Deccan Gladiators

The Deccan Gladiators, an intriguing outfit in the world of international franchise cricket, have carved a niche for themselves since the team's inception in 2019. Operating with a franchise model, they have participated in prominent leagues like the Abu Dhabi T10, drawing talented players from across the globe to don their vibrant blue and gold kits. Their journey, albeit short in the grand scheme of cricketing history, has been nothing short of captivating.

From the get-go, the Deccan Gladiators cast a formidable shadow in the T10 arena. Their most significant achievement came in the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 season when they clinched the title, stamping their authority with an aggressive brand of cricket. This victory heralded a new era for the team and marked them as serious contenders in the format, underscoring their resilience and tactical nous.

The roster has been graced by several luminous cricketing figures. West Indian powerhouse Andre Russell, known for his explosive all-round capabilities, has been instrumental in their success. His uncanny ability to turn matches on their head with both bat and ball has earned him a cult status among the Gladiators' faithful. Similarly, players like Wahab Riaz have been pivotal, providing crucial breakthroughs with the ball in hand.

Matches against teams like the Northern Warriors have often served up delightful cricketing duels. These encounters have occasionally treated fans to nail-biting finishes, fueling a budding rivalry that adds an extra dimension to their fixtures. The intensity of these contests is further amplified by the T10 format's fast-paced nature, where every delivery can alter the course of the game.

The Deccan Gladiators tend to employ a high-octane playing style, characterised by their penchant for big-hitting and aggressive bowling attacks. This approach has resonated with fans and underscores their focus on entertainment and results-driven cricket.

Although the Glads don’t have a distinct home ground tradition given the itinerant nature of franchise cricket, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has often acted as their 'home.' The fans, a passionate band of cricket enthusiasts, ensure vibrant atmospheres, creating a shared sense of community and fervour wherever the Gladiators play. Their fanbase, emblematic of the rich cultural tapestry of the game, champions the team's diverse and international character.

In essence, the Deccan Gladiators epitomise the thrilling and unpredictable nature of modern cricket. With a relatively fresh history, grounds filled with eclectic supporters, and an unmistakable flair for the dramatic, they continue to captivate the cricketing world.

Play Offs, Final, Abu Dhabi T10 League - December 2, 2024

Deccan Gladiators

110/2 (6.5)

Morrisville Samp Army

104/7 (10)

Deccan Gladiators won by 8 wickets (with 19 balls remaining)

Play Offs, Qualifier 1, Abu Dhabi T10 League - December 1, 2024

Deccan Gladiators

147/2 (10)

Morrisville Samp Army

102/5 (10)

Deccan Gladiators won by 45 runs

Player of the Match

Nicholas Pooran

Regular Season, 35th Match, Abu Dhabi T10 League - November 30, 2024

Deccan Gladiators

102/5 (10)

Delhi Bulls

99/7 (10)

Deccan Gladiators won by 3 runs

Regular Season, 25th Match, Abu Dhabi T10 League - November 28, 2024

Deccan Gladiators

74/1 (5.1)

Bangla Tigers

72/6 (10)

Deccan Gladiators won by 9 wickets (with 29 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Richard Gleeson

Regular Season, 19th Match, Abu Dhabi T10 League - November 26, 2024

UP Nawabs

113/3 (8.3)

Deccan Gladiators

112/9 (10)

UP Nawabs won by 7 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Adil Rashid

Regular Season, 14th Match, Abu Dhabi T10 League - November 24, 2024

New York Strikers

60/7 (10)

Deccan Gladiators

128/3 (10)

Deccan Gladiators won by 68 runs

Player of the Match

Rilee Rossouw

Regular Season, 11th Match, Abu Dhabi T10 League - November 23, 2024

Deccan Gladiators

134/5 (10)

Team Abu Dhabi

128/6 (10)

Deccan Gladiators won by 6 runs

Regular Season, 7th Match, Abu Dhabi T10 League - November 22, 2024

Ajman Bolts

117/3 (10)

Deccan Gladiators

137/3 (10)

Deccan Gladiators won by 20 runs

Regular Season, 3rd Match, Abu Dhabi T10 League - November 21, 2024

Deccan Gladiators

142/3 (9.4)

Chennai Brave Jaguars

141/2 (10)

Deccan Gladiators won by 7 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Jos Buttler

Play Offs, Final, Abu Dhabi T10 League - December 9, 2023

New York Strikers

94/3 (9.2)

Deccan Gladiators

91/5 (10)

New York Strikers won by 7 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)

Anton Devcich
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 39

Shane Watson
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 43

Mohammad Shahzad
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 37

Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Ben Cutting
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Zahir Khan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 26

Fawad Ahmed
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 43

Mason Crane
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 28

Zahoor Khan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Migael Pretorius
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Daniel Lawrence
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 27

Kieron Pollard
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Sheldon Cottrell
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Asif Khan
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 35

Sunil Narine
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 36

Imran Tahir
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 46

Cameron Delport
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Azam Khan
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 26

Imtiaz Ahmed
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Aaron Summers
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 28

Ravi Rampaul
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Prashant Gupta
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 36

Anwar Ali
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Sharafuddin Ashraf
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 30

Zeeshan Zameer
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 22

Yasir Kaleem
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 24

Tom Banton
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 26

Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 30

Andre Russell
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 36

David Wiese
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Odean Smith
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 28

Wanindu Hasaranga
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 27

Rumman Raees
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Sultan Ahmed
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 35

Tom Moores
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 28

Wahab Riaz
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 39

Hamid Hassan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 37

Tymal Mills
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 32

Najibullah Zadran
Position: Middle Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 32

Nicholas Pooran
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 29

Will Smeed
Position: Batsman
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 23

Suresh Raina
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 38

Joshua Little
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Tabraiz Shamsi
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 35

Tom Helm
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Jason Roy
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 34

Adeel Malik
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 39

Mohammad Hasnain
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Fabian Allen
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 29

Imad Wasim
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 36

Trent Boult
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Luke Wood
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Andre Fletcher
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 37

Muhammad Zahid
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 31

Nuwan Thushara
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Waqar Salamkheil
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 23

Nav Pabreja
Position: Bowler
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Khawaja Nafay
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 24

Jos Buttler
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 34

Marcus Stoinis
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Rilee Rossouw
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 35

Aryan Lakra
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 23

Richard Gleeson
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Maheesh Theekshana
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 24

Anrich Nortje
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 31

Abrar Ahmed
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 26

Malsha Tharupathi
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 20

Usman Tariq
Position: Bowler
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Ibrar Ahmed
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Khary Pierre
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 33