ECL Cricket League: Chennai Smashers Win
Chennai Smashers' win in the ECL 2025 final was a dominating performance, with the team chasing down the target in just 5 overs. The tournament saw exciting matches and impressive performances from players, with Mahesh Keshwala and Ankit Nagar being awarded for their outstanding skills.
Chennai Smashers have emerged as the champions of the Entertainers Cricket League (ECL) 2025, defeating Bangalore Bashers in the final match by 10 wickets at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
The match saw Chennai Smashers achieve the target of 84 runs within five overs, with Gulshan Nain scoring 53* and Rahul Bisht scoring 25*. The Bangalore Bashers were bowled out for 83 runs, with Mahesh Keshwala taking 3/24 for Chennai. The ECL 2025 followed a T10 format with 60-ball overs, played with tennis balls to reduce injury risk, and had a round-robin phase followed by a playoff.
The league, which featured 8 teams including defending champions Haryanvi Hunters, was held at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium from March 5 to March 16. The points table had shown Haryanvi Hunters in the lead earlier, but Chennai Smashers' victory in the final secured them the top spot. Thugesh, the captain of Chennai Smashers, is one of the highest-paid players in ECL 2025, reportedly earning Rs 20 lakh for his participation in the league.
The awards for the season included Mahesh Keshwala as the bowler of the tournament and Ankit Nagar as the most valuable player. Chennai Smashers will receive Rs 5 million (Rs 50 lakh) as the winning team, with the ECL 2025 winner's prize money reportedly being Rs 50 lakh.
The Entertainers Cricket League (ECL) 2025 has concluded with Chennai Smashers' victory, marking a successful second season for the tournament. The league's unique format and exciting matches have captivated audiences, and fans are already looking forward to the next season.