Quetta Qavalry became the first team to secure a Playoff spot in the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 after extending their unbeaten streak to five wins, tightening the race as the tournament enters a high-intensity mid-stage battle.

Dominating the field in the world’s fastest cricket format, Qavalry has powered to 10 points with a commanding Net Run Rate of 4.00, sealing their top-four position and setting the tone for the title fight. The flawless run has firmly positioned them as the team to beat in this year’s competition.

Playoff race goes down to the wire

With just three spots still available, competition is fierce. Vista Riders sit second with six points from four games, despite a negative NRR of –0.632, while a tight contest brews behind them between four teams locked on four points:

• UAE Bulls (NRR: 0.931)
• Ajman Titans (NRR: 0.004)
• Deccan Gladiators (NRR: -0.262)
• Northern Warriors (NRR: -1.240)

While the numbers battle intensifies, Aspin Stallions remain in the hunt with two points from four matches, needing a near-perfect finish to stay alive. At the bottom, Royal Champs face a must-win stretch after four straight defeats.

Individual brilliance lights up opening week

Batters have been at the heart of the spectacle, headlined by Northern Warriors’ Johnson Charles, who tops the tournament with 204 runs at an outstanding average of 68. Tom Kohler-Cadmore (Deccan Gladiators) has provided his own fireworks with 151 runs, including a blistering 78 off 29 balls, while Qavalry’s Khwaja Nafay remains unbeaten in the tournament, smashing 144 runs with 12 sixes across four outings.

On the bowling front, Aspin Stallions’ Zohair Iqbal leads with nine wickets in four matches, closely followed by Quetta star Khuzaima Tanveer and Vista Riders veteran Andrew Tye, each with seven scalps.

Thrilling second half ahead

With Net Run Rate set to play a decisive role and 34 matches packed into two weeks of explosive action, the race to the finish promises last-over thrillers and season-defining performances.

As the contest intensifies and Playoff pressure mounts, fans can expect nothing short of adrenaline-fuelled cricket, the trademark of the Abu Dhabi T10.