Team Abu Dhabi will face Northern Warriors in the 19th match of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2021-22.
In their previous game, Team Abu Dhabi faced the Bangla Tigers and lost a tough match. After opting to bowl first, they failed to keep the scoring rate under control, as the Bangla Tigers scored 130 in ten overs. Chris Gayle stayed undefeated on 52, but they fell short by 10 runs due to a lack of support from the other end. They'll be aiming to get back on track with their winning ways.
On the other side, the Northern Warriors are suffering in the competition. So far, they have only won one game and have lost five. In their most recent match, they were defeated by the Delhi Bulls. The Northern Warriors scored 128 after being asked to bat first, losing six wickets. The bowlers were unable to take wickets, and Delhi Bulls were able to knock down the target with eight wickets in hand.
Against the Bangla Tigers, each of Team Abu Dhabi's five bowlers took a wicket. Chris Gayle hit a quickfire fifty (52* off 23 balls) but couldn't get his team over the line, losing by 10 runs while chasing 131.
Northern Warriors skipper Rovman Powell was outstanding, scoring 56 runs off just 22 balls to help his team achieve a total of 128. The bowlers were unable to collect up wickets as a result of failure to defend the score, and the game was lost by eight wickets.
Both teams are coming off of losses in their last matches. To win on Saturday, both players will have to be at their greatest best.