WATCH: Star player who played for MS Dhoni’s CSK smashes EXPLOSIVE fifty but Liam Livingstone…
Former England and Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Moeen Ali began the Abu Dhabi T10 2025 tournament on an explosive note, smashing a 19-ball fifty, in his opening match for Ajman Titans against Quetta Qavalry on Wednesday. Moeen remained unbeaten on 59 off 21 balls with six sixes and four fours to power Ajman Titans to 107 for 7 in their 10 overs after a rocky start.
Ajman Titans recovered from 12 for 3 to post 107 for 7 almost single-handedly through a stunning Moeen Ali assault. Walking in during a top-order slide created by Abbas Afridi, KB Tanveer and Jason Holder, Ali counterattacked fearlessly with 59 off 21 balls.
WATCH Moeen Ali’s explosive knock for Ajman Titans in Abu Dhabi T10 2025 tournament HERE…
Moeen Ali’s 19-ball fifty, including three consecutive sixes in the final over, transformed the innings from crisis to competitiveness. Chris Green offered brief support, but Moeen’s acceleration changed everything. Even as wickets fell, he powered the Titans from 42/5 to a competitive 107/7, capped by three consecutive sixes to reach a 19-ball fifty.
Moeen turned out for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2025 season after being bought for Rs 2 crore at the mega auction last year. He was part of MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings from IPL 2021 to 2024 season.
However, Moeen’s knock went in vain as Quetta Qavalry chased down the target for the loss of only 3 wickets in 7.3 overs. Qavalry skipper and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Liam Livingstone scored an unbeaten 14-ball 27 with 3 sixes and 1 four while UAE opener Muhammad Waseem smashed an explosive 26 off 9 balls with 1 six and four fours.
Former India and Mumbai Indians leg-spinner Piyush Chawla had an off day for Ajman Titans as he was clobbered for 17 runs in his solitary over.
Vista Riders defend 109 as Ashraf shuts out Royal Champs
The second encounter of the day at the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 saw the Vista Riders seal a 9-run win over the Royal Champs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Vista Riders posted 109/7 thanks to impactful cameos from Ben McDermott (31 off 16) and Dwaine Pretorius (31 off 12), after an early wobble triggered by Haider Razzaq’s three-wicket burst.
McDermott stabilised the innings during a shaky middle phase, while Pretorius provided the late acceleration that proved crucial in a low-scoring contest. In reply, the Royal Champs looked on course during a blistering 50-run stand between Jason Roy and Brandon McMullen, who took them to 67/3 inside six overs.
But the game turned sharply as Sharafuddin Ashraf and Andrew Tye claimed three wickets each, breaking the chase open. With 17 needed off the final over, Ashraf delivered a composed finish, conceding only seven to seal a nine-run win.
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