Entertainers Cricket League 2025: Exciting New Rules and Format
- ECL 2025 features 8 teams, including three new franchises.
- Matches follow the T10 format, lasting just 90 minutes.
- All matches use a tennis ball, making the game safer and faster.
- A total of 32 matches will be played in a round-robin format.
- The top 4 teams will qualify for the playoffs and fight for the championship.
The Entertainers Cricket League (ECL) 2025 is back, bigger and better than before. After a successful first season, this cricket event featuring India’s top social media influencers promises an action-packed tournament at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi. With three new teams, the league now has eight franchises:
- Bangalore Bashers
- Mumbai Disruptors
- Chennai Smashers
- Dynamic Delhi
- Haryanvi Hunters
- Kolkata Superstars
- Lucknow Lions
- Rajasthan Rangers
The innovative rules introduced in ECL 2025 make the game even more exciting. Here’s a look at the key rules that define this high-energy cricket tournament.
T10 Format: Fast and Thrilling Matches
The matches in ECL 2025 follow the T10 format, a short and intense version of cricket. Each team gets a single innings of 10 overs (60 balls) to score as many runs as possible. The entire match lasts only 90 minutes, making it a fast and thrilling experience for both players and fans.
Tennis-Ball Cricket: A Unique Twist
Unlike traditional cricket, all matches in ECL 2025 are played with a tennis ball instead of a hard cricket ball. This change:
- Reduces injuries, making the game safer for players.
- Encourages fast and attacking gameplay.
- Allows more accessibility, as tennis-ball cricket is played widely across India.
Round-Robin Format and Playoffs
The tournament follows a round-robin format, where all teams compete against each other. A total of 32 high-speed matches will be played, each lasting 90 minutes. After the league stage, the top four teams will qualify for the playoffs, leading to the grand finale.
Why ECL 2025 is a Must-Watch Event
- New Teams & More Action: With three new teams, the competition is fiercer than ever.
- Fast-Paced Matches: The T10 format ensures non-stop entertainment in a short duration.
- Social Media Stars: The league features India’s top influencers, bringing a fresh audience to cricket.
- Innovative Gameplay: Tennis-ball cricket makes the game more dynamic and unpredictable.
ECL 2025 is set to redefine entertainment in cricket. With high-energy matches, a unique format, and top social media stars, this season promises to be an unmissable spectacle for cricket lovers.