IPL 2023 opening ceremony: Tamannaah Bhatia, Rashmika Mandhana & Arijit Singh's performances left audience mesmerised
IPL 2023 opening ceremony live updates: IPL begins officially
The 16th edition of the IPL 2023 officially kick-started as the BCCI presidentRoger Binny and BCCI honorary secretary Jay Shah graced the stage alongside Chennai Super Kings captain, MS Dhoni and Gujarat Titans captain, Hardik Pandya. Both captains clicked a picture with the IPL 2023 trophy amidst loud cheer from the crowd.
31 Mar 2023, 6:43 PM (IST)
Rashmika Madhana danced to her song, 'Sami sami' and'Srivalli' amidstthe roar of the crowd. She also danced to the Oscar-winning song, 'Naatu Naaatu' that ran currents throughthe feetof people in the stadium, forcing everyone to dance.
31 Mar 2023, 6:39 PM (IST)
After Arijit Singh's soulful performance, Tamannaah Bhatia's sizzling performance left everyone spellbound in the jam-packed stadium of Ahmedabad.
31 Mar 2023, 6:29 PM (IST)
Arijit is performing LIVE at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
31 Mar 2023, 6:06 PM (IST)
One of India's most loved singers, Arijit Singh, makes the audience swoon on his songs with his melodious voice. He opened the ceremony with his song 'Ae watan' and hooked the audience with his soothing musical.
31 Mar 2023, 6:03 PM (IST)
Mandira Bedi, the host of the star-studded opening ceremony opens the show amid electrifying environment and continuous cheers at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
31 Mar 2023, 5:50 PM (IST)
Mumbai Indians has been the most successful team in the Indian Premier League winning a total of five titles.
31 Mar 2023, 5:16 PM (IST)
This time Indian Premier Leagues commentary will be available in 12 languages here are the list of commentators.
English language
Sunil Gavaskar, Jacques Kallis, Matthew Hayden, Kevin Pietersen, Aaron Finch, Tom Moody, Paul Collingwood, Daniel Vettori, Daniel Morrison, David Husse
IPL opening ceremony 2023: Dhoni and Kohli are Tamannaah's favorite players
Ahead of the IPL 2023 opening ceremony, actress Tamannaah Bhatia revealed that MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are her favorite cricketers. Tamannaah ahead of her performance said on Twitter,When I watch, I watch like I get very involved and very invested. Dhoni is everyone's favorite and I am no different. And Virat. I think these two are my favorites". Tamannahh said.
31 Mar 2023, 4:50 PM (IST)
It looks like the opening ceremony and season opener has been blessed with good weather, with the temparute expected to be around 33-27 degrees Celsius.
31 Mar 2023, 4:46 PM (IST)
IPL 2023 opening ceremony LIVE updates: Venues for this season
IPL 2023 will be held in Ahmedabad, Mohali, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Jaipur, Mumbai, Guwahati and Dharamshala. It will consist of 70 league matches, which will have 18 double headers. Each franchise will play seven home and away fixtures during the campaign. Rajasthan Royals will play their first two home matches in Guwahati and then will play their remaining games in Jaipur. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings will play their five home matches in Mohali, and then play their last two home fixtures in Dharamshala.
31 Mar 2023, 3:47 PM (IST)
The 2023 edition of the of the IPL will see an opening ceremony after 2018 as in 2019 it was cancelled in tribute for our martyred soldiers in the Pulwama attack and then from 2020-22 the Covid-19 restrictions kicked in.
31 Mar 2023, 3:22 PM (IST)
India's favourite cricket festival is all set to begin!
The Honorary Secretary of the BCCI, Jay Shah has shared the view of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad ahead of the opening ceremony and match of this year's IPL. The festivities will start in few hours from now.
The stage is set for India's favorite festival. The @IPL opening ceremony only a few hours away! #TATAIPL
IPL 2023 opening ceremony: What to except from this season?
IPL opening ceremonies have always lived up to their electrifying environment with dazzlingperformance from artists around the world. In the past, we have seen performances from the likes of Salman Khan, Pitbull, Akon, Shah Rukh Khan, Shriya Saran and Katrina Kaif. It remains to be seen whether this season will also replicate such performances and keep the audiences hooked to TV screens.
31 Mar 2023, 2:42 PM (IST)
IPL 2023 opening ceremony live updates: What Rashmika said ahead of the event?
Ahead of the opening ceremony, Rashmika said, "So, I have always wanted to go and witness a match, but I never got the opportunity. But today, I am going to be performing in the opening ceremony. So I am like, made it!"
"Generally when I watch a match, I get too anxious. I have my emotions up and down. So I try to just look at the results of it.
"Of course, Dhoni sir and Virat sir. All of our players who are at top-notch", she further added.
31 Mar 2023, 1:20 PM (IST)
IPL 2023 opening ceremony updates: 1500 drones to dazzle the sky
In a first, theteam is also putting together the first mid-inning drone show. The segment will feature a choreographed dance of 1,500 drones decorating the sky above the stadium, weaving within one another to form stunning 2D & 3D imagery, which the team promises will be a sensory experience that will dazzle audiences.
31 Mar 2023, 11:57 AM (IST)
Lucknow Super Giants are getting ready to play their first-ever match at home - Ekana Stadium in Lucknow - hosting Delhi Capitals on Saturday, April 1. Check out the LSG home ground here.
Chaliye, Aaj Hum Aapko Apna Ghar Dikhate Hain#LucknowSuperGiants | #LSG | #GazabAndaz | #FirkiKumar | #LSGTV
Friday, March 31, 2023 at 5:03 am