
Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar have unveiled their ‘SKYball’ campaign ahead of the highly anticipated five-match T20I series between India and England, beginning January 22 at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. The campaign stars India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, celebrating his explosive batting style and the thrilling rivalry between two top-ranked teams.
Set in a quirky space mission control room, the campaign film showcases cricket balls “hurtling toward the moon,” metaphorizing the hard-hitting prowess of both Indian and English players. Suryakumar Yadav humorously declares, “Moon, see you soon!” hinting at the fireworks expected in the series.
India, led by Yadav, faces England, renowned for their aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach. Vikram Passi, Head of Marketing – Sports, JioStar, highlighted the campaign as a tribute to both teams’ batting brilliance, promising a “buffet of sixes.”
The series, live on Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar, serves as a preparatory test for India ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Following the T20Is, a three-match ODI series begins on February 6 in Nagpur.
T20I Schedule:
- 1st Match: Jan 22, Wednesday – 7:00 PM
- 2nd Match: Jan 25, Saturday – 7:00 PM
- 3rd Match: Jan 28, Tuesday – 7:00 PM
- 4th Match: Jan 31, Friday – 7:00 PM
- 5th Match: Feb 2, Sunday – 7:00 PM
Fans can look forward to a spectacle of power-hitting from both sides.