Global e-Cricket Premier League Season 2 Begins

The Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) Season 2, powered by JetSynthesys, has officially started at Bengaluru’s Koramangala Indoor Stadium. This event uniquely combines the thrill of cricket with the world of esports for the first time in the Garden City. Developed by JetSynthesys, GEPL has quickly established itself as one of India’s leading structured esports leagues, merging the country’s enthusiasm for cricket with the rapid expansion of competitive gaming.

Franchise Owners and Participation

Season 2 comprises six city-based franchises, each supported by prominent personalities from the business and entertainment sectors: Sara Tendulkar (Mumbai Grizzlies), Peyush Bansal (Delhi Sharks), Nikhil Kamath, Ankit Nagori, and Prashant Prakash (Bengaluru Badgers), Gopal Srinivasan, Madhusudanan R, and Arjun Santhanakrishnan (Chennai Falcons), Amit Mehta (Hyderabad Rhinos), and actor-investor Suniel Shetty (Pune Stallions).

The inaugural day witnessed strong involvement from key figures, including JetSynthesys Founder and CEO Rajan Navani, alongside several franchise owners, showcasing the rising investor confidence in India’s esports industry.

Quotes from Key Figures

During the launch, Rajan Navani remarked that GEPL represents their dedication to constructing structured and scalable formats that seamlessly integrate India’s video gaming culture with sports. With Bengaluru hosting the launch, backed by some of the nation’s most reputable business experts, he believes that Season 2 marks a significant advancement in mainstreaming esports, making it aspirational and commercially viable.

Sara Tendulkar, owner of the Mumbai Grizzlies, mentioned her personal connection to cricket, emphasizing that it is deeply ingrained in her family’s heritage. She views GEPL as a glimpse into the future — a vibrant, digital realm of cricket that embodies how the youth of today connect, compete, and foster communities.

Prashant Prakash, co-owner of Bengaluru Badgers, stated that GEPL has the potential to produce icons of e-cricket similar to Dhoni or Virat Kohli — individuals who could generate pride, followership, and international acclaim.

Ankit Nagori reiterated the significance of the city’s relationship with the youth and technological advances, confirming that Bengaluru represents the convergence of talent and youth culture, making support for an esports team a natural choice.

From an investor’s standpoint, Gopal Srinivasan, co-owner of Chennai Falcons, expressed that GEPL is a crucial step towards nurturing a sustainable and investable esports framework in India.

Amit Mehta, the Hyderabad Rhinos owner, emphasized the platform’s potential to showcase emerging talent, remarking that GEPL provides up-and-coming esports athletes with a valuable opportunity for visibility, rewards, and community acknowledgment.

Rohit Potphode, CEO of GEPL, described the atmosphere on opening day as exceptional, highlighting that this season aims to elevate e-cricket, setting a fantastic tone for the upcoming matches.

Exciting Matches and Player Engagement

Day 1 featured four thrilling matches, including a double header involving the Bengaluru Badgers and Mumbai Grizzlies. The matches are live-streamed on JioHotstar and aired nationally on Star Sports, reaching millions of eager fans.

This year’s GEPL season signifies a substantial upgrade, with player registrations skyrocketing from 200,000 in Season 1 to over 910,000, alongside a bolstered prize pool of ₹3.05 crore. Powered by Real Cricket 24, Season 2 is set to deliver 34 matches of high-octane excitement, further bridging the gap between conventional cricket and modern esports.