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Yo Yo Honey Singh Performs at WPL 2026 Opener with Cricket Stars

The Women's Premier League 2026 began spectacularly at the DY Patil Stadium with a star-studded opening ceremony. Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh delivered a memorable performance, starting his act from the team dugout alongside cricket captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana. Actress and dancer Jacqueline Fernandez also energized the crowd with a performance of her hit songs. The tournament's fourth edition opened with a marquee clash between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Key Points: Honey Singh Opens WPL 2026 with Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana

  • Yo Yo Honey Singh performed hit songs
  • Opened act from dugout with Harmanpreet Kaur & Smriti Mandhana
  • Jacqueline Fernandez also performed
  • WPL 2026 is first after India's ODI World Cup win
  • Tournament opener featured MI vs. RCB
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Yo Yo Honey Singh adds musical touch to WPL 2026 opening ceremony

Yo Yo Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez lit up the WPL 2026 opening ceremony. The tournament kicked off with a marquee MI vs. RCB clash.

"created an iconic image of the 'Bluetooth Era' Indian rap icon posing with two of Indian women's cricket's all-time greats"

Mumbai, January 9

The fourth edition of the Women's Premier League kick-started on a grand note at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, with members of the film industry and music industry entertaining the spectators with their performances.

Yo Yo Honey Singh was one of the key performers. He added a musical touch to the ceremony, crooning his chartbusters such as 'Lungi Dance', 'Blue Eyes', and 'Millionaire'.

The way he opened his act was quite eye-catching. Honey Singh started off his medley of songs sitting in the dugout with two of India's World Cup heroes, captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice captain Smriti Mandhana, sitting side-by-side to him.

It created an iconic image of the 'Bluetooth Era' Indian rap icon posing with two of Indian women's cricket's all-time greats, now playing as rivals while captaining Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru respectively.

Jacqueline Fernandez was also present at the opening ceremony. She shook a leg on her hit songs.

Check out her performance here

The fourth edition of the WPL this year is special in two ways. Not only the fourth season of it proves how it is picking up the momentum and popularity the tournament intended to, but it is also the first WPL after India broke their World Cup drought last year, by beating South Africa in the finals last year in November.

With T20 Women's World Cup coming this year in England and Wales, this tournament would serve as a valuable experience for both senior and young Indian stars as they aim to secure a double of 50-over and T20 World Cup crowns.

The match between defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is the tournament opener, taking place at Navi Mumbai, the same place where Team India made history last year.

Now, Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, then celebrating the triumph in unison with billions of Indians, would be leading MI and RCB respectively to start off the WPL with one of the tournament's biggest marquee clashes.

RCB won the toss and opted to bowl first.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see WPL getting bigger each year! But honestly, would have loved to see some current female artists headline too. The women's league should spotlight women performers equally. Just a thought.
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Aman W
Lungi Dance at a cricket stadium is a vibe! Honey Singh still has it. The energy must have been electric. Perfect way to celebrate our World Cup champions and kick off the tournament. 🔥
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Sarah B
The symbolism is powerful. The "Bluetooth Era" icon with our modern-day cricket legends. Shows how far women's cricket has come. Can't wait for the MI vs RCB match!
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Vikram M
Opening ceremony was fun, but the real magic is on the field. This WPL is crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup later this year. Let's go, Team India! Double World Cup dreams alive.
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Kriti O
Jacqueline Fernandez and Yo Yo Honey Singh? That's a blast from the past! Enjoyed the performances, but hoping next year they bring in some newer musical talent as well. The girls are putting on a great show on the pitch!

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