IPL opening ceremony:  Drone show to celeb performances

A magnificent opening ceremony for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is scheduled for March 31

On March 31, at 6 o'clock, the stadium's opening ceremony will start right before the game

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Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will face off in the opening game of the season

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The match and opening ceremony will take place at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium

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The opening ceremony of the IPL 2023 intends to raise the bar for sporting and entertainment events

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Millions of fans are expected to be enthralled by the drone show

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The inaugural ceremony on Friday will feature a star-studded performance by South Diva Rashmika Mandanna

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For the IPL's opening ceremony, Famous Bollywood singer Arijit Singh will enchant the crowd with his magical songs

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Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia will also be seen giving a power-pack performance

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Are you also excited for the grand event?

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