National,
August 4, 2026: The third day of the Season 3 of
JetSynthesys’ Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) witnessed seven
action-packed matches, producing dominant victories, dramatic finishes and
standout individual performances. Chennai Falcons continued to rule the
leaderboard with eight points followed by Delhi Sharks (8), separated by
net-run rate, while Sara Tendulkar-owned Mumbai Grizzles moved up to third with
six points followed by Sonu Nigam’s Kolkata Hawks and Amit
Mehta-owned Hyderabad Rhinos completing the top five.
The
day’s action began with the Southern Derby, where Chennai Falcons extended their
winning run with a four-wicket victory over Bengaluru Badgers, thanks to
an impressive all-round performance from captain and Player of the Match
Sukhpreet Singh.
Asked
to bat, the Nikhil Kamath-owned Bengaluru got off to a flying start
through a 50-run opening stand in just three overs. However, Sukhpreet turned
the game around in the final over, claiming two wickets for just four runs to
restrict the Badgers to 62/3. He then anchored the chase with an unbeaten 44
off 15 balls as Chennai reached the target with more than an over to spare.
The
second match saw Hyderabad Rhinos cruise to a five-wicket win over Scout’s
Gujarat Wolves. Gujarat managed 52/2 from their five overs after opting to
bat first, but Hyderabad made light work of the chase. Player of the match
Sachin Chavan set the tone with three successive sixes at the start of the
innings to slam 31 off 10 balls before skipper Mukesh joined in, helping the
Rhinos race to the target in only three overs.
Peyush
Bansal’s Delhi Sharks produced a dominant all-round performance to
outclass Chennai Falcons by 36 runs in the third match of the day. Put in to
bat, the Sharks posted a commanding 83/3, built around a blistering 52-run
opening partnership between Player of the Match Rohan Patel (44 off 12
balls) and Akshat (21 off 8) - the second-highest opening stand of
the tournament. Nadeem eventually broke the partnership, but Delhi had already
seized control. In reply, the Falcons struggled to get going against a
disciplined bowling attack and were bundled out for just 47, handing the Sharks
a comprehensive victory.
The
fourth match of the day produced a thrilling finish as Bengaluru Badgers edged
Mumbai Grizzlies by four wickets. Mumbai posted 69/3 after openers Davinder
(27) and Jetha (24) gave them a flying start with a 40-run stand in the
first two overs. Arnab's twin strikes checked their momentum in the latter half
of the innings.
Bengaluru's
chase was powered by a 68-run partnership between Player of the Match
Rituraj Giri (37) and Manmeet (30), putting them on course for
victory. Although Rituraj fell with one run still needed off the final ball,
Soumya kept his composure to score the winning run and seal a dramatic
four-wicket victory.
The
fifth match of the day produced an edge-of-the-seat thriller as Suniel
Shetty-owned Pune Stallions edged Hyderabad Rhinos by two runs to defend
the lowest score of 50 in this season. After being asked to bat, Pune suffered
an early collapse as Siddharth struck thrice in the second over to dismiss
openers Sagar (17) and Sourabh, before removing Ankit for a duck. Reduced to
23/3, the Stallions recovered through Netha and Koli, whose 25-run stand lifted
them to a competitive 50/4.
Hyderabad's
chase also got off to a shaky start, with captain Mukesh and Sachin Chavan
falling inside the powerplay to leave the Rhinos at 21/2. Manish (11) and Amit
(16) revived the innings with a 22-run partnership, but 22-year-old Kirti Lal
changed the course of the game by dismissing Manish before Amit was run out at
a crucial stage. With Hyderabad needing three runs off the final ball, Kirti
Lal kept his composure to secure a thrilling two-run win for Pune.
In
the next match, Mumbai Grizzlies registered a comfortable 17-run victory
over Delhi Sharks after posting 70/4 and restricting their opponents to
53/4. Player of the match Davinder gave Mumbai a flying start with a flurry of
boundaries, but Chetan struck twice in consecutive deliveries to halt the
momentum. Davinder continued to anchor the innings before Azan removed him for
a brisk 39 and picked up another wicket in the same over. Rohit Rathore then
provided the late flourish with an unbeaten 18 off just five balls, powering
Mumbai to a competitive total. Delhi never recovered from the loss of regular
wickets, slipping further after two wickets in the third over before finishing
well short at 53/4.
The
final match of the day saw Kolkata Hawks cruise to a five-wicket win over
Pune Stallions. Pune raced away with Sagar smashing 20 runs in the opening
over, but Kolkata captain Surjit turned the game on its head by striking with
the first two deliveries of the second over. Two more wickets in the final over
restricted Pune to 59/4. In reply, Golden Kumar (21) and Aman (39) made light
work of the chase, sharing an unbeaten stand to guide Kolkata home with three
balls to spare.
Standings
after Day 3:
|
Rank |
Team |
Matches |
Won |
Lost |
NRR |
Points |
|
1 |
Chennai Falcons |
6 |
4 |
2 |
1.08 |
8 |
|
2 |
Delhi Sharks |
6 |
4 |
2 |
0.25 |
8 |
|
3 |
Mumbai Grizzlies |
5 |
3 |
2 |
3.6 |
6 |
|
4 |
Kolkata Hawks |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0.16 |
6 |
|
5 |
Hyderabad Rhinos |
6 |
2 |
4 |
-0.23 |
4 |
|
6 |
Pune Stallions |
5 |
2 |
3 |
-0.43 |
4 |
|
7 |
Bengaluru Badgers |
5 |
2 |
3 |
-1.82 |
4 |
|
8 |
Gujarat Wolves |
5 |
1 |
4 |
-3.06 |
2 |
Coming
up on Day 4:
●
Chennai Falcons vs Mumbai Grizzlies
●
Pune Stallions vs Bengaluru Badgers
●
Mumbai Grizzlies vs Hyderabad Rhinos
●
Gujarat Wolves vs Delhi Sharks
●
Bengaluru Badgers vs Kolkata Hawks
●
Pune Stallions vs Gujarat Wolves
●
Kolkata Hawks vs Delhi Sharks
Played
on Real Cricket™, which has crossed 400 million lifetime downloads, GEPL
Season 3 features a ₹3.1 crore prize pool and is broadcast live in India on Star
Sports Select and Star Sports Khel, streamed on JioHotstar, while
making its international debut across the United States and Canada through
Willow TV's FAST and direct-to-consumer platforms.
Watch
the matches live on JioHotstar every day from
4:00 PM to 10:00 PM:
https://www.hotstar.com/in/sports/esports/tournaments/global-e-cricket-premier-league
Catch
the highlights from Match Day 3 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGaZdGsmFWA
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:
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spanning 180 countries and millions of users, JetSynthesys is committed to
building innovative ecosystems where technology, video gaming, and
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to redefine digital experiences while championing inclusivity and engagement
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