The fourth season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) commenced with a grand opening ceremony on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The star-studded event featured performances by Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu, and popular rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh. During Honey Singh's energetic performance, an unexpected moment unfolded that quickly captured public attention. The rapper reportedly initiated his act by taking a seat in the dugout, positioning himself between the captains of Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, respectively. This sudden proximity seemed to catch both decorated cricketers 'off-guard'. Reports described Mandhana as standing still with folded hands for a few seconds, while Kaur began clapping, before Mandhana awkwardly joined in. A brief video clip capturing their visibly surprised reactions rapidly circulated and went viral on social media platforms. The incident became one of the most discussed moments from the opening ceremony, even before the first match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru began. This light-hearted, viral interaction highlighted the blend of cricket and entertainment at the WPL opening, a format that has become a staple for major T20 leagues. The original article's headline, describing the players as 'uncomfortable' and 'off-guard', accurately reflects the widely reported visual cues and the viral nature of the brief, awkward exchange.