Lucknow. The excitement of the fourth season of the much-awaited UP T-20 League of Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association is going to start from Friday. In the inaugural match to be held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium, defending champions Kashi Rudras will face last season's runners-up Meerut Mavericks.

This match is special for cricket lovers because the two strongest teams of the last season will be face to face. This time, along with cricket, special arrangements have been made in the league for music, entertainment and food carnival. All matches will be telecast live in India on Jio Hotstar and Star Sports 2, while it will also be shown in more than 150 countries.

Eyes will be on star players

In the opening match, Kashi Rudras will try to maintain its champion streak, while Meerut Mavericks will give their all with the intention of avenging their defeat in the final last time. T20 specialist Rinku Singh will be the biggest attraction for Meerut, while Kashi will be commanded by Karan Sharma.

Cricket experts believe that there could be a close contest between the aggressive batting of Meerut and the balanced bowling of Kashi. This league is proving to be the biggest stepping stone for the young cricketers of the state to reach the IPL and the state team.

star from speed hunt

UP T-20 League Governing Council Chairman Dr. Sanjay Kapoor said that this time the league is being presented in the form of four 'C's' – cricket, concert, celebration and food experience. The inaugural ceremony will enthrall the audience with explosive performances by Bollywood singers Shankar Mahadevan and Jasmine Sandlas along with a drone show and laser light show.

Water and food items will be available in the stadium at MRP only. Young fast bowler Shubham Gautam, who came out of the speed hunt organized without trial fee, was bought by Noida Super Kings for a record Rs 21.50 lakh in the auction that started from the base price of Rs 2.50 lakh.

Starting from Lucknow, final will be held in Kanpur

There will be a total of 34 matches between six teams in the fourth season. The first phase will be played in Lucknow from August 14 to 26, while the second phase, including the playoff and final, will be held at the historic Green Park Stadium in Kanpur from August 28 to September 6.

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