The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) launched the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in 2023. The excitement surrounding the tournament has increased further in 2025 following India’s ODI World Cup victory, featuring players like Richa Ghosh and Smriti Mandhana.
This season of the WPL begins on Friday, January 9. The opening match will see two strong teams, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, face each other. Even before the match begins, the BCCI has announced a major attraction for fans.
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Popular Bollywood singer Honey Singh will perform at the opening ceremony ahead of the first match at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium. The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed this through a social media post on Wednesday. Along with Honey Singh, popular Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez will also be present at the event. In addition, 2021 Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu is set to attend the opening ceremony.
Following the World Cup success, the BCCI is keen to further expand the popularity of the Women’s Premier League. Apart from the on-field contest, the opening ceremony has been planned as a tribute to women’s courage and confidence in sports. Honey Singh’s performance has been positioned as a key attraction, given his continued popularity among younger audiences.
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Where and when to watch the event live
The opening ceremony will be held before the first WPL match on Friday, January 9. It is scheduled to begin at 6:45 PM IST.
Viewers can watch the opening ceremony live on the Star Sports Network on television. It will also be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website. Additionally, the match can be watched on the JioCinema app and website.
