Happiness is building for a ILT20 2025 opening ceremony will be held 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 industry's biggest stars.
Star-studded performances at the ILT20 Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony will begin at 7:30 pm IST with a spectacular display of fanfare. Shahid Kapoorwho is known for his powerful dance moves and hit songs, will lead the event together Pooja Hegde and Sonam Bajwa. The trio are expected to perform their hit songs, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display that will light up the Dubai skyline. In addition to being a beauty, a producer and a famous Bollywood actress Jacky Bhagnani will host the event Ridhima Pathak.
Shahid expressed his interest in the event, saying, “The opening night promises a unique combination of the best of Bollywood and the best of T20 cricket, at the spectacular venue of the Dubai International Stadium, popularly known as The Ring of Fire.”
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Unlocking game information
Following the opening ceremony, the opening match of the ILT20 2025 will begin at 8:45 pm IST, with an exciting match between the defending champions. MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals.
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The season is over, MI Emirates claimed their first title by defeating Dubai Capitals in the final.
Tournament reviews and star players participating
The third season of the International League T20 (ILT20) will run from January 11 to February 9, and will feature six franchises competing in the doubleheader. Each team will play the other team twice in the groups. The top four teams will advance to the finals, in what is expected to be an exciting final.
This season's tournament features international cricket talent. Notable players include Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooram, David WarnerSam Curran, Sikandar Raza among others. Franchises have retained several key players while also bringing in new talent to improve their teams.