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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 Sam🐓p Army to a below-par total. Gleeson finished with impressive figures of 2 wickets 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. Pooran smashed 28 off just 10 balls before being dismissed, while Kohler-C🀅admore 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 insu✃fficient to halt the rampant Gladiators, whꦦo 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
Gladia𝔍tors a𒊎re in a league of their own by becoming the first franchise with three Abu Dhabi T-Ten 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 champioꦜns of Abu Dhabi T10 League♋ 2024 🏆
✅ 2021 Champions 🏆
✅ 2022 Champions 🏆
✅ 2024 Champions 🏆— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Deccan Gladiators is the𒐪 Champion of 2024 Ab🌠u Dhabi T10 league.
— Abdul (@Abduluet240)
It’s 𝓀just a world in T10 and we are all living in it!
Congꦑratulations to the Decca🥃n Gladiators 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 Gladiators are the Cham🔴pio𒆙ns of Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024
— Muhammad Tariq (@MTariq9027)
Jos The Boss Buttler is Player of The Tournament of Abu Dhabi T10 League🅷 ꦛ🔥 Great Signs for England & Gujarat Titans
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation)
Deccan Gladiators! 🎉 are the CHAMPIONS of Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024 under the Leadership of Nicholas Pooran…
– It can be a contest between Pooran & Rishabh Pant that who can be the Captain of LSG for IPL 2025..😎👍
— 𝐄𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝕏 (@ImEdward18)
Jos Buttler ❤️
— Ritikk 🔱 (@RitikkSaha69759)