The stage is set for a thrilling start to the Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2024 as Somerset gears up to take on Yorkshire in the tournament opener on Friday, March 15. With five English counties and Team Abu Dhabi in contention, cricket enthusiasts are in for a treat as top players showcase their talent in this 20-over extravaganza.
Tournament Overview:
The Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2024 features five English counties – Somerset, Yorkshire, Warwickshire, Essex, and Nottinghamshire – along with Team Abu Dhabi. A total of nine matches will be played at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi, with each team set to play three games. The top two teams in the standings after the initial two days will battle it out in the final on Sunday, March 17, while the remaining teams will contest for the third and fifth place playoffs.
Key Players:
The tournament boasts a star-studded lineup including players like Dean Elgar, Tom Banton, Sam Hain, and Josh Tongue. With their explosive batting and bowling prowess, these players are expected to set the stage alight with their performances.
Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2024 squads
Essex: Charlie Allison, Dean Elgar, Feroze Khushi, Nick Browne, Robin Das, Aaron Beard, Jamal Richards, Luc Benkenstein, Matt Critchley, Noah Thain, Paul Walter, Tom Westley, Adam Rossington (Wk), Jordan Cox (Wk), Michael Pepper (Wk), Ben Allison, Jamie Porter, Sam Cook, Shane Snater, Simon Harmer
Somerset: George Thomas, Sean Dickson, Tom Abell, Tom Banton, Tom Lammonby, Archie Vaughan, Ben Green, Fin Hill, Josh Davey, Joshua Thomas, Kasey Aldridge, Lewis Goldsworthy, Lewis Gregory, Ned Leonard, James Rew (Wk), Alfie Ogborne, Craig Overton, Jake Ball, James Theedom
Warwickshire: Amir Khan, Dan Mousley, Hamza Shaikh, Robert Yates, Sam Hain, Jacob Bethell, Michael Booth, Will Rhodes, Alex Davies (Wk), Chris Benjamin (Wk), Michael Burgess (Wk), Chris Rushworth, Craig Miles, Danny Briggs, Ed Barnard, George Garton, Jake Lintott, Liam Norwell, Oliver Hannon-Dalby
Nottinghamshire: Benjamin Martindale, Dane Schadendorf, Jack Haynes, Tom Loten, Luke Fletcher, Lyndon James, Olly Stone, Joe Clarke (Wk), Tom Moores (Wk), Brett Hutton, Calvin Harrison, Dillon Pennington, Fateh Singh, James Hayes, Josh Tongue, Liam Patterson-White, Matthew Montgomery, Toby Pettman
Yorkshire: Adam Lyth, James Wharton, Matthew Revis, William Luxton, George Hill, Jaffer Chohan, Jordan Thompson, Yash Vagadia, Harry Duke (Wk), Jonathan Tattersall (Wk), Ben Coad, Daniel Moriarty, Dom Bess, Dominic Leech, Matt Milnes, Matthew Fisher, Mickey Edwards
Team Abu Dhabi: Ali Zeb, Ethan D’souza, Freddie McCann, Haseeb Hameed, Ben Slater, Shakeeb Ahmed, Finlay Bean, Kai Smith (Wk), Abdul Rahman Nasir, Benjamin Cliff, Che Simmons, Sam Bear, Sam King, Zubair Khan
Where to Watch:
For cricket fans in India, live streaming of the Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2024 will be available exclusively on the FanCode app and website. Unfortunately, there will be no live telecast of the tournament on any TV channel in India.
Somerset vs Yorkshire Preview:
In the inaugural match of the tournament, Somerset will lock horns with Yorkshire in what promises to be a captivating encounter. Both teams will be eager to kickstart their campaign with a victory and set the tone for the tournament. With players brimming with talent and determination, expect a high-octane clash as Somerset and Yorkshire battle for supremacy on the Abu Dhabi turf.
Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2024 schedule and match start times
All timings as per Indian Standard Time (IST)
Friday, March 15
Somerset vs Yorkshire – 11:45 AM
Essex vs Nottinghamshire – 3:45 PM
Warwickshire vs Team Abu Dhabi – 7:45 PM
Saturday, March 16
Nottinghamshire vs Somerset – 11:45 AM
Yorkshire vs Warwickshire – 3:45 PM
Team Abu Dhabi vs Essex – 7:45 PM
Sunday, March 17
Fifth-place playoff – 11:45 AM
Third-place playoff – 3:45 PM
Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2024 Final – 7:45 PM
As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the commencement of the Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2024, anticipation is at an all-time high for an action-packed tournament. With top-notch players and intense competition on the cards, brace yourselves for a riveting cricketing spectacle as the excitement unfolds at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi.