IPL 2024: Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, AR Rahman To Perform at IPL's Opening Ceremony
The Indian Premier League (IPL), often hailed as cricket's 'Super Bowl', is gearing up for its highly anticipated return. The excitement kicks off with a thrilling clash between last year's champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a South Indian derby at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.
IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony
Adding to the excitement, popular actors Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, along with music maestro AR Rahman and Sonu Nigam, will be gracing the opening ceremony on March 22. Their electrifying performances promise to make the event unforgettable.
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 20, 2024
The IPL announced the news, stating, "The stage is set, the lights are bright, and the stars are ready to shine at the #TATAIPL 2024 Opening Ceremony! Get ready for an unforgettable fusion of cricket and entertainment ft. a stellar lineup!"
The schedule for matches until April 7 has been revealed, with additional dates to be announced later due to the upcoming Lok Sabha Polls. Fans can look forward to four doubleheaders within this timeframe, providing even more excitement and entertainment.
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Get ready for an unforgettable fusion of cricket and entertainment ft. a stellar lineup! ✨
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 20, 2024
One of the most anticipated clashes will be between IPL 2022 winner Gujarat Titans (GT) and last year's runners-up Mumbai Indians (MI) on Sunday at Ahmedabad. The match gains extra hype as GT's former captain, Hardik Pandya, has made a surprising move to MI, replacing their long-time captain Rohit Sharma.
This move has sent shockwaves through the IPL fraternity, adding intrigue to an already intense competition. Additionally, Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants will kick off their campaigns at Jaipur on the same day.
Delhi Capitals will be playing their home fixtures at Vizag on March 31 and April 3 against CSK and Kolkata Knight Riders, respectively. On March 23, the first-ever double-header will feature Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Mohali, while Kolkata Knight Riders will start their campaign in Kolkata.