Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy
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| Countries | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Abu Dhabi Cricket |
| Format | Twenty20 |
| First edition | 2018 |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| Current champion | Lahore Qalandars (1st title) |
| Most successful | Lahore Qalandars (1 title) |
| Website | abudhabit20.ae |
The Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy[1] is a 20-over cricket franchise tournament held in the United Arab Emirates.[2] The first edition of the tournament was played in October 2018.[1][3] Six franchise teams took part in the first edition.[4] The International Cricket Council (ICC) sanctioned the competition in June 2018.[5]
Lahore Qalandars won the first edition after beating Titans by fifteen runs in the final.[6]
Teams[edit]
The first edition of the tournament featured the following teams:[1][7]
| Team | Home League | Debut | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|
 Boost Defenders
|
Shpageeza Cricket League | 2018 | 1 |
 Hobart Hurricanes
|
Big Bash League | 2018 | 1 |
 Lahore Qalandars
|
Pakistan Super League | 2018 | 1 |
 Titans
|
Ram Slam T20 Challenge | 2018 | 1 |
 Yorkshire Vikings
|
Twenty20 Cup | 2018 | 1 |
 Auckland Aces
|
Super Smash | 2018 | 1 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Abu Dhabi to host teams from six countries in T20 tournament". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ "Emirates Cricket Board's new tournament threatens ties with PCB". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ "UAE set to host new international T20 cricket league". Arabian Business. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ "Emirates Cricket Board announce plans for UAE Twenty20 league". The National. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ "UAE'S First T20 Franchise Cricket League to be Formally Unveiled Later This Month". Emirates Cricket. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ "Abu Dhabi T20: Lahore Qalandars win title with Titans victory". The National. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ^ "Auckland Aces confirmed for Abu Dhabi T20". Gulf News. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
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