Watch: Shahid Kapoor, Sonam Bajwa and Pooja Hegde at ILT20 2025 Opening Ceremony

The ILT20 2025 season kicked off on January 11, 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium with a spectacular opening ceremony, featuring a stellar performance by movie stars. Shahid Kapoor, Sonam Bajwa And Pooja Hegde The event attracted a large audience and set an attractive tone for the competition.

A night of entertainment in Dubai

The stadium turned into a lively scene as Shahid took center stage, enthralling the audience with his dance moves. It added to the atmosphere with fans and audience dancing to the popular Bollywood tracks. “Kudi Menu Mehndi” And “Laal Peli Ahyan.”

Kapoor Saahab, tum ne tooh

Your magic dose before #DPWorldILT20 Madness, from Shahid Kapoor 😎#ILT20onZee #T20 Heroes Kajalwa #DCvMIE No @shahidkapoor pic.twitter.com/6ErGTmz8fL

— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) January 11, 2025

The performances were complemented by spectacular visuals and colorful light displays, creating a festive atmosphere celebrating cricket and Indian culture.

Before arriving at the #DPWorldILT20 Powerplay Begins, ft. #Sonam Bajwa 😎#DCvMIE #ILT20onZee #T20 Heroes Kajalwa pic.twitter.com/gm0Tf4sWwB

— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) January 11, 2025

The ceremony was hosted by a Bollywood producer and actor Jackie Bhagnaniwith a sports provider Ridhima PathakHe engaged the audience throughout the evening. The grand event ended with a spectacular fireworks display that lit up the evening sky.

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Pooja Hegde opens. #DPWorldILT20 Season 3️⃣ with her amazing moves and the crowd went crazy 🍿🔥#DCvMIE #ILT20onZee #T20 Heroes Kajalwa | pic.twitter.com/VHxIo2abwh

— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) January 11, 2025

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ILT20 2025 Highlights

Following the opening ceremony, the opening match saw an epic battle between Dubai Capitals and MI Emirates. Last year’s final. The game started after the opening ceremony and MAMRets won with a goal and chose to enter the field first.

In the year The 2025 edition of the ILT20 promises to be bigger and bolder than ever, featuring top cricketers from around the world. Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson And Sikandar Raza with others. The excitement surrounding the tournament is incredible as fans look forward to seeing how their favorite teams fare in this month-long festival of cricket.

A special ticket promotion was also announced on the first day of the tournament, which gave fans an opportunity to watch the match at an affordable price.

Also Read: International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 Squads – List of Players and Captains of Six Teams