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Each year, this glamorous cricket competition kicks off with an opening ceremony fit for the stars. From stunning firework displays to glitzy, shimmery performances from India's best, this is the kind of ceremony where all that glitters really is gold!

This year, in the IPL's 5th edition, it seems the organizing board has spared no expense and if it's entertainment you're looking for on a Tuesday night, Chennai is the place to be--that or glued to your television set! Dying for us to give you a preview? Read on for a play-by-play account on what you can expect from 2012's IPL Opening Ceremony and who's getting ready to set the stage on fire!