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The ILT20 2025 season kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Dubai International Stadium on January 11, 2025, featuring captivating performances by movie stars. Shahid Kapoor, Sonam Bajwa and Pooja Hegde The event drew huge crowds, setting an electrifying tone for the tournament.
An evening of fun in Dubai
The stadium transformed into a lively scene as Shahid took center stage, enthralling the audience with his energetic dance moves. The atmosphere was further enhanced by the lively beats of popular Bollywood tracks, with fans and attendees dancing along to hits like. โKudi Menu Kehndiโ and “Laal Peeli Akhiyaan.”
Kapoor Saahab, tum ne toooh
Your dose of magic then #DPWorldILT20 madness, from Shahid Kapoor ๐#ILT20onZee #T20HeroesKaJalwa #DCvMIE I @shahidkapoor pic.twitter.com/6ErGTmz8fL
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The performances are complemented by spectacular visuals and colorful light displays, creating a festive ambiance that celebrates cricket and Indian culture.
A dose of ๐ฉ๐๐ #DPWorldILT20 powerplay begins, ft. #SonamBajwa ๐#DCvMIE #ILT20onZee #T20HeroesKaJalwa pic.twitter.com/gm0Tf4sWwB
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The ceremony was hosted by Bollywood producer and actor Jacky Bhagnanialong with the sports presenter Ridhima Pathakwhich kept the audience engaged throughout the night. The grand event concluded with an impressive fireworks display that lit up the night sky, marking the official start of the season.
Buttabommaโฆ buttabomma ๐๐
Pooja Hegde opened the #DPWorldILT20 Season 3๏ธโฃ with his amazing moves and people are going crazy ๐ฟ๐ฅ#DCvMIE #ILT20onZee #T20HeroesKaJalwa | pic.twitter.com/VHxIo2abwh
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ILT20 2025 highlights
After the opening ceremony, the inaugural match featured an exciting showdown between Dubai Capitals and MI Emirates, a rematch of last year’s final. The match started after the opening ceremony, where MI Emirates won the toss and took the field first.
The 2025 edition of the ILT20 promises to be bigger and bolder than ever, featuring famous cricketers from around the world, including Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson and Sikandar Raza among others. The excitement surrounding the tournament is palpable, with fans eager to see how their favorite teams perform over the course of the month-long festival of cricket.
A special ticket promotion was also announced on the first day of the tournament, offering fans the chance to watch the matches at affordable prices.
