IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony: AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam and DJ Axwell to set the stage on fire

The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to kick off with a spectacular opening ceremony at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The ceremony, starting at 6:30 PM, will precede the opening match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at 8 PM.

The event promises to be a dazzling affair with Bollywood celebrities Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, along with singer Sonu Nigam, set to perform. Adding to the excitement, music maestro AR Rahman and renowned DJ Axwell will also take the stage to enthrall the audience.

Defending champions CSK, under the leadership of the Ruturaj Gaikwad, will be aiming for an unprecedented sixth title. On the other hand, RCB, fresh from their triumph in the Women's Premier League, will be eager to clinch their maiden IPL trophy.


All eyes will be on Dhoni, with speculations rife that this season could be his final appearance in the IPL. The 42-year-old cricketer, who recently underwent knee surgery, handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of the opener. Despite his age, Dhoni remains one of the most popular and impactful players in the league.

Where to watch?
The IPL 2024 opening ceremony will be broadcasted on the Star Sports Network and can be streamed for free on Jio Cinema. This season's opening clash between CSK and RCB marks a departure from the tradition of having the defending champions face the runners-up in the first match. Instead, fans will witness a thrilling showdown between Gaikwad's CSK and Virat Kohli's RCB.

With the return of players like Rishabh Pant and Dhoni, and the leadership of Hardik Pandya for Mumbai Indians, IPL 2024 promises to be a thrilling season filled with exciting contests and memorable moments.