Abu Dhabi T10 League: Yuvraj Singh flops on debut while Russell, Morgan display fireworks

Maratha Arabians kicked off the third season of the Abu Dhabi T10 League with a game against defending champions Northern Warriors on November 15. However, all eyes were set on former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who was making his T10 debut with the Arabians. Yuvraj had announced his international retirement earlier this year from all three formats of the game.

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Yuvraj Singh flops on T10 debut

In spite of all the hype surrounding the game, the cricketer had a forgettable outing with the bat. Coming into bat at 23-2 during the third over of the innings, the left-hander could score only 6 runs from as many deliveries. He hit one boundary in his short stay at the crease before he was dismissed by Rayad Emrit. Maratha Arabians posed a target of 89 for the Northern Warriors which they comfortably chased with three overs to spare. With some blistering hits, Andre Russell scored an unbeaten 58 from just 24 balls to complete the chase for the Warriors.

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Eoin Morgan and Shane Watson display fireworks

In the second game of the triple-header in Abu Dhabi, Delhi Bulls captain Eoin Morgan displayed some fireworks in his unbeaten knock of 52 from just 27 balls. Chasing Deccan Gladiators' 102-1, Morgan arrived at the crease when Delhi were struggling at 27-2. The left-hander struck five boundaries and three sixes in his innings. Meanwhile, former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson shone for Gladiators before Morgan’s match-winning effort. Watson scored 57* from 31 balls.

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