National,
August 6, 2026: Sara Tendulkar-owned Mumbai Grizzlies’ Jetha starred
with two Player of the Match performances as the team enjoyed a perfect
Day 5 in Season 3 of the JetSynthesys Global e-Cricket Premier League,
while Chennai Falcons and Delhi Sharks strengthened their position at
the top.
Season
3 marks the biggest edition of GEPL yet, expanding from six to eight
franchise teams with a marquee ownership line-up. Played on Real
Cricket™, which has crossed 400 million lifetime downloads, the
league carries a ₹3.1 crore prize pool and is being broadcast live on Star
Sports Select and Star Sports Khel, streamed on JioHotstar, while also
making its international debut across the United States and Canada through
Willow TV, via Willow Sports (its FAST platform) and Willow's
direct-to-consumer platforms in both markets.
On
Day 5, defending champions Chennai Falcons are at the top of the leaderboard
with 14 points. They are ahead of second placed Delhi Sharks, owned by
Peyush Bansal, who are on the same number of points - due to a superior net
run rate.
In
the opening match of the day, table toppers Delhi Sharks saw off a spirited
fight by Suniel Shetty-owned Pune Stallions to carve out a nine-run win.
Batting first, Delhi Sharks posted 72/4 before dismissing Pune Stallions for 63
runs. Delhi lost their first wicket of the second of their innings. However,
Akshay and Player of the Match Phani Kiran (21 off 11 balls) produced some big
hits before the former was caught on the boundary. Although they continued to
wickets at regular intervals, the Sharks kept up the big hits to end at a
healthy total.
Pune
had a poor start, losing their first wicket in the opening over but Sagar and
Koli ensured a good foundation for the chase with a 30-run stand before the
former holed out in the deep. However, with Koli also returning to the pavilion
in the next over, things started to look bleak for Pune as they eventually fell
short by 9 runs.
In
the second match, Sara Tendulkar-owned Mumbai Grizzlies dominated with
both bat and ball to thrash Sonu Nigam’s Kolkata Hawks by 35 runs.
Despite a hattrick by Mayank - the third of the season - Mumbai rode excellent
batting by Player of the Match Jetha (33 from 12) and Sonu (36 off 10) to post
a challenging total of 77/4 after being invited to bat.
Kolkata
never got going in the chase, with only Aditya offering some resistance through
a brisk 26 off 11 balls. Regular wickets and the mounting required rate kept
the Hawks under pressure as they were restricted well short of the target.
Pune
Stallions' playoff hopes were all but dashed after they suffered their second
defeat of Day 5, going down by three wickets to defending champions Chennai
Falcons in the third match of the day. Batting first, the Suniel Shetty-owned
Stallions posted a competitive 62/2, with Koli anchoring the innings with an
unbeaten 39 off 15 balls, while Ankit chipped in with a brisk 12 off six.
In
response, the Gopal Srinivasan-owned Chennai got off to a blistering
start, with captain and Player of the Match Sukhpreet Singh hammering 28 off
just 12 balls and stitching together a 42-run opening stand with Deepak (19
off 6). Even after Sukhpreet's dismissal, Deepak kept the momentum going
alongside Shivam, whose unbeaten 13 off six deliveries helped the defending
champions seal a three-wicket victory.
The
fourth match of the day saw Mumbai Grizzlies continue their impressive run with
a comfortable four-wicket win over Gujarat Wolves in the Western Derby. Batting
first, the Tanmay Singh-scouted Gujarat posted a competitive 67/4, thanks
to Vikas' 31 off 13 balls and a late flourish from Vishal, who smashed 19 off
just five deliveries.
Mumbai
made light work of the chase as captain Davinder Singh (23 off 10) and Player
of the Match Jetha (40 not out off 15) stitched together a
blistering 50-run opening partnership to put the result beyond doubt before the
Sara Tendulkar-owned Grizzlies cruised home.
Chennai
Falcons completed a perfect day with a commanding 25-run victory over Amit
Mehta’s Hyderabad Rhinos in the Southern Derby. Riding on Deepak's
explosive 43 off just 19 balls, the Falcons posted a competitive 64/3 before
producing a disciplined bowling performance to skittle the Rhinos for just 39
and seal their second win of the day.
In
the final game, Kolkata Hawks humiliated Gujarat Wolves by four wickets to stay
alive in the competition. Batting first, Gujarat put up 66/2 in their five
overs. Vikas smashed 37 runs off 14 balls to put Gujarat on the way to a big
total.
In
response, Sonu Nigam’s Kolkata overcame some tense moments to run away with a
big win. Aman (27 off 10) gave the Kolkata chase a good start. Although
the Gujarat bowlers tried their best, it was not enough to stop the Hawks.
Standings
after Day 5:
|
Rank |
Team |
Matches |
Won |
Lost |
NRR |
Points |
|
1 |
Chennai Falcons |
9 |
7 |
2 |
1.46 |
14 |
|
2 |
Delhi Sharks |
9 |
7 |
2 |
0.96 |
14 |
|
3 |
Mumbai Grizzlies |
9 |
6 |
3 |
2.98 |
12 |
|
4 |
Bengaluru Badgers |
7 |
4 |
3 |
-0.46 |
8 |
|
5 |
Kolkata Hawks |
8 |
4 |
4 |
-1.54 |
8 |
|
6 |
Hyderabad Rhinos |
8 |
2 |
6 |
-0.92 |
4 |
|
7 |
Pune Stallions |
9 |
2 |
7 |
-1.06 |
4 |
|
8 |
Gujarat Wolves |
9 |
2 |
7 |
-2.06 |
4 |
Coming
up on Day 6:
●
Gujarat Wolves vs Bengaluru Badgers
●
Pune Stallions vs Kolkata Hawks
●
Hyderabad Rhinos vs Gujarat Wolves
●
Mumbai Grizzlies vs Delhi Sharks
●
Kolkata Hawks vs Hyderabad Rhinos
●
Bengaluru Badgers vs Mumbai Grizzlies
●
Chennai Falcons vs Delhi Sharks
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 5 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZwJhKvrzWM
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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