The Global E-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) is the world's largest franchise-based E-cricket Sports and entertainment league, played on the popular Real Cricket™ platform. The league spans approximately 15 weeks, featuring multiple offline matches that culminate in a grand finale at Koramangala Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru, complete with electrifying music performances by renowned domestic artists.
Ownership and Franchises:
GEPL comprises several city-based franchises owned by prominent individuals and organizations:
Mumbai Franchise: Owned by Sara Tendulkar, daughter of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Delhi Franchise: Owned by Lenskart, led by CEO Peyush Bansal.
Chennai Franchise: Owned by Gopal Srinivasan (Chairman of TVS Capital Funds), Madhusudanan R (Co-founder of M2P Fintech), and Arjun Santhanakrishnan (Group CEO of GS Global)
Bengaluru Franchise: Owned by Nikhil Kamath (Co-founder of Zerodha), Ankit Nagori, and Prashanth Prakash.
Pune Stallions: Owned by Suniel Shetty
Hyderabad Rhinos: Owned by Sheetal, Shreeyash and Yogesh Bangur and Amit Mehta (LNB Group)
Season 2 Details:
Season 2 of GEPL is scheduled from April 27 to May 2, 2025, in Bengaluru, featuring 34 matches and a prize pool of ₹3.05 crore, an increase from the previous season's ₹2.51 crore. The tournament will commence with four matches on April 27, followed by seven matches on April 28, eight on April 29, seven on April 30, and four on May 1. The grand finale is set for May 2, featuring four matches and a special performance to conclude the season.
Finale Event:
The grand finale on May 2, 2025, will be held at a prestigious venue in Koramangala Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru. The event will not only feature the concluding matches of the tournament but also include electrifying music performances by renowned domestic artists, providing a captivating experience for the live audience.
GEPL is organized by JetSynthesys, an Indian multinational company involved in gaming and entertainment, headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra.