Vista Riders vs Deccan Gladiators Prediction & Match Preview – Abu Dhabi T10

Vista Riders face Deccan Gladiators in the 28th match of the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10, with both teams playing their final group game. The Riders slipped to fifth after losing to Quetta Qavalry and have six points. The Gladiators, the defending champions, have won only two of six and are seventh, with slim playoff hopes.

Faf du Plessis leads the Riders with 123 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 181, and Ben McDermott has 108 at 154. Sean Dickson and Dwaine Pretorius can accelerate late. Andrew Tye has 10 wickets at an economy of 9.41, and Dhananjaya Lakshan and Sharafuddin Ashraf share 11 wickets.

Nicholas Pooran remains the Gladiators’ main hitter. Tom Kohler-Cadmore has 189 runs at a strike rate of 180, with two half-centuries, while Marcus Stoinis and David Wiese have both passed 120 runs, and Wiese strikes at 221. Muhammad Jawadullah has four wickets at around 10 an over, and Noor Ahmad has eight wickets at 7.75.

Evenings are slightly cooler and the ball may slow, so totals in the mid-90s to low 100s are plausible. The side batting first may gain a small advantage, but late hitters could still tip the balance.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Sheikh Zayed Stadium generally provides a true, consistent batting surface with minimal seam movement early on. Pacers can use the new ball, spinners become more effective in the middle overs, and dew under lights can ease chasing. Cooler evenings may slow the ball slightly and keep totals modest.

Weather

At 8:00 pm local time on 28 November, Abu Dhabi is expected to be clear and calm at around 25–26°C, with light winds and no cloud.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 85–110
• 2nd innings: 80–105

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