Jos Buttler Crowned Player of the Tournament as Deccan Gladiators Win Abu Dhabi T10 League

The Abu Dhabi T10 League concluded with the Deccan Gladiators securing an eight-wicket victory over Morrisville Samp Army, a win that also saw England’s white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, recognized as the player of the tournament. Buttler sealed the triumph by hitting a six, concluding his impressive performance with a tournament-high 22 sixes. His total runs for the competition reached 242, achieved at an average of 60.50. Speaking to Sky Sports, Buttler expressed his enjoyment: “I’ve loved it. It’s been great to be involved.” He further commented on his team’s performance, stating, “We were a team of superstars and played some great cricket.” Reflecting on his personal experience, he added, “It has taken me back to when I first started playing and you can get going from ball one. I’ve really enjoyed playing with lots of freedom.” Beyond Buttler’s achievements, Somerset’s Tom Kohler-Cadmore emerged as the leading run-scorer of the tournament, accumulating 278 runs. Richard Gleeson of Birmingham Bears topped the wicket-taking charts with 14 dismissals. Both players delivered standout performances in the final; Gleeson claimed 2-16, while Kohler-Cadmore contributed an unbeaten 56 runs from just 21 balls. The Deccan Gladiators now hold three tournament titles, in addition to their two previous runner-up finishes.