Overview
On August 4, 2026, JetSynthesys released a detailed press note on Day 3 of the Global e‑Cricket Premier League (GEPL) Season 3. Seven matches were contested, producing dominant victories, dramatic finishes and notable individual performances. The league continues to showcase a franchise‑based e‑cricket format that blends traditional cricket with esports.
Match‑by‑Match Highlights
The day opened with the Southern Derby where Chennai Falcons extended their unbeaten run by defeating Bengaluru Badgers by four wickets. Bengaluru, owned by Nikhil Kamath, posted a modest 62/3 after a rapid 50‑run opening stand in three overs, but Falcons captain Sukhpreet Singh turned the tide, taking two wickets for four runs in the final over and then scoring an unbeaten 44 off 15 balls to chase the target with more than an over to spare.
In the second encounter, Hyderabad Rhinos secured a five‑wicket win over Scout’s Gujarat Wolves. Gujarat elected to bat first and managed 52/2 from five overs. Rhinos’ Sachin Chavan ignited the chase with three consecutive sixes, scoring 31 off 10 balls, and skipper Mukesh supported the effort, allowing Rhinos to reach the target in just three overs.
Peyush Bansal’s Delhi Sharks delivered a comprehensive 36‑run victory over Chennai Falcons in the third match. After electing to bat, the Sharks posted 83/3, anchored by a 52‑run opening partnership between Player of the Match Rohan Patel (44 off 12 balls) and Akshat (21 off 8 balls), the tournament’s second‑highest opening stand. Falcons were bowled out for 47, handing the Sharks a decisive win.
The fourth game saw Bengaluru Badgers edge Mumbai Grizzlies by four wickets in a nail‑biter. Mumbai set a target of 70, reaching 69/3 after openers Davinder (27) and Jetha (24) compiled a 40‑run opening stand. Bengaluru’s chase was driven by a 68‑run partnership between Player of the Match Rituraj Giri (37) and Manmeet (30). Giri was dismissed with one run required off the final ball, but Soumya struck the winning run to clinch the match.
In the fifth fixture, Suniel Shetty‑owned Pune Stallions defended the lowest score of the season, 50, to beat Hyderabad Rhinos by two runs. Pune collapsed early to 23/3 but recovered through a 25‑run stand between Netha and Koli, reaching 50/4. Rhinos stumbled to 21/2 in the powerplay; a partnership between Manish (11) and Amit (16) revived their innings, yet 22‑year‑old Kirti Lal dismissed Manish and later secured the winning two runs with a boundary on the final ball.
Mumbai Grizzlies then posted a comfortable 70/4 and restricted Delhi Sharks to 53/4, winning by 17 runs. Player of the match Davinder provided a brisk start, while Chetan’s consecutive wickets halted Delhi’s momentum. Rohit Rathore added an unbeaten 18 off five balls to bolster Mumbai’s total. Delhi never recovered, finishing well short.
The final match of the day featured Kolkata Hawks cruising to a five‑wicket win over Pune Stallions. Pune began aggressively with Sagar’s 20‑run over, but Kolkata captain Surjit turned the tide early, taking two wickets in the second over and two more in the final over to limit Pune to 59/4. Golden Kumar (21) and Aman (39) then shared an unbeaten stand, guiding Kolkata to victory with three balls remaining.
Standings After Day 3
The leaderboard after six matches for Chennai Falcons shows 4 wins, 2 losses, a net‑run rate (NRR) of 1.08 and 8 points. Delhi Sharks also sit on 8 points with an NRR of 0.25. Mumbai Grizzlies hold 6 points (NRR 3.6) after five matches. Kolkata Hawks sit on 6 points (NRR 0.16) after four matches. Hyderabad Rhinos have 4 points (NRR –0.23) from six matches. Pune Stallions, Bengaluru Badgers and Gujarat Wolves trail with 4, 4 and 2 points respectively, their NRRs ranging from –0.43 to –3.06.
Upcoming Fixtures (Day 4)
The schedule for Day 4 includes Chennai Falcons vs Mumbai Grizzlies, Pune Stallions vs Bengaluru Badgers, Mumbai Grizzlies vs Hyderabad Rhinos, Gujarat Wolves vs Delhi Sharks, Bengaluru Badgers vs Kolkata Hawks, Pune Stallions vs Gujarat Wolves, and Kolkata Hawks vs Delhi Sharks.
League Context and Reach
GEPL Season 3 features a total prize pool of ₹3.1 crore and is broadcast live in India on Star Sports Select and Star Sports Khel, with streaming on JioHotstar from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM daily. Internationally, the league is available in the United States and Canada via Willow TV’s FAST and direct‑to‑consumer platforms. All matches are played on Real Cricket™, a platform that has surpassed 400 million lifetime downloads.
About JetSynthesys
JetSynthesys, founded in 2014 by Rajan Navani, is a global leader in digital entertainment and technology, focusing on video gaming, esports, and creator experiences. The company operates across 180 countries, aiming to create innovative ecosystems where technology, gaming and entertainment converge.
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