GT20 Canada Season 4: Babar Azam vs Shaheen Afridi in Opening Match

The fourth season of North America’s top T20 cricket league, GT20 Canada, kicks off on July 25. The opening match will feature the Vancouver Knights against the Toronto Nationals, with star players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi facing off.

The league phase will run from July 25 to August 6, with each of the six teams playing seven matches. The playoffs start on August 9, and the final is scheduled for August 11. Tickets are available on the official website.

Fans in India can watch all the action on Star Sports. The first match of each day is scheduled for 8:30 PM IST (11 AM local time), and the second match at 1:30 AM IST (4 PM local time). Except for the opening day, each of the next ten days will feature double-header matches.

On July 26, the Bangla Tigers Mississauga, led by Shakib Al Hasan, will play against the 2023 champions Montreal Tigers, captained by Chris Lynn. Later that day, the Brampton Wolves, featuring David Warner, will face the Surrey Jaguars, who have Marcus Stoinis in their lineup.

Gurmeet Singh Bhamrah from Bombay Sports said, “With a cricket-heavy audience in India and Star Sports being the undisputed home of cricket, we are thrilled to partner with them to bring the excitement of GT20 Canada to audiences across the country. This collaboration marks a significant step in enhancing our reach and delivering world-class cricket entertainment to fans nationwide.”

GT20 Canada aims to popularize cricket in Canada and North America, providing a platform for both local and international cricket stars. The league has become a key event on the global cricket calendar, especially with Canada’s historic debut at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.