“Inauguration of IPL 2025: Comprehensive List of Artists Featured in the Opening Ceremony | Cricket Update”

### IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony: A Comprehensive Line-Up of Performers Revealed

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is poised to captivate audiences once again as it ushers in its 18th season on March 22 in Kolkata. The grand inauguration of the T20 league will commence with an impressive opening ceremony, headlined by Bollywood starlet Disha Patani, who is set to enthrall fans prior to the opening clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Acclaimed vocalist Shreya Ghoshal is also slated to grace the occasion, alongside the ICC chairman, Jay Shah.

In an unprecedented move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) plans to hold opening ceremonies across all 13 venues hosting IPL matches. The BCCI is curating a star-studded roster that includes the likes of Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan, Katrina Kaif, Triptii Dimri, Ananya Panday, Madhuri Dixit, and Janhvi Kapoor, among others, who will contribute to the spectacle throughout the tournament.

The milestone of the IPL reaching its 18th year warrants a befitting celebration, and who better to ignite the stage than the charismatic Disha Patani? As part of a larger initiative to diversify entertainment, the BCCI aims to feature two to three artists per event, ensuring a fresh ensemble of Bollywood talent at each venue. Nevertheless, orchestrating ceremonies on such a scale presents logistical challenges, prompting the BCCI to collaborate closely with State associations to guarantee seamless events that do not interfere with match schedules.

Beyond the traditional venues of the 10 IPL franchises, this season will also see matches taking place in the second-home venues for certain teams. Cities like Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Dharamshala, and Mullanpur are set to host fixtures for teams such as Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings during the IPL 2025 season.

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