Day 4 Action and Standings
The fourth day of Season 3 of the Global e‑Cricket Premier League (GEPL), organized by JetSynthesys, featured seven matches that reshaped the eight‑team points table. Delhi Sharks, the franchise owned by Peyush Bansal, won both of their fixtures. In their first match they posted 77/2, highlighted by Akshat Koundal’s unbeaten 47 off 15 balls – the second‑highest power‑play score of the tournament – and then bowled out Gujarat Wolves for 59, securing an 18‑run victory. In the final match of the day they chased down Kolkata Hawks’ 67/2, with openers Rohan (31 off 14) and captain Akshat (38* off 13) forging an unbroken 64‑run partnership to win by four wickets. These wins lifted Delhi to the summit with 12 points from eight matches and a net run rate (NRR) of +0.85.
Chennai Falcons, the defending champions, edged Mumbai Grizzlies by four wickets in a last‑ball thriller, posting 67/4 and then chasing with Player of the Match Shivam’s 46, moving to 10 points and retaining second place with an NRR of +0.99. Mumbai Grizzlies later survived a scare to beat Hyderabad Rhinos by two wickets, posting 38 all out for Hyderabad and then reaching the target with Rohit Rathod’s 19 off 9 and Sonu’s 11 off 10, earning a Player of the Match award.
Bengaluru Badgers, owned by Nikhil Kamath, also recorded two wins. They defeated Suniel Shetty‑owned Pune Stallions by five wickets, with captain Manmeet Singh’s unbeaten 41 off 19 and Rituraj’s 23* off 10 forming a 64‑run stand. Later they beat Kolkata Hawks by four wickets after Swapnil Superkar’s hat‑trick (3/3) bowled Kolkata out for 53; Bengaluru chased the target in 3.3 overs, losing only one wicket.
Gujarat Wolves kept their playoff hopes alive with a 13‑run win over Pune Stallions, posting 79/2 thanks to Vishal’s unbeaten 36 off 14 and then defending the total as Pune fell short at 66/4. Saurabh earned Player of the Match with a hat‑trick (3/4) for Gujarat.
Updated Points Table After Day 4
| Rank | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
| 1 | Delhi Sharks | 8 | 6 | 2 | +0.85 | 12 |
| 2 | Chennai Falcons | 7 | 5 | 2 | +0.99 | 10 |
| 3 | Mumbai Grizzlies | 7 | 4 | 3 | +2.76 | 8 |
| 4 | Bengaluru Badgers | 7 | 4 | 3 | –0.46 | 8 |
| 5 | Kolkata Hawks | 6 | 3 | 3 | –0.99 | 6 |
| 6 | Hyderabad Rhinos | 7 | 2 | 5 | –0.31 | 4 |
| 7 | Pune Stallions | 7 | 2 | 5 | –0.92 | 4 |
| 8 | Gujarat Wolves | 7 | 2 | 5 | –2.41 | 4 |
Upcoming Fixtures on Day 5
The schedule includes Delhi Sharks vs Pune Stallions, Mumbai Grizzlies vs Kolkata Hawks, Pune Stallions vs Chennai Falcons, Gujarat Wolves vs Mumbai Grizzlies, Hyderabad Rhinos vs Chennai Falcons, Kolkata Hawks vs Gujarat Wolves, and Bengaluru Badgers vs Hyderabad Rhinos.
League Context and Commercial Details
GEPL Season 3 carries 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. The competition is played on the Real Cricket™ platform, which has surpassed 400 million lifetime downloads.
About the Organizer
JetSynthesys, founded in 2014 by Rajan Navani, is a global leader in digital entertainment and technology, focusing on video gaming, esports, and creator experiences, with a presence in 180 countries. The GEPL is marketed as the world’s only franchise‑based e‑cricket league, aiming to bridge cricket, esports, and entertainment while providing a platform for emerging talent.