Cricket and video games have come together like never before. GEPL Season 2 has started in Bengaluru, mixing the fun of cricket with the excitement of esports. With big names, lots of players, and matches shown across India, this cricket esports league is quickly becoming a favorite for fans and gamers alike.
GEPL Season 2 Kicks Off in Bengaluru
India’s cricket mania has just acquired a digital turn. The Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) Season 2, whose power partner is JetSynthesys, was launched officially in Bengaluru, marking a gigantic milestone in India’s emerging cricket esports league space. Held at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium, the event brought together the adrenaline of competitive gaming and the deep-rooted passion for cricket — all under one roof.
Bengaluru, known for its youth-driven culture and tech-savvy vibe, was the perfect launchpad. With six franchise teams and matches streamed on JioHotstar and Star Sports, GEPL is not only becoming more mainstream but also reaching millions of viewers nationwide.
This season, backed by a boosted prize pool of ₹3.05 crore and powered by Real Cricket 24, is bigger, bolder, and full of action — setting a new standard for what a cricket esports league can be in India.
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Celebrity-Backed Franchises Add Glamour to the Game
One of the highlights of GEPL Season 2 is its impressive lineup of city-based teams, backed by well-known figures from the worlds of business, tech, and entertainment.
The franchises include:
- Mumbai Grizzlies, owned by Sara Tendulkar, who shared how cricket runs deep in her family’s DNA.
- Delhi Sharks, led by Peyush Bansal, founder of Lenskart.
- Bengaluru Badgers, with investors like Nikhil Kamath, Ankit Nagori, and Prashant Prakash, who believe the city is a natural home for youth-centric innovation.
- Chennai Falcons, backed by Gopal Srinivasan, Madhusudanan R, and Arjun Santhanakrishnan, focused on long-term esports investments.
- Hyderabad Rhinos, owned by Amit Mehta, who emphasized the platform’s ability to spotlight rising talent.
- Pune Stallions, brought to life by actor-investor Suniel Shetty.
With such high-profile support, this cricket esports league is quickly gaining mainstream attention and credibility. According to JetSynthesys CEO Rajan Navani, GEPL is designed to be “structured, scalable, and aspirational,” aligning the thrill of esports with the emotional legacy of cricket.
A New Era for Indian Esports Has Arrived
The figures do the talking. Player registrations have soared from 2 lakhs in season 1 to over 9.1 lakhs this season, a clear sign that the league is capturing India’s youth. With 34 matches scheduled this season, fans have much to anticipate in terms of high-intensity battles, gameplay-of-strategy, and plenty of digital drama.
This cricket esports league offers much more than entertainment — it gives players a genuine platform to shine. GEPL CEO Rohit Potphode described the launch as “phenomenal” and shared how the league is all about pushing boundaries.
Meanwhile, Prashant Prakash of the Bengaluru Badgers said the league might one day produce e-cricket stars on par with Dhoni or Virat Kohli — showing just how powerful this hybrid of sports and tech can be.
Similar opinions were expressed by franchise co-owners Gopal Srinivasan and Amit Mehta, who noted that this cricket esports league is setting the stage for an esports future in India that is sustainable, fulfilling, and motivating.
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