Rajnagar Stadium ready for Karbonn Smart KPL 2015
Hubballi, September 02, 2015: The Rajnagar Stadium here is togged up in festive atmosphere and the lush green outfield adds to the beauty of the surroundings which boasts of undulating hills and green canopy shaped from trees. These are signs that herald the start of the much-awaited Karbonn Smart KPL 2015 from Thursday, September 3.
While the stadium was a hub of activity with the TV crew setting up their paraphernalia, the ground staff were busy giving last minute touches to the square and the Association management were busy tying up loose ends before the Mega Event kicks off.
All match days here till September 10 will witness double headers, the first contest starting at 1.30 p.m. and the second slated for 5.30 p.m.
The tournament will be inaugurated by Sri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Hon. Minister of State for Food and Civil Supplies and District-in-charge, Dharwad District in between the first and second match. The second match will be followed by a cultural programme that includes fireworks and entertainment (Songs by Hubballi’s very own Sinchan Dixit, Dance performance by artists from Kannada Feature Film First Rank).
With the teams being evenly matched where Karnataka’s top stars are concerned, excitement and expectations are high and the adrenaline is flowing amongst the teams.
The tournament will see the Kookaburra white ball being used and for the first time the Karbonn Smart KPL will witness the Qualifiers and Eliminator coming into play.
Special stands have been earmarked for school children and women and the children will be allowed free entry into the stadium to experience live action.
Twice finalists, including last year, Belagavi Panthers and second edition title winners Mangalore United will set the ball rolling in the IV edition of the tournament. Defending champions Mysuru Warriors will take on new comers to the KPL fold, Namma Shivamogga in the second match of the day.
Karbonn Smart KPL 2015 matches will be telecast live on Sony Six.
Tickets for the matches will be available at Rajnagar Stadium (Gate 4), Oasis Mall and online on bookmyshow.com