The
season is broadcast live in India on Star Sports Select and Star Sports Khel,
streamed on JioHotstar, and reaches the United States and Canada for the first
time via Willow TV
National,
August 3, 2026 : Season 3 of JetSynthesys’ Global e-Cricket Premier League
(GEPL) got underway on August 1 at the Jairaj Sports
& Convention Centre, Pune, as eight teams took to the screens on Day 1.
The World's Only Franchise-Based E-Cricket League enters its third and
biggest season yet, runs through August 9.
Played
on Real Cricket™, which has crossed 400 million lifetime downloads,
the season carries a prize pool of ₹3.1 crore.
Sonu
Nigam's Kolkata Hawks sit atop the table after Day 1,
sealing a perfect start with a 3-wicket win over Hyderabad Rhinos, followed by
a victory over Chennai Falcons, Aman Vishwakarma's fearless 44* leading
the way. The standout individual performance came from Mumbai Grizzlies'
Jetha. Signed for a season-high ₹3.50 lakh - the most expensive player
in GEPL's history, he blazed to an unbeaten 48 off 16 balls and claimed
Season 3's first-ever hat-trick to be named Player of the Match, as Sara
Tendulkar's Grizzlies defeated Scout's Gujarat Wolves by 67 runs. Chennai
Falcons opened with a 15-run win over Pune Stallions, before Delhi Sharks
chased down Bengaluru Badgers with four wickets in hand. Gujarat Wolves bounced
back to thump Delhi Sharks by 54 runs, while Hyderabad Rhinos edged past
Bengaluru Badgers by 21 runs.
Standings
after Day 1:
|
Rank |
Team |
Matches |
Won |
Lost |
NRR |
Points |
|
1 |
Kolkata Hawks |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2.44 |
4 |
|
2 |
Mumbai Grizzlies |
1 |
1 |
0 |
13.4 |
2 |
|
3 |
Chennai Falcons |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1.4 |
2 |
|
4 |
Hyderabad Rhinos |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0.16 |
2 |
|
5 |
Gujarat Wolves |
2 |
1 |
1 |
-1 |
2 |
|
6 |
Delhi Sharks |
2 |
1 |
1 |
-4.29 |
2 |
|
7 |
Pune Stallions |
1 |
0 |
1 |
-3 |
0 |
|
8 |
Bengaluru Badgers |
2 |
0 |
2 |
-4.54 |
0 |
GEPL
Season 3 is being broadcast live in India on Star Sports Select and Star
Sports Khel, and streamed exclusively on JioHotstar, taking
e-cricket to a national broadcast audience for a second consecutive year. The
season also marks GEPL's first broadcast outside India, with Willow TV
carrying the tournament across the United States and Canada via Willow
Sports, (its FAST platform), and Willow's direct-to-consumer platforms in
both markets.
Season
2 marked the first time an e-cricket property held a national television slot
alongside live sport in India, generating over 174 million impressions - a
benchmark Season 3 is positioned to build on.
Rajan
Navani, Chairman, JetSynthesys, said, “Season
3 is GEPL's biggest leap yet, growing from six teams to eight, with a marquee
ownership mix and expanded broadcast footprint, that reflects how far this
journey has come. What started as a community of aspiring e-cricketers has
grown into the world's only franchise-based e-cricket league - a sporting IP
built in Bharat, for the world to watch. Over the next few days, that ambition
will unfold one match at a time as our athletes showcase the depth of talent
emerging from Bharat on a truly global stage.”
The
sponsors line-up - led by Official Partner Lenskart, alongside Skyesports
and Global Music Junction as Strategic Partners, Cellbell as Official Gaming
Chair Partner, eeken as Official Footwear Partner, BookMyShow as Ticketing
Partner, Dailyhunt and myKhel as Digital Promotional Partners, and Pitaara as
Snacking Partner - reflects how wide a set of categories is now willing to
invest in e-cricket as a mainstream, measurable media property.
Coming
Up Next on Day 2:
●
Kolkata Hawks vs Mumbai Grizzlies
●
Gujarat Wolves vs Chennai Falcons
●
Pune Stallions vs Delhi Sharks
●
Chennai Falcons vs Hyderabad Rhinos
●
Bengaluru Bangers vs Gujarat Wolves
●
Pune Stallions vs Mumbai Grizzlies
●
Hyderabad Rhinos vs Delhi Sharks
Matches
stream on JioHotstar, with each match 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 1 here: https://youtu.be/nXOmSg7Hzl8?si=yQWRD5a20alXpi05
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.