Quetta Qavalry Clinches Playoff Spot with Unbeaten Run

Quetta Qavalry secured a playoff place in the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 with a narrow eight-run victory over Aspin Stallions. Khawaja Nafay and Majid Ali delivered standout performances, maintaining Qavalry's unbeaten streak. In another match, Vista Riders triumphed over Northern Warriors, despite Johnson Charles' efforts for the Warriors.

Quetta Qavalry became the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 league, securing a tense eight-run victory over the Aspin Stallions at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. The win extended their unbeaten streak to five matches, with Khawaja Nafay powering the team's total with a key contribution of 35 off 17 balls.

Tasked with defending a total of 101, Majid Ali set an early tone for the Qavalry by taking 2/6, removing key players Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Andre Fletcher cheaply. Despite spirited efforts from Avishka Fernando and Leus De Plooy, the Stallions were left needing 28 runs from the final two overs. Ben Cutting's attempt to narrow the gap was stifled by Khuzaima Tanveer, who bowled a controlled final over to preserve Quetta's streak.

Elsewhere, the Northern Warriors posted 112/4 against Vista Riders, with Johnson Charles' 44-run innings forming the backbone of their innings. However, Vista Riders, buoyed by Faf Du Plessis' unbeaten half-century, achieved the target with four balls to spare. Despite Tabraiz Shamsi's impressive spell, the Riders triumphed, underscoring their strategic prowess.

(With inputs from agencies.)