Cricket Point System
Understanding how points are calculated is crucial to building a winning fantasy cricket lineup. Study these scoring rules to maximize your team's performance.
Batting Points
| Action |
Points |
| Run scored |
+1 |
| Boundary (4s) |
+1 bonus |
| Six (6s) |
+2 bonus |
| Half-century (50 runs) |
+8 bonus |
| Century (100 runs) |
+16 bonus |
| Duck (out for 0) |
-2 |
Bowling Points
| Action |
Points |
| Wicket (excluding run out) |
+25 |
| Bonus (LBW / Bowled) |
+8 |
| 3 wicket bonus |
+4 |
| 4 wicket bonus |
+8 |
| 5 wicket bonus |
+16 |
| Maiden over |
+12 |
Fielding Points
| Action |
Points |
| Catch |
+8 |
| 3 catches bonus |
+4 |
| Stumping / Run out (direct) |
+12 |
| Run out (indirect) |
+6 |
Strike Rate & Economy Points (T20 & ODI)
| Batting Strike Rate |
Points |
| Between 170-180 SR |
+2 |
| Between 180-200 SR |
+4 |
| Above 200 SR |
+6 |
| Below 60 SR (min 10 balls) |
-2 |
| Below 50 SR (min 10 balls) |
-4 |
| Bowling Economy Rate |
Points |
| Below 5 runs per over |
+6 |
| Between 5-6 RPO |
+4 |
| Between 6-7 RPO |
+2 |
| Between 10-11 RPO |
-2 |
| Above 11 RPO |
-4 |
Captain & Vice-Captain
| Role |
Points Multiplier |
| Captain |
2x points |
| Vice-Captain |
1.5x points |
Tips to Maximize Points
- Choose your captain wisely: Since captains earn 2x points, select a player likely to have a major impact on the match.
- Balance your lineup: Don't put all your budget into star players. A balanced team with consistent performers often wins.
- Study pitch conditions: Batting-friendly pitches favor batsmen, while bowler-friendly pitches favor bowlers.
- Check player form: Recent performance and statistics are better indicators than reputation alone.
- Consider all-rounders: Players who bat and bowl can earn points in multiple categories.
- Monitor team news: Last-minute changes to playing XI can drastically affect your lineup.
- Diversify your contests: Join different contest types to test various strategies and lineups.
- Track strike rates: In T20 matches, aggressive batsmen and economical bowlers earn bonus points.
Building a Winning Lineup Strategy
Success in fantasy cricket requires more than just picking star players. Consider these strategic elements:
- Match format matters: T20 matches favor aggressive players, while Test matches reward consistency.
- Playing conditions: Analyze venue history, weather conditions, and pitch reports before finalizing your team.
- Head-to-head records: Some players perform exceptionally well against specific opponents.
- Recent form: A player in good form is more valuable than a historically great player in poor form.
- Salary cap strategy: Balance premium players with budget options to maximize your team's overall strength.