Archive · 26 May 2025
GEPL Powers India's Esports Revolution Through Digital Cricket
Imagine playing cricket on your phone and making a career out of it!
That's what's happening in India with esports.
The Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) is leading the charge, using a mobile cricket game called Real Cricket™.
It's like a real cricket league, with teams representing different cities and big prize pools.
With the backing of investors and celebrities, GEPL is helping to grow esports in India, making it a fun and exciting way for people to play and watch cricket, with opportunities for players and investors to be part of the game.
The league is growing fast, proving that this new way of playing is becoming increasingly popular, especially among young people in India.
India's esports sector is experiencing rapid growth with the government recognizing esports as a legitimate sport.
GEPL is the world’s largest franchise-based eCricket league.
Season 2 of GEPL had a prize pool of ₹3.05 crore.
The league features six city-based franchises and is played on mobile devices using the Real Cricket™ game.
The GEPL aims to create an ecosystem for sport, technology, and ambition.
- Who
- GEPL (Global e-Cricket Premier League), JetSynthesys, and esports athletes/investors.
- What
- The Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) is a franchise-based eCricket league using the mobile game Real Cricket™.
- When
- The esports industry is rapidly expanding in recent years with Season 2 of GEPL recently concluding.
- Where
- India, with matches and broadcasts accessible nationally on platforms like JioHotstar.
- Why
- To capitalize on the growing esports market in India, foster a community, and provide a platform for digital cricket.
- India Gamers
- 591+ million
- GEPL Season 2 Prize Pool
- ₹3.05 crore
- GEPL Season 1 Multiplatform Reach
- 70 million+
- GEPL Season 2 Registrations
- 9 lakh+
- City-Based Franchises
- 6