Overview
The Global e‑Cricket Premier League (GEPL) entered its third season on August 8, 2026, marking the largest edition to date with the franchise count expanding from six to eight. The league is owned and operated by JetSynthesys and is played on the Real Cricket™ platform, which has surpassed 400 million lifetime downloads. A total prize pool of ₹3.1 crore is being contested. Broadcast coverage includes live telecasts on Star Sports Select and Star Sports Khel, streaming on JioHotstar, and an international debut in the United States and Canada via Willow TV, Willow Sports (FAST platform) and Willow’s direct‑to‑consumer services.
Standings after Day 7
| Rank | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
| 1 | Delhi Sharks | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0.94 | 18 |
| 2 | Mumbai Grizzlies | 13 | 8 | 5 | 2.34 | 16 |
| 3 | Chennai Falcons | 12 | 8 | 4 | -0.23 | 16 |
| 4 | Kolkata Hawks | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0.56 | 14 |
| 5 | Bengaluru Badgers | 11 | 6 | 5 | -0.38 | 12 |
| 6 | Pune Stallions | 12 | 4 | 8 | -0.58 | 8 |
| 7 | Gujarat Wolves | 12 | 3 | 9 | -1.45 | 6 |
| 8 | Hyderabad Rhinos | 12 | 3 | 9 | -1.47 | 6 |
Delhi Sharks retain the league‑top spot with 18 points, two clear of Mumbai Grizzlies who sit second on 16 points. Chennai Falcons also sit on 16 points but trail Mumbai on net run‑rate. Kolkata Hawks sit fourth with 14 points, while Bengaluru Badgers hold fifth place with 12 points. Pune Stallions, Gujarat Wolves and Hyderabad Rhinos have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Match‑day Highlights (Day 7)
1. Hyderabad Rhinos vs Mumbai Grizzlies – Hyderabad, led by skipper Mukesh Dodwani (38 off 16 balls and 1 wicket), chased down Mumbai’s 70/2 (Jetha 24 off 11) to win by four wickets. Mukesh earned Player of the Match.
2. Kolkata Hawks vs Delhi Sharks – Kolkata posted the tournament‑high total of 89/2, powered by Aditya’s unbeaten 58 off 15 balls and two wickets. Delhi were bowled out for 39, giving Kolkata a 50‑run victory; Aditya was Player of the Match.
3. Pune Stallions vs Gujarat Wolves – Pune secured a three‑wicket win. Anuradh Koli smashed 31 off 12 balls and Ankit contributed 22 off eight.
4. Chennai Falcons vs Bengaluru Badgers – Chennai edged Bengaluru by two wickets. Deepak scored an unbeaten 40 off 15 balls and finished with a six and a four in the final two balls to clinch the win.
5. Pune Stallions vs Hyderabad Rhinos – Pune recorded a five‑wicket victory. Hyderabad were restricted to 66/3; Mukesh again starred with 44 off 16. Pune’s openers Sagar (24 off 8) and Anuradh Koli (43 off 17) guided the chase.
6. Mumbai Grizzlies vs Chennai Falcons ("El Clasico") – Mumbai bowled out Chennai for 43/4 and chased down the target with openers Jetha (16 off 9) and Davinder Singh (29* off 12) for a four‑wicket win.
7. Bengaluru Badgers vs Kolkata Hawks – Bengaluru posted 65/4, highlighted by Manmeet Singh’s 34 off 13. Kolkata fell short at 64/3, with Golden Kumar unbeaten on 43 off 17, giving Bengaluru a one‑run win.
Upcoming Fixtures (Day 8)
- Hyderabad Rhinos vs Bengaluru Badgers
- Bengaluru Badgers vs Delhi Sharks
- Gujarat Wolves vs Kolkata Hawks
- Delhi Sharks vs Hyderabad Rhinos
- Mumbai Grizzlies vs Pune Stallions
- Kolkata Hawks vs Chennai Falcons
- Bengaluru Badgers vs Pune Stallions
- Chennai Falcons vs Gujarat Wolves
All matches will be streamed live on JioHotstar from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST.
About GEPL and JetSynthesys
The Global e‑Cricket Premier League, launched by JetSynthesys, is positioned as the world’s only franchise‑based e‑cricket competition, blending cricket, esports and entertainment. JetSynthesys, founded in 2014 by Rajan Navani, operates across 180 countries, delivering digital gaming, esports and creator experiences.
Media Contacts
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