Royal Champs vs Deccan Gladiators.The Abu Dhabi T10 League 2025 heats up as Royal Champs (ROC) face Deccan Gladiators (DG) in Match 6 at the iconic Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
With power-hitters like Jason Roy, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, and pace stars like Lahiru Kumara, Luke Wood, this match promises high-scoring action and massive fantasy potential.
This article gives you the best & most accurate ROC vs DG Dream11 prediction, including fantasy picks, top captaincy options, playing XIs, and SL–GL teams.
📍 Match Details: Royal Champs vs Deccan Gladiators
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Royal Champs vs Deccan Gladiators |
| Tournament | Abu Dhabi T10 League 2025 |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Date | 20 November 2025 |
| Time | 5:00 PM Local / 6:30 PM IST |
🏟 Pitch Report – Sheikh Zayed Stadium
The pitch here is:
- Flat & batting-friendly
- Short boundaries
- Ideal for power-hitters
- Seamers with variations do well
- Spinners rarely effective in T10
👉 First innings score: 110–130
👉 Best fantasy picks: Openers, all-rounders, death bowlers
🔥 ROC vs DG Match Preview
⭐ Royal Champs (ROC)
Royal Champs rely heavily on star power —
Jason Roy, Mohammad Shahzad, Daniel Sams, Angelo Mathews, Chris Jordan, and the experienced Shakib Al Hasan.
They are a strong batting-heavy unit but inconsistent with the ball.
⭐ Deccan Gladiators (DG)
DG are a complete T10 machine, built around world-class finishers like:
Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, David Wiese.
In bowling, they have Luke Wood, Lahiru Kumara, Jake Ball—all wicket-takers.
DG look slightly stronger, especially with their finishing power.
🧩 Probable Playing XI
Royal Champs
- Jason Roy (c)
- Mohammad Shahzad (wk)
- Aaron Jones
- Angelo Mathews
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Daniel Sams
- Brandon McMullen
- Chris Jordan
- Isuru Udana
- Haider Razzaq
- Vishen Halambage
Deccan Gladiators
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Nicholas Pooran (wk/c)
- Marcus Stoinis
- Andre Russell
- David Wiese
- Brandon McMullen
- Luke Wood
- Lahiru Kumara
- Richard Gleeson
- Akeal Hosein
- Usman Tariq / Jake Ball
⭐ Top Fantasy Picks
🔵 Royal Champs (ROC)
- Jason Roy – Best top-order pick
- Daniel Sams – Bowling + hitting
- Shakib Al Hasan – Utility
- Isuru Udana – Bowls key overs
- Chris Jordan – Experienced T10 bowler
🔴 Deccan Gladiators (DG)
- Nicholas Pooran – Must-have
- Andre Russell – Most explosive pick
- Marcus Stoinis – Safe VC
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore – Reliable top-order
- Luke Wood – Picks wickets early
🏆 ROC vs DG Dream11 Team – Small League (Safe)
WK
- N Pooran (C)
Batters
- Jason Roy
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
All-rounders
- Daniel Sams
- Marcus Stoinis
- David Wiese (VC)
- Brandon McMullen
Bowlers
- Lahiru Kumara
- Luke Wood
- Akeal Hosein
- Haider Razzaq
Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Vice-Captain: Marcus Stoinis
✔ Super safe team
✔ Balanced combination
✔ All top performers included
🔥 ROC vs DG Dream11 Team – Grand League (High-Risk)
WK
- N Pooran
Batters
- Jason Roy
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
All-rounders
- Andre Russell (C)
- Daniel Sams
- Marcus Stoinis (VC)
- Isuru Udana
- David Wiese
Bowlers
- Lahiru Kumara
- Luke Wood
- Haider Razzaq
Captain: Andre Russell
Vice-Captain: Marcus Stoinis
GL Strategy:
👉 Stack all-rounders
👉 Pick differential bowlers
👉 Russell as captain = jackpot potential
🧠 Expert Fantasy Tips
- Never drop Pooran in T10
- Captain choices: Russell, Pooran, Roy
- Bowlers get fewer points → focus on AR
- Pick top 3 batters from batting-friendly pitch
- Use death-over bowlers in every team
❓ ROC vs DG Dream11 Prediction – FAQs
Q1. Who is the safest captain pick?
Nicholas Pooran & Marcus Stoinis.
Q2. Who is best for Grand League?
Andre Russell.
Q3. Which bowler is best?
Luke Wood & Lahiru Kumara.
Q4. Which team is stronger?
Deccan Gladiators look more powerful on paper.
🏁 Conclusion
The ROC vs DG clash will be high-scoring with world-class hitters on both sides. Deccan Gladiators’ all-round power gives them a slight edge, but Royal Champs have enough punch to pull off a surprise. For Dream11, prioritize all-rounders, openers, and death bowlers—these players will decide the match and your fantasy rank.
