- Date26 Nov 2025
- Time4:00 pm GMT / 8:00 pm local
- VenueSheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Royal Champs vs Aspin Stallions Prediction & Match Preview – Abu Dhabi T10
Royal Champs and Aspin Stallions, two sides struggling for results, meet in the 22nd match of the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10. Royal Champs have lost all four games and need wins to stay in the tournament, while Aspin Stallions have won two and lost three of their five matches.
Royal Champs’ batting still looks dangerous. Jason Roy has 96 runs from four matches at a strike rate of 163, and Brandon McMullen has scored 115 runs in four innings at 174.24. Aaron Jones, Niroshan Dickwella and Shakib Al Hasan add stability. Rishi Dhawan and Haider Razzaq have eight wickets between them, Chris Jordan and Daniel Sams have two each, and Liam Dawson’s left-arm spin is another option on slower surfaces.
For Aspin Stallions, Rahmanullah Gurbaz has made 124 runs in five games at a strike rate of 214, with Andre Fletcher and Avishka Fernando both passing 70 runs. Sam Billings and Ben Cutting provide late hitting. Zohair Iqbal has nine wickets despite an economy of 12, supported by Binura Fernando, Hafeez ur Rehman and Tymal Mills.
An 8:00 pm start may help bowlers a little. If the ball grips and dew arrives, anything above 110 could be hard to chase, so wicket preservation will be vital for the side batting second.
Probable playing XI
Royal Champs
- Jason Roy
- Niroshan Dickwella (w)
- Aaron Jones
- Brandon McMullen
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Daniel Sams
- Rishi Dhawan
- Chris Jordan
- Quentin Sampson
- Sanjay Pahal
- Haider Razzaq
Aspin Stallions
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Andre Fletcher (w)
- Avishka Fernando
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Sam Billings
- Ben Cutting
- Karim Janat
- Ashmead Nedd
- Tymal Mills
- Zohair Iqbal
- Hafeez ur Rehman
Pitch report
Sheikh Zayed Stadium is generally a batting-friendly surface with true bounce and little early seam movement. Seamers can use the new ball, and spinners grow in influence through the middle overs. Under lights, dew can ease chasing, although cooler evening conditions may slow the surface a little.
Weather
By 8:00 pm local time on 26 November, Abu Dhabi should be pleasant and mostly clear at around 26°C, with light winds and only a slight sense of humidity.
Expected scores
- 1st innings: 105–115
- 2nd innings: 100–110
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured in Royal Champs vs Aspin Stallions?
Our preview picks Royal Champs, whose aggressive top order can lift a total towards 115, but Aspin Stallions are capable of keeping pace in a chase.
How are the two teams placed going into the game?
Royal Champs have lost all four of their matches, while Aspin Stallions have won two and lost three of their first five.
What total is expected at Sheikh Zayed Stadium tonight?
The venue often produces 110–120, but we expect 105–115 for the side batting first because of cooler, slower evening conditions.
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