The Abu Dhabi T10 2025 action kept fans hooked on Wednesday as the Vista Riders defended a modest 109 to clinch a nine-run win over the Royal Champs at Zayed Cricket Stadium. 

Despite early damage from Haider Razzaq, who ripped through the top order, Vista recovered thanks to sharp cameos from Ben McDermott (31 off 16) and Dwaine Pretorius (31 off 12). Their quick runs proved priceless in what turned into a tense, low-scoring battle.

The Royal Champs looked well on track during a fiery 50-run stand between Jason Roy and Brandon McMullen, racing to 67/3 by the halfway stage. But the script flipped quickly. 

Sharafuddin Ashraf and Andrew Tye dismantled the middle order with three wickets each, leaving the Champs scrambling. With 17 needed off the final over, Ashraf kept his cool, allowing only seven and sealing a composed, hard-earned victory for the Riders.

Earlier, the Ajman Titans rode a breathtaking counterattack by Moeen Ali to post 107/7 after crashing to 12/3. Ali smashed 59 off just 21 balls, including a blistering 19-ball 50 and three straight sixes in the last over, to drag the Titans back into the contest almost single-handedly. His fearless knock turned a collapse into a competitive total before play stopped after the first innings.