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 signaling the start of the season. Bollywood actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani and popular host Ridhima Pathak kept the crowd engaged as emcees for the evening.
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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 7:30pm local time 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.
Furthermore, fans can take advantage of an incredible offer for match days from Sunday, 12 January onwards-four tickets for Dhs 40, available exclusively in the general category, and a final and limited release of tickets for fans, with 25% off on all Pavilion and Platinum tickets.
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