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PlayerzPot extends its association with Smriti Mandhana & Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Mumbai: Online gaming platform PlayerzPot has announced the extension of its association with cricketing stalwarts Smriti Mandhana and Bhuvneshwar Kumar as brand ambassadors. The sports stars were roped in by the brand in 2020.
Both Mandhana & Kumar will drive 360-degree communication through various campaigns and activities and promote the brand through their social media, the platform said in a statement. “This comes close on the heels of announcing a massive re-branding exercise,” it added.
“We are thrilled to announce that we have agreed to extend this successful association with Smriti and Bhuvneshwar by another term,” said PlayerzPot CEO Sunil Yadav. “We have another action-packed year ahead, and we could think of none better who understand our brand DNA and culture the way Smriti and Bhuvneshwar do. We look forward to another fantastic year of collaboration with them.”
Smriti Mandhana shared, “It is interesting to witness the remarkable growth of fantasy gaming in the country. I am delighted to be a part of PlayerzPot that has been at the forefront of this growth. The platform has been exceptional in building a strong connection with sports enthusiasts.”
Bhuvneshwar Kumar added, “I am excited to extend my partnership with Playerzpot. The brand has only grown from the time this partnership started. The category and the company are giving people an opportunity to take their passion to the next level. It is empowering & entertaining sports enthusiasts at the same time.”
Ahead of IPL 2021, Playerzpot recently launched a campaign with its brand-new logo, tagline, and groovy rap. The campaign proved to be successful for the brand with app downloads and user time per session zooming up, the platform said.
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
