The Indian Premier League's 16th edition is just about to begin, with IPL 2023 scheduled to commence on March 31st. The customary practice of having the defending champions play the opening match continues, and in this instance, the Gujarat Titans, headed by Hardik Pandya, will compete against the Chennai Super Kings, who have won the championship four times and are led by MS Dhoni.
IPL 2023 Opening Ceremony: Where and when to watch, first match
The inaugural match of the IPL 2023 season is scheduled for 7:30 pm IST on Friday, March 31st. Preceding the commencement of the match, there will be a magnificent opening ceremony to commemorate the start of the upcoming edition of the IPL.
What: IPL 2023 Opening Ceremony
When: March 31, Friday - Before the first match of the season
Where: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Reportedly, Rashmika Mandanna and Tamannaah Bhatia are expected to perform at the IPL 2023 opening ceremony. Additionally, other celebrities such as Katrina Kaif, Tiger Shroff, and Arijit Singh have been mentioned as possible performers at the event.
At 7:30 PM IST, the first match of the season will feature the defending champions, Gujarat Titans, versus the four-time champions, Chennai Super Kings.
In IPL 2022, the Gujarat Titans emerged victorious in both encounters against the Chennai Super Kings, winning by 3 wickets and 7 wickets, respectively.
During the previous season, the Gujarat Titans claimed the championship in their debut appearance, while the Chennai Super Kings concluded their campaign in 9th place out of 10 teams.
Hardik Pandya is the captain of the Gujarat Titans, while MS Dhoni leads the Chennai Super Kings.