About ep20

EP20 (East Premier T20) is East India's emerging franchise-based T20 cricket league — bringing together professional cricketers, corporate players, emerging talent, and uncapped athletes on one competitive platform. Built on cricket, business, and entertainment, EP20 creates opportunities for players, franchises, sponsors, and fans to be part of a dynamic sporting ecosystem.

Our mission is to identify and nurture cricketing talent while connecting regional passion with national opportunities — through franchise ownership, sponsorship partnerships, media exposure, and fan engagement.

The league gives aspiring cricketers a stage to perform alongside icon and marquee players, creating an environment for learning, competition, and growth. EP20 also offers brands meaningful ways to engage cricket audiences through sponsorships, live coverage, digital campaigns, and on-ground activations.

With six franchise teams, professional player drafts, marquee cricket personalities, and strong media plans, EP20 is building a sustainable cricket ecosystem that benefits players, franchises, sponsors, and communities alike.

Our Vision

To become East India’s premier franchise cricket league by creating professional opportunities for cricketers, delivering long-term value for franchises and sponsors, and promoting regional talent on a larger stage.

Our Mission

EP20 exists to build a competitive, sustainable cricket platform that creates real opportunities — for players, franchises, sponsors, and the game itself.

A competitive stage for icon players, corporate professionals, emerging cricketers, and uncapped talent
Discover and develop the next generation of cricket stars from Eastern India
Build a franchise-based ecosystem with long-term value for all stakeholders
Drive meaningful brand visibility and ROI for sponsors
Promote grassroots development and regional talent pathways

What Makes EP20 Different

We're not just another cricket tournament. EP20 is structured for impact.

Franchise-based professional format blending corporate and elite talent
A dedicated focus on emerging players and regional development
International and domestic marquee players under the same roof
Multi-platform reach — digital, broadcast, and activations
Community-first, youth-driven audience engagement

EP20 connects with

Cricket fans and sports enthusiasts across every level of the game.

Young audiences, ages 15–35
Aspiring cricketers and athletes
Corporate professionals and business communities
Educational institutions
Families and local communities
Rural, semi-urban, and digital audiences

Our Vision

What Makes EP20 Different

We're not just another cricket tournament. EP20 is structured for impact.

Franchise-based professional format blending corporate and elite talent
A dedicated focus on emerging players and regional development
International and domestic marquee players under the same roof
Multi-platform reach — digital, broadcast, and activations
Community-first, youth-driven audience engagement

Our Mission

EP20 exists to build a competitive, sustainable cricket platform that creates real opportunities — for players, franchises, sponsors, and the game itself.

A competitive stage for icon players, corporate professionals, emerging cricketers, and uncapped talent
Discover and develop the next generation of cricket stars from Eastern India
Build a franchise-based ecosystem with long-term value for all stakeholders
Drive meaningful brand visibility and ROI for sponsors
Promote grassroots development and regional talent pathways

EP20 connects with

Cricket fans and sports enthusiasts across every level of the game.

Young audiences, ages 15–35
Aspiring cricketers and athletes
Corporate professionals and business communities
Educational institutions
Families and local communities
Rural, semi-urban, and digital audiences

Our home ground

EP20 is proposed to be hosted at Jagannath Puri Stadium, Puri, Odisha, providing a world-class venue to showcase cricket talent and deliver an exciting fan experience.

EP20 — #AbKhelBolega

More than a cricket league, EP20 is a platform where talent meets opportunity, businesses meet sports, and communities come together to celebrate the spirit of cricket. We are building the next generation of cricket in Eastern India — one match, one player, and one franchise at a time.