ECB D50 returns with Abu Dhabi defending title
The Emirates Cricket Board’s domestic 50-over competition starts on Monday, March 30, with six teams playing across venues in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman and Sharjah.
Abu Dhabi begin the latest D50 as defending champions after winning last year’s title. They are joined by Ajman, Dubai, Emirates Blues, Fujairah and Sharjah in this season’s tournament.
The final is scheduled for Friday, April 10, with the venue still to be confirmed.
The D50 has become a regular part of the UAE domestic calendar since its launch in 2020. This year’s event is the seventh edition and offers another chance for the country’s leading local players to press their case in a competitive 50-over format.
Fujairah have been the most successful team in recent years, winning three of the past six completed editions, while Emirates Blues, Emirates Reds and Abu Dhabi have each lifted the title once.
All matches are due to start at 9.30am local time.
D50 2026 fixtures
Monday, March 30
Fujairah vs Ajman, Karwan Cricket Ground, Ajman
Abu Dhabi vs Dubai, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Sharjah vs Emirates Blues, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Wednesday, April 1
Fujairah vs Abu Dhabi, Jebel Ali Shooting Club, Dubai
Emirates Blues vs Dubai, ICC Academy Oval, Dubai
Ajman vs Sharjah, Karwan Cricket Ground, Ajman
Friday, April 3
Dubai vs Fujairah, Jebel Ali Shooting Club, Dubai
Sharjah vs Abu Dhabi, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Ajman vs Emirates Blues, Karwan Cricket Ground, Ajman
Monday, April 6
Ajman vs Dubai, Karwan Cricket Ground, Ajman
Abu Dhabi vs Emirates Blues, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Fujairah vs Sharjah, ICC Academy Oval, Dubai
Wednesday, April 8
Emirates Blues vs Fujairah, ICC Academy Oval, Dubai
Abu Dhabi vs Ajman, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Sharjah vs Dubai, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Friday, April 10
Final, venue to be confirmed
Past winners
- Emirates Blues – August 2021
- Fujairah – May 2023
- Emirates Reds – November 2023
- Fujairah – April 2024
- Fujairah – November 2024
- Abu Dhabi – April 2025
