The PSL’s opening ceremony was compared favorably to the IPL’s utilization of drone LED technology to show the tournament trophy. The 16th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) began on Friday with an extravagant opening ceremony in Ahmedabad, which was a highly anticipated event.
IPL copy tournament trophy display idea from PSL
Popular Indian musician Arijit Singh, together with actresses Tamannaah Bhatia and Rashmika Mandanna, were the event’s headliners. The drone-powered light show that was the performance’s high point, however, has stirred some debate on social media.
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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight opening ceremony, which likewise utilized drone technology for a comparable light show, has been accused by several Twitter users of mimicking the IPL. The PSL’s opening ceremony in Multan earlier this year and the IPL’s usage of drone LED technology to showcase the tournament trophy were notably comparable.
The Gujarat Titans, the defending champions, and the Chennai Super Kings squared up in the first game of IPL 16. The Dhoni-led Chennai team achieved 178 runs while batting first despite losing seven wickets. With four deliveries left in the innings, the Titans under the leadership of Hardik chased down the goal in response.
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