Gamerji, India’s leading esports tournament platform, has launched SportsDraft, an innovative IPL-style auction gameplay that lets users draft their favorite players through a virtual auction, creating their dream team for the upcoming IPL season. Players can compete with friends in private leagues or join public leagues to build the ultimate squad and earn rewards.
SportsDraft – A New Way to Experience Cricket Tournaments
Unlike conventional fantasy sports platforms, SportsDraft offers a season-long gaming experience where users take on the role of a team owner, securing exclusive player rights within their league. This gameplay is designed to enhance engagement and immerse users in the excitement of managing a cricket team, rather than just selecting players and staking on match performances.
Soham Thacker, CEO & Founder of Gamerji, commented on the launch: “With India’s unbeatable run in the ongoing Champions Trophy and world’s biggest league IPL starting in just a few weeks, the cricket fever is on. Our users and telecom customers’ feedback encouraged us to develop Sportsdraft. It is a non RMG gameplay designed to engage players in building their squads using points earned on the Gamerji platform. The official game launch is scheduled for next week but traction from the beta launch has already shown 35% of Gamerji users playing Sportsdraft, we expect this to double as we reach IPL season commencement.”
How to Play SportsDraft?
- Join a League: Users can access Gamerji’s website or app to enter a league based on their interest.
- Participate in the Virtual Auction: Players bid on cricketers to assemble squads for tournaments such as the IPL, ICC events, and domestic T20 leagues. Bidding occurs via a timed auction, where users must act quickly—if no decision is made within 10 seconds, the player is automatically assigned to the highest bidder.
- Manage Your Team: Users can refine their team strategy through features like:
- Daily Picker Mode for match-based drafts.
- Power Player Designation to double match points.
- 1v1 Daily Matches for head-to-head competition.
- Win Rewards: Player performances are scored based on real match results, and winners earn Gamerji Diamonds, which can be redeemed for gift vouchers via the Gamerji platform.
Gamerji’s Growth & Esports Expansion
Founded in 2019 by gaming entrepreneur Soham Thacker, Gamerji is bridging the gap between amateur and professional gamers, offering a competitive esports platform with daily tournaments. Hosting over 1,400 tournaments per day, Gamerji boasts 16.7 million registered users and aims to surpass 30 million within the next 12 months.
With India’s esports market valued at $200.7 million in 2024, projected to reach $919 million by 2033 at a CAGR of 18.42%, platforms like Gamerji are shaping the future of digital sports engagement. As SportsDraft rolls out officially next week, it promises to redefine how cricket fans interact with the IPL and other major tournaments.
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