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Catch Ali Zafar Perform At The Opening Ceremony Of The International League T20 On Eid-Al-Etihad
Here are your Eid-al-Etihad cricket plans all sorted out for you. DP World’s International League T20 is back with a blockbuster fourth season! The six-team, 34-match much-awaited tournament will begin on the UAE National Day, Tuesday, 2 December, and conclude on Sunday, 4 January 2026.
Let the matches begin!
The opening ceremony’s dazzling star: Ali Zafar
The biggest T20 cricket league in the Gulf region is gearing up for an exciting start with world renowned singer Ali Zafar set to spearhead the opening-day celebrations!
Make your way to the iconic Dubai International stadium to experience a glittery opening at 6:00pm full of exciting Eid-Al-Etihad themed fireworks.
Tickets can be purchased on tickets.ilt20.ae or in-person at Virgin Megastores.
Ali Zafar is as excited to see you as you are to see him: “I look forward to welcoming my fans and performing their favourite songs while setting the tone for what should be an enthralling cricketing extravaganza for the next one month. I will also be singing some of the songs from my upcoming album Roshni for the first time as a gift to my fans in Dubai.”
The first match of the season will begin at 6:45pm. The defending champions Dubai Capitals will take on the Desert Vipers – a rematch of last season’s thrilling finale which the Capitals won in the last over in front of a packed 25,000 stadium crowd.
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All the sixer details:
Gates for the opening ceremony and first match of the season open at 4:00pm on Tuesday, 2 December.
Tickets for the opening ceremony are limited so book ASAP! Stand tickets start at AED 20 and hospitality packages from AED 325.
Fans can also book the new Sixes Lounge experience for AED 395, which includes unlimited food and beverages.
Tickets can be purchased on tickets.ilt20.ae or in-person at Virgin Megastores.
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