IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony: Ruturaj unveils trophy, Kohli & Dhoni arrive in Chepauk

IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024 opener in Chennai. But before that, there is a glittery opening ceremony planned in Chennai. Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam are among stars to perform before the CSK vs RCB clash. The opening ceremony will commence at 6:30 PM IST.

Latest updates from IPL 2024 opening ceremony

2024-03-22 19:24:23

Ruturaj & Faf unveil IPL 2024 Trophy

Captain Faf Du plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad with IPL 2024 Trophy…!!!!! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/LJn9AFREdo
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) March 22, 2024

2024-03-22 19:24:00

Thala inspecting the pitch

Thala inspecting Chennai’s Pitch!

📸: Star Sports#IPL2024 #CSKvRCB #MSDhoni #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/IwLaQoKfR1
— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) March 22, 2024

2024-03-22 19:13:19

Thala is returning to his den!

Singanadai to the den! 🦁#WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/xcXdFCGl5z
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 22, 2024

2024-03-22 19:03:20

King Kohli is here!

KOHLI IS HERE; ALL HAIL THE KING!

Virat Kohli arrives at Chepauk stadium to battle his mentor MS Dhoni as RCB looks to win their first match in 15 years 🆚 CSK in Chennai.

Turn on your TV and/or switch to Star Sports NOW to watch Kohli get ready LIVE.

All eyes on Lion… pic.twitter.com/iwzoboGisW
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 22, 2024

2024-03-22 18:59:33

Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff dazzle Chepauk

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Tiger Shroff and Akshay Kumar set the stage on fire in the opening ceremony of IPL 2024 🔥😍

📸: JioCinema#IPL2024 #TigerShroff #AkshayKumar #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/kmQHSvh80d
— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) March 22, 2024

2024-03-22 18:49:42

RCB arrive at MA Chidambaram

Virat Kohli leaves for #IPL2024 opener from the Team Hotel! 👑@imVkohli • #CSKvsRCB • #ViratGang pic.twitter.com/fedvfJoLV1
— ViratGang.in (@ViratGangIN) March 22, 2024

2024-03-22 18:43:12

King Kohli leaves for the MA Chidambaram Stadium

Virat Kohli leaves for #IPL2024 opener from the Team Hotel! 👑@imVkohli • #CSKvsRCB • #ViratGang pic.twitter.com/fedvfJoLV1
— ViratGang.in (@ViratGangIN) March 22, 2024

2024-03-22 18:30:41

CSK’s whistle podu anthem returns

If you missed out on the CSK’s whistle podu anthem, here you go. The men in yellow have launched the anthem for one last time featuring MS Dhoni.

It's Match Day and You know what to do, Superfans! 🥳
Gear up for the summer with 'Namma Music!' 🔥💛#WhistlePodu #Yellove #IPL2024 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/9BzcpNE4Dz
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 22, 2024

2024-03-22 17:54:13

RCB to debut new jersey

Royal Challengers Bangalore will debut a new jersey. They will switch from Black to Blue. KKR pulled off a similar move when they switched from Black to Purple in 2010 and they ended up winning the IPL. Can RCB do that?

2024-03-22 17:44:23

RCB begin warm-up

It’s almost time and before the ground is occupied for opening ceremony, RCB superstars have hit the ground to warm up.

2024-03-22 17:21:25

IPL Opening Ceremony

Rehersals were in full swing on Thursday evening with the blockbuster event today.

https://twitter.com/Rhea__Its_/status/1771096111798767625

2024-03-22 17:20:11

Stars to perform in Opening Ceremony

Akshay Kumar
Tiger Shroff
AR Rahman
Sonu Nigam

2024-03-22 17:14:55

Countdown to IPL 2024 opening ceremony begins

Brace yourselves for the Grand Start of #TATAIPL 2024! 💫

It's the Chennai Super Kings who will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an epic Opening Clash 🙌

Who are you backing to start their campaign on a high? 🤔#CSKvRCB | @ChennaiIPL | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/gWrajCCxVp
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2024

2024-03-22 17:11:47

Rishabh Pant explains his bonhomie with MS Dhoni

"𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐈 𝐁𝐇𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐇 𝐏𝐘𝐀𝐀𝐑 𝐇𝐀𝐈" 🥹💙

Us too, Pant bhai, us too 🫂

Watch full episode 👉 https://t.co/hWJ24uCFLR #IPLonJioCinema #TATAIPL #IPL2024 #JioCinemaSports pic.twitter.com/pXHq9CShra
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) March 22, 2024

2024-03-22 17:12:19

Check out our CSK-RCB combined XI

Here's our CSK-RCB combined XI 🟡🔴

Do you agree with us?#CSKvRCB #IPL #IPL2024 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/ikagb7ZKXL
— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) March 22, 2024

2024-03-22 18:07:40

Countdown begins

We are just 30 minutes away from the opening ceremony and the stars are aligning in Chennai.

2024-03-22 18:20:46

IPL royalty in the house for the CSK vs RCB season opener

Three batting maestros in one frame 😍🔥

📸:- Jio Cinema#SachinTendulkar #ABDeVilliers #ChrisGayle #IPL2024 #Insidesport #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/1U48yEnMMb
— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) March 22, 2024

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IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony: Key Information for Fans

Date: Friday, March 22nd
Time: 6:30 PM IST (Opening Ceremony), 7:30 PM IST (Toss), 8:00 PM IST (Match Starts)
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network (India)
Live Streaming: JioCinema app (India)

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