It’s that time of the year again. IPL bandwagon returns – a little renewed – and promising plenty of entertainment. 10 teams including Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore will be dreaming of winning what is arguably the most coveted trophy in T20 franchise cricket. Gujarat Titans surprised everyone by producing a stellar show on debut last year to become champions and start the season as the favourites. They will be opening their campaign against four-time Read More
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Key EventsThat marks the end of the IPL 2023 opening ceremony, both skippers will lineup shortly for the toss.
𝘿𝙖𝙯𝙯𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧!@tamannaahspeaks sets the stage on 🔥🔥 with her entertaining performance in the #TATAIPL 2023 opening ceremony! pic.twitter.com/w9aNgo3x9C
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 31, 2023
MS Dhoni given a rapturous welcome by the crowd and Hardik Pandya joins him carrying the IPL trophy in his hands.
BCCI president Roger Binny, BCCI secretary Jay Shah and BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal on the stage with CSK skipper MS Dhoni and GT skipper Hardik Pandya!
Rashmika Mandhana performs the peppy Naatu Naatu song next, the Oscar-winning hit has the whole nation gripped!
Rashmika Mandhana performs on her signature Sami Sami song. Then, another hit, Srivalli!
Tamannaah Bhatia sets the stage on fire! Rashmika Mandhana greets CSK and GT fans.
Tamannaah Bhatia and Rashmika Mandhana taking centre-stage now!
CSK skipper MS Dhoni sitting in the dugout, watching Arijit Singh’s performance.
Arijit Singh performing on his latest hits, gets the crowd on their feet!
𝙈𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨!
How about that for a performance to kick off the proceedings 🎶🎶@arijitsingh begins the #TATAIPL 2023 Opening Ceremony in some style 👌👌 pic.twitter.com/1ro3KWMUSW
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 31, 2023
Arijit Singh’s fever has taken over the Narendra Modi Stadium with a setting sun in the background what a stunning view in the live images.
What a magical performance this has been from Arijit Singh, a befitting way to start IPL 2023 ceremony, he sings Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage Hum, and the switches to the Jhoome Jo Pathaan song! Stunning!
The Narendra Modi Stadium is jam-packed today for the IPL 2023 opening ceremony. Take a look at the gorgeous, biggest stadium in the world!
A melodious beginning to the IPL 2023 ceremony with Arijit Singh rocking the stage.
Arijit Singh is set to grace the stage of IPL 2023 opening ceremony as the first artist to kick-start the opening ceremony!
The crowd participates in the countdown for the opening ceremony and the wait for the return of the IPL 2023 season ends. Before the cricketing action takes centre-stage some dazzling performances await and Mandira Bedi opens the opening ceremony as host.
Live images on the broadcast show Gujarat Titans, the home side arriving at the venue. Some beautiful aerial view images of the Narendra Modi Stadium, and a jam-packed venue!
Chennai Super Kings, Thala MS Dhoni’s Army set to return to action. They are also en-route to the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Singa Nadai for the season starts! 🏟️➡️#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/iKj87NhZPq
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 31, 2023
Hardik Pandya’s boys leaving the team hotel to arrive at the IPL 2023 opening game venue! The biggest stadium in the world!
Taiyyar thai jao #TitansFAM, Have jaamshe maahaul! 💙⚡
We’re on our way for #GTvCSK!#AavaDe #TATAIPL 2023 pic.twitter.com/kh72VU5tPR
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) March 31, 2023
Return of the biggest party in world cricket, IPL 2023 is set to kick-start after a star-studded opening ceremony! MS Dhoni’s CSK up against Hardik Pandya’s GT.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿!
The #TATAIPL 2023 is here 🥳 pic.twitter.com/hXK7jf48qQ
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 31, 2023
Less than 30 minutes remaining for IPL 2023 opening ceremony. It will be a star-studded affair, with Rashmika Mandana, Tamannaah Bhatia And Arijit Singh set to take centre stage. Follow all the updates here LIVE!
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The IPL is reverting to its home and away format for the first time since the onset of covid pandemic. Few new rules are also being introduced from this year onwards including DRS calls for challenging wide/no balls, finalising playing XIs after the toss and introduction of impact player.
A total of 12 venues across India will be playing hosts to the 70 matches through the season. Besides the designated home venues of the 10 franchises, Guwahati and Dharamsala have also be given two matches each.
It will be the season where the traditional powerhouses will be itching to get back to where they belong. Both MI and CSK had a terrible last year. MI finished 10th and CSK a rung above – teams who have won a combined nine titles between them.
The teams were given another chance to shore up their respective squads last year in December through a mini auction. The likes of RCB, DC, PBKS along with LSG will be hoping to get their hands on the trophy for the first time. RCB, DC and PBKS have been part of IPL since its inception in 2008 and are yet to win the tournament. On the other hand, LSG are just a season old but they produced an impressive show making the playoffs on debut.
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