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The 16th edition of the Indian Premier Leagueis now around the corner. IPL 2023 kicks off on March 31.

As is the tradition, the defending champions play the first match and this time we will see the Gujarat Titans, led by Hardik Pandya, go up against 4 time champions the Chennai Super Kings, captained by MS Dhoni.
The first match on Friday, March 31 will be played at 7:30 pm IST and before the opening match, there will be a grand opening ceremony to mark the beginning of the next edition of the IPL.
TimesofIndia.com here takes a closer look at what you should look out for in the opening ceremony of IPL 2023:
What: IPL 2023 Opening Ceremony
When: March 31, Friday - Before the first match of the season
Where: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Performers: According to reports the likes of Rashmika Mandanna and Tamannaah Bhatia are likely to perform at the opening ceremony of IPL 2023.

Some other names being reported are those of Katrina Kaif, Tiger Shroff and Arijit Singh
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