Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be performing at the opening ceremony of the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL), which will kick off from 23 Feb with a match between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Despite owning the Indian Premier League franchise club Kolkata Knight Riders, which does not have a WPL team, Khan is set to add star power to the event.
Following the blockbuster clash between MI and DC, the second match will feature Royal Challengers Bangalore against the UP Warriorz, also at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. The initial 11 matches will be held at the same venue, with the second half of the season, including the playoffs, scheduled to take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Opening Ceremony of WPL
The format of the league involves a total of 20 league stage games, with the top-ranked team at the end of this phase earning a direct entry to the final. The Eliminator match will be played between the second and third-placed teams to determine the second finalist on March 15, followed by the championship match on March 17.
SRK’s association with cricket
At the age of 58, Shah Rukh Khan maintains his dominant presence in Indian cinema, captivating audiences with recent hits like “Pathaan,” “Jawan,” and “Dunki,” which received widespread acclaim both nationally and internationally.
Since 2008, he has been associated with cricket as the owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a prominent team in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
After the presentations by these renowned artists, the opening match will showcase a rematch between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, echoing their showdown from the previous season’s final.
The opening ceremony of WPL 2024 starts at 6:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time (IST), and audiences can tune in live through streaming platforms like Jio Cinema and Sports 18. These celebrations signify the commencement of yet another thrilling season of women’s cricket in India.
