Overview
The Global e‑Cricket Premier League (GEPL) entered the business end of its third season on August 7, 2026. Season 3 is the largest edition to date, expanding from six to eight franchise teams and offering a prize pool of ₹3.1 crore. All matches are played on the Real Cricket™ platform, which has surpassed 400 million lifetime downloads. The league is broadcast live on Star Sports Select and Star Sports Khel, streamed on JioHotstar, and reaches audiences in the United States and Canada through Willow TV’s FAST platform and direct‑to‑consumer services.
Match Day 6 Highlights
The day featured seven contests. In the headline clash, Peyush Bansal‑owned Delhi Sharks posted 69/3 and then bowled out defending champions Chennai Falcons for 14, winning by 55 runs and moving to 18 points from 11 games. Earlier, Nikhil Kamath‑owned Bengaluru Badgers edged Gujarat Wolves by a single run, posting 70/2 and defending 69/2. Suniel Shetty‑owned Pune Stallions and Sonu Nigam‑owned Kolkata Hawks produced a dramatic finish; Pune’s 70/4 was restricted by Kolkata’s fourth‑hat‑trick, and Kolkata chased 71, winning by three wickets on the final ball. Gujarat Wolves rebounded with a three‑wicket win over Amit Mehta‑owned Hyderabad Rhinos, with Vikas scoring 39 off 13 balls. Delhi Sharks later beat Sara Tendulkar‑owned Mumbai Grizzlies by four wickets, with Akshat contributing 37 runs and two wickets. Kolkata Hawks secured a five‑wicket victory over Hyderabad Rhinos, bowling the Rhinos out for 34 and chasing comfortably. Mumbai Grizzlies responded with a three‑wicket win over Bengaluru Badgers, posting 51 and chasing it with Jetha Ram’s unbeaten 36. The day concluded with the dominant Delhi Sharks performance over Chennai Falcons, reinforcing their league‑leadership position.
Standings after Day 6
The leaderboard after the sixth match day reads: Delhi Sharks lead with 18 points and a net run rate (NRR) of 1.96; Mumbai Grizzlies sit second on 14 points with an NRR of 2.4; Chennai Falcons are third, also on 14 points but with an NRR of 0.15; Kolkata Hawks occupy fourth place with 12 points and an NRR of ‑0.37. Bengaluru Badgers hold fifth with 10 points, Gujarat Wolves sixth with 6 points, Pune Stallions seventh with 4 points, and Hyderabad Rhinos eighth with 4 points.
Upcoming Day 7 Fixtures
The schedule for Day 7 includes Hyderabad Rhinos versus Mumbai Grizzlies, Delhi Sharks versus Kolkata Hawks, Gujarat Wolves versus Pune Stallions, Chennai Falcons versus Bengaluru Badgers, Pune Stallions versus Hyderabad Rhinos, Mumbai Grizzlies versus Chennai Falcons, and Kolkata Hawks versus Bengaluru Badgers. All matches will be streamed live on JioHotstar from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
League Information
GEPL, launched by JetSynthesys, is marketed as the world’s only franchise‑based e‑cricket league, merging cricket, esports, and entertainment. The league aims to provide a platform for emerging athletes and to engage millions of fans across India and internationally.
About JetSynthesys
JetSynthesys, founded in 2014 by Rajan Navani, is a global digital entertainment and technology company specializing in video gaming, esports, and creator experiences. The firm operates in 180 countries and focuses on building ecosystems where technology, gaming, and entertainment intersect.