Bengaluru 13 January 2025: The DP World ILT20 Season 3, broadcasting exclusively on ZEE launched in spectacular fashion at the Dubai International Stadium.  The star-studded trio of Bollywood superstars Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, and Sonam Bajwa headlined a blockbuster opening ceremony as fans packed the iconic ‘Ring of Fire’ for the double-entertainment offer – opening ceremony and the tournament opener – for the region’s premier T20 tournament.

The festivities culminated in a stunning fireworks display signalling the start of the season. Bollywood actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani and popular host Ridhima Pathak kept the crowd engaged as emcees for the evening.

Following the opening ceremony, anticipation soared for the season opener that will see Dubai Capitals host defending champions, MI Emirates in a thrilling rematch of last year’s final. The opening ball of the season was bowled at 8:45 pm IST with MI Emirates winning the toss and choosing to bowl first.

Audiences from around the world can catch the action live on the Zee Network and its syndication partners through both linear and digital platforms.

Commenting on the ceremony, Ashish Sehgal, Chief Growth Officer – Digital & Broadcast Revenue – Zee Entertainment Enterprise Limited, said, “The electrifying opening of the DP World ILT20 Season 3 exceeded all expectations! We’re incredibly proud to have brought this thrilling fusion of world-class cricket and entertainment to fans worldwide. The combination of superstar performances, nail-biting cricket, and the passion of fans watching on ZEE platforms resulted in unforgettable evening. It has solidified our intent to deliver premium sports and entertainment content. We are now excited to see what the rest of this season holds.”

Cricket fans can watch this action-packed tournament on ZEE’s most widely distributed and viewed 15 linear TV channels: &Pictures SD, &Pictures HD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Anmol Cinema 2, Zee Action, Zee Biskope, Zee Zest SD, Zee Cinemalu HD, Zee Telugu HD, Zee Thirai, Zee Tamil HD, Zee Kannada HD, Zee Zest HD, &Flix SD and &Flix HD. It’s also free to view on one of India’s leading OTT platform – ZEE5.

The month-long cricket fest will see some of the world’s finest cricketers in action, including Nicholas Pooran (MI Emirates), Sikandar Raza (Dubai Capitals), Sunil Narine (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Lockie Ferguson (Desert Vipers), James Vince (Gulf Giants), Tim Southee (Sharjah Warriorz), David Warner (Dubai Capitals), Jason Holder (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Shimron Hetmyer (Gulf Giants), Phil Salt (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Sharjah Warriorz), Sam Curran (Desert Vipers), Jake Fraser-McGurk (Dubai Capitals), Tim David (Gulf Giants), Fazalhaq Farooqi (MI Emirates), Adil Rashid (Sharjah Warriorz), Fakhar Zaman (Desert Vipers), Roston Chase (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Matthew Wade (Sharjah Warriorz), Ibrahim Zadran (Gulf Giants), Alex Hales (Desert Vipers), Sherfane Rutherford (Desert Vipers), Rovman Powell (Dubai Capitals), and Chris Jordan (Gulf Giants).

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·         The opening match will follow up at 8:45 pm IST, with gates opening for spectators at 5:30 pm IST

·         Season 3 of DP World ILT20 will be broadcasted live on ZEE’s 15-linear TV channels, OTT platform ZEE5, and on its syndicate partners’ TV and digital networks

·         DP World ILT20 Season 3 schedule available here 

Bengaluru, 10 January 2025: The DP World ILT20 Season 3, to be broadcasted exclusively on ZEE is poised to grip the spectators and the fans across the world with a glittering opening ceremony, headlined by Bollywood megastars Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, and Sonam Bajwa. Their mesmerising acts will ignite the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday, 11 January 2025, starting at 7:30 pm IST.

Shahid, Pooja and Sonam will kick off the celebrations with spectacular performances to their blockbuster songs followed by an exquisite display of fireworks to enthral spectators. Adding further glitz to the occasion, renowned Bollywood producer and actor Jackky Bhagnani and Ridhima Pathak will emcee the opening ceremony.

Cricket fans and sports enthusiasts in India and around the world can catch the LIVE action exclusively on ZEE’s 15 linear TV channels, OTT platform ZEE5 and its syndicate partners’ TV and digital networks across the world.: &Pictures, &Pictures HD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Anmol Cinema, Zee Zest, Zee Ganga, Zee Cinemalu HD, &Flix, &Flix HD and Zee Zest HD and on one of India’s leading OTT platforms – ZEE5.

Shahid Kapoor: “If you know me, you know how much I love cricket and dancing. And when the two things come together, you can expect to get the best of both worlds which is why I’m really looking forward to being a part of the opening ceremony of the DP World International League T20 on 11 Jan 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium.”

Commenting on the inauguration, Mr. Ashish Sehgal, Chief Growth Officer – Digital & Broadcast Revenue, Zee Entertainment Enterprise Limited, said, “With a stellar line-up of star-studded entertainment and top-tier cricket talent, the league promises to be an unforgettable and thrilling experience for fans. The dazzling performances by prominent Bollywood stars for the opening ceremony will add to the excitement. At ZEE Entertainment, we are thrilled to partner with DP World ILT20 to bring this spectacular cricketing event to millions of fans through our linear TV channels and the ZEE5 platforms.”

The opening evening promises a unique fusion of Bollywood’s finest and the pinnacle of T20 cricket, set against the stunning backdrop of the DIS, famously known as The Ring of Fire. Ticket sales for the season opener have been phenomenal, with a packed stadium set to enjoy a special Saturday evening at the DIS.The opening ball of the season will be bowled at 8:45 pm IST, as defending champions MI Emirates face off against Dubai Capitals in a thrilling rematch of last year’s grand finale.

The third season of the DP World ILT20 will run from 11 January to 9 February 2025.

The six DP World ILT20 franchises have retained T20 superstars like Andre Russell (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Sunil Narine (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Alex Hales (Desert Vipers), Sherfane Rutherford (Desert Vipers), David Warner (Dubai Capitals), Rovman Powell (Dubai Capitals), Chris Jordan (Gulf Giants), Shimron Hetmyer (Gulf Giants), Akeal Hossein (MI Emirates), Nicholas Pooran (MI Emirates), Adil Rashid (Sharjah Warriorz Wildcard Pick in Season 2) and Johnson Charles (Sharjah Warriorz).

England white-ball great Jason Roy (Sharjah Warriorz) returns to the league after making two appearances for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders last season.

Former West Indies captain Jason Holder will appear for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, the all-rounder played for the Dubai Capitals last season. England’s explosive opener Phil Salt and Pakistan left-arm wrist spinner Sufiyan Muqeem have also joined the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.

Additionally, Tim Southee (Sharjah Warriorz), Fakhar Zaman (Desert Vipers), Shai Hope (Dubai Capitals), Lockie Ferguson (Desert Vipers), Roston Chase (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Matthew Wade (Sharjah Warriorz), Ibrahim Zadran (Gulf Giants) and Romario Shepherd (MI Emirates) are set to make their DP World ILT20 debuts in Season 3.

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Cricket fans and sports enthusiasts in India and around the world can watch the LIVE action exclusively on ZEE’s 15 linear TV channels, OTT platform ZEE5 and its syndicate partners’ TV and digital networks across the world.: &Pictures, &Pictures HD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Anmol Cinema, Zee Zest, Zee Ganga, Zee Cinemalu HD, &Flix, &Flix HD and Zee Zest HD and on one of India’s leading OTT platforms – ZEE5.

With a blend of star-studded entertainment and top-tier cricket talent, DP World ILT20 Season 3 promises to be an unforgettable celebration of sport and entertainment.

Attached and appended below is the schedule for DP World ILT20 Season 3 schedule from 11^th January to 19^th January 2025. The highlighted games are the opening matches for the six teams participating in the league. We request your support in carrying these listings.

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