Ahmedabad’s Startup Scene Just Got a Cricket Championship

Ahmedabad’s Startup Scene Just Got a Cricket Championship

Every Thursday evening in Ahmedabad, pitches will be judged not by investors - but by umpires.

The eChai Startup Cricket Championship kicks off this Thursday, April 17th, bringing together founders, operators, and community builders for something far more grounded: actual tennis ball ground cricket.

The format is simple and serious.

8 teams. 2 groups. Each team plays 3 league matches.
The top 4 teams from a combined points table make it to the semifinals - culminating in a final showdown on May 29th.

All matches will be 12 overs, fast-paced and founder-fueled.

What makes this league different?

Every player is from the startup ecosystem. No outside sign-ups. Team owners will draft from a curated pool of eChai members - those who build, scale, and now… play.

More than just a game, this league is a reflection of how communities grow stronger - not just through meetups and mixers, but by showing up, playing hard, and building relationships that go beyond work.

Game on.
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Syed Nadeem Jafri - Founder, Hearty Mart
Syed Nadeem Jafri
Founder, Hearty Mart
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Hardik Manwani
CTO, Mind Alcove
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Kush Prajapati - Founder, Redicine Medsol
Kush Prajapati
Founder, Redicine Medsol

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