JetSynthesys Unveils GEPL Season 3, ₹3.1 Cr Prize
JetSynthesys launched the third season of its Global e‑Cricket Premier League (GEPL) on August 1, 2026 at the Jairaj Sports & Convention Centre in Pune. The league expanded from six to eight franchise‑based teams and carries a total prize pool of ₹3.1 crore. All eight teams – Kolkata Hawks, Mumbai Grizzlies, Chennai Falcons, Hyderabad Rhinos, Gujarat Wolves, Delhi Sharks, Pune Stallions and Bengaluru Badgers – competed on Day 1, with matches streamed from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM each day.
Match Results and Standings (Day 1)
- Kolkata Hawks secured a 3‑wicket win over Hyderabad Rhinos and a subsequent victory over Chennai Falcons, posting a perfect 2‑0 record, NRR +2.44, and 4 points.
- Mumbai Grizzlies defeated Scout’s Gujarat Wolves by 67 runs; their star player Jetha was signed for a season‑high ₹3.50 lakh, scored an unbeaten 48 off 16 balls, and claimed the league’s first hat‑trick, earning Player of the Match.
- Chennai Falcons opened with a 15‑run win over Pune Stallions, then lost to Kolkata Hawks, leaving them 1‑1 with NRR +1.4 and 2 points.
- Hyderabad Rhinos beat Bengaluru Badgers by 21 runs, moving to 1‑1, NRR +0.16, 2 points.
- Gujarat Wolves rebounded with a 54‑run win over Delhi Sharks, also sitting at 1‑1, NRR ‑1, 2 points.
- Delhi Sharks, after the loss, sit 1‑1, NRR ‑4.29, 2 points.
- Pune Stallions recorded a loss, 0‑1, NRR ‑3, 0 points.
- Bengaluru Badgers remain winless at 0‑2, NRR ‑4.54, 0 points.
Broadcast and Digital Reach
The season is broadcast live in India on Star Sports Select and Star Sports Khel, and streamed exclusively on JioHotstar. For the first time, GEPL reaches audiences outside India via Willow TV (United States and Canada) on its FAST platform and direct‑to‑consumer services. Season 2 generated over 174 million impressions, setting a benchmark that Season 3 aims to exceed.
Sponsorship Portfolio
Official Partner Lenskart leads the sponsor line‑up, supported by strategic partners Skyesports and Global Music Junction, Official Gaming Chair Partner Cellbell, Official Footwear Partner eeken, Ticketing Partner BookMyShow, Digital Promotional Partners Dailyhunt and myKhel, and Snacking Partner Pitaara. The breadth of categories illustrates growing commercial confidence in e‑cricket as a measurable media property.
Executive Commentary
Chairman Rajan Navani stated, “Season 3 is GEPL's biggest leap yet, growing from six teams to eight, with a marquee ownership mix and expanded broadcast footprint, that reflects how far this journey has come. What started as a community of aspiring e‑cricketers has grown into the world's only franchise‑based e‑cricket league – a sporting IP built in Bharat, for the world to watch.”
Upcoming Fixtures (Day 2)
- Kolkata Hawks vs Mumbai Grizzlies
- Gujarat Wolves vs Chennai Falcons
- Pune Stallions vs Delhi Sharks
- Chennai Falcons vs Hyderabad Rhinos
- Bengaluru Badgers vs Gujarat Wolves
- Pune Stallions vs Mumbai Grizzlies
- Hyderabad Rhinos vs Delhi Sharks
All Day 2 matches will stream on JioHotstar; highlights from Day 1 are available on YouTube.
About GEPL and JetSynthesys
GEPL, launched by JetSynthesys, is positioned as the world's only franchise‑based e‑cricket league, merging cricket, esports and entertainment. The league runs on Real Cricket™, a mobile game with over 400 million lifetime downloads. JetSynthesys, founded in 2014 by Rajan Navani, is a global digital entertainment and technology company operating in 180 countries, focusing on video gaming, esports, and creator experiences.
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