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Cricket fans can look forward to a competitive encounter as Emirates Eagles meet Royal Desert Champions at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on 16th November at 9:30 PM IST in the Abu Dhabi Cup T10 2026.
Get the best EAGLES vs ROYALS Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 23rd match of the Abu Dhabi Cup T10 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for EAGLES vs ROYALS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips for My11Circle Team:
Captaincy Picks:
Chris Green – Green has claimed three wickets in six matches, with best figures of 2/9. He has also scored 81 runs at a strike rate of 168.75. |
Shimron Hetmyer – Hetmyer has scored 241 runs in seven matches at an average of 48.20 and a strike rate of 202.52, including two half-centuries and a highest score of 76. |
Top Picks:
Sherfane Rutherford – Rutherford has scored 95 runs in six matches at an average of 19.00 and an impressive strike rate of 231.71, with a highest score of 40. |
Nicholas Pooran – Pooran has accumulated 179 runs in seven matches at an average of 29.83 and a strike rate of 218.29, including a highest score of 63. |
Budget Picks:
Gulbadin Naib – Naib has scored 28 runs in four matches at an average of 14.00 and a strike rate of 147.37, with a highest score of nine not out. |
Hardus Viljoen – Viljoen has taken five wickets in six matches, conceding 122 runs in 11 overs at an average of 24.40 and an economy rate of 11.09. |
EAGLES vs ROYALS Abu Dhabi Cup T10 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Shimron Hetmyer & Chris Green |
Vice-Captain | Nicholas Pooran & Sherfane Rutherford |
EAGLES vs ROYALS Dream11 Prediction Team 1 (My11Circle Team 1):
- Keeper – Nicholas Pooran (VC)
- Batters – Shimron Hetmyer ©, Alex Hales, Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon King
- All-Rounders – Chris Green, David Wiese, Keemo Paul
- Bowlers – Haider Razzaq, Trent Boult, Chris Jordan
EAGLES vs ROYALS Dream11 Prediction Team 2 (My11Circle Team 2):
- Keeper – Nicholas Pooran
- Batters – Shimron Hetmyer, Alex Hales, Sherfane Rutherford (VC)
- All-Rounders – Chris Green ©, David Wiese, Keemo Paul, Gulbadin Naib
- Bowlers – Haider Razzaq, Hardus Viljoen, Chris Jordan
EAGLES vs ROYALS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 23 Abu Dhabi Cup T10 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Toby Albert | NA | NA |
Raizal Nadir | NA | NA |
EAGLES vs ROYALS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 23 Abu Dhabi Cup T10 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Shimron Hetmyer |
GL Captaincy Choice | Chris Green |
Punt Picks | Hardus Viljoen and Gulbadin Naib |
Dream11 Combination | 1-4-3-3 |
EAGLES vs ROYALS Match Preview:
Emirates Eagles will take on Royal Desert Champions in the 23rd match of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on 16 November at 9:30 PM IST. Both teams have earned four points from six matches, recording two wins and four defeats apiece. However, Royal Desert Champions occupy fourth place with a net run rate of -0.677, while Emirates Eagles sit sixth with -1.376. Therefore, both sides will be eager to secure a victory, improve their standings and keep their hopes of climbing the table alive.
Emirates Eagles enter this contest after suffering a 37-run defeat against Arabian Aces in the 17th match. The Aces posted 131/4, thanks to Liam Livingstone’s unbeaten 55 off just 15 balls and Andre Russell’s 36 not out from 16 deliveries. In response, the Eagles managed only 94/8, despite Chris Green’s 33 off 16 balls. Amshi de Silva led the bowling attack with an impressive 4/18, while Alzarri Joseph claimed 2/21. Meanwhile, Royal Desert Champions also lost their most recent completed match, going down by 19 runs against United Tigers in the 16th fixture. The Tigers piled up 165/2, with Joe Clarke smashing 77 off 26 balls and Fakhar Zaman adding an unbeaten 43 off 22. Although the Champions fought back with 146/6, Nicholas Pooran’s explosive 63 off 21 balls and Keemo Paul’s unbeaten 28 from nine deliveries could not take them over the line. Faheem Ashraf made a significant impact with the ball, claiming 3/11 to seal the Tigers’ victory.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium has generally supported aggressive batting throughout the competition, with the average first-innings score hovering around 116. Consequently, the Eagles will depend on Alex Hales and Kyle Mayers to provide a strong start, while Rovman Powell and Shimron Hetmyer can accelerate during the closing overs. On the other hand, Royal Desert Champions possess dangerous batting options in Pooran, Muhammad Waseem and Sherfane Rutherford, while Naseem Shah and Maheesh Theekshana will look to strike early with the ball. Although both teams share identical win-loss records, the Champions hold a better net run rate and have shown their batting potential through Pooran’s recent performance. As a result, they enter this contest with a slight advantage, but the Eagles can make it a close contest if their top order delivers.
EAGLES vs ROYALS Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Emirates Eagles | 0 |
Royal Desert Champions | 0 |
EAGLES vs ROYALS Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 24°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 115 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 30% |
EAGLES vs ROYALS Playing 11s (Predicted):
Emirates Eagles Playing 11:
1) Alex Hales
2) Kyle Mayers
3) Shimron Hetmyer
4) Rovman Powell ©
5) David Wiese
6) Chris Green
7) Srikar Bharat (WK)
8) Hardus Viljoen
9) Haider Razzaq
10) Trent Boult
11) Zahir Khan
Royal Desert Champions Playing 11:
1) Brandon King
2) Nicholas Pooran © (WK)
3) Muhammad Waseem
4) Sherfane Rutherford
5) Obus Pienaar
6) Gulbadin Naib
7) Chris Jordan
8) Keemo Paul
9) Ali Naseer
10) Maheesh Theekshana
11) Naseem Shah
EAGLES vs ROYALS Match Winner Prediction:
The team combination puts Emirates Eagles in a favourable position to win this match.
