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WPL 2026 Kicks Off with Glamour: Harnaaz, Jacqueline, Honey Singh Set Stage Alight

The fourth edition of the Women's Premier League commenced with a glamorous opening ceremony in Navi Mumbai. Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu delivered a powerful monologue celebrating women's achievements, followed by energetic performances from actor Jacqueline Fernandez and rapper Honey Singh. The ceremony set the stage for the tournament's opening match between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This season marks the first time the WPL is being held in the January-February window.

Key Points: WPL 2026 Opening Ceremony: Stars Harnaaz, Jacqueline, Honey Singh Perform

  • Star-studded opening ceremony
  • Harnaaz Sandhu's celebratory monologue
  • Jacqueline Fernandez's high-energy dance
  • Honey Singh's hit performance
  • MI vs. RCB opening clash
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WPL 2026: Harnaaz, Jacqueline, and Honey Singh shine in tournament's glitzy opening ceremony

WPL 2026 begins with a glitzy opening ceremony featuring performances by Harnaaz Sandhu, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Honey Singh at DY Patil Stadium.

"We are ready - Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu"

Navi Mumbai, Jan 9

The fourth edition of the Women's Premier League began with a star-studded opening ceremony at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday, with Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Honey Singh adding glitz to the pre-match entertainment.

Harnaaz, the Miss Universe 2021 winner and actor, opened the evening with a monologue celebrating women's achievements across India, declaring, 'We are ready' to set the tone for her performance. Jacqueline followed it up with a high-energy performance of her popular film songs, drawing the attention of a massive crowd of fans with her stage presence and dance moves.

Rapper-singer Honey Singh lit up the venue with a mix of his latest hits and classics, and even began the set by being between MI and RCB captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, who seemed to have been caught off-guard by the move.

Walking towards the stage in his usual style, Singh made the electrifying crowd groove to his songs like 'Millionaire,' 'Lungi Dance' and 'Blue Eyes.' The trio later came together on stage to close the opening ceremony and were cheered on by fans. The first leg of WPL 2026 will be played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai before moving to Kotmabi Stadium in Vadodara, which will also host the knockouts.

Mumbai Indians, led by Harmanpreet, are the most successful side with two titles and are currently the reigning champions too, while Mandhana's RCB won the 2024 edition. Delhi Capitals, runners-up in all three previous seasons, will again be aiming to break their title drought.

The opening clash between MI and RCB then began at 7:40 pm local time, following the entertainment spectacle that marked the start of the 2026 season. This is the first time that the WPL is being held in the January-February window.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Honey Singh surprising Harmanpreet and Smriti was the highlight for me! 😂 Pure desi entertainment. But honestly, the focus should remain on the cricket. Hope the matches live up to this glitzy opening.
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Aman W
While the ceremony was fun, I feel they spent a bit too much on Bollywood and Punjabi pop stars. Could that budget have been better used for grassroots women's cricket development? Just a thought.
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Sarah B
Jacqueline's performance was fire! 🔥 But more than the glamour, I'm excited to see if RCB can defend their title or if MI will continue their dominance. Let's go, women in blue!
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Karthik V
Good to see WPL getting the big opening it deserves. It's come a long way in just 4 years. Hoping Delhi Capitals finally gets their trophy this time – they've been the bridesmaid for too long!
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Nisha Z
The January-February window is perfect. Doesn't clash with other major tournaments and gives us cricket throughout the year. WPL is becoming a true festival for cricket lovers.

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