This weekend will see the start of the 16th season of the Indian T20 League, which will include a much-anticipated grand opening ceremony. This year's celebration is especially thrilling since the opening ceremony returns after a four-year break due to the pandemic.
The opening game sees Gujarat Titans, captained by Hardik Pandya, take on Chennai Super Kings, captained by Mahendra Singh Dhoni on March 31st at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Who all are set to perform at the opening ceremony of the Indian T20 League?
The ceremony will feature performances by Tamannaah Bhatia and Rashmika Mandanna, which will further enhance the appeal of the occasion. Tamannaah is meticulous about her performance and has already begun preparing for the event. Meanwhile, a medley of Rashmika's well-known songs, including Saami, would apparently be performed.
There are also reports that well-known celebrities from the Bollywood industry like Tiger Shroff, Katrina Kaif as well as renowned music artist Arijit Singh are set to be part of the opening ceremony of the 16th edition of the Indian T20 League.
Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings have faced off twice in Indian T20 League history. Gujarat Titans prevailed in two games, whereas Chennai Super Kings have won just one. Between the two teams, there were no games that resulted in a tie.
With the professor taking on the pupil, the matchup featuring MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya ought to be fascinating to witness. Unquestionably, Dhoni has been India's best captain, while Hardik Pandya is the team's most recent captain. Pandya regularly cites Dhoni as an influence, so it will be intriguing to observe how both tacticians get ready for what promises to be a thrilling matchup.
Here's how Fans react to another thrilling line-up including celebrities and artists for the opening ceremony of the 16th edition of the Indian T20 League:
Katrina Kaif, Tiger Shroff, Arijit Singh, Rashmika Mandanna and Tamannah Bhatia likely to perform in IPL 2023 opening ceremony. (Reported by TOI).
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 28, 2023
arijit singh is the only one in the list who people will geniunely want to see
— Abhishek Tewari (@Abhishe80887071) March 28, 2023
Jay shah demands kiara advani pic.twitter.com/jmFJBAq7tv
— 75....... (@VK_254) March 28, 2023
Miss the days when IPL ceremony used to happen in a place other than stadiums, where every team players were part of (not just captains), also when IPL ceremony used to happen a day before the 1st match not a hour before.
— Holy Cricket Christ! (@CricketInsight3) March 28, 2023
There used to be interviews, fun stuff,banters,SRK as host
Only excited to watch Arijit. When are organisers going to understand that dancers don't excite audience as much as singers do.
— kuldeep singh (@ksnaruka99) March 28, 2023
Katrina back in IPL, I will love it and i think we deserve it. pic.twitter.com/vP8GUWtWXk
— A. (@rcb_itcell) March 28, 2023
Jay Shah while watching them pic.twitter.com/RRRhjZwlIr
— अनमोल गोटे (@Anmol_Gote_) March 28, 2023
Why are we getting actors to lip sing and dance ? Atleast get some original perfomance !!!
— Captain Pugwash (@shinekjohn) March 28, 2023
Only Mandanna that will perform this IPL
— MilkShake (@Milkshake__23) March 28, 2023