• The 2025 edition of Women's Premier League will feature a grand opening ceremony.

  • The league has officially announced that a Bollywood star and a renowned musician will be the main attractions at the highly anticipated event.

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana to perform at WPL 2025 opening ceremony
Ayushmann Khurrana to perform in WPL opening ceremony (Image Source: X)

The excitement for the third edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is soaring as the tournament gears up for a grand opening ceremony. The league has officially announced that a Bollywood star and a renowned musician will be the main attractions at the highly anticipated event, setting the stage for an electrifying start to the cricketing spectacle.

Ayushmann Khurrana to set the stage ablaze in Vadodara

The opening ceremony will take place at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, featuring none other than the talented Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana. Known for his charismatic presence, soulful singing, and exceptional acting, Ayushmann is set to deliver a power-packed song-and-dance performance.

His performance is expected to create an electric atmosphere, setting the perfect tone for what promises to be a thrilling season of women’s T20 cricket.

Madhubanti Bagchi to add a musical touch to the celebration

Joining Ayushmann on stage will be Madhubanti Bagchi, an accomplished musician whose passion for music has been evident since she was nine years old. The supremely gifted singer recently took the music industry by storm with her viral song “Aaj ki Raat”.

Her inclusion in the WPL 2025 opening ceremony will add a soulful and melodious dimension to the event, blending the worlds of sports and music.

Also READ: Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 Squads: Players list and captains of all five teams

WPL 2025: A season of high expectations

The WPL 2025 season, running from February 14 to March 15, will feature five teams competing across four cities—Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai. With a dynamic player auction preceding the tournament, franchises have strengthened their squads with a mix of emerging talents and experienced campaigners, setting up a season of fierce competition.

With cricketing excellence and star-studded entertainment, the WPL 2025 is set to captivate fans like never before. The countdown has begun, and all eyes are now on Kotambi Stadium, where the festival of cricket and music will begin in grand style!

Also READ: WPL 2025 Schedule – TV channels, Live Streaming details | When and where to watch in India, Australia, US, UK & other countries

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