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IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony: A Star-Studded Evening to Kick Start the Tournament
As the cricket fever grips fans worldwide, the IPL 2024 season is set to commence in grand style with a captivating opening ceremony. Recognized Bollywood stars like Tiger Shroff and Akshay Kumar are all geared up to deliver electrifying performances at the event.
This colorful evening will also feature renowned music talents such as Sonu Nigam and legendary composer AR Rahman, promising a musical extravaganza. The stage is all set at the iconic M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, offering fans a delightful prelude to the exciting cricket action ahead.
To accommodate the opening ceremony, the toss timing for the inaugural match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has been pushed to 7:30 PM, followed by the start of the match at 8 PM.
The high stakes of IPL 2024 are evident with notable sponsorships in play. Tata Group recently secured a hefty deal of ₹2,500 crore for five years, marking a significant investment in the cricketing extravaganza. Broadcasting rights have also seen impressive figures, with JioCinema and Star Sports Network India clinching substantial deals for digital and television rights, amounting to nearly ₹50,000 crore.
For viewers eager to catch the IPL 2024 opening ceremony LIVE, JioCinema will provide free streaming options on their app and website. Meanwhile, traditional TV enthusiasts can tune into the Star Sports Network India for live coverage of the ceremony.