IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to begin on March 22. The grand opening ceremony will take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday at 6 PM. This event will bring together top Bollywood stars and cricketers for a night full of entertainment and celebration.
Star-Studded Performances at the Opening Ceremony
Several big Bollywood celebrities will perform at the opening ceremony. Actors like Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, and Disha Patani will be part of the live performances. Famous singer Shreya Ghoshal will also perform, along with rapper Karan Aujla and playback singer Arijit Singh. These artists will set the stage on fire with their energetic acts.
The report also suggests that the famous American pop band One Republic has been approached to perform at the event. Recently, One Republic collaborated with Karan Aujla and Disha Patani to create a song titled Tell Me. If they confirm their participation, it will be an exciting international act for the IPL audience.
Bollywood Superstars to Attend IPL 2025 Opening
Apart from the performers, Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan are expected to attend the event. Shah Rukh Khan will be there to support his team, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). At the same time, he is also expected to promote his upcoming film Sikandar. On the other hand, Salman Khan will also be attending the event for his own movie, which is coincidentally also named Sikandar.
Other Celebrities Expected at the Event
Many other popular Bollywood actors are expected to grace the opening ceremony. This includes Sanjay Dutt, Sara Ali Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Tripti Dimri, Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Pooja Hegde, Urvashi Rautela, and Ayushmann Khurrana. Their presence will make the event even more glamorous and exciting.
First Match: KKR vs RCB
After the opening ceremony, the first match of IPL 2025 will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The match will begin at 8 PM at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
KKR won the IPL 2024 trophy, making them the defending champions this season. For IPL 2025, Ajinkya Rahane has been named as the captain of the team. RCB, on the other hand, will be looking to start the season strong and compete for the title this year.
A Night of Entertainment and Cricket
With a mix of Bollywood stars, international music, and thrilling cricket action, the IPL 2025 opening ceremony promises to be a grand spectacle. Fans can expect high-energy dance performances, live singing, and a spectacular fireworks display before the first match kicks off.
Cricket lovers and Bollywood fans alike are eagerly waiting for this star-studded event. The combination of sports and entertainment makes IPL one of the most exciting tournaments in the world. With all the big names in attendance, IPL 2025 is set to begin with a bang!
KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS SQUAD
AJINKYA RAHANE
RINKU SINGH
QUINTON DE KOCK
RAHMANULLAH GURBAZ
ANGKRISH RAGHUVANSHI
ROVMAN POWELL
MANISH PANDEY
LUVNITH SISODIA
VENKATESH IYER
ANUKUL ROY
MOEEN ALI
RAMANDEEP SINGH
ANDRE RUSSELL
ANRICH NORT JE
VAIBHAV ARORA
MAYANK MARKANDE
SPENCER JHONSON
HARSHIT RANA
SUNIL NARINE
VARUN CHAKARAVARTHY
CHETAN SAKARIYA
Disha Patani Confirmed for IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony in Kolkata
When it’s 18 years of IPL, it calls for a dazzling celebration like never before! 🥳
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 19, 2025
Who better than the sensational Disha Patani to set the stage ablaze? 💃
Don’t miss the electrifying Opening Ceremony of the #TATAIPL 18! 🤩 @DishPatani pic.twitter.com/3TeHjOdz67
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will kick off on March 22 in Kolkata with an exciting opening ceremony. Bollywood actress Disha Patani has been confirmed as one of the performers for the event. Fans can look forward to her entertaining performance before the first match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Popular singer Shreya Ghoshal is also expected to perform at the event. ICC chairman Jay Shah will be present at the ceremony as well.