Rules
Scoring, salary cap, role split, captain and vice-captain multipliers. The math in plain English.
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Fantasy cricket hub
Fantasy cricket, in plain English — rules, formats, and contest strategy.
From salary caps to contest structures, the rules of the game in plain English with worked examples. The hub anchors the editorial desk: every fixture, every captain pick, every contest lives downstream of what you read here.
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What the hub covers
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The full fantasy cricket surface.
Contests
Practice, head-to-head, mega, winner-takes-all. The shape of each contest and the strategy it rewards.
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Captain picks, ownership math, pitch report reading, dew window. The desk's framework.
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Pre-match reads and in-play signals for every fixture. Toss, dew, form, head-to-head.
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Score, run rate, pace-vs-spin share. Refreshes every 30 seconds during play.
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Long reads from the desk: pitch reports, captain pick calls, ownership deep-dives.
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The points table
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How runs, wickets, and catches add up.
| Action | T20 | ODI | Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Boundary bonus | +4 | +4 | +4 |
| Six bonus | +6 | +6 | +6 |
| Wicket (bowler) | 25 | 25 | 16 |
| Catch | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Stumping | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Captain picks 2x. Vice-captain picks 1.5x. Some contests run modified rules — read the contest card before entry.
Contest types
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What each contest rewards.
Practice
Free entry, capped daily. The training ground for lineup tests. No rollover contribution.
Head-to-head
Two teams, one winner. Ownership edge matters. Best for reading a single matchup deeply.
Mega
Thousands of entries, top 10–20% paid. Ceiling matters. Best for high-variance picks.
Winner-takes-all
One winner takes the pool. The risk is the variance. The reward is the upside.
Glossary
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Words the desk uses.
Differential
A player picked by less than 10% of contest entries. The strategy is to win the field through a low-owned 2x or 1.5x multiplier.
Ceiling
The fantasy point total a player could reach in a high-end performance. Owners of ceiling players win mega contests.
Dew window
After the 14th over, atmospheric moisture settles on the outfield. Second-innings chases benefit. The toss call often pivots on this.
Ownership edge
The gap between your chosen player and the field's average. Negative ownership on a hot pick is the differential sweet spot.
C/VC multiplier
Captain picks 2x, vice-captain picks 1.5x. The choice is half the contest math.
Salary cap
100 credits. Allocation rules settled by role, not by reputation.
Role split
4 batters, 3 all-rounders, 1 keeper, 3 bowlers (4-3-1-3). The standard baseline; tweak to taste.
Pitch report
Surface colour, grass cover, rolling pattern, venue, toss hinge. The five signals that move a captain pick.
FAQ — Fantasy cricket
Six short answers about the rules.
What is the salary cap?
100 credits. Every player carries a credit value based on form, role, and recent points. Pick a balanced eleven inside the cap.
What is the role split?
The standard is 4 batters, 3 all-rounders, 1 keeper, 3 bowlers (4-3-1-3). Tweak to taste, but never break the eleven-player rule.
How many captain and vice-captain?
One captain (2x multiplier) and one vice-captain (1.5x multiplier). Both lock at the toss.
What happens if my captain doesn't play?
If the announced XI does not include your captain or vice-captain, you can swap to a player in the same role before the first ball. The standard playing-eleven swap window applies.
How are ties handled?
Ties are broken by the highest individual score, then by the most sixes, then by the earliest lock time. The full tie-break ladder is in the contest rules.
Can I edit my team after the toss?
No. The captain and vice-captain lock at the toss. Only the playing-eleven swap is allowed until the first ball. After the first ball, the team is locked.
Today's the day
Verify inside the app. Then build your team.
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