GEPL Season 3 Finale and Championship Outcome
The Global e‑Cricket Premier League (GEPL), conceptualised by JetSynthesys, concluded its third season on 10 August 2026 with Chennai Falcons defending their title. In a best‑of‑three final, the Falcons edged Mumbai Grizzlies 2‑1, the series being tied 1‑1 after the second match before the Falcons secured the decisive third contest by two wickets.
Player Accolades
Mumbai Grizzlies’ Jetha Ram emerged as the tournament’s leading run‑scorer, amassing 488 runs to claim the Orange Cap and was also honoured as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) after contributing 14 wickets. Chennai Falcons’ bowler Nadeem topped the bowling charts with 19 wickets, earning the Purple Cap. Deepak of the Falcons finished as the third‑highest run‑scorer and was named the Emerging Player of the Tournament.
Final Standings and Franchise Details
Delhi Sharks, owned by Peyush Bansal, finished as the second runners‑up (third place), while Bengaluru Badgers, co‑owned by Nikhil Kamath, Ankit Nagori and Prashanth Prakash, placed fourth. The season featured eight full‑time franchises: the returning six – Delhi Sharks, Bengaluru Badgers, Chennai Falcons (co‑owned by Gopal Srinivasan, Madhusudana R. and Arjun Santhanakrishnan), Mumbai Grizzlies (owned by Sara Tendulkar), Pune Stallions (owned by Suniel Shetty) and Hyderabad Rhinos (owned by Amit Mehta) – plus two newcomers, Kolkata Hawks (owned by music icon Sonu Nigam) and Gujarat Wolves (owned by veteran esports player Scout – Tanmay Singh).
Quotes from Stakeholders
Rajan Navani, Chairman of JetSynthesys, stated that Season 3 proved the league’s ambition to build a genuine sport, highlighting eight franchises, the first international broadcast, and a tightly contested final. Jogesh Lulla, Senior Vice President – Sports at JetSynthesys, described the season as the most competitive yet and indicated that planning for Season 4 is already underway. Sara Tendulkar expressed pride in the Grizzlies’ performance and admiration for the Falcons’ victory. Gopal Srinivasan congratulated the team for defending the title in a highly competitive field. Bengaluru Badgers’ co‑owner Prashant Prakash noted that finishing fourth in such a strong league demonstrates the league’s rising standard, which is attractive to investors. Mandira Bedi, present at the finale, praised the league’s growth, accessibility, and the tagline “Yeh Hamara Cricket Hai”.
League Expansion and Future Outlook
Season 3 set new benchmarks in scale, viewership, and international reach, with JetSynthesys confirming a fourth season and outlining plans to deepen community and grassroots engagement. The league operates under the Real Cricket™ platform and reaches audiences in approximately 180 countries.
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