The excitement for the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League is at its highest as the T20 extravaganza is all set to take over the cricketing fraternity. The upcoming season is expected to bring the old IPL vibe back as it will take place in the traditional ‘home and away’ format for the first time since 2019.

To add to the exhilaration of fans, the tournament will mark its beginning with an opening ceremony ahead of the curtain raiser game between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings on March 31 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. While the game is set to begin at 7:30 PM, the opening ceremony will commence at 6:00 PM IST.

The razzmatazz of an IPL opening ceremony is known to everyone and this year as well several stars will be performing at the event to enthral fans from all over the world. The authorities confirmed the stars of the openign ceremony on their official Twitter handle as actors Rashmika Mandhana and Tamannaah Bhatia will be performing at the grand event while singer Arijit Singh will also mark his presence to serenade the fans.