Highlights WPL 2023 Opening Ceremony: The inaugural season of the BCCI’s new WPL is all set to take women’s cricket to the next stage as Gujarat Giants will clash against Mumbai Indians in the opening match on Saturday, March 4. BCCI has decided to kick off the WPL in a grand fashion as a special opening ceremony will take place ahead of the first match. Popular Bollywood actresses Kriti Sanon and Kiara Advani performed in the opening ceremony of the WPL. Singing sensation AP Dhillon also took the stage for the big occasion at DY Patil Stadium. Read More
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Key EventsHarmanpreet Kaur and other captains are on stage and they unveil the WPL trophy. The tournament begins after the opening ceremony and after three weels, we will get to know who will lift the trophy. But till then, stay tuned with Cricketnext.com for all the updates of Women’s Premier League 2023.
All five captains – Meg Lanning, Beth Mooney, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Alysa Healy are on the stage to unveil the trophy.
As the live performances get over, host Mandira Bedi invites the BCCI dignitaries on stage. BCCI chief Roger Binny, followed by secretary Jay Shah, Arun Dhumnal and vice-president Rajiv Shukla.
AP Dhillon has certainly set a great mood with his melodious songs at the DY Patil stadium.
Famous singer AP Dhillon begins his performance with his famous number ~ Brown Munde
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon begins her number with an inspirational performance on the tracks of ‘Chak De India’.
As Kiara dances to ‘Harey Krishna Harey Ram’ and several other songs, let’s have a look at a glimpse of it:
The historic night begins with an electrifying dance performance by Bollywood diva Kiara Advani.
The host for the evening, Mandira Bedi, is on screen who welcomes the viewers to the opening ceremony of the WPL 2023. “A very warm welcome to the first-ever Women’s Premier League,” says Mandira on air.
Our #Giants are pumped up to play the first-ever match of the #WPL! 💪🏽#GiantArmy, are you ready to be part of history? 😍#GGvMI #TATAWPL #BringItOn #GujaratGiants pic.twitter.com/ULVOzk8F5F
— Gujarat Giants (@GujaratGiants) March 4, 2023
Sing along with Shankar Mahadevan, Harshdeep Kaur, Neeti Mohan, Aishaanya Joshi, Akriti Kakar, and Agsy!
The #TATAWPL Anthem is now LIVE, and don’t forget, #YehTohBasShuruatHai!@JayShah | #TataWPLAnthem | #TataWPL2023 pic.twitter.com/GNawct6PRY
— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 4, 2023
“It always makes us feel proud. The happiness gets doubled when people address us as Yastika Bhatia’s parents. We have always been backing her and inspiring her to keep moving ahead,” Yastika Bhatia’s parents on JioCinema.
The DY Patil stadium is getting ready for the opening ceremony. It’s finally happening tonight – the Women’s Premier League. Stay tuned for more action.
Ahead of the event, AP Dhillion met Indian cricketing stars Jemimah Rodrigues and Harleen Deol in the locker room. The meeting was followed by a casual jam session. The cricketers sang a popular Punjabi track in front of Dhillion with Jemimah strumming an acoustic guitar like a pro musician.
It all boils down to this! 👌 👌
It is almost time for the historic #TATAWPL 2023 ⏳
It is time for #GGvMI 👏 👏
GET READY FOR THE EXTRAVAGANZA TO UNFOLD! 🎉 🙌@GujaratGiants | @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/rYpcwVfx9O
— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 4, 2023
🔊 Sound 🔛
Locker room jam session ft. @JemiRodrigues, @imharleenDeol & @apdhillxn 🎸 🎤
Catch him perform LIVE at the grand opening ceremony at the D Y Patil Stadium tonight ✨#TATAWPL pic.twitter.com/z1HWFD5kin
— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 4, 2023
Popular Bollywood actresses Kriti Sanon and Kiara Advani will perform in the opening ceremony of the WPL. While singing sensation AP Dhillon will also take the stage for the big occasion at DY Patil Stadium.
A star ⭐ studded line-up
D.Y.Patil Stadium will be set for an evening of glitz and glamour 👌🏻
𝐃𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 the opening ceremony of #TATAWPL
Grab your tickets 🎫 now on https://t.co/c85eyk7GTA pic.twitter.com/2dj4L8USnP
— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 1, 2023
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Women’s Premier League 2023 opening ceremony.
“The gates will open for fans at 4.00 PM IST and they will be able to witness the grand opening ceremony which will start at 6:25 PM IST. Adding glitz and glamour to the tournament opener will be Bollywood stars – Kiara Advani and Kriti Sanon. To top it all, singer-songwriter AP Dhillon will be performing some of his musical chartbusters on-stage that is bound to leave the audience enthralled,” the BCCI said in a statement.
When is Women’s Premier League 2023 Opening Ceremony?
The Women’s Premier League 2023 Opening Ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 04, 2023.
Where is Women’s Premier League 2023 Opening Ceremony?
The Women’s Premier League 2023 Opening Ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 4. The venue of the opening ceremony is DY Patil Stadium.
What time does Women’s Premier League 2023 Opening Ceremony start?
The Women’s Premier League 2023 Opening Ceremony will begin at 5:30 pm IST on Saturday.
Who will perform at the Women’s Premier League 2023 Opening Ceremony?
Kriti Sanon and Kiara Advani will perform in the opening ceremony of the WPL. Singer AP Dhillon will also take the stage for the big occasion at DY Patil Stadium.
Which TV channels will broadcast Women’s Premier League 2023 Opening Ceremony?
The Women’s Premier League 2023 Opening Ceremony will be broadcasted on Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV in English Commentary. They are the official broadcasters of the tournament.
How to watch online live streaming of Women’s Premier League 2023 Opening Ceremony?
The Women’s Premier League 2023 Opening Ceremony live streaming will be available on the Jio Cinema app and website for free.
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