The Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) Season 3 witnessed another action-packed day as seven matches produced dominant victories, dramatic finishes and standout individual performances. Chennai Falcons and Delhi Sharks continued to lead the standings with eight points each, while Mumbai Grizzlies climbed to third with six points.
Chennai Falcons began the day with a four-wicket victory over Bengaluru Badgers in the Southern Derby. Captain and Player of the Match Sukhpreet Singh starred with an all-round performance, restricting Bengaluru to 62/3 after taking two wickets for just four runs in the final over. He then smashed an unbeaten 44 off 15 balls to guide Chennai to the target with more than an over remaining.
Hyderabad Rhinos then registered a five-wicket win over Gujarat Wolves. Gujarat posted 52/2, but Sachin Chavan made light work of the chase, smashing three consecutive sixes before finishing with 31 off 10 balls. Hyderabad reached the target in just three overs.
Delhi Sharks bounced back with a commanding 36-run win over Chennai Falcons. Rohan Patel struck 44 off 12 balls and Akshat added 21 off eight as Delhi posted 83/3. Their bowlers then dismissed Chennai for just 47.
Bengaluru Badgers edged Mumbai Grizzlies by four wickets in a thrilling finish. Rituraj Giri scored 37 while Manmeet contributed 30 during their 68-run partnership. With one run needed from the final delivery, Rituraj was dismissed, but Soumya held his nerve to score the winning run.
Pune Stallions produced one of the biggest moments of the day by defending just 50/4 against Hyderabad Rhinos. Kirti Lal played a decisive role as Pune secured a dramatic two-run victory.
Mumbai Grizzlies later defeated Delhi Sharks by 17 runs, while Kolkata Hawks completed the day with a five-wicket win over Pune Stallions. Golden Kumar and Aman shared an unbeaten partnership to guide Kolkata home with three balls remaining.
After Day 3, Chennai Falcons and Delhi Sharks occupy the top two spots with eight points each. Mumbai Grizzlies and Kolkata Hawks follow with six points, while Hyderabad Rhinos, Pune Stallions and Bengaluru Badgers have four points apiece.
Day 4 will feature seven matches, including Chennai Falcons vs Mumbai Grizzlies, Gujarat Wolves vs Delhi Sharks and Kolkata Hawks vs Delhi Sharks.
GEPL Standings After Day 3
| Rank | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai Falcons | 6 | 4 | 2 | +1.08 | 8 |
| 2 | Delhi Sharks | 6 | 4 | 2 | +0.25 | 8 |
| 3 | Mumbai Grizzlies | 5 | 3 | 2 | +3.60 | 6 |
| 4 | Kolkata Hawks | 4 | 3 | 1 | +0.16 | 6 |
| 5 | Hyderabad Rhinos | 6 | 2 | 4 | -0.23 | 4 |
| 6 | Pune Stallions | 5 | 2 | 3 | -0.43 | 4 |
| 7 | Bengaluru Badgers | 5 | 2 | 3 | -1.82 | 4 |
| 8 | Gujarat Wolves | 5 | 1 | 4 | -3.06 | 2 |
GEPL 2026 Season 3: Day 4 Fixtures
| Match | Fixture |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai Falcons vs Mumbai Grizzlies |
| 2 | Pune Stallions vs Bengaluru Badgers |
| 3 | Mumbai Grizzlies vs Hyderabad Rhinos |
| 4 | Gujarat Wolves vs Delhi Sharks |
| 5 | Bengaluru Badgers vs Kolkata Hawks |
| 6 | Pune Stallions vs Gujarat Wolves |
| 7 | Kolkata Hawks vs Delhi Sharks |
Story first published: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 13:40 [IST]
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