Openers' ball!

Fireworks, dance and dhamaal are in store as the IPL begins

Fireworks, dance and dhamaal are in store as the IPL begins

The opening ceremony of the IPL Season 2 will be telecast live as the eight IPL teams make their entry onto the field, led by the flag artists, to the contemporary beats of Indian and African Dejembe drummers dressed in colourful costumes.
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Zulu dancers will perform an energetic ensemble.

A Pantsula dance performance by the Gum Boot Dancers, renowned international band Snow Patrol, a colourful swarm of butterfly dancers, acrobatic performances, a high power laser show, sky tracers, fire dancers and more form part of the opening ceremony B-Town folk Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Shilpa Shetty will be cheering for their teams.



Highlights of the street carnival that was held on April 16 will also be a part of the broadcast.

Khaate jao, dekhte jao!

Ever wondered what type of food goes best while watching cricket? As the IPL kicks off today and a majority will be glued to their TV sets, a new show Game Nite Bites tells you what to munch while watching the game.
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Anchor Aditya Bal tells you how to make some quick snacks and finger food so that you can feast on the game literally.

He also visits some of the coolest sports bars in the city as well as some cricket-crazy homes to reveal how they have prepared for the match viewings.

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