How contests work, how points are scored, and the terms every beginner needs to read before locking a team.
Fantasy cricket is a skill-based contest where you pick a virtual XI of real players and earn points based on their performance in a live match.
Contest formats differ on budget cap, squad size and lock-in window. Some allow captain swaps; most do not.
Points come from batting, bowling and fielding contributions, with captain and vice-captain picks multiplied.
Prizes depend on the contest format — from free practice contests to large paid prize pools.
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Most contests lock a defined window before toss. Some allow a captain swap in the same window. The desk flags which format applies for the day’s contests.
A balanced XI typically needs a wicket-keeper, top-order batters, all-rounders and a frontline bowler or two. The role balance determines your captaincy math.
Fantasy cricket is treated as a skill-based game under the Public Gambling Act, 1867. State rules still apply.
Contests are for adults 18 and over. Reader must verify local rules before paying in.