2021)

Top Run-Scorers in T10 History

• Tom Kohler-Cadmore – 1,653 runs (56 innings)
• Nicholas Pooran – 1,480 runs (56 innings)
• Rovman Powell – 1,254 runs (52 innings)

Six-Hitting Kings

• Nicholas Pooran – 131 sixes
• Tom Kohler-Cadmore – 110 sixes
• Rovman Powell – 109 sixes

Leading Wicket-Takers

• Dwayne Bravo – 39 wickets
• Naveen-ul-Haq – 35 wickets
• Qais Ahmad – 34 wickets

Hat-Trick Heroes

Zaman Khan’s hat-trick against the Northern Warriors added his name to a rare list including:
Shahid Afridi (2017), Aamer Yamin (2018), Pravin Tambe (2018), Wayne Parnell (2021), Oshane Thomas (2021–22), Adil Rashid (2021–22), Angelo Mathews (2023), Akeal Hosein (2023)

Most Expensive Overs

• Monir Hossain – 35 runs
• Joshua Little – 35 runs
• Gulbadin Naib – 34 runs

T10 Champions – Teams with the Most Titles

• Deccan Gladiators – 3
• Northern Warriors – 2
• New York Strikers, Maratha Arabians, Kerala Kings – 1 each

Highest Team Totals

• 183/2 – Northern Warriors (vs Punjabi Legends)
• 162/4 – Northern Warriors (vs Bangla Tigers Mississauga)
• 159/0 – Deccan Gladiators (vs UAE Bulls)

Most Player of the Match Awards

• Nicholas Pooran – 11
• Andre Fletcher – 8
• Gurbaz / Kohler-Cadmore / Phil Salt – 5 each

As the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 moves deeper into the competition, new storylines continue to unfold, and more records are waiting to be rewritten. With momentum shifting daily and players competing at the edge of possibility, the race for supremacy in cricket’s fastest format is only set to intensify.