IPL Opening Ceremony: Rashmika Mandanna performs ahead of the GT vs CSK match.©Twitter
Highlights Opening Ceremony IPL 2023: IPL 2023 kicked off on Friday with a grand opening ceremony at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The proceedings started with a melodious musical performance by Arijit Singh. It was followed by dance cameos from Tamannaah Bhatia and Rashmika Mandanna. To top it off, fans got a glimpse of Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya and CSK skipper MS Dhoni as they were invited on stage.
Here are the highlights of the IPL 2023 Opening Ceremony from Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
7:44 PM (IST)
IPL Opening Ceremony: Thank you
GT won the coin toss and elected to field against CSK. You can follow the live updates of the match HERE
Thank you so much for attending the opening ceremony! Happy IPL
6:56 PM (IST)
IPL Opening Ceremony Live: Toss To Follow!
And with that, the opening ceremony of the IPL 2023 comes to an end. The focus now shifts to the opening game of the season. Toss will follow soon.
6:52 PM (IST)
IPL Opening Ceremony Live: Captains take the stage!
GT captain Hardik Pandya and CSK skipper MS Dhoni take the stage. Both players are greeted by BCCI President Roger Binny, Secretary Jay Shah and Treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal. Hardik has the trophy in his hands. It doesn’t take long for the coin toss.
6:45 PM (IST)
IPL opening ceremony live: time for Rashmika’s cameo!
Tamannaah’s performance is followed by Rashmika’s cameo as we get closer to the toss and the action.
6:39 PM (IST)
IPL Opening Ceremony Live: ‘Tum Tum’ time!
Tamannaah Bhatia is here to entertain fans. Her dance performance is followed by Rahsmika’s.
6:36 PM (IST)
IPL opening ceremony live: Tamannaah-Rashmika time!
Arijit Singh makes a tour of the stadium so fans can catch a glimpse of him. He makes his way out and Tamannaah Bhatia and Rashmika are next.
6:22 PM (IST)
IPL Opening Ceremony Live: Hardik gives the stamp of approval!
GT Hardik Pandya enjoys the show on the sidelines. He will try to put on a show for the fans later today.
Melodic!
How about a gig to start the procedure @arijitsingh starts the #TATAIPL 2023 Opening ceremony in style pic.twitter.com/1ro3KWMUSW
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6:14 PM (IST)
IPL Opening Ceremony Live: ‘Channa Mereya’ time!
The moment we had all been waiting for. Arijit Singh nails his ‘Channa Mereya’ game to perfection. This song never gets old.
6:12 PM (IST)
IPL Opening Ceremony Live: Arijit is on fire!
The crowd at Narendra Modi stadium is already bouncing. What a way to kick things off. And don’t forget, there’s a competition coming up.
6:06 PM (IST)
IPL opening ceremony live: Arijit Singh is here!
Arijit Singh kicks off the show with ‘Ae Vatan’ by Alia Bhatt starring ‘Raazi’. He sings while playing the piano. He’s already set the stage on fire.
Arijit Singh featured in IPL 2023. pic.twitter.com/a8pNm2JIo4
— Jans. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 31, 2023
6:03 PM (IST)
IPL opening ceremony live: we are on our way!
The opening ceremony is underway with a fiery speech from Mandira Bedi.
5:53 PM (IST)
IPL Opening Ceremony Live: Drone Show Follows Before Opener!
Don’t miss the Drone show. Nearly 1500 drones will be used to create unique designs in the air, including the Ipl trophy.
Here’s a preview of it:
The Drone Show at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Welcome to IPL Day. pic.twitter.com/2E5yrWZX4e
— Jans. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 31, 2023
5:21 PM (IST)
IPL Opening Ceremony Live: Hello!
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the opening ceremony of the IPL 2023. Bollywood stars Rashmika Mandanna and Tamannaah Bhatia are all set to entertain fans with their dance moves. Musician and composer Arijit Singh will also mesmerize the crowd ahead of the opening match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings.
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