Abu Dhabi T10 League: Northern Warriors begin title defence against Maratha Arabians

Dubai - Deccan Gladiators meet Delhi Bulls, while Team 8 take on Lahore Qaladars on opening night

Northern Warriors will embark on their title defence against the Maratha Arabians in the Abu Dhabi T10 League, it was revealed on Friday.
The fixtures list for the third season of the first and only 10-over format League in the world, was announced on Friday and sees the Warriors take on the Arabians in the opening game at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on November 15.
Following that match at 4.30 p.m, the second game pits the Deccan Gladiators against the Delhi Bulls at 6.45 p.m. The final match of the opening night is between Team 8 and the Lahore Qalandars at 9 p.m.
The opening ceremony will be held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on November 14, with no games scheduled on the night.
The tournament takes place from November 15 to 24. Group A has the Deccan Gladiators, the Karnataka Tuskers and the Delhi Bulls, while Group B consists of Northern Warriors, Maratha Arabians, new team Lahore Qalandars and the yet to be named Team 8.
Qualifier 1 and 2 as well as the Eliminator will be played on November 23 with the final on November 24 at 8 p.m.
The players' draft will take place in Abu Dhabi on October 16.
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