JetSynthesys' GEPL Season 2 Ignites Bengaluru as Esports and Cricket Converge

 

 

The much-anticipated JetSynthesys GEPL Season 2 has officially kicked off at Bengaluru’s iconic Koramangala Indoor Stadium, creating a thrilling fusion of traditional cricket passion and the soaring popularity of esports. The GEPL Season 2 launch marks a significant milestone in India’s rapidly expanding digital sports arena, reinforcing the league's status as one of the country's most structured and dynamic gaming tournaments.

Among the six city-based franchises, the Bengaluru Badgers team stands out, proudly backed by notable figures such as Nikhil Kamath (Zerodha co-founder, also increasingly influential in the esports space), Ankit Nagori (founder of Curefoods, passionate about gaming innovation), and Prashanth Prakash of Accel, a renowned venture capitalist. Their involvement highlights how mainstream business leaders are embracing esports' immense potential.

Speaking at the launch, Rajan Navani said, “GEPL reflects our commitment to building structured and scalable formats that bring India’s video gaming and sports cultures together. With Bengaluru hosting the opening for the first time and some of the country’s most credible business minds backing the league, Season 2 is a leap forward in making esports more mainstream, aspirational, and commercially viable.”

The GEPL Season 2 schedule promises intense competition, culminating in the GEPL Season 2 finals where the best teams will battle for glory. Featuring other celebrity-backed teams like the Mumbai Grizzlies (Sara Tendulkar) and Pune Stallions (Suniel Shetty), the league has attracted nationwide attention.

As India's esports landscape accelerates, the e-Cricket Premier League is evolving into a flagship event, merging sporting spirit, tech-savvy gaming, and celebrity glamour. With Bengaluru hosting this electrifying season, GEPL Season 2 Bengaluru is setting the tone for a future where cricket and esports share a vibrant stage.