The captain of Quetta Qavalry, Mohammad Amir, has expressed great enthusiasm for the emerging star Khawaja Nafay, supporting his promotion to the senior Pakistan team. Nafay has been one of the main players for Quetta Qavalry in their debut season of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, where he remained unbeaten. He has been instrumental with powerful and consistent ball-striking.

The 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has scored 144 runs in four innings, remaining unbeaten and hitting 12 sixes; all this demonstrates a level of maturity well beyond his age.

However, following the recent win of Qavalry, Amir remarked on the attitude and temperament of Nafay-virtues, which he believes will help the right-hander reach the zenith of the sport.

&ldquo;He is extremely hardworking, and that is his biggest strength,&rdquo; Amir said. &ldquo;If he keeps his focus, he can soon become a key contributor to Pakistan cricket.&rdquo;

Going back to the fact that the team has yet to be beaten, Amir admitted that it was not an easy task to sustain the momentum throughout the tournament.

&ldquo;When you keep winning early, the challenges get tougher as the tournament progresses,&rdquo; he noted. &ldquo;I just hope we can maintain this momentum.&rdquo;

Nafay is a very strong player not only in the T10 League. In the Pakistan Super League (PSL), he played with Quetta Gladiators, scoring 234 runs in 12 games with a strike rate of 130, with two half-centuries.

He also performed excellently in the 2025 Hong Kong Sixes, where he was a standout player for Pakistan Shaheens, finishing as the third-highest run-scorer. Nafay had made 151 runs in five games at an amazing strike rate of 284.90, including a vital fifty during the knock-out stages when Pakistan won the title, beating Kuwait in the final.

Quetta Qavalry’s Mohammad Amir has backed young batter Khawaja Nafay for a call-up to Pakistan's senior team, praising his consistent performances in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.

Mohammad Amir Supports Khawaja Nafay for Pakistan Senior Team Call-Up

Quetta Qavalry might not be talking loudly about it yet, but the way they keep closing out games says enough. Their fifth win on the bounce arrived on a warm night in <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/sports/abu-dhabi-t10-2025/231/1">Abu Dhabi</a>, an eight-run squeeze that left Aspin Stallions wondering how a chase of just 101 slipped away. Few saw this coming when the Stallions started firmly, yet the final script turned sharp.

<h2>Stallions Start Well, Then Lose Their Way</h2>

Chasing a modest target, the Stallions looked settled through the early overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz swung cleanly. Avishka Fernando chipped in with those busy strokes he loves. For a moment, the rhythm felt calm. Then, out of nowhere, the innings seemed to lose its grip. One dot ball piled on another. Suddenly, you could sense the tension. Honestly, the stall in scoring looked surreal because the pitch was not misbehaving at all.

Ali Majid stepped into that moment like he had been waiting for it all evening. He struck twice, both wickets breaking small pockets of momentum. Mohammad Amir chipped in too, and you could see the disappointment written across Fernando&rsquo;s face when he miscued his chance. The Stallions finished on 92 for eight. A chase that once felt routine turned heavy in the final stretch.&nbsp;

<h2>Nafay Ignites Quetta&rsquo;s Innings</h2>

Their collapse almost overshadowed what Khawaja Nafay did earlier. Quetta were struggling to break loose after being put into bat. The Stallions had them on a leash, and to be fair, the early overs looked flat. Then Nafay walked in and changed the scene with a whirlwind 35 off 17. He cracked two clean sixes and four crisp boundaries. One of those shots had the crowd on its feet. His burst dragged Quetta to 100 for seven, a score that looked a touch light but eventually proved enough.

Zohair Iqbal also earned recognition for his command. Taking three wickets within two overs prevented the innings from expanding. His bowling featured variation, the type that induces mistakes instead of relying on them.

The night rolled on into the next fixture, where Vista Rider chased down 112 against Northern Warriors. Faf du Plessis, cool as ever, played an unbeaten 53 from 25 balls. The old calm was there. He hit six fours and two sixes, striking the winning runs early in the last over. When the scoreboard flashed the win, gasps turned into cheers. Tabraiz Shamsi had tried to pull things back with two wickets, but the total never felt high enough.

Northern Warriors had posted 112 for four, powered by Johnson Charles&rsquo; bright 44 off 30. He looked in rhythm, though his dismissal shifted everything. Dhananjaya Lakshan&rsquo;s two wickets pulled the Riders back into control.

<h2>Titans Cruise Past Royal Champs</h2>

Ajman Titans wrapped up the day by brushing aside Royal Champs. They hunted down 110 in only 8.2 overs. Rilee Rossouw arrived as an impact sub and smashed 37 off 20. Alex Hales added a rapid 21 off 10. The Champs&rsquo; 109 for five, lifted by Brandon McMullen&rsquo;s 43, simply didn&rsquo;t stretch far enough.

By the end of the triple-header, the points table looked very different. And Quetta? Still perfect, steady, and unbeaten. Catch all the live T10 action and more exciting sports events on <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/">tapmad</a>.&nbsp;

Quetta Qavalry stayed unbeaten as Khawaja Nafay lifted their total and Ali  Majid defended it late. A tense finish left fans stunned in the Abu Dhabi T10.

Dominant Quetta March on with Fifth win After Nafay, Majid Heroics

Andre Fletcher lit up the Shaikh Zayed Cricket Stadium and carried Aspin Stallions to a strong win in the eighth match of the Abu Dhabi T10. The chase looked simple on paper. Still, someone had to take charge. <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/andre-fletcher-steals-spotlight-ilt20-auction/1673-5-0">Fletcher</a> did that from the very first swing.

He walked in with intent. One ball, then another. Suddenly, sixes kept flying into the stands. He mixed brute force with calm hands, and his quickfire 56 changed the chase completely. Rahmanullah Gurbaz joined the fun for a short burst. Twenty-three runs off six balls. Three clean hits over the rope. A single boundary to top it off. That short cameo pushed Stallions to 119 for 6 in ten overs.

Ajman Titans started the night with confidence. Aneurin Donald and Alex Hales opened with a 29-run stand inside three overs, and for a moment, it felt like they might cruise. But the match flipped in one over. Zohair Iqbal took two wickets in two balls and broke the partnership. Titans never recovered. Hales made 31 from 16. Donald added 14 from six. After that, their middle order collapsed under pressure. Iqbal kept attacking and finished with three wickets. Titans crawled to 104 for 8 and fell short by 15 runs.

UAE Bulls dominated Vista Riders and chased 75 in 5.3 overs. Tom Moores struck 39 off 16, while Muhammad Rohid earned player of the match. Andrew Tye took the only wicket for Riders, but it made no difference to the result.

Deccan Gladiators edged out Royal Champs in the closest game of the day. David Wiese powered the chase with 59 not out off 21 balls, hitting seven sixes and lifting the run rate whenever it dipped.

Royal Champs had posted 133 for 3 with contributions from Aaron Jones, who made 28 off 13, and Niroshan Dickwella, who hit 33 off 17. Gladiators reached the target with 4 balls to spare to secure a narrow win.

Quetta Qavalry rose to the top of the points table with two wins from two games. The standings changed fast, and the tournament now looks wide open. The Abu Dhabi T10 keeps throwing surprises, and fans are getting their share of noise, drama, and pure hitting every single night.

Andre Fletcher’s blazing half-century powers Aspin Stallions to thrilling Abu Dhabi T10 win over Ajman Titans.

Abu Dhabi T10: Fletcher’s Half-Century Secures Stallions Win

The final over of Wednesday&rsquo;s Abu Dhabi T10 League match kept fans on the edge of their seats. The Northern Warriors needed just eight runs to beat the Stallions, who were 107/4.

Shahnawaz Dahani stepped up and bowled with calm precision. He took two wickets and gave only three runs. The match turned in an instant, but the big moment arrived later, with a simple handshake.

At the end, Harbhajan Singh, Stallions&rsquo; captain, walked up. Then it happened, a handshake. Simple, but meaningful. Gasps ran through the Zayed Cricket Stadium. In the past, handshakes between Indian and Pakistani players were avoided, especially after the Pahalgam incident in May. Yet today, sportsmanship shone in the middle of the match.

Dahani&rsquo;s pace stunned both the batsmen and the crowd. The Stallions&rsquo; chase, so close to winning, fell apart under his accurate bowling. That one over changed everything.

This was not the first time tensions affected cricket handshakes. Harbhajan skipped matches against Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends, and India avoided ceremonies in the Asia Cup 2025. Still, Abu Dhabi felt different. Respect filled the stadium, clear and undeniable.

No one expected a handshake to make headlines in the <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/sports/abu-dhabi-t10-2025/231/1">T10 League</a>. Yet, in cricket, as in life, small gestures can carry big meaning. While tensions remain, this simple act showed a hint of change.

Few saw this coming: Harbhajan Singh shakes hands with Dahani after a thrilling Abu Dhabi T10 clash, defying past tensions.

Harbhajan & Dahani Share Handshake in Abu Dhabi T10

Quetta Qavalry looked a touch flat during the warm-up, almost too casual for a team chasing their second win in the Abu Dhabi T10 League. And then <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/pakistan-departs-hong-kong-sixes-2025/2121-5-0">Abbas Afridi</a> marked his run-up. One ball. Then another. Suddenly, the noise around the Zayed Stadium changed, and you could tell something was brewing.

Afridi&rsquo;s first over cut straight through Ajman Titans. A wicket that left the batter staring at the turf as if it had betrayed him. By the time his third strike landed, Ajman were wobbling at 41 for 5, the kind of score that makes dressing rooms go quiet.&nbsp;

Moeen Ali tried to pull them out of the mess on his own. And what a swing he gave it. His 59 off 21 wasn&rsquo;t just quick, it was defiant. Six towering hits, four crisp boundaries. Every time he connected, gasps echoed around the ground. But even that brave knock couldn&rsquo;t hide the cracks. Titans crawled to 107 for 7, which looked competitive for a moment.

Quetta&rsquo;s chase wasn&rsquo;t smooth. Evin Lewis blinked, and he was gone. Andries Gous followed a ball later. Muhammad Waseem cracked 26 off nine, giving the crowd a jolt, before he miscued one that left him shaking his head. Then, the scoreboard felt tighter than it should have.

But Liam Livingstone walked in like he had all the time in the world. Three clean sixes and calm body language. A cheeky grin after one of the hits sailed deep into the night. Khawaja Nafay joined him, smashing two sixes and a pair of boundaries that pushed the chase beyond doubt. Their partnership didn&rsquo;t just steady things. It shut the door completely. Titans never got it open again.

Elsewhere, Dwaine Pretorius powered Vista Riders to a narrow nine-run win, and Shahnawaz Dahani stole the show in another fixture with a nervy final over that felt almost cinematic. Few expected him to defend eight. Yet he did. And he walked off with that &ldquo;I told you so&rdquo; smile bowlers rarely get to wear.

Abbas Afridi’s three-wicket burst jolted Ajman Titans, before Livingstone sealed a fast chase that left fans wondering how Quetta turned it so quickly.

Abbas Afridi’s Triple Strike Lifts Quetta Qavalry to Sharp T10 Win

Quetta Qavalry have officially announced that their captain and premier fast bowler, Mohammad Amir, will not be part of the team&rsquo;s opening clash of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2025 against Northern Warriors on Tuesday, owing to an unforeseen delay in visa processing.

In a statement shared with the media, the franchise eased concerns by confirming that all necessary procedures are already underway and that Amir will join the team as soon as clearance is received.

&ldquo;Due to an unexpected delay in the visa processing, Mohammad Amir will not be available for today&rsquo;s first game,&rdquo; the statement read.

&ldquo;All formalities are currently in progress, and he will join the squad and take charge as soon as his visa arrives. We appreciate your patience and continued support for the Qavalry.&rdquo;

People noticed Amir&#39;s absence before that, too. It stood out especially during the captain&#39;s conference and the trophy unveiling. England&#39;s all-rounder Liam Livingstone showed up there instead. He represented the cavalry on his own.

Quetta still pushes forward with their first Abu Dhabi T10 effort. The team pulls together a solid mix of players. They blend high-level international talent with some promising local guys. You see names like Liam Livingstone in the lineup. Jason Holder joins him there.&nbsp;

Azam Khan adds to the strength. Imran Tahir brings experience. Evin Lewis rounds out the attack. Fabian Allen fits right in. Muhammad Waseem shows local promise. Other solid players fill out the rest.

<h2>Quetta Qavalry Squad</h2>

Liam Livingstone, Mohammad Amir, Jason Holder, Azam Khan (wk), Andries Gous, Muhammad Waseem, Imran Tahir, Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Gudakesh Motie, Ali Naseer, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir, Abdul Ghaffar, Abbas Afridi, Irfan Khan Niazi, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Arafat Minhas, Umer Zeeshan Lohya, and George Scrimshaw.

Mohammad Amir misses Quetta Qavalry’s Abu Dhabi T10 opener due to visa delay; franchise expects quick clearance.

Mohammad Amir to Miss Quetta Qavalry Abu Dhabi T10 Opener

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