The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League, anticipation among fans is mounting. The tournament is set to commence on March 31, 2023, with the first match featuring reigning champions Gujarat Titans and four-time winners Chennai Super Kings. The match will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the world’s largest cricket stadium with a seating capacity of 125,000 spectators. Prior to the opening match, an electrifying opening ceremony featuring performances by Tamannaah Bhatia, Rashmika Mandanna, and Arijit Singh will also be held at the same venue.
The Indian Premier League took to Twitter to confirm Tamannaah Bhatia’s performance at the ceremony, inviting fans to join her in celebrating the biggest cricket festival at the biggest cricket stadium in the world. Celebrities like Katrina Kaif and Tiger Shroff are also expected to perform at the opening ceremony.
This year’s IPL is particularly noteworthy, as after three seasons, the tournament will return to its original format of home and away games, as was played up until the 2019 season. The last three editions were either played in the United Arab Emirates or on selected venues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additionally, the upcoming tournament will feature several new rules that have never been used before in the history of the tournament. The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6 pm on March 31, 2023.
