Phil Salt's spicy innings sets up big win for Team Abu Dhabi

A power-packed performance from Team Abu Dhabi skipper Phil Salt gave a scintillating start to the Season 8 of Abu Dhabi T10 at Zayed Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Continuing his roaring form in the white-ball format, the right-handed batter smashed 52 runs in 18 balls, helping his side to a memorable nine-wicket win over the new franchise, Ajman Bolts.

To kickstart the proceedings on the first day of the new season, the players stood together to sing the National Anthem, and the game began after the players were energised by a special address from Shaji Ul Mulk, Chairman, T Ten Global Sports Founder and Chairman.

As the match began, a fiery innings from young Sri Lankan batter Shevon Daniel put the hosts on the backfoot. But Mark Adair and Zeeshan Naseer tested the opposition's top-order with short balls, and Ajman lost quick wickets in succession.