From Nora Fatehi to Badshah: Star-Studded Opening Ceremony to Launch T20 World Cup 2026

New Delhi: The T20 World Cup 2026 starts today. The tournament atmosphere will be completely created on the very first day. Six teams will take the field on the first day. The match between Pakistan and the Netherlands will be held in Colombo. India faces USA at 7 pm at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The inauguration ceremony will also take place today. The ceremony can be watched only through match tickets. From the opening match to the big match in the evening, the whole day will be all about cricket.

Who will perform at the opening ceremony?

Nora Fatehi will dance. Badshah will sing songs. Sitar player Rishabh Sharma will also perform. Drummer Sivamani will also be there. ICC has released the official list.

What time will the ceremony start?

The ceremony will start at 6 pm. India-USA match is from 7 pm. The show will last for about an hour. Only match tickets will be considered valid to watch the show.

Where to watch live?

Will be telecast on Star Sports. Streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app and website. The inauguration ceremony will also be seen here. There are both free and subscription options.

Who will attend the trophy unveiling?

ICC Chairman Jay Shah will be present on this occasion. Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma will also be present. Along with him, 20 youth ambassadors representing the countries participating in the tournament will also be present. All of them will welcome the trophy.

What matches are there today?

• Pakistan vs Netherlands will take place in Colombo.
• West Indies vs Scotland at 3 PM in Kolkata.
• India vs USA at Wankhede at 7 PM.

Why is this World Cup special?

India is the joint host for the first time. Getting it done in collaboration with Sri Lanka. 20 teams are participating. There are Bollywood stars at the inauguration. There is tremendous enthusiasm among the fans regarding this. Today is a big day for cricket lovers. The opening ceremony and first matches are awaited. India starts against USA. Victory will boost the morale of the team.

The pace of the tournament will be decided with the matches of the first day and the picture will become clear for the coming days.