GEPL Season 3: Full Standings, Latest Points Table after Day 4; Day 5 Schedule

The race for the playoffs in JetSynthesys' Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) Season 3 gathered pace on Day 4, with Delhi Sharks emerging as the biggest winners after claiming victories in both of their matches to move to the top of the standings.

Owned by Peyush Bansal, Delhi now lead the eight-team table with 12 points, overtaking defending champions Chennai Falcons, who sit second on 10 points. Meanwhile, Bengaluru Badgers, owned by Nikhil Kamath, revived their playoff hopes with two crucial wins, climbing from the bottom half of the table to fourth place.

The day began with Chennai Falcons edging Mumbai Grizzlies by four wickets in a thrilling last-ball finish. Mumbai posted 67/4, thanks to Jetha's explosive 36 and an unbeaten 21 from Subhendu. However, a composed 46 from Player of the Match Shivam guided Chennai to victory despite a spirited late fightback from Mumbai.

Bengaluru Badgers then eased past Pune Stallions by five wickets. Chasing 64, skipper Manmeet Singh starred with an unbeaten 41, while Rituraj added 23 not out as the pair stitched together a match-winning partnership after Pune had posted 63/3.

Mumbai bounced back in their second outing with a tense two-wicket win over Hyderabad Rhinos. The Grizzlies' bowlers restricted Hyderabad to just 38, with skipper Davinder Singh picking up two wickets. Rohit Rathod's quickfire 19 earned him the Player of the Match award as Mumbai survived a nervy chase.

Delhi Sharks then produced one of the performances of the tournament, defeating Gujarat Wolves by 18 runs. Akshat Koundal smashed an unbeaten 47 off just 15 balls before returning to claim two vital wickets, helping Delhi defend 77/2 after Gujarat had made a flying start.

Bengaluru completed a perfect day with a four-wicket victory over Kolkata Hawks, powered by Swapnil Superkar's sensational hat-trick that dismantled Kolkata for 53.

Despite remaining bottom of the standings, Gujarat kept their playoff hopes alive by beating Pune Stallions by 13 runs. Saurabh delivered the decisive spell, claiming a hat-trick and finishing with figures of 3/4 after Vishal's unbeaten 36 had powered the Wolves to 79/2.

The day's final contest saw Delhi Sharks cap off an unbeaten outing by defeating Kolkata Hawks by four wickets. Openers Rohan (31) and captain Akshat Koundal (38)* shared an unbeaten 64-run stand to chase down 68 with ease, cementing Delhi's place at the top of the GEPL Season 3 standings.

GEPL Standings after Day 4

GEPL Day 5 Matches

• Delhi Sharks vs Pune Stallions
• Mumbai Grizzlies vs Kolkata Hawks
• Pune Stallions vs Chennai Falcons
• Gujarat Wolves vs Mumbai Grizzlies
• Hyderabad Rhinos vs Chennai Falcons
• Kolkata Hawks vs Gujarat Wolves
• Bengaluru Badgers vs Hyderabad Rhinos