UAE Bulls vs Yas Lions match prediction : we’re backing Yas Lions (YAL) at 54%, with UAE Bulls (UB) trailing at 46%.YAL have won three of their last four, and Jason Holder’s 21 off 7 balls and 3/11 beat Arabian Aces by 29 runs on November 11, while UB have two wins from five. UB did win the only previous meeting, so this is no lock. This preview covers the pitch, weather, head-to-head record, squads and playing XI questions, fantasy cricket tips and our full picks for the 18th match.
UAE Bulls vs Yas Lions | 18th Match | Abu Dhabi T10
BDT 10:00 PM / PKT 9:00 PM / INR 9:30 PM
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We expect UAE Bulls to win the toss and bat first. That is a gamble worth questioning, because UB set 123/7 on November 11 and Royal Desert Champions chased it with six wickets in hand, while Yas Lions defended 132 the same night. No dew or pitch details were supplied, and dew would make bowling first even more attractive.
No official pitch report was available when this was written, so we are using this week’s scorecards from Abu Dhabi. UB made 123/7 and lost the chase to RDC, who finished on 124/4. Yas Lions made 132/5 and held Arabian Aces to 103/7 in ten overs. That is a split verdict, and totals of 120 to 130 look competitive, which fits our 120+ and 130+ forecasts. Check the pitch report at the toss.
No temperature or dew figures were supplied, and we would rather say so than guess. This is a late start, 9:30 PM in India, so dew is the thing to watch in this weather report. If it arrives, the ball comes onto the bat and chasing gets easier, which would undercut any bat-first plan. Look for an update at the toss.
Kieron Pollard captains a side with two wins from its last five, and this team preview starts with his toss call. UB posted 123/7 against Royal Desert Champions on November 11 and lost by six wickets, so batting first again will need a better total.
Andre Fletcher is the listed key batter, and Khawaja Nafay is our pick for top score and most sixes. Max Bryant, Aneurin Donald and Azam Khan are also in the squad. We project 120+, a modest number, and a fair one after 123/7 last time.
Shadab Khan is the key bowler and our pick as top wicket-taker, while Sunil Narine is the key all-rounder. Mohammad Amir, Nuwan Thushara, Brad Currie and Romario Shepherd give Pollard plenty of bowling options.
Kieron Pollard, Azam Khan, Max Bryant, Brad Currie, Aneurin Donald, Andre Fletcher, Khawaja Nafay, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Wasim, Muhammad Rohid, Sunil Narine, Shadab Khan, Romario Shepherd, Uddish Suri, Nuwan Thushara
Jason Holder is both captain and key bowler, and he arrives fresh from a Player of the Match display. His 21 off 7 balls and 3/11 helped YAL beat Arabian Aces by 29 runs after they made 132/5. Captains rarely get a better week.
Dasun Shanaka is the listed key batter, and James Vince is our pick for top score, most sixes and Player of the Match. Tom Moores, Andries Gous and Masood Gurbaz are also in the squad. We project 130+.
David Willey is the key all-rounder and our pick as top wicket-taker, alongside Holder. Akeal Hosein, Karim Janat, Obed McCoy and Eshan Malinga fill out the bowling.
Ajay Kumar, Ansh Tandon, Aryan Dutt, Andries Gous, Haider Ali, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Karim Janat, Khuzaima Tanveer, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Eshan Malinga, Masood Gurbaz, Obed McCoy, Tom Moores, Kamil Pooran, Dasun Shanaka, James Vince, David Willey
Our final call is Yas Lions at 54%, with UAE Bulls on 46%, mainly because YAL arrive with three wins in four and a captain who just won Player of the Match. UB beat them on November 7, though, and Pollard’s side will say that counts. Which matters more, form or that result? Follow JeetBuzz for more updates, stats and analysis before every Abu Dhabi T10 match.
Q: What time does UB vs YAL start in India?
A: The match starts at 9:30 PM IST on November 14, 2026.
Q: Where is the 18th match being played?
A: It is being played at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Q: Who was Player of the Match in YAL’s last game?
A: Jason Holder won it for his 21 off 7 balls and 3/11 against Arabian Aces on November 11.
Disclaimer: This cricket prediction reflects the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to review the points shared and draw their own conclusions.
