Arabian Aces Squad for Abu Dhabi T10 2026: Full Players List

The Arabian Aces have assembled one of the most exciting squads for the 10th edition of the Abu Dhabi T10. The tournament runs from November 7 to November 20, 2026, at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, where six teams will contest 32 matches.

The Arabian Aces squad for Abu Dhabi T10 2026 is led by England all-rounder Moeen Ali as captain, with West Indies superstar Andre Russell as the icon player. Head coach Lance Klusener, one of the great finishers in cricket history, will guide a side packed with power-hitters and wicket-taking bowlers.

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Arabian Aces Full Squad for Abu Dhabi T10 2026

The Arabian Aces named an 18-man squad for the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 season after the player draft, as reported by IANS in October 2026. Moeen Ali, Andre Russell and Liam Livingstone were the three pre-draft signings, and that trio alone would walk into any T10 side in the world.

Andre Russell is the icon player and the most feared T10 cricketer on the planet. His combination of brutal power-hitting and 140kph-plus bowling makes him the ultimate package for the 10-over format. Moeen Ali captains the side and brings calm leadership, clever off spin and clean striking. Liam Livingstone completes the superstar trio with his ability to hit sixes against both pace and spin from ball one.

The English core runs deep. Tom Kohler-Cadmore is a proven T10 opener, Sam Billings keeps wicket and bats with flair, Paul Walter is a tall left-arm all-rounder, Richard Gleeson brings skiddy pace and Dwaine Pretorius adds South African all-round nous. West Indies quick Alzarri Joseph gives the attack genuine heat, while Imran Tahir, even in the later stages of his career, remains a wicket-taking leg spinner who loves the big occasion.

The UAE contingent is strong too. Alishan Sharafu and Vriitya Aravind are established national team players, Muhammad Arfan offers pace, Salman Irshad brings Pakistan pace experience, and Ibrahim Masood is a promising all-rounder. Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage, West Indies batter Quentin Sampson and Sri Lanka quick Amshi De Silva complete a well-balanced 18.

Players marked with * were signed by the Arabian Aces before the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 player draft. Moeen Ali is the captain and Andre Russell is the icon player.

Predicted Playing XI of Arabian Aces

The likely Arabian Aces playing XI picks itself in most positions. Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Sam Billings should open the batting, with Billings also taking the gloves. Captain Moeen Ali then comes in at number three to control the innings, followed by the two most destructive batters in the squad, Liam Livingstone and Andre Russell.

Paul Walter and Dwaine Pretorius provide the all-round depth at six and seven, which means the Aces can bat all the way down. Dunith Wellalage offers left-arm spin and handy runs, while the pace trio of Alzarri Joseph, Richard Gleeson and the evergreen Imran Tahir with his leg spin completes a varied attack.

This XI has power from one to eight and six bowling options, which is exactly the template that wins T10 tournaments. Coach Lance Klusener knows better than most how to finish tight games, and he has the perfect personnel to execute his plans.

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Arabian Aces Key Players

Andre Russell is the man every opposition team will plan against. In T10 cricket, Russell does not need time to get set. He can walk in with 20 balls left and still win the game. His bowling is just as valuable, because his pace and variations at the death are incredibly hard to score off.

Moeen Ali as captain is a masterstroke. He has led in franchise leagues before, and his calm head will be vital when games get tight. With the bat he can rebuild or attack, and his off spin is a genuine wicket-taking option in the middle overs. Liam Livingstone is the x-factor. There is no better sight in T10 than Livingstone launching sixes over extra cover, and he can also bowl both off spin and leg spin.

Beyond the big three, Tom Kohler-Cadmore has a superb T10 record as an opener, Sam Billings brings energy behind the stumps and in the field, and Alzarri Joseph gives the new ball real fire. Imran Tahir remains a celebration waiting to happen every time he takes a wicket, and Dunith Wellalage is one of the brightest young all-rounders in Sri Lanka.

Arabian Aces Strengths and Weaknesses

The standout strength of the Arabian Aces is the superstar top five. Kohler-Cadmore, Billings, Moeen Ali, Livingstone and Russell is a batting order with no weak link. Every one of them can score at 200-plus strike rates, which means the Aces will rarely be out of any chase. The all-round depth is superb too, with Russell, Moeen, Livingstone, Walter, Pretorius and Wellalage all offering two skills.

The bowling has variety and experience. Joseph and Gleeson bring pace, Tahir brings guile, and the all-rounders fill the remaining overs without leaking runs. Captain Moeen Ali has plenty of options in every phase of the innings, which is a luxury in T10 cricket.

The possible weakness is the reliance on the big names staying fit across a packed schedule. Russell, Moeen and Livingstone will play almost every game, and the Aces cannot afford injuries to two of them at once. The bench beyond the first eleven is talented but young, especially the UAE picks, who will face world-class attacks with little margin for error.

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Arabian Aces Fixtures at Abu Dhabi T10 2026

The Arabian Aces will play 10 league matches in the double round-robin stage, facing each of the other five teams twice. They open their campaign on November 7 against the United Tigers, and the league stage runs till November 19, with November 12 as a rest day. All matches take place at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The Aces face a fascinating first week, with games against the Tigers, the new Royal Desert Champions franchise and the Emirates Eagles in the opening three days. A strong start would set up a push for the top of the table, which carries a direct ticket to the final on November 20. Teams finishing second and third will meet in the Qualifier earlier that day for the other final spot.

Broadcast and streaming details for every region are in the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 live streaming guide. Fans can also scout the opposition in the Royal Desert Champions squad for Abu Dhabi T10 2026 guide.