Season 3 of ILT20 to begin on 11th January

The highly anticipated third season of ILT20 is set to begin on 11 January in Dubai.

With the presence of some star T20 players from all around the world, the tournament is expected to produce massive runs as there will be batting pitches.

MI Emirates, who won the title in the second season of ILT20, will be keen to defend it as well. The two sides will also play the first game of the season. 

Zee Network and Partners to Broadcast ILT20 Season 3 around the globe

As we see, the increasing brand value of ILT20 season 3 will be broadcast globally by the Zee network. As global superstars intensify, it is key to understand that proper streaming is key.

Viewers will be able to see ILT20 season 3 on Zee 5 platforms. Interested cricket fans of Dubai will be able to watch on Dubai TV, Abu Dhabi TV, ILT20 official YouTube channel, and MYCO in the MENA region. 

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ILT20 is the Second most-watched T20 League 

As the tournament grows from strength to strength, fans feel season 3 will be much stronger. ILT20 is the second most viewed T20 league around the world.

It is no surprise that plenty of runs are scored with wickets taken in the tournament. Along with that, the quality of cricket is absolutely higher. There were 220 million viewers of Season 2 which makes it a famous league. 

As ILT20 season 3 starts on January 11, expect more fireworks from players and some high-quality matches. Some of the key T20 players are leaving Big Bash League mid-season to be part of ILT20, which makes the tournament even more special. 

Opening ceremony for ILT20 Season 3 on 11th January

In order to make ILT20 season 3 bigger, there will be a massive opening ceremony starring some of the Indian superstars. 

The opening ceremony is all set to take place on 11th January 2025 at Dubai International Stadium. The opening ceremony will take place at 6:00 pm.

Some of the notable stars to grace the evening will be Bollywood superstars Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hedge, and Sonam Bajwa. Along with these Indian superstars, you will also have some local talent, which adds to the glitz and glamour. 

If you are wondering, the event will be hosted by Bollywood actor and producer Jackky Bhagnani along with presenter Ridhima Pathak. Fair to say the opening ceremony will be a superstar event. 

Match Schedules for ILT20 Season 3

The ILT20 2025 will be a month-long tournament with a brilliant opening ceremony scheduled to take place. As the fun and flair begins from 10th January some critical matches will take place as well. 

Let’s dig deep into the match schedule for the ILT20 2025 season. 

Players to Watch Out For in ILT20 2025

ILT20 season 3 is set to feature all of the T20 superstars from around the world. When the players list came out, there was excitement all along. 

Some of the players to watch out for in ILT20 2025 include Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Jason Holder from Abu Dhabi Knight. 

Meanwhile, David Warner and Rovman Powell will feature for the likes of Dubai Capitals. Added to that, MI Emirates the defending champion, will have the services of Nicholas Pooran and Akeal Hossein.

Other critical T20 superstars who will be part of the tournament will be Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Alex Hales, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Fakhar Zaman etc. Fair to say the excitement multiples for the tournament. 

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