The inaugural season of the Entertainers Cricket League (ECL) 2024 is set to kick off on September 13 in Delhi. This unique T10 cricket competition features six teams, each captained by popular social media influencers. The league promises to be a thrilling blend of cricket and entertainment, attracting a massive fan base.
Format and Venue
The ECL 2024 will follow a round-robin format, with each team playing the other five. The top four teams will advance to the playoffs, culminating in a grand finale on September 22. A total of 19 matches, including 15 league games and four playoff matches, will be played throughout the season.
The Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi will host all 19 matches of the tournament, ensuring a vibrant and exciting atmosphere for fans.
Team Captains
The six participating teams have been captained by prominent social media influencers:
- Bangalore Bashers: Abhishek Malhan
- Dynamic Delhi: Sonu Sharma
- Haryanvi Hunters: Elvish Yadav
- Lucknow Lions: Anurag Dwivedi
- Mumbai Disrupters: Munawar Faruqui
- Punjab Veers: Harsh Beniwal
These influencers bring a massive following and a unique energy to the league, making it a must-watch for fans of both cricket and social media.
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ECL 2024 Fixture and Match Timings (IST)
13th September (Friday)
- 5:30 PM: Bangalore Bashers vs Haryanvi Hunters
- 8:30 PM: Mumbai Disrupters vs Lucknow Lions
14th September (Saturday)
- 5:30 PM: Punjab Veers vs Dynamic Delhi
- 8:30 PM: Bangalore Bashers vs Mumbai Disrupters
15th September (Sunday)
- 2:30 PM: Dynamic Delhi vs Lucknow Lions
- 5:30 PM: Bangalore Bashers vs Punjab Veers
- 8:30 PM: Haryanvi Hunters vs Mumbai Disrupters
16th September (Monday)
- 5:30 PM: Lucknow Lions vs Punjab Veers
- 8:30 PM: Dynamic Delhi vs Haryanvi Hunters
17th September (Tuesday)
- 5:30 PM: Dynamic Delhi vs Mumbai Disrupters
- 8:30 PM: Bangalore Bashers vs Lucknow Lions
18th September (Wednesday)
- 5:30 PM: Bangalore Bashers vs Dynamic Delhi
- 8:30 PM: Haryanvi Hunters vs Punjab Veers
19th September (Thursday)
- 5:30 PM: Punjab Veers vs Mumbai Disrupters
- 8:30 PM: Haryanvi Hunters vs Lucknow Lions
20th September (Friday)
- 5:30 PM: Qualifier 1
- 8:30 PM: Eliminator
21st September (Saturday)
22nd September (Sunday)
Live streaming and telecast
The ECL 2024 will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network. Fans can tune into Sony TEN 3 and Sony TEN 3 HD channels to catch all the action. However, the matches will not be available for online streaming.
