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BUL vs VIR Match Analysis

On November 20, 2025, the Zayed Cricket Stadium hosts the 7th match of the Abu Dhabi T10 between the Bulls and Riders, a nighttime spectacle where the ball rockets onto the bat. Featuring explosive batting talent on both ends, this promises to be a pulse-pounding 10-over battle packed with power-hitting and pressure moments.

The UAE Bulls enter this contest with a team built around raw power and T10-proven match-winners. Their top order is built to attack from ball one, backed by all-rounders who can shift momentum instantly. 

The Vista Riders are the newest side in the Abu Dhabi T10 and arrive with a mix of seasoned internationals and fearless emerging talents. Their squad is anchored by global giants known for explosive batting across formats.

UAE Bulls vs Vista Riders Team Preview & Squads

UAE Bulls

Kieron Pollard leads the BUL, and his brand of aggressive captaincy perfectly suits T10 cricket. He can take the game away in five balls and also set attacking fields without hesitation. Pollard’s composure under pressure makes him the natural heartbeat of this unit.

BUL batting line-up is overloaded with power hitters like Philip Salt, Tim David, Rovman Powell, and James Vince. They possess the ideal balance of anchors and finishers who can clear boundaries consistently. 

Their bowling unit is packed with international specialists such as Sunil Narine, Blessing Muzarabani, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Romario Shepherd. They offer both pace and mystery spin, which is key in the Abu Dhabi conditions. 

In their previous fixture, the UAE Bulls suffered a tight defeat against the Deccan Gladiators. The Gladiators posted 141/2, putting early pressure on the Bulls’ bowling unit. Bulls fell short despite reaching 135/5 in pursuit of 142. The narrow 6-run loss highlighted lack of acceleration in the middle overs, something they will aim to correct here.

UAE Bulls Squad

Rovman Powell, Philip Salt (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Tim David, Sunil Narine, Salman Irshad, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, James Vince, Tom Moores, Qais Ahmad, Mir Hamza, James Coles, Junaid Siddique, Farhan Khan, Brian Bennett, Arab Gul Momand, Romario Shepherd, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Vista Riders

Faf du Plessis captains the Vista Riders with his trademark calm but aggressive approach. His leadership experience across leagues makes him an ideal choice for a franchise entering its first campaign. 

VIR boast one of the most diverse batting line-ups, featuring Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and Unmukt Chand. They have multiple match-openers who can dictate innings from ball one. Their ability to hit spin and pace equally well gives them flexibility against any opponent.

On the bowling front, the Riders assemble a mix of raw pace and clever variations with Dilshan Madushanka, Andrew Tye, Sharafuddin Ashraf, and S Sreesanth. Their attack is constructed to take wickets rather than simply contain runs. 

As a new franchise, the VIR have no prior match history in the Abu Dhabi T10 League. They are predicted to face a tough challenge against the established Delhi Bulls, who have a strong squad with proven T10 performers. Faf du Plessis and Matthew Wade are expected to lead a strong batting response to stay competitive. 

Vista Riders Squad

Faf du Plessis (c), Matthew Wade, S Sreesanth, Dwaine Pretorius, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Unmukt Chand (wk), Harshit Kaushik, Andrew Tye, Ben McDermott, Dilshan Madushanka, Nahid Rana, Angelo Perera, Sean Dickson, Ansh Tandon, Chundangapoyil Rizwan, Izharulhaq Naveed, Ackeem Auguste, Murali Vijay, Sharafuddin Ashraf.

BUL vs VIR Outfield Report

The pitch at Abu Dhabi traditionally offers a batting-friendly surface with quick outfield and even bounce. Short boundaries on both sides tempt hitters to go aerial early and often. Spinners who bowl flat and vary pace can find some purchase later in the innings.

Weather conditions are expected to stay clear with no rain threat and temperature hovering around 26–29°C. Dew could settle in the second innings, potentially aiding chasing sides. Humidity may slightly help seamers with light movement under lights.

Historically, scores at Abu Dhabi in T10 range from 110 to 145 when batting first, while anything under 100 is difficult to defend. Chasing teams usually prefer to attack from the first over due to dew making stroke play easier. A competitive par total should be around the 120–130 mark.

UAE Bulls vs Vista Riders Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

This will be the first-ever meeting between the UAE Bulls and the Vista Riders, as the Riders are debuting in the tournament.

BUL vs VIR Prediction

According to cricket analysts UAE Bulls have a 52% chance of Winning.