WPL 2023 Opening Ceremony: Captains Unveil Trophy After AP Dhillon, Kiara, & Kriti Entertain the Crowd

The inaugural season of the BCCI’s new WPL is all set to take women’s cricket to the next stage as Gujarat Giants will clash against Mumbai Indians in the opening match on Saturday, March 4.

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BCCI has decided to kick off the WPL in a grand fashion as a special opening ceremony will take place ahead of the first match.

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Popular Bollywood actresses Kriti Sanon and Kiara Advani performed in the opening ceremony of the WPL.

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Singing sensation AP Dhillon also took the stage for the big occasion at DY Patil Stadium.

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Harmanpreet Kaur and other captains are on stage and they unveil the WPL trophy.

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The tournament begins after the opening ceremony and after three weels, we will get to know who will lift the trophy.

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All five captains – Meg Lanning, Beth Mooney, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Alysa Healy are on the stage to unveil the trophy.

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