IPL 2016 opening ceremony: List of celebrities who will set stage on fire

New Delhi: Cricket fans are in for a treat as another season of the world's favorite T20 league is set to kick off on April 9.

Before international cricket stars set the field of fire, audiences can look forward to a glamor-filled opening ceremony at Dome @ NSCI-SVP Stadium in Mumbai on April 8. 

Several Bollywood stars including foreign artistes such as Chris Brown and Major Lazer are taking part in the opening ceremony.

Also West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo, who is ruling the charts across globe with his debut song 'Champion', will be sharing the stage with the stars on Friday and he confirmed the news on Twitter.

Confirmed!Beyond excited to share a stage with @MAJORLAZER @Asli_Jacqueline @RanveerOfficial @IPL opening I see you! pic.twitter.com/Zl4gKIo9yd — Dwayne DJ Bravo (@DJBravo47) April 7, 2016

Here a re the list of celebrities performing in Mumbai on Friday.

1. Chris Brown 2. Major Lazer 3. Ranveer Singh 4. Katrina Kaif 5. Jacqueline Fernandez 6. Yo Yo Honey Singh 7. Dwayne Bravo.

Defending champions Mumbai Indians take on new boys Rising Pune Supergiants in Match 1 of the cash-rich league's new season.