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All about the performances ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026

T20 World Cup 2026: Ricky Martin, Falguni Pathak, and Sukhbir Singh to grace the ceremony - Here's all we know

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable celebration at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 closing ceremony! Taking place at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, pop legend Ricky Martin will light up the stage, joined by the charismatic Falguni Pathak and the dynamic Sukhbir Singh.

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final isn’t just going to be a moment for cricket fans! Three superstars are set to headline the closing ceremony of the match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 8. With Global Pop by Ricky Martin, nostalgia hits by Falguni Pathak, and bhangra beats by Sukhbir Singh, the performances are going to be a delightful sight!From the order of the performances to where you can watch them, here’s all we know about the performances to take place before India’s face-off against New Zealand:

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Order of the performances: Falguni Pathak to open the ceremony

The beloved Gujarati icon, Falguni Pathak, will kick off the ceremony, bringing a local flavour to the stadium in Ahmedabad. Known for crowd favourites such as ‘Maine Payal Hai Chhankai’ and ‘O Piya’, Pathak will be accompanied by 50 Bollywood dancers. Next up, the ‘Prince of Bhangra’, Sukhbir Singh, will take the stage with Punjabi sounds and beats. A modern giant in Punjabi pop music, Sukhbir is internationally recognised for hits like ‘Ishq (Oh Ho Ho Ho)’ and ‘Dil Kare.’Finally, the ceremony will close with an electrifying performance from two-time Grammy winner Ricky Martin. Martin, whose catalogue of global hits, including ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca’, ‘She Bangs’, and the football anthem ‘The Cup of Life’ (La Copa de la Vida), will add the world’s biggest cricket stadium to his long list of high-profile concerts.

When will the closing ceremony begin?

Gates at the Narendra Modi Stadium will open at 3.30 pm IST, with the closing ceremony performances beginning at 5.30 pm IST ahead of the grand finale at 7 pm IST.Those attending the stadium will enjoy the live performances, but those at home can watch the live stream.

Where to stream the performances?

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 closing ceremony will be live-streamed on Hotstar. It will be telecast on the Star Sports Network TV channels in the country. Go to Source

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