{"id":101809,"date":"2025-11-28T05:21:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T05:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/ali-zafar-to-light-up-dp-world-ilt20-season-4-opening-on-uae-national-day\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T05:21:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T05:21:20","slug":"ali-zafar-to-light-up-dp-world-ilt20-season-4-opening-on-uae-national-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/ali-zafar-to-light-up-dp-world-ilt20-season-4-opening-on-uae-national-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Ali Zafar to light up DP World ILT20 Season 4 opening on UAE National Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-id=\"221fafe\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n<p><h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dazzling Fireworks, Entertainment, and World-Class cricket await afns at Dubai International Stadium<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-366e865 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"366e865\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-615931e elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"615931e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-b98e965 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"about\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-edit\" viewbox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M402.6 83.2l90.2 90.2c3.8 3.8 3.8 10 0 13.8L274.4 405.6l-92.8 10.3c-12.4 1.4-22.9-9.1-21.5-21.5l10.3-92.8L388.8 83.2c3.8-3.8 10-3.8 13.8 0zm162-22.9l-48.8-48.8c-15.2-15.2-39.9-15.2-55.2 0l-35.4 35.4c-3.8 3.8-3.8 10 0 13.8l90.2 90.2c3.8 3.8 10 3.8 13.8 0l35.4-35.4c15.2-15.3 15.2-40 0-55.2zM384 346.2V448H64V128h229.8c3.2 0 6.2-1.3 8.5-3.5l40-40c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v352c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h352c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V306.2c0-10.7-12.9-16-20.5-8.5l-40 40c-2.2 2.3-3.5 5.3-3.5 8.5z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__terms-list\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__terms-list-item\">Web Desk<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-8f25763 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-calendar\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M12 192h424c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v260c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V204c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12zm436-44v-36c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48h-48V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H160V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v36c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h424c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>November 28, 2025<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"474ce0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<p data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"396\"><strong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"394\">Dubai: <\/strong>Cricket and music unite as global superstar Ali Zafar gears up to headline the grand opening of DP World ILT20 Season 4, promising an electrifying start to the tournament.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"396\">The event coincides with the UAE\u2019s 54th National Day, blending world-class cricket action with spectacular celebrations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"808\">The much-anticipated six-team, 34-match DP World ILT20 Season 4 is set to begin on Tuesday, 2 December, at the iconic Dubai International Stadium.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"808\">Festivities kick off at 6:00 PM with a star-studded opening ceremony, followed by a thrilling season opener as defending champions Dubai Capitals face off against last season\u2019s finalists Desert Vipers a rematch of last year\u2019s dramatic final.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"1085\">Ali Zafar will take the stage with an unforgettable performance, featuring his fan-favorite hits as well as exclusive songs from his upcoming album Roshni. The ceremony will also feature a dazzling fireworks display, celebrating both cricket and the UAE National Day.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1307\">Speaking about his performance, Ali Zafar said<em><strong>, <\/strong>\u201cIt\u2019s an incredible honor to perform on UAE National Day. Dubai has always welcomed me with so much love, and I\u2019m excited to set the tone for an amazing opening night.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1512\">DP World ILT20 CEO David White added, <em data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1510\">\u201cLaunching Season 4 on such a special day is a proud moment. Ali Zafar\u2019s performance will make this opening a true celebration of cricket, music, and unity.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1845\">Tickets for the opening ceremony start at AED 20, while premium experiences, including the Sixes Lounge with unlimited food and drinks, begin at AED 395. Hospitality packages start at AED 325. Fans can purchase tickets online at <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.ilt20.ae\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1811\">https:\/\/tickets.ilt20.ae<\/a> or at Virgin Megastore outlets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"2120\">Stadium gates open at 4:00 PM, allowing fans to enjoy the full lineup of performances, fireworks, and the opening match. With a perfect blend of entertainment and sport, the DP World ILT20 Season 4 opener promises to be a night to remember in Dubai\u2019s sports calendar.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dazzling Fireworks, Entertainment, and World-Class cricket await afns at Dubai International Stadium Web Desk November 28, 2025 Dubai: Cricket and music unite as global superstar Ali Zafar gears up to headline the grand opening of DP World ILT20 Season 4, promising an electrifying start to the tournament. 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