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The excitement is growing for the ILT20 2025 Opening Ceremony will take place on January 11 at the Dubai International Stadium. This year’s event promises to be a spectacular combination of cricket and Bollywood, with performances from some of the biggest stars in the industry.
Star-studded performances at the ILT20 opening ceremony
The opening ceremony will begin at 19:30 IST with a dazzling display of entertainment. Shahid Kapoorknown for his dynamic dance moves and hit songs, will headline the event alongside Pooja Hegde i Sonam Bajwa. The trio is expected to perform their popular songs, culminating in a stunning fireworks display that will light up the Dubai sky. Adding to the glamor is the renowned Bollywood actor and producer Jacky Bhagnani will co-organize the ceremony with Ridhima Pathak.
Shahid expressed his excitement for the event, stating: “The opening night promises a unique fusion of Bollywood’s finest and the pinnacle of T20 cricket, against the stunning backdrop of the Dubai International Stadium, known as The Ring of Fire.”
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Details of the opening match
After the opening ceremony, the opening match of ILT20 2025 will begin at 20:45 IST, with an exciting rematch between the defending champions. MI Emirates i Capitals of Dubai.
The curtains of season 3 of #DPWORLDILT20 they are going up!
And you can get a front row seat to ALL the action!Reserve your tickets from https://t.co/VekRYhp1Jy and attend the EPIC opening ceremony on January 11, followed by the extravaganza of T20 cricket. catch @jackkybhagnani live soon! pic.twitter.com/VoUpnffAHi
— International T20 League (@ILT20Official) January 9, 2025
Last season, MI Emirates clinched their first title by defeating Dubai Capitals in a thrilling final.
Summary of the tournament and participating star players
The third season of the International League T20 (ILT20) runs from January 11 to February 9 and will feature six franchises competing in a double-round format. Each team will play twice against all other teams during the group stage. The top four teams will advance to the playoffs, culminating in what is expected to be an exciting final.
This season’s tournament boasts an impressive line-up of international cricketing talent. Featured players include Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooram, David WarnerSam Curran, Sikandar Raza among others. The franchises have retained several key players while bringing in new talent to improve their teams.
