The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is just around the corner and fans are eagerly waiting for the much-awaited opening ceremony. The star-studded event is set to take place on Friday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with defending champions Gujarat Titans taking on four-time winners Chennai Super Kings in the tournament opener. It has been confirmed that popular actress Rashmika Mandanna will be one of the performers at The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 ceremony, alongside fellow actress Tamannah Bhatia and star singer Arijit Singh.
Get ready for a dazzling and unforgettable evening 🎇@iamRashmika will be performing LIVE during the #TATAIPL Opening Ceremony at the biggest cricket stadium in the world – Narendra Modi Stadium! 🏟️
🗓️ 31st March, 2023 – 6 PM on @StarSportsIndia & @JioCinema pic.twitter.com/nNldHV3hHb
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2023
Rashmika Mandanna is a well-known name in the Telugu film industry, having gained a massive fan following due to her acting prowess and charming personality. She recently grabbed headlines with her blockbuster film Pushpa, which was a commercial and critical success. Mandanna is expected to light up the stage with her performance at the IPL 2023 opening ceremony.
Get ready to rock & roll! 🎶
To celebrate the biggest cricket festival, @arijitsingh will be performing LIVE during the #TATAIPL Opening Ceremony at the biggest cricket stadium in the world – Narendra Modi Stadium! 🏟️
🗓️ 31st March, 2023 – 6 PM on @StarSportsIndia & @JioCinema pic.twitter.com/K5nOHA2NJh
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 29, 2023
The tournament is returning to the home and away format after two years, which were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The opening ceremony is rumored to feature multiple superstars, making it a grand event that fans wouldn’t want to miss.
Gujarat Titans surprised everyone by winning the IPL title in their debut season in 2022. Skipper Hardik Pandya was the driving force behind their success, leading the team with his brilliant captaincy and all-round skills. The debutants played some delightful cricket, with Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan, David Miller, and Rahul Tewatia emerging as megastars.
On the other hand, it was a forgettable season for the four-time champions Chennai Super Kings, who finished the tournament in ninth place. Ravindra Jadeja failed to shine as the skipper, and with the all-rounder leaving his position midway, it was once again MS Dhoni who assumed the responsibility. However, it was too little too late as the side managed to finish just above Mumbai Indians in a disappointing season.
MS Dhoni, the iconic cricketer and former Indian captain, will once again be leading the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023. However, there are reports claiming that he may retire after the tournament, making it all the more important for fans to catch a glimpse of their favorite cricketer in action.
The opening ceremony is expected to begin at 6 pm ahead of the IPL 2023 opener, and fans can expect a grand spectacle with some of the biggest names from the entertainment industry and cricket fraternity gracing the occasion. Stay tuned for more updates on IPL 2023.