Indian Premier League 2025 Opening Ceremony Highlights: Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, actress Disha Patani, and cricket star Virat Kohli lit up the stage with electrifying performances, thrilling fans ahead of the tournament opener.
IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Highlights: The grand kickoff of the Indian Premier League 2025 took place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, setting the stage for an electrifying season. Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan opened the event with a powerful speech, captivating the audience from the start.
The musical extravaganza began with the soulful voice of singer Shreya Ghoshal, mesmerizing fans with her melodious performance. Bollywood actress Disha Patani then took the spotlight, setting the stage on fire with her energetic dance moves. The excitement continued as Punjabi sensation Karan Aujla delivered a power-packed performance, keeping the energy levels high.
A truly unforgettable moment unfolded when Shah Rukh Khan invited cricket stars Rinku Singh and Virat Kohli to join him on stage. The crowd erupted with excitement as SRK and Virat grooved together to the hit song Jhoome Jo Pathaan, creating a magical moment for fans.
To conclude the spectacular evening, SRK welcomed top BCCI and IPL officials, along with the captains of KKR and RCB, onto the stage. The entire group, including the performers, united to sing the Indian national anthem, marking a grand and patriotic end to the dazzling opening ceremony.
Highlights of IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony:
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to deliver an action-packed cricket season, running from March 14 to May 25. With 10 competitive teams battling across 70+ high-stakes matches, including intense playoffs and a thrilling grand finale, fans can expect top-tier cricket entertainment. The tournament will take place in some of India’s most iconic stadiums, including Wankhede Stadium, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, Eden Gardens, Narendra Modi Stadium, and MA Chidambaram Stadium.
The participating franchises include Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Each team, led by its star players and captains, is preparing for an electrifying season of cricket.
The league stage will follow a 14-match format per team, ensuring plenty of competitive clashes. The playoff structure remains unchanged, with the top two teams facing off in Qualifier 1, while the third and fourth-ranked teams battle it out in the Eliminator. The winner of the Eliminator then takes on the loser of Qualifier 1 for the final spot in the grand showdown.
For official updates on fixtures, match schedules, and venue details, stay tuned as the BCCI and IPL governing council finalize and announce the tournament calendar.
IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: Opening ceremony to be of around 25 minutes!
Cricket Association of Bengal President Snehasish Ganguly mentioned that the time slot for the function has been set at 25 minutes, ensuring a concise yet entertaining prelude to the match. Eden Gardens, often referred to as the ‘Mecca of Indian Cricket,’ holds a special place in the hearts of players and fans alike. Ganguly emphasized its significance, saying, “Every player wants to play cricket in Eden Gardens. Even many people just want to see Eden Gardens.”
IPL 2025 Live: “A beautiful opening ceremony” awaits us!
Adding to the excitement of the opening ceremony, Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President Snehasish Ganguly assured that it will be a grand affair. “We will have an opening ceremony… Definitely, it will be a good opening ceremony as usual. Overall, it will be a beautiful IPL opening day for the people of Kolkata,” Saurabh Ganguly stated.
