National,
August 10, 2026 : Season 3 of the Global e-Cricket Premier
League (GEPL), conceptualised by JetSynthesys, a global leader in digital
entertainment and technology, concluded with a high-stakes finale. The
defending champions Chennai Falcons, jointly owned by Gopal Srinivasan,
Madhusudana R., Arjun Santhanakrishnan, retained their crown in a
spectacular fashion after quelling a strong challenge from Sara
Tendulkar-owned Mumbai Grizzlies in the final of the third season of the
JetSynthesys’ Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) on Sunday. In the title
clash, Chennai Falcons endured some nervous moments on their way to a 2-1
victory over Mumbai Grizzlies in a best-of-three title clash. With the teams
tied at 1-1 following the second final, the Falcons won the third and final contest
by two wickets to retain the title.
Peyush
Bansal-owned Delhi Sharks ended the tournament as the second runners-up
while Bengaluru Badgers, co-owned by Nikhil Kamath, Ankit Nagori and
Prashanth Prakash, went home after finishing fourth.
Mumbai
Grizzlies’ Jetha Ram finished the tournament as the leading
run-scorer with 488 runs, earning him the Orange Cap. Nadeem of
Chennai Falcons claimed the Purple Cap after topping the bowling
charts with 19 wickets.
Chennai
Falcons’ Deepak, who also finished as the tournament’s
third-highest run-scorer, was named the Emerging Player of the Tournament.
Jetha
Ram capped his impressive campaign by also being
named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Tournament, having
contributed 488 runs and 14 wickets for the Mumbai Grizzlies.
Powered
by Real Cricket™, GEPL has consistently attracted some of India’s most
prominent business founders, investors, and cultural figures, owners who have
backed the league not as a sponsorship play, but as franchises to build a
long-term institution.
The
finale drew participation from a strong slate of stakeholders, including Sara
Tendulkar (owner of Mumbai Grizzlies), Prashant Prakash (co-owner of Bengaluru
Badgers), Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, Chairman of Poonawalla Group, Sean Sohn, CEO,
Krafton India, and famous Indian actor & television presenter, Mandira
Bedi.
Rajan
Navani, Chairman of JetSynthesys, said, "Season
3 has been the biggest proof yet of what GEPL set out to do - build a genuine
sport, not just a tournament. Eight franchises, our first international
broadcast, and a final as closely fought as this one are all signs that the
ambition behind GEPL is real and only growing. My congratulations to Chennai
Falcons on a hard-fought title defence, and to every franchise that made this
season bigger than anything we've done before."
Jogesh
Lulla, Senior Vice President - Sports, JetSynthesys, said, "This
has been our most competitive season yet, and a final this tight is the best
possible proof of that. Chennai Falcons have shown once again what it takes to
win under pressure, and performances like Jetha Ram's all-round campaign are
exactly the kind of stories we set out to tell this season. We're already
looking ahead to Season 4."
Sara
Tendulkar, who has been involved since the early stages of Season 2, and owner
of the Mumbai Grizzlies, shared, “Growing up
surrounded by on field cricket my whole life, GEPL was something completely new
for me, and there was so much to learn. What struck me most is how much
dedication and hard work goes into e-cricket, just like the game I've grown up
around. I couldn't be prouder of what the Mumbai Grizzlies achieved this
season. Chennai Falcons played brilliantly and thoroughly deserve the win”.
Gopal
Srinivasan, Co-owner, Chennai Falcons said,
“Congratulations to the Chennai Falcons on defending the title. Doing it in a
season with eight incredibly competitive franchises makes this all the more
special, and it's something we're genuinely proud of. GEPL keeps raising the
bar every year, and it's exciting to see our team innovate with new strategies
and capabilities to continue to be best in class.”
Prashant
Prakash, Co-owner, Bengaluru Badgers, said, "Finishing
fourth in a field this competitive tells you how much stronger GEPL has become
as a league. Every franchise this season had real depth, and the standard of
play across all eight teams was noticeably higher than what we saw before. As
an investor, that's exactly the trajectory you want to see - a league getting
harder to win, not easier."
Mandira
Bedi, who was present at the Grand Finale, said, "The
growth of GEPL every year is something else - the organisation, the venue, the
standard of play, all of it keeps getting better. What stands out most is how
accessible it is - all you need is a phone and reflexes, and that's exactly
what 'Yeh Hamara Cricket Hai' means to me. Congratulations to Chennai Falcons,
and JetSynthesys for building something this special."
After
a successful second season, the Season 3 had expanded to eight full franchises
with the addition of Kolkata Hawks (owned by music icon Sonu Nigam) and
Gujarat Wolves (owned by veteran esports player Scout – Tanmay Singh),
along with the existing six franchises, -- Delhi Sharks (Peyush Bansal),
Bengaluru Badgers (Nikhil Kamath, Ankit Nagori, Prashanth Prakash), Chennai
Falcons (Gopal Srinivasan, Madhusudanan R, Arjun Santhanakrishnan), Mumbai
Grizzlies (Sara Tendulkar), Pune Stallions (Suniel Shetty), and Hyderabad
Rhinos (Amit Mehta), marking a milestone in this year’s journey into a
mainstream, franchise-led sports and entertainment property.
With
Season 3 setting new benchmarks in scale, viewership and international reach,
JetSynthesys has confirmed that GEPL will return for a fourth season, with
plans already underway to deepen the league's community and grassroots
footprint.
About
GEPL:
The
Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL), launched by JetSynthesys, is the
World's Only Franchise-Based E-Cricket League, bridging the gap between
cricket, esports, and entertainment. The league offers a unique platform for
aspiring athletes to showcase their talent while engaging millions of fans
across India and beyond.
About
JetSynthesys:
JetSynthesys
is a global leader in digital entertainment and technology, specialising in
video gaming & esports, and creators & experiences. With a reach
spanning 180 countries and millions of users, JetSynthesys is committed to
building innovative ecosystems where technology, video gaming, and
entertainment converge. Founded in 2014 by Rajan Navani, JetSynthesys continues
to redefine digital experiences while championing inclusivity and engagement
across its platforms.
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