MUMBAI: ZEE Entertainment has released the anthem song of the ongoing DP World ILT20 Season 2, in collaboration with popular rap group, 7Bantai’Z.
Per an official release, the rap track for the World ILT20 captures the “high-octane action ongoing in three destinations in UAE”. 7Bantai’Z’s collaboration with the channel brings in new-gen spirit with the rap composition, injecting youthful energy with lyrics such as:
‘Balle se bolenge,
barriers todenge,
saal ka pehla yeh challenge,
koi kasar nahi chhodenge’.
The rap song’s lyrics pay homage to the six franchise teams and their cricket stars. Cricketers such as Trent Boult, Alex Hales, David Warner, Dushmantha Chameera, Sam Billings, among others, are celebrated in the cricket anthem, capturing the essence of competition, rivalry, fans passion.
Per data provided by the network (*Source: BARC: 2+, India U+R, [Including TV+OOH, LIVE+ Pre+Mid+Post]), the tournament has achieved a viewership reach of 161-million in its first 18 matches since debuting on January 19.
7Bantai’Z’s cricket rap chant celebrates this achievement as well as its claims to being the second-most watched cricket league globally. It also captures the determination of marquee T20 cricketing talent to succeed in the league, as echoed in the lyrics – ‘koi kasar nahi chhodenge’. This not only captures the spirit of premier leagues as one of the largest reality shows in sports and entertainment, but also celebrates the spirit of cricket and fervour of its fans across the globe.
The franchise-style T20 tournament, featuring six teams and 34 matches, is underway in the UAE. The league’s six franchise teams include Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (Kolkata Knight Riders), Desert Vipers (Lancer Capital), Dubai Capitals (GMR), Gulf Giants (Adani Sportsline), MI Emirates (Reliance Industries), and Sharjah Warriors (Capri Global).
The ongoing season of the tournament boasts of participation of prominent cricket stars such as David Warner, Dasun Shanaka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sam Billings, David Willey, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Alex Hales, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, James Vince, Ambati Rayudu, Corey Anderson, Dwayne Bravo, Trent Boult, Chris Woakes and Martin Guptill.
Cricket fans can watch DP World ILT20 on ZEE’s ten linear TV channels: &Pictures, &Pictures HD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Anmol Cinema, Zee Zest, Zee Ganga, Zee Cinemalu HD, &Flix, &Flix HD and Zee Zest HD and the network’s OTT platform ZEE5. All single header matches will be broadcast live at 8 pm IST during India’s prime time. The afternoon match on double-header days will start at 4 pm.
