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The much-awaited Entertainers Cricket League (ECL) 2025 is set to begin on March 5 in Delhi, bringing a fresh and exciting twist to the cricketing landscape. This innovative T10 competition will feature top social media stars and influencers, creating a thrilling mix of entertainment and competitive cricket. The tournament comprises eight teams, each captained by a popular influencer, ensuring that both cricket lovers and digital audiences stay engaged throughout the event. All matches will be played at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stꩵadium in Delhi, adding a unique indoor cricketing experience to the league. Running until March 16, ECL 2025 promises to deliver fast-paced action, star-studded lineups, and high-energy contests. With influencers known for their charisma and competitive spirit, the league is expected to attract a massive following, both online and offline.
Exciting new league set to follow round-robin format
The highly anticipated influencer-led cricket league will feature a round-robin format, ensuring that each of the eight teams gets a fair chance to compete against every other team. With 32 matches scheduled in total, including playoffs, the league promises non-stop cricketing action. Out of these, 28 matches will be part of the league stage, where teams will battle to secure a spot in the knockout rounds. The top four teams from the league stage will advance to thꩵe playoffs, where they will compete in high-stakes elimination♛ matches to determine the finalists.
This format guarantees thrilling matchups and intense rivalries as every team gets multiple opportunities to prove their mettle. The structure also ensures that consistency and strategy play a crucial role in making it to 𒁃the final stage🀅. With a balanced mix of league-stage clashes and knockout games, fans can expect a rollercoaster ride of emotions, surprises, and unforgettable cricketing moments throughout the tournament.
Competing Teams and Captains
An exciting cricket tournament is set to take place with some of India’s most popular influencers and content creators leading eight competitive teams. Gaurav Taneja will captain Dynamic Delhi, bringing his leadership and strategic mindset to the forefront. Elvish Yadav, known for his bold personality, will lead Haryanvi Hunters, aiming to instill aggression and confidence in his squad. Abhishek Malhan, a fan-favorite from reality shows, will take charge of Bangalore Bashers, adding his charisma and sportsmanship to the game. Rajasthan Rangers will be under the leadership of Zayn Saifi, promising⛎ a team filled with flair an෴d determination.
Anurag Dwivedi, a well-known sports analyst, will captain Lucknow Lions, bringing his deep knowledge of the game to his team’s advantage. Kolkata Superstars will be led by Pushkar Raj Thakur, a motivational speaker who will look to inspire his squad with his leadership. Mumbai Disruptors will be captained by Munawar Faruqui, adding a touch of entertainment to the highly competitive tournament. Chennai Smashers will have Mahesh Nain at the helm, completing a lineup of dynamic and diverse captains. With such a unique mix of personalities, this tournament promises to be a thrilling blend of cricket, entertainment, and digital fandom. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how these influencers fare on the field as they transition from soc♛ial media sensations to cricket captains.
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Entertainers Cricket League (ECL) 2025: Complete squads
- Bangalore Bashers: Abhishek Malhan (C), Tanush Sethi, Zala Vanrajsinh, Vivek Arya, Mayur Mehta, Kashish Pundir, Rajat Sharma, Gurnoor Singh, Dhruv Shah, Yuvraj Porwal, Ankit Kumar, Rishabh Yadav, Tomar Saheb, Zala Hardev Singh, Aashirwad Chaudhary, Rashid Salmani, Adarsh, Anuj Khurana, Ketan Patel
- Chennai Smashers: Mahesh Keshwala, Rahul Bisht, Love Kataria, Shubham Matta, Mahender Tanwar, Ankit Nagar, Taran Singh, Lakshay Kaushik, Aayush Sapra, Shravan Kshirsagar, Pankaj Sharma, Mohit Gupta, Nadeem, Abhishek Goel, Eshaan Duggal, Arun Meshetty, Abhishek Kapur, Shashwat Arvind, Yash, Gulshan Nain, Nishaant Williams
- Dynamic Delhi: Gaurav Taneja (C), Sonu Sharma, Karan Pandey, Nitin Chandila, Rohit Singhania, Sarthak Sachdeva, Mohd Asif, Anirudh Sharma, Sunny Nagar, Mohd Irfan Naik, Harsh Singh, Rahul Jakhad
- Kolkata Superstars: Pushkar Raj Thakur (C), Rahul Garg, Nikhil Badeja, Shadab Saeed Khan, Adnan Sheikh, Apoorva Tiwari, Sunny Karla, Lakshay Singh, Anant, Bobby Chourasiya, Rachit Sehrawat, Afzal Hussain, Bikash Chetry, Sunny Chourasiya, Karan Kaushal, Anuj Nagar, Manish Sharma, Faisal Farooq, Nitin Saini, Ankul Yadav
- Lucknow Lions: Anurag Dwivedi (C), Deepak Meena, Kartik Sharma, Shivam Singh Rajput, Mohd Amir, Alpha Singh, Rachit Rojha, Nazim Ahmed, Ubaid Khan, Om Chouksey, Ashish Meena, Zia Kamal, Anas Siddique, Anubhav Dubey, Bobby Yadav, Harpal Saikia, Vikash Singh, Sitaram Jat, Balram Mandal, Manohar Kumar Bhat, Akash Yadav
- Rajasthan Rangers: Zayn Saifi (C), Gagan Sangwan, Shubham Teotia, Bhupendra Sharma, Pawan Chechi, Vipin Bhardwaj, Ryan Saifi, Aman Bhadouria, Karanjeet Singh Shah, Wasim Ahmed, Aryaman Pal, Gaurav Rakheja, Mehtab Saifi, Shahrukh Khan, Deepak Bharadwaj, Abhee, Pratik Dinesh Bafna
- Mumbai Disruptors: Munawar Faruqui (C), Saurabh Ghadge, Shray, Aditya Bhadoria, Awez Darbar, Ansh, Mudasir Bhat, Rohit Khatri, Samarth Jurel, Sujal Soni, Mohammed Ali, Ribbhuu Mehra, Arham Abbasi, Shubham Chawla, Mujahed Shah Hussain, Karan Khandelwal, Suyyash Rai, Aashish Gandhi
- Haryanvi Hunters: Elvish Yadav (C), Rohit Lamba, Rubal Dhankar, Vishal Choudhary, Ramesh Kumar Katewa, Peeyush Sharma, Jadeja Rajpal, Daksha Jain, Vinay Yadav, Keshav Chaudhary, Mohd Anas, Anoop Chahal, Nayan Shelke, Guruveer Vlogs, Rajat Dalal, Lalit Yadav, Saurav Shishodia, Robin Agrawal, Mokesh Murgai, Rishi KR Agrawal
