Star-Studded UP T20 League Launch: Tamannaah, Disha, Sidharth, Janhvi Light Up Ekana Stadium

Sports News: The UP T20 League 2025 kicked off on Sunday evening at Lucknow’s Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium. The opening ceremony was full of energy and entertainment as cricket fans and celebrities came together to celebrate the start of the tournament. The stadium was decorated, and the audience cheered loudly, creating a festive atmosphere.

Bollywood stars Disha Patani, Tamannaah Bhatia, Janhvi Kapoor, and Sidharth Malhotra appeared on stage, performing dance acts that thrilled the crowd. Sunidhi Chauhan performed her popular songs live, making the stadium rock with music and cheer. Fans took photos and videos, which quickly went viral on social media, showing their excitement for the league.

The official trophy unveiling was done by BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, alongside UPCA CEO Ankit Chatterjee, Ekana Sports City CMD Uday Sinha, and UP T20 League Chairman D.S. Chauhan, marking the formal beginning of the tournament.

Performances by Celebrities

Sunidhi Chauhan performed songs like Ishq Hai Toh and Aisa Hai Koi Dilwala Re, entertaining the audience and keeping them engaged. Disha Patani danced on Do You Love Me, followed by a high-energy performance by Tamannaah Bhatia. Later, Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor made a special appearance to promote their upcoming movie Param Sundari, adding glamour to the evening.

The combination of music, dance, and Bollywood stars made the opening ceremony memorable for everyone present. Cricket fans, along with families, enjoyed the mix of entertainment and sport.

First Match: Meerut Mavericks vs Kanpur Superstars

The first match of the UP T20 League 2025 was played between Meerut Mavericks and Kanpur Superstars. Kanpur won the toss and decided to bowl first.

For Meerut, Madhav Kaushik played a brilliant innings, scoring an unbeaten 95, while Rituraj Sharma contributed 60 runs, guiding the team to a formidable total of 225. Kanpur, chasing the big target, managed only 139 runs in 20 overs, struggling against Meerut’s disciplined bowling.

Meerut Mavericks won the match by a massive 86-run margin, giving them a strong start in the league. Fans cheered for the team’s performance and celebrated the victory with excitement.

Excitement for Upcoming Matches

With a spectacular opening and an impressive first match, the UP T20 League 2025 promises a mix of thrilling cricket and entertainment. Fans can look forward to more exciting matches, celebrity appearances, and live performances in the coming days.

The tournament has successfully combined the excitement of cricket with Bollywood glamour, making it a unique sporting and entertainment event in Lucknow.