Gamerji, India’s leading esports tournament platform, has announced the launch of its first sports gameplay mode, ‘SportsDraft’. Designed for cricket enthusiasts, this IPL-style auction-based game lets users draft their dream team through a virtual auction, competing with friends or public leagues to win rewards.
SportsDraft offers a strategic, season-long team ownership experience, where users bid on their favorite players in an auction, unlike conventional fantasy sports. The gameplay is designed to engage players in a non-RMG (Real Money Gaming) format, making it accessible to all.
🏏 Key Features of SportsDraft:
✔️ Virtual Auction – Draft players via a timed bidding system.
✔️ Exclusive Team Ownership – Once drafted, your players can’t be picked by others in your league.
✔️ Daily Picker Mode – Select players for single matches.
✔️ Power Player Mechanic – Boost points with strategic player choices.
✔️ 1v1 Match Challenges – Compete head-to-head against others.
✔️ Win Rewards – Earn Gamerji diamonds redeemable for gift vouchers.
“With India’s unstoppable run in the Champions Trophy and IPL around the corner, cricket fever is at an all-time high. Based on feedback from our users and telecom partners, SportsDraft was created to enhance fan engagement.
Unlike traditional fantasy sports, SportsDraft focuses on the thrill of team ownership. Players draft squads for an entire season rather than just picking players for a single match. This unique format has already seen 35% of Gamerji users adopting SportsDraft in its beta phase, and we expect this to double as IPL kicks off.”
1️⃣ Join a League – Sign up on Gamerji’s website or app and select an IPL, ICC, or Domestic T20 league.
2️⃣ Participate in the Auction – Bid on players using a virtual budget; a 10-second timer determines the bidding process.
3️⃣ Manage Your Team – Set power players, participate in daily matches, and opt for 1v1 battles.
4️⃣ Win Rewards – Performance is based on real match outcomes, with top players earning redeemable Gamerji diamonds.
✅ Founded in 2019 by Soham Thacker, Gamerji has rapidly grown into one of India’s most prominent esports platforms.
✅ Hosts 1,400+ tournaments daily with gamers from India & MENA actively competing.
✅ 16.7 million registered users, aiming to surpass 30 million in the next 12 months.
✅ Has raised $5 million in funding to date.
India’s esports market reached $200.7M in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.42%, reaching $919M by 2033.
With SportsDraft, Gamerji is bridging the gap between esports and sports gaming, delivering an immersive experience for cricket fans ahead of IPL 2025! 🏆🔥