ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Highlights: Badshah And Nora Fatehi Light Up Mumbai Ahead Of India Vs USA

Hello and welcome to our live blog! Today is the big day as the ICC T20 World Cup 2025 opening ceremony takes place in Mumbai. Stay tuned for all the live updates.

The Indian fans can watch the ceremony live on JioHotstar app. On the other hand, Star Sports network will broadcast the event.

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The evening will begin with a blend of music and live performances, starting with a special medley by sitar player Rishab Rikhiram Sharma alongside renowned percussionist Sivamani to set the mood. Fans will then witness the T20 World Cup trophy make a grand entrance into the stadium before the cricketing action begins. Rapper Badshah and actor-dancer Nora Fatehi are set to headline the ceremony, bringing energy and star power as they entertain the crowd ahead of India’s clash with the USA.

The opening ceremony will take place at 6:00 pm on February 7 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, immediately preceding the tournament’s third match between India and USA.

India could be forced into an early change ahead of the opener, with Jasprit Bumrah down with a viral fever and unlikely to feature against the USA. If he doesn’t recover in time, Mohammed Siraj is expected to step in and take up the responsibility with the new ball, giving the bowling attack a slightly different look for the tournament curtain-raiser.

The opening ceremony bursts into life with a powerful musical medley from Rishab Sharma and Sivamani, blending classical strings with thunderous percussion. The duo set an electrifying tone inside the stadium, giving fans a vibrant start before the cricket begins.

The T20 World Cup trophy makes a spectacular entrance at Wankhede, arriving in style to a roaring reception from the crowd. ICC Chairman Jay Shah is present for the moment, joined by the previous edition’s winning captain Rohit Sharma, as the ceremony builds perfectly toward the start of the tournament.

USA won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Badshah brings the energy up a notch at Wankhede, belting out his chart-toppers right after the toss as the crowd joins in. The atmosphere turns concert-like, and there’s more to come with Nora Fatehi set to light up the stage next with her dance performance.

Nora Fatehi brings the curtain down in style, lighting up the stadium with her trademark moves as the ceremony builds to a grand finish. She’s joined by Badshah for a vibrant finale, wrapping up the celebrations before all eyes turn to the cricket.

The opening ceremony concludes with the national anthems of India and USA. Now, all eyes turn to the pitch, follow our live blog for full coverage of India vs USA.

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