The fourth edition of the book Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 has officially started work January 9, 2026with a breathtaking opening ceremony DY Patil Stadium In Navi Mumbai. Combining the glamor of Bollywood with the fierce ambition of women’s sport, the event set the stage for the first blockbuster between the defending champions. Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
The ceremony followed the theme ‘Confidence, Courage and Irresistible Rise of Women in Sports’, reflecting the league’s massive growth following India’s success in the recent ODI World Cup. The star performances of the evening came to the fore Yo Yo Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandezand an inspiring story Harnaaz Sandhuto create a cultural spectacle that goes far beyond the border threads. The RCB captain as the lights went out and the party was over Smriti Mandhana As the first ball of the 2026 season was bowled at 19:40, he won the toss citing the dew factor and elected to field.
WPL 2026 opening ceremony: ‘Let the game begin’ – Harnaaz Sandhu’s voice of authority
In a unique departure from purely musical acts, the former Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu opened the proceedings with a powerful speaking segment, acting as the “voice” of the tournament. Walking on a specially designed pedestal in the center of the stadium, her words set an emotional tone for the season, describing the TATA WPL as a testament to the power of women’s dreams. Highlighting the league’s huge impact on the next generation, he emphasized that the players compete for the millions of girls watching at home, proving that their ambitions truly know no bounds. He marked it as an era of confidence and courage, and noted that the rise of women in sports has become unstoppable. His performance culminated in a soulful Punjabi call, “Chakk de fatte cherniyan!”served as the cue for a massive pyrotechnic display that turned the night into high-energy dance segments.
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WPL 2026 opening ceremony: Jacqueline Fernandez’s Juventus style and Bollywood beats
Bollywood star right after the story Jacqueline Fernandez enthralled the audience with a high-energy dance move on the theme of women’s resilience. In a surprising and viral fashion choice, Jacqueline performed her popular hits including the track “Yaar Naa Miley” from the movie Kickwhile wearing formal wear Juventus (Italian football club) jersey. This cross-sport aesthetic was a deliberate nod to the global influence of women’s athletics and the fusion of international sport with Indian cinema. Surrounded by a team of dancers, she performed a flawless ‘Confidence and Courage’ segment that kept the DY Patil crowd on its feet. His performance bridged the gap between mainstream pop culture and elite-level professional cricket, underscoring the WPL’s position as a major entertainment entity.
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Yo Yo Honey Singh and the captains: The thrilling finale of the WPL 2026 opening ceremony
When he was a rapper, the energy was at its highest Yo Yo Honey Singh made a grand entrance starting his set seated between the two rival captains, Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhanain the dungeon. He started his performance with a new track “Millionaire”featuring the two iconic headliners straight before taking to the main stage to belt out a mix of the latest hits and timeless classics such as ‘Blue Eyes’ and “Lungi Dance”. Dressed in all black, Honey Singh’s performance was described as “electrifying” as he engaged the wild crowd and moved around the arena with full energy. The ceremony ended as all three performers, Harnaaz, Jacqueline and Honey Singh, came together on stage after the curtain fell, making way for Mandhana’s shootout, where she chose to take the field first under the humid Navi Mumbai lights.
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
