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Royal Desert Champions face Yas Lions in Match 14 of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026. The match is scheduled for Friday, 13 November at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The brief gives 7:15 PM IST. Cricinfo lists 1:45 PM GMT. That equals 5:45 PM local time. Match centre
RDC have lost their first two completed games. Yas Lions have one win and one loss. RDC need a better start after totals of 109/7 and 112/6. Yas Lions showed more late-innings power in the win over Emirates Eagles. Their chase reached 117/4 in 8.4 overs. Abu Dhabi T10 points table
This RDC vs YL Fantasy Team Prediction uses verified 2026 squad names. It does not assume that every listed player will be selected. Readers searching for RDC vs YL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 14th T10 should treat the cards as scenario drafts. Fantasy app credits and app eligibility are not verified here.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Royal Desert Champions vs Yas Lions, 14th Match |
| Format | T10 |
| Series | Abu Dhabi T10 League, 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 13 November 2026 |
| Time | 7:15 PM IST / 1:45 PM GMT / 5:45 PM local |
| Venue | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Pre-toss prediction |
The match listing confirms the date, match number and venue. Cricinfo Match 14
Royal Desert Champions Team Form
| Match | Result | Relevant note |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov vs Emirates Eagles | Lost by 16 runs | RDC made 109/7. Sherfane Rutherford scored 33 from 12. |
| 8 Nov vs Arabian Aces | Lost by 9 wickets | RDC made 112/6. Phil Salt scored 55 from 26. |
RDC have shown fast scoring from Salt and Rutherford. They have also lost early wickets in both completed matches. Match 2 scorecard Match 6 scorecard
Yas Lions Team Form
| Match | Result | Relevant note |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov vs UAE Bulls | Lost by 7 wickets | YL made 120/3. Karim Janat made 27 not out from 9. |
| 8 Nov vs Emirates Eagles | Won by 6 wickets | YL chased 116 in 8.4 overs. Dasun Shanaka made 60 from 25. |
Yas Lions have batting upside through Shanaka, Janat, Holder and Vince. Their bowlers also had a role in the Eagles win. Khuzaima Tanveer took two wickets. Match 1 scorecard Match 4 scorecard
Pitch Report
This is a T10-only view of the venue. Cricmetric lists the 2026 average first-innings score at Abu Dhabi as 110.2 in men’s T10 matches. The wider T10 sample has more wins for teams batting second. This supports top-order batters and bowlers who can take wickets in the short powerplay. It is not a T20 or ODI pitch average. T10 venue stats
Cricinfo calls the ground Zayed Cricket Stadium and notes a grass pitch. The exact match surface and dew effect remain unknown before the toss. Ground profile
Head To Head
There is no completed RDC versus YL head-to-head sample in the verified 2026 records before Match 14. This is a new franchise pairing in the available source set. The comparison below uses current tournament form only. It is not a historical head-to-head claim.
Probable Playing XIs
Royal Desert Champions: Phil Salt and Nicholas Pooran are the verified wicketkeeper-batter options. Brandon King and Muhammad Waseem are top-order choices. Sherfane Rutherford can provide middle-order hitting. Aayan Afzal Khan, Ali Naseer, Gulbadin Naib, Janith Liyanage, Dhruv Parashar, Keemo Paul and Tajinder Singh are the all-rounder pool. Dushmantha Chameera, Chris Jordan, Naseem Shah, Maheesh Theekshana and Luke Wood are the main bowling options. The final XI is not confirmed. RDC squad
Yas Lions: Andries Gous, Masood Gurbaz and Tom Moores are the verified wicketkeeper-batter options. Ansh Tandon, Haider Ali, Kamil Pooran and James Vince form the batting pool. Jason Holder, Karim Janat, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Dasun Shanaka and David Willey offer all-round skills. Ajay Kumar, Aryan Dutt, Akeal Hosein, Khuzaima Tanveer, Eshan Malinga and Obed McCoy are the bowling pool. The final XI is not confirmed. YL squad
Six Provisional Fantasy Scenario Teams
The six scenarios use only verified squad players. Each has 11 different players. Side balance is an editorial choice. It is not an app rule. The roles below are cricket roles from the squad sources. They are not claims about fantasy app eligibility.
Team 1: RDC Powerplay Core
RDC’s top order gets through the powerplay while Holder and Janat cover both skills for Yas Lions.
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WK: Phil Salt, Andries Gous
BAT: Muhammad Waseem, Brandon King, James Vince
AR: Jason Holder, Karim Janat, Janith Liyanage
BOWL: Chris Jordan, Akeal Hosein, Luke Wood
Captain: Phil Salt · Vice-Captain: Jason Holder
Risk: This build needs Salt to be cleared for selection and RDC to avoid another early collapse.
Team 2: Yas Middle-Overs Surge
Yas Lions use Shanaka’s recent hitting and a varied attack to control the middle overs.
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WK: Nicholas Pooran, Tom Moores
BAT: Sherfane Rutherford, Haider Ali, Kamil Pooran
AR: Gulbadin Naib, Dasun Shanaka, David Willey
BOWL: Dushmantha Chameera, Obed McCoy, Aryan Dutt
Captain: Dasun Shanaka · Vice-Captain: Dushmantha Chameera
Risk: RDC’s power hitters can reduce the value of this YL-heavy script if they bat deep.
Team 3: Balanced Chase Cover
The chase stays open and both teams’ top-order batters combine with multi-skill all-rounders.
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WK: Phil Salt, Masood Gurbaz
BAT: Muhammad Waseem, James Vince, Ansh Tandon
AR: Aayan Afzal Khan, Jason Holder, Sanjay Krishnamurthi
BOWL: Naseem Shah, Khuzaima Tanveer, Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Jason Holder · Vice-Captain: Naseem Shah
Risk: Several players may have limited involvement if the chase finishes inside eight overs.
Team 4: Yas Seven-Player Upside
Yas Lions repeat their aggressive batting pattern and use Janat plus Willey across key phases.
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WK: Nicholas Pooran, Andries Gous
BAT: Brandon King, Kamil Pooran, Haider Ali
AR: Keemo Paul, Karim Janat, David Willey
BOWL: Luke Wood, Akeal Hosein, Eshan Malinga
Captain: Karim Janat · Vice-Captain: Luke Wood
Risk: Seven YL selections leave less cover if RDC’s experienced batters dominate.
Team 5: Wicket And Finishers
Rutherford and Shanaka provide late hitting while Jordan, McCoy and Ajay Kumar target wickets.
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WK: Tom Moores, Masood Gurbaz
BAT: Sherfane Rutherford, James Vince, Ansh Tandon
AR: Ali Naseer, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka
BOWL: Chris Jordan, Obed McCoy, Ajay Kumar
Captain: Sherfane Rutherford · Vice-Captain: Dasun Shanaka
Risk: This scenario loses value if both finishers bat too late or do not get enough balls.
Team 6: Multi-Skill Toss Pivot
Holder leads the all-rounder core while Salt and Waseem give RDC a stronger batting start.
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WK: Phil Salt, Andries Gous
BAT: Muhammad Waseem, Haider Ali, Kamil Pooran
AR: Dhruv Parashar, Jason Holder, Sanjay Krishnamurthi
BOWL: Maheesh Theekshana, Akeal Hosein, Eshan Malinga
Captain: Jason Holder · Vice-Captain: Phil Salt
Risk: This team needs the all-rounders to receive meaningful overs or batting responsibility.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
Phil Salt: He made 55 from 26 in RDC’s latest completed match. A dated report says he is feeling good after a quad injury layoff. That report does not confirm his Match 14 selection. Availability report
Dasun Shanaka: He made 60 from 25 in Yas Lions’ win over Emirates Eagles. He is a strong captain option in a batting-led scenario. Match 4 scorecard
Jason Holder: Holder can contribute with bat and ball. He made 14 not out from 5 in Match 1 and 10 not out from 3 in Match 4. His bowling role should be checked after the toss. Match 1 scorecard
Chris Jordan: Jordan made 27 from 17 in RDC’s first completed match and took a wicket in that game. His value depends on receiving a full bowling role. RDC Match 2 scorecard
Player Battles
- Phil Salt vs Akeal Hosein: Salt attacks the powerplay. Hosein brings left-arm spin. This is a role-based matchup. The final XI must confirm both players.
- Muhammad Waseem vs Obed McCoy: Waseem is an opening-batter option. McCoy is a left-arm pace option. Early wickets could decide this exchange.
- Dasun Shanaka vs Maheesh Theekshana: Shanaka’s recent 60 gives him momentum. Theekshana can challenge him with powerplay spin.
- Karim Janat vs Chris Jordan: Janat has already finished an innings quickly in this tournament. Jordan offers experience at the death. Their overs and batting positions are not confirmed.
Key Players
Phil Salt: He made 55 from 26 against Arabian Aces. His selection and workload need a toss check because the latest report refers to a recent injury layoff. Scorecard
Sherfane Rutherford: He scored 33 from 12 in the Eagles match. He is a high-impact middle-order option but may face a limited ball count if the top order bats through. Scorecard
Dasun Shanaka: He made 60 from 25 in the Eagles win. His upside rises if he bats in the top four. Scorecard
Karim Janat: He made 27 not out from 9 in the opening game. His late batting position can produce quick points, but it can also reduce his opportunity. Scorecard
Khuzaima Tanveer: He took two wickets against Emirates Eagles. His selection remains conditional because there is no announced XI. Scorecard
For an RDC vs YL Hero11 Team, prioritise confirmed top-order batters and bowlers with likely overs. Adjust the RDC vs YL Fantasy Team after the toss. An RDC vs YL Best Dream11 Team should reflect the selected XI and actual app roles.
Winner Prediction
The editorial lean is conditional. Yas Lions have the stronger recent result and the clearer batting spike through Shanaka. Lean YL if their top-order and all-rounder core is named and the surface looks good for chasing. Lean RDC if Salt, Pooran and the main fast bowlers all start and RDC win the powerplay. This is a match-read, not a guaranteed result.
FAQs
When is RDC vs YL Match 14?
The match is scheduled for 13 November 2026. The brief gives 7:15 PM IST. Cricinfo lists 1:45 PM GMT at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Are the final playing XIs confirmed?
No. The available sources confirm the 2026 squads. The final XIs should be checked after the toss.
What is the T10 pitch evidence for this match?
Cricmetric lists a 2026 average first-innings score of 110.2 for men’s T10 at Abu Dhabi. It is a T10 figure. It should not be mixed with T20 or ODI data.
Who are the main captain choices?
Dasun Shanaka, Phil Salt, Jason Holder and Chris Jordan are the main scenario choices. Their final selection and roles must be checked at the toss.
