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The Abu Dhabi Cup T10 2026 features an exciting contest between Royal Desert Champions and Yas Lions in the fourteenth match at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on 13th November at 7:15 PM IST.
Get the best ROYALS vs LIONS Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 14th match of the Abu Dhabi Cup T10 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for ROYALS vs LIONS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips for My11Circle Team:
Captaincy Picks:
Jason Holder – Yas Lions’ experienced all-rounder has scored 45 runs in four innings and claimed three wickets, producing an excellent 3/11 against Arabian Aces. |
Philip Salt – Royal Desert Champions’ explosive wicketkeeper-batter has scored 83 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 197.62, including 22 off 10 balls against UAE Bulls. |
Top Picks:
Sherfane Rutherford – Royal Desert Champions’ aggressive left-handed batter has scored 82 runs in four innings at a remarkable strike rate of 264.52, including a blistering 40 off 13 balls. |
Dasun Shanaka – Yas Lions’ powerful captain has accumulated 125 runs in four innings at an average of 41.67 and a strike rate of 231.48, including two half-centuries. |
Budget Picks:
Nicholas Pooran – Royal Desert Champions’ explosive left-handed wicketkeeper-batter has accumulated 33 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 173.68, with a highest score of 17. |
Tom Moores – Yas Lions’ wicketkeeper-batter has scored 68 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 200.00, including an impressive 35 off 16 deliveries against Arabian Aces. |
ROYALS vs LIONS Abu Dhabi Cup T10 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Philip Salt & Jason Holder |
Vice-Captain | Dasun Shanaka & Sherfane Rutherford |
ROYALS vs LIONS Dream11 Prediction Team 1 (My11Circle Team 1):
- Keeper – Philip Salt ©, Andries Gous
- Batters – Sherfane Rutherford, Muhammad Waseem, James Vince
- All-Rounders – Jason Holder, Dasun Shanaka (VC), Karim Janat, David Willey
- Bowlers – Chris Jordan, Akeal Hosein
ROYALS vs LIONS Dream11 Prediction Team 2 (My11Circle Team 2):
- Keeper – Philip Salt, Nicholas Pooran, Tom Moores
- Batters – Sherfane Rutherford (VC), James Vince
- All-Rounders – Jason Holder ©, Dasun Shanaka, Karim Janat, David Willey
- Bowlers – Chris Jordan, Akeal Hosein
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ROYALS vs LIONS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 14 Abu Dhabi Cup T10 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Kamil Pooran | NA | NA |
Raizal Nadir | NA | NA |
ROYALS vs LIONS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 14 Abu Dhabi Cup T10 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Philip Salt |
GL Captaincy Choice | Jason Holder |
Punt Picks | Tom Moores and Nicholas Pooran |
Dream11 Combination | 2-3-4-2 |
ROYALS vs LIONS Match Preview:
Royal Desert Champions will take on Yas Lions in the 14th match of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on 13 November at 7:15 PM IST. Yas Lions currently sit second in the points table with six points from four matches, having won three games and lost one. Meanwhile, Royal Desert Champions occupy sixth place with two points, following one victory and three defeats. The Lions also have a much stronger net run rate of +1.400 compared with the Champions’ -1.512. Therefore, Royal Desert Champions will look to secure a much-needed win and improve their position in the standings.
Royal Desert Champions enter this contest on the back of a six-wicket victory over UAE Bulls. While chasing 124, they reached 124/4 in just 9.1 overs, with Sherfane Rutherford leading the charge through a quick 40 off 13 balls. Muhammad Waseem also remained unbeaten on 35 from 18 deliveries, while Philip Salt added a brisk 22 off 10 balls. On the other hand, Yas Lions secured a convincing 29-run win against Arabian Aces after posting 132/5. Dasun Shanaka top-scored with an unbeaten 38 off 17 balls, while Tom Moores contributed 35 from 16 deliveries. In reply, Jason Holder claimed an impressive 3/11, and David Willey supported him with two wickets for 20 runs as Arabian Aces finished on 103/7.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium has produced an average first-innings score of around 116 in this tournament. Therefore, a total of 120–130 could give a team a competitive advantage in this ten-over contest. Royal Desert Champions will hope Rutherford and Waseem continue their strong batting performances, while Yas Lions will rely on Shanaka, Moores and Holder to make an impact. Overall, the Lions have shown better consistency throughout the tournament and delivered a strong all-round performance in their previous game. However, the Champions’ recent victory should give them confidence, making this an interesting contest. Yas Lions hold the advantage, but Royal Desert Champions could make the match challenging.
ROYALS vs LIONS Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Royal Desert Champions | 0 |
Yas Lions | 0 |
ROYALS vs LIONS Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 28°C |
Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 118 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 55% |
ROYALS vs LIONS Playing 11s (Predicted):
Royal Desert Champions Playing 11:
1) Philip Salt (wk)
2) Brandon King
3) Nicholas Pooran ©
4) Muhammad Waseem
5) Sherfane Rutherford
6) Gulbadin Naib
7) Keemo Paul
8) Ali Naseer
9) Chris Jordan
10) Maheesh Theekshana
11) Naseem Shah
Yas Lions Playing 11:
1) James Vince
2) Andries Gous (wk)
3) Dasun Shanaka
4) Tom Moores
5) Karim Janat
6) Ansh Tandon
7) Jason Holder ©
8) David Willey
9) Khuzaima Tanveer
10) Akeal Hosein
11) Fazalhaq Farooqi
ROYALS vs LIONS Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, Yas Lions is expected to win this match.
