The race for the playoffs intensified on Day 4 of Season 3 of the JetSynthesys Global e-Cricket Premier League, which witnessed several high-intensity clashes, with Peyush Bansal-owned Delhi Sharks emerging as the biggest winners. Delhi won both of their matches to move to the top of the points table, overtaking defending champions Chennai Falcons. Nikhil Kamath's Bengaluru Badgers also enjoyed a perfect fourth day in the tournament, as they won both their matches to jump three rungs to the fourth spot on the eight-team table.Peyush Bansal-owned Delhi Sharks have 12 points this seasonDelhi currently lead the standings with 12 points, followed by Chennai, with 10.The day began with Chennai Falcons surviving a last-ball thriller against last season's runners-up, Mumbai Grizzlies, to win by four wickets. The Sara Tendulkar-owned Mumbai scored 67/4 after strong knocks from Jetha (36 off 12) and Subhendu (21 not out). Chennai successfully chased the target thanks to Player of the Match Shivam, who scored a composed 46. Mumbai fought back in the final overs, but Chennai held their nerve to seal the win.In the second game, Bengaluru Badgers beat Pune Stallions by five wickets. Pune managed 63/3, with Sagar scoring a quick 33 and Ankit adding 17. Bengaluru captain Manmeet Singh led the chase with an unbeaten 41, while Rituraj remained not out on 23 as the pair guided their side home comfortably.Mumbai bounced back in the third match with a narrow two-wicket win over Hyderabad Rhinos in a low-scoring encounter. Hyderabad were bowled out for just 38, with Mumbai captain Davinder Singh picking up two wickets. Manish's 21 was the only notable contribution for the Rhinos. Mumbai struggled during the chase but Rohit Rathod's 19 and Sonu's unbeaten 11 helped them cross the finish line.Delhi Sharks then produced a dominant all-round performance to beat Gujarat Wolves by 18 runs. Akshat Koundal smashed an unbeaten 47 off just 15 balls as Delhi raced to 77/2 after scoring 46 runs in the first two overs. Gujarat made a strong start in reply, but Akshat returned with the ball to claim two important wickets and seal the victory.Bengaluru continued their impressive run by defeating Kolkata Hawks by four wickets. Player of the Match Swapnil Superkar starred with the ball, taking a hat-trick and finishing with figures of 3/3 as Kolkata were dismissed for just 53. Bengaluru chased down the target in only 3.3 overs, losing just one wicket.Gujarat Wolves kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 13-run victory over Pune Stallions in the sixth match. Vishal hammered an unbeaten 36 off 14 balls to help Gujarat post 79/2. Pune's Koli fought hard with an unbeaten 47, but Saurabh's hat-trick and figures of 3/4 in the final over ended their hopes.Delhi Sharks capped off a perfect day with another win, beating Kolkata Hawks by four wickets in the final match. Kolkata posted 67/2, with Golden Kumar scoring 26 and Aditya finishing unbeaten on 21 off just seven balls. Delhi's openers Rohan (31) and captain Akshat (38 not out) shared an unbeaten 64-run partnership to complete the chase with ease and take Delhi to the top of the standings.
Delhi Sharks dethrone defending champions as double win reshapes GECPL playoff race
Delhi won both of their matches to move to the top of the points table, overtaking defending champions Chennai Falcons.






