Abu Dhabi T10 League, a newfangled format has vitalized modern-day cricket in a more effective manner. With each passing year, the T10 league promises exhilarating action, groundbreaking records, and a platform for youngsters to flash their talents.
In the recently concluded 2022 season of the T10 league, Deccan Glatators trounced a hefty New York Strikers by 37 runs to win the championship title for the second consecutive time. Listed below is the team of the tournament for the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2022.
Openers: Nicholas Pooran & Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Both Pooran and Kohle-Cadmore represented Deccan Gladiators in the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2022 and they played a pivotal role in the team’s success. In the championship final against New York Strikers, Nicholas Pooran orchestrated 40(23), including 5 fours and 1 maximum, and assisted the team to get past the line.
Former West Indies Captain Nicholas Pooran set the team’s tempo by notching 345 runs in 10 games with a scoring rate of 234.69. In comparison, Tom Kohler-Cadmore amassed 289 runs throughout 10 games, with an 82* as his best score. In the Abu Dhabi T10 2022, he finished second behind Nicholas Pooran in terms of runs scored.
Middle Order: Azam Khan, Eoin Morgan, Tim David
Former England Captain Eoin Morgan was the fourth-highest run scorer in the Abu Dhabi T10 League. The southpaw accumulated 219 runs in 9 innings, at a scintillating strike rate of 172.4.
The center tier of this team also includes Tim David. David was third on the list of top run scorers despite the Delhi Bulls failing to advance to the playoffs. The pyrotechnic David accumulated 221 runs in 7 games.
The Pakistan batter Azam Khan also had an impressive run in the Abu Dhabi T10 League. Representing New York Strikers, the right-handed Azam secured 202 runs in 10 innings, with a 47(21) being his best score.
Lower-middle Order: Rovman Powell, David Wiese, Dwaine Pretorius
Swatting 22 maximums and 5 fours, Rovman Powell, the captain of the Northern Warriors, netted 196 runs in seven innings, placing him sixth among all scorers.
David Wiese, an all-around player for the Deccan Gladiators, was instrumental to his team’s championship triumph. Wiese scored 74 runs at a strike rate of 176.19 while capturing five scalps.
Similarly, Dwaine Pretorius, representing Morrisville Samp Army, was the leading wicket-taker of the tournament with 12 wickets in 9 innings. The 33-year-old also exhibited his batting skills with a couple of crucial cameos.
Bowlers: Jordan Thompson, Joshua Little, Peter Hatzoglou
Two of the most promising pace bowlers in the Abu Dhabi T10 2022 were Jordan Thompson and Joshua Little. The English bowler Jordan also picked up 12 wickets in 9 innings playing for New York Strikers. His contributions with the white ball helped New York Strikers to secure a place in the finals.
The Irish left-arm-fast bowler Joshua Little also had a remarkable run in Abu Dhabi T10 League as he picked up 10 wickets alongside ceasing the flow of runs.
As far as the spin department is concerned, Australian Peter Hatzoglou may not be the leading wicket-taker of the tournament, but his impressive lines and 9 scalps earn him a spot in the team of the tournament.
Team of the Tournament:
Nicholas Pooran (WK), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Eoin Morgan, Azam Khan, Tim David, Rovman Powell, David Wiese, Dwaine Pretorius, Jordan Thompson, Joshua Little, Peter Hatzoglou
