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In the finale of 8th edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, the Deccan Gladiators clinched a commanding eight-wicket victory over Morrisville Samp Army.
This dominant performance underlined the Gladiators’ superiority in the shortest format, as they lifted their third Abu Dhabi T10 League trophy and cemented their place as the most successful team in the tournament’s history. Jos Buttler‘s stellar tournament contributions, amassing 242 runs in 9 matches, played a crucial role in their successful campaign as he was named Player of the Tournament. The Gladiators’ triumph further solidifies their legacy as the premier team of the tournament.
Morrisville Samp Army struggles to build momentum
In the match after winning the toss, the Gladiators opted to bowl, a decision that paid dividends as Samp Army managed 104/7 in their allotted 10 overs. Opener Faf du Plessis anchored the innings with a gritty 34 off 23 balls, smashing 5 fours and a six. Andries Gous provided a brief but impactful cameo, scoring 21 off just 9 balls, including 2 sixes and a four. However, the Gladiators’ disciplined bowling attack, led by right-arm medium-fast bowler Richard Gleeson, restricted the Samp Army to a below-par total. Gleeson ꧟finished with impressive figures of 2 wicke♏ts for 16 runs in his two-over spell, earning him the Player of the Match award.
A historic triumph for the Deccan Gladiators
Chasing 105, the Gladiators made their intentions clear from the outset. Openers Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Nicholas Pooran unleashed an aggressive batting display, putting the Samp Army bowlers under immediate pressure. Poor💟an smashed 28 off just 10 balls before being dismissed, while Kohler-Cadmore continued his blistering form. His unbeaten 56 off 21 balls, laced with 5 fours and 4 sixes, ensured the Gladiators crossed the finish line with ease. Buttler, chipped in with a quick 12 off 5 balls to seal the victory.
The Samp Army bowlers struggled to contain the Gladiators’ onslaught. While Amir Hamza and Isuru Udana managed a wicket apiece, their efforts were insufficient to haဣlt the rampant Gladiators, who reached the target in just 6.5 overs.
Jos Buttler goes BIG to put a bow on the Deccan Gladiators' resounding victory in the Final 🤩
— FanCode (@FanCode)
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
2021 ✅
2022 ✅
2023 Runners-up 🥈
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 ✅ Deccan
Gladiators are in a league of their o✤wn by becoming the first franchise with three Abu Dhabi T-T🌞en trophies🏆.— Hamad Chaudhry (@iaChaudhary05)
DECCAN GLADIATORS ARE THE 2024 CHAMPIONS 🏆
IceCricNews😼 is the Official Sponsor of the Deccan Gladiators in the Abu Dhabi T10 League! ✨
— parul gulati (@parulgulat14657)
Deccan Gladiators are the champions of Abu Dh𒅌abi T10🥀 League 2024 🏆
✅ 2021 Champions 🏆
✅ 2022 Champions 🏆
✅ 2024 Champions 🏆— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Deccan Gladiators is tꦆhe Champion of 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 league.
— Abdul (@Abduluet240)
It’s just a world in T10 and 🧔we are all living in it!
Congratulations to the Deccan Gജladiators on their triumph ✅in the Abu Dhabi T10!
— Nawab Hassan Hussein Qureshi (@HtotheQ)
🏆 Champions in 2021, 2022, and 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒*
🏆 Runners-up in 2023
𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 are in a league of their own, becoming the first franchise with three Abu Dhabi T10 trophies.
Congratulations 👏👏 To Gladiator's And Their fans📸- T10league/Instagram
— Shakir Afridi Says (@ShakirAfri62066)
Deccan Gladia🌄tors are the Champions of Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024
— Muhammad Tariq (@MTariq9027)
Jos The Boss⛦ Buttler is Player of The Tournament of Abu Dhabi T10 League 🔥 Great Signs for England & Gujarat Titans
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation)
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Jos Buttler ❤️
— Ritikk 🔱 (@RitikkSaha69759)