Unlike previous editions, there will be no opening ceremony before the match but military bands will perform at the M A Chidambaram Stadium. “It’s about a 15 to 20-minute show which will happen. The band will perform just before the felicitation happens. “The game will begin at 8 pm and toss will be at 7.30. From 7.20 to 7.30, the Madras Regiment band will perform for the audience,” the official added.

The Indian Premier League’s (IPL) 12th season begins with the blockbuster encounter between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Unlike previous editions, there will be no opening ceremony before the match but military bands will perform at the M A Chidambaram Stadium. “It’s about a 15 to 20-minute show which will happen. The band will perform just before the felicitation happens. “The game will begin at 8 pm and toss will be at 7.30. From 7.20 to 7.30, the Madras Regiment band will perform for the audience,” the official added.

The Indian Premier League’s (IPL) 12th season begins with the blockbuster encounter between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).