UAE Bulls vs Northern Warriors Prediction & Match Preview – Abu Dhabi T10
Match summary
Our preview of UAE Bulls vs Northern Warriors, 20th match of Abu Dhabi T10 2025: form, key players, likely XIs, pitch, weather and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | UAE Bulls vs Northern Warriors, 20th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Abu Dhabi T10 2025 |
| Date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Start time | 11:30 am GMT / 3:30 pm local |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | UAE Bulls |
| Toss pick | Northern Warriors |
Matches in this series
Match preview
UAE Bulls and Northern Warriors face off in the 20th match of the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Both teams have had uneven campaigns and are looking for a result that improves their position.
The Bulls have won two and lost two of their first four games. Opener Philip Salt leads the run charts with 123 runs at a strike rate of 256, Tim David has been scoring at 194, and Rovman Powell and Tom Moores both strike at above 200. In bowling, Junaid Siddique has five wickets at an economy of 9.37, with Muhammad Rohid Khan and Salman Irshad taking two each. Sunil Narine could feature as an impact substitute.
The Warriors have won two and lost three. Johnson Charles has scored 204 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 189, and Colin Munro has 84 runs from three innings. Hazratullah Zazai and Azmatullah Omarzai have both passed 40 runs. Tabraiz Shamsi has five wickets at an economy of 12.44, while Trent Boult and Taskin Ahmed have nine between them.
A strong powerplay can push the first innings towards 120, while early wickets would pull it closer to 110, so the opening overs are likely to set the tone.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium offers a true batting surface with good bounce and little early seam movement, and teams have regularly passed 110 this season. Seamers can extract bounce with the new ball, and spinners become effective in the middle overs as the pitch slows. Dew can help chasing sides, though a fast outfield and short boundaries mean even 115 is not entirely safe.
Around 3:30 pm local time on 26 November, Abu Dhabi should be warm and hazy at about 29–30°C, with mostly clear skies, light winds and no chance of rain.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 112–120 | – |
| Second innings | 108–115 | – |
UAE Bulls
The Bulls’ explosive top order, led by Philip Salt, gives them the edge in a format that rewards fast starts, though the Warriors’ bowling attack is a threat.
Toss pick: Northern Warriors
FAQ
Who is favoured in UAE Bulls vs Northern Warriors?
Our preview leans towards the UAE Bulls because of their strong, fast-scoring batting, but the Northern Warriors’ bowlers can swing the game.
Who are the key batters in this match?
Philip Salt leads the Bulls with 123 runs at a strike rate of 256, while Johnson Charles has made 204 runs in five matches for the Warriors.
What run rate does a chasing side need?
Teams batting second generally stay in contention at around 11 to 12 runs an over.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
UAE Bulls
- Philip Salt
- Tom Moores
- Rovman Powell
- Tim David
- Kieron Pollardc
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- James Coles
- Junaid Siddique
- Muhammad Rohid Khan
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Salman Irshad
Northern Warriors
- Hazratullah Zazai
- Johnson Charles
- Dinesh Chandimal
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Thisara Pererac
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Odean Smith
- Shahid Iqbal Bhutta
- Muhammad Uzair Khan
- Trent Boult
- Taskin Ahmed