Ajman Titans pacer Akif Javed delivered one of the standout bowling performances of the Abu Dhabi T10 season, taking 3 for 5 in a brilliant two-over spell to secure a 21-run win over the Deccan Gladiators on Thursday.

The 25-year-old left-armer dismissed Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis and Andre Russell, restricting the Gladiators’ chase and putting the Titans firmly on course for a playoff berth alongside the already-qualified Quetta Qavalry.

Akif credited captain Moeen Ali for simplifying his approach ahead of the match.
“I would like to thank Moeen Ali and the coaching staff for giving me the plan. I just have to keep things simple and execute it. Moeen always tells me to bowl my heart out,” he said.

With nine wickets in six games, Akif is now the tournament’s second-highest wicket-taker, trailing only Zohair Iqbal’s 10 wickets.

Looking ahead, he remains focused on helping the Titans push for the title.
“We are going to play an important match in the semi-final, and we will try to get our team to the final,” he added.

Akif’s strong form in the ADT10 also strengthens his case for a return to Pakistan’s national squad.
“The performances are going very well. Let’s see what the future holds,” he said.