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The ILT20 2025 season kicked off with a grand opening ceremony at the Dubai International Stadium on January 11, 2025, with exciting performances by movie stars Shahid Kapoor, Sonam Bajwa and Pooja Hegde The event attracted large crowds and set an exciting tone for the tournament.
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Shahid took center stage and captivated the audience with his energetic dance moves, transforming the stadium into a vibrant spectacle. The lively beats of popular Bollywood numbers further enhanced the atmosphere as fans and attendees danced to the hit songs “Kudi Menu Kehndi” and “Lal Pili Ahiyaan.”
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your previous magic dose #DPWorldILT20 Madness, from Shahid Kapoor 😎#ILT20onZee #T20Hero Kajawa #DCvMIE I @shahidkapur pic.twitter.com/6ErGTmz8fL
— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) January 11, 2025
The performance is complemented by stunning visuals and colorful light displays, creating a festive atmosphere celebrating cricket and Indian culture.
Take one dose before taking 𝓓𝓱𝓪𝓶𝓪𝓴𝓪 #DPWorldILT20 The power play begins, Ft. #sonambajwa 😎#DCvMIE #ILT20onZee #T20Hero Kajawa pic.twitter.com/gm0Tf4sWwB
— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) January 11, 2025
Awards ceremony hosted by Bollywood producers and actors Jack Bargnanialong with sports presenters Riddhima Pathakkeeping the audience interested throughout the evening. The grand event ends with an impressive fireworks display that lights up the night sky, marking the official start of the fireworks season.
𝘽𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙖…𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙖💃💃
Opening by Pooja Hegde #DPWorldILT20 Season 3️⃣ With her incredible moves and the crowd went wild 🍿🔥#DCvMIE #ILT20onZee #T20Hero Kajawa | pic.twitter.com/VHxIo2abwh
— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) January 11, 2025
Also Read: ILT20 2025 – Broadcast and Live Streaming Details | Watching Times and Locations in India, Pakistan, Nepal, US, UAE and Other Countries
ILT20 2025 Highlights
After the opening ceremony, the first match was an exciting rematch between Dubai Capitals and Emirates. last year’s final. The game started after the opening ceremony, with Emirates winning the toss and electing to field first.
The 2025 edition of ILT20 promises to be bigger and bolder than ever, featuring renowned cricketers from around the world including Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Locke Ferguson and Sikandar Raza Among other things. The excitement surrounding the tournament is palpable and fans are eager to see how their favorite teams perform in this month-long cricket festival.
A special ticket promotion was also announced on the first day of the tournament, offering fans the opportunity to watch the game at an affordable price.
