The excitement is growing ILT20 2025 opening ceremony It will take place on January 11 at the Dubai International Stadium. This year’s event promises to be a spectacular mix of cricket and Bollywood, featuring performances by some of the industry’s biggest stars.
Star-studded speeches at the ILT20 Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony will begin at 19:30 IST with a dazzling entertainment show. Shahid KapoorKnown for his dynamic dance moves and hit songs, he will headline the event Pooja Hegde and Sonam Bajwa. The trio is expected to perform their hit songs, culminating in an impressive fireworks display that will light up the Dubai sky. A well-known Bollywood producer and actor added to the charm Jacky Bhagnani will host the ceremony together with Ridhima Pathak.
The witness said that he was very enthusiastic about the event. “The opening night promises a unique combination of the best of Bollywood and the pinnacle of T20 cricket, known as the ‘Ring of Fire’, against the stunning backdrop of the iconic Dubai International Stadium.”
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Details of the opening match
After the opening ceremony, the first match of ILT20 2025 will start at 20:45 IST and will be a thrilling rematch between the champions. MI Emirates and Dubai capitals.
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last season, MI Emirates won their first title by defeating Dubai Capitals in a thrilling final.
Tournament overview and star players participating
The third season of the International T20 League (ILT20) will run from January 11 to February 9, with six franchises competing in a double-round format. In the group stage, each team will play against other teams twice. The top four teams will advance to the play-offs in what is expected to be an exciting final.
This season’s tournament features an impressive line-up of international cricketing talent. Featured players included Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooram, David WarnerSam Curran, Sikandar Raza among others. The franchises have retained several key players while bringing in new talent to bolster their squads.
