IPL 2023 opening ceremony was held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Actresses Tamanna and Rashmika gave sizzling performances.

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The ceremony started with a grand display of fireworks.

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The ceremony also featured a performance by popular rapper Badshah.

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Manish Paul, the popular Indian television personality hosted the IPL 2023

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IPL will kickstart between the Gujarat Titans and the Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad at Narendra Modi Stadium on 31 March

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The IPL trophy was unveiled amidst much fanfare and celebration.

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The opening ceremony also featured tributing legendry cricketer MS Dhoni

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The IPL 2023 ceremony was also attended by Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Akshay Kumar

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The IPL 2023 opening match was played between the Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians

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