The Entertainers Cricket League (ECL) is all set for an amazing edition of its T10 Season 3, which is going to come back in 2025. After two blockbuster seasons that attracted huge digital viewership, the league is looking to raise the bar with starry teams, fantastic short-format matches, and more and better audience participation. The official match calendar for ECL Season 3 has not been published yet, but it is generally believed that the competition will occur in the last part of 2025.
Overview of ECL Season 3
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ECL continues to redefine “cricketainment” by blending cricket action with the popularity of digital creators. The next edition of the tournament is going to be held at the famous Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium for cricket in New Delhi, a place that has always been able to host ECL editions very well.
Tournament Highlights (Expected):
Format: T10
Tentative Start: October 2025
Venue: New Delhi
Total Teams: 8
League Founders: Anil Kumar, Himanshu Chandni, Puneet Singh, Ajay Assudani
With the league having more than 700 million digital impressions in its first season, it is anticipated that Season 3 will go even higher.
Schedule and Tournament Structure
The exact match schedule for the Entertainers Cricket League 2025 has not been disclosed. Nevertheless, it can be inferred from past tournaments that the fans would be able to enjoy the coming match playing like this:
League Stage: round-robin format that permits every team to play against every other team
Playoffs: the best 4 teams play each other in knockout matches
Final: the champions emerge from the winner of the Qualifier rounds.
The use of this format, which allows sufficient matches for all teams, is a great way to keep the nerves of the viewers high throughout the season with the high-intensity cricket delivery.
Teams and Their Captains
The third season of ECL will hold the ground for eight celebrity-backed teams to fight it out for the trophy, with some of the biggest digital stars in India as their captains:
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Haryanvi Hunters | Elvish Yadav |
| Kolkata Superstars | Pushkar Raj Thakur |
| Lucknow Lions | Anurag Dwivedi |
| Mumbai Disruptors | Munawar Faruqui |
| Rajasthan Rangers | Zayn Saifi |
| Bangalore Bashers | Abhishek Malhan |
| Chennai Smashers | Mahesh Keshwala |
| Dynamic Delhi | Sonu Sharma |
Each squad includes a mix of influencers, semi-professional cricketers, and content creators, making the league an exciting blend of creativity and sport.
Venue Experience and Fan Engagement
The Indira Gandhi Indoor Cricket Stadium provides a one-of-a-kind indoor cricket atmosphere that guarantees a lively spectator experience, along with pitch conditions and lighting being under control. The venue has the following features:
State-of-the-art infrastructure
Large number of seats
Match presentation that is entertainment-oriented
Ideal for T10 tournaments
With the presence of ECL in social media being strong, fans will be able to access content from behind the scenes, player vlogs, and interactive contests.
Broadcasting and Streaming
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The Season 3 broadcast partners are still to be announced, but in the past, the previous seasons were made available on
Sony Sports Network
ECL Official YouTube Channel
Waves OTT, JioTV
It is assumed that Season 3 will still rely on a mix of TV and digital streaming to provide the widest audience possible.
Winners of the past and significant statistics
Season 1 (2024): Haryanvi Hunters named the winners
Season 2 (2025): Chennai Smashers emerged as the winners
Key Players: Akash Yadav (336 runs, leading scorer), Rohit Lamba & Kashish Pundir (top wicket-takers)
These performances have established a competitive standard for the next season.
