Fantasy Cricket: The Ultimate Guide

Everything you need to know—from signing up to mastering the points system and proving it’s pure skill, not gambling.

What Is Fantasy Cricket?

Fantasy Cricket is an online game in which you draft a virtual team of real-world cricketers and score points based on their actual performance in live matches. You then compete against other managers in free contests or private leagues, with leaderboards updated in real time.

  • Select Players: Choose up to 11 players under a fixed budget cap.
  • Assign Roles: Pick one Captain (×2 points) and one Vice-Captain (×1.5 points).
  • Join Contests: Enter free contests or create private leagues with friends.
  • Track Performance: Watch live scoring and climb the leaderboard as the real match unfolds.

How to Register

  1. Click “Register” in the top navigation or here: Register Now.
  2. Enter Your Details: Username, email address, password, and secret recovery phrase.
  3. Confirm Eligibility: Check the boxes to confirm you’re 18+ and resident of an eligible state.
  4. Accept Terms: Agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
  5. Submit: Your account is created instantly—no verification emails, no fees.

How to Play

  1. Log In: Use your username and password to access your dashboard.
  2. Create Your Team: Pick 11 players within your budget, assign Captain & Vice-Captain.
  3. Join a Contest: Browse free contests or private leagues and click “Join.”
  4. Monitor Live: Track your squad’s performance in real time during the match.
  5. Review Results: At the end of the match, check the final leaderboard and your rank.

Points System Explained

Batting
  • Run Scored: +1 per run
  • Boundary (4s): +1 extra
  • Sixes (6s): +2 extra
  • Half-Century: +12 bonus
  • Century: +25 bonus
Bowling
  • Wicket: +25
  • Maiden Over: +12
  • Dot Ball: +2
  • 5-Wicket Haul: +30 bonus
  • Hat-trick: +20 bonus
Fielding
  • Catch: +10
  • Stumping: +10
  • Run-out: +12
Bonus & Multiplier
  • Player of the Match: +50
  • Captain Multiplier: ×2
  • Vice-Captain Multiplier: ×1.5

Why It’s Skill-Based, Not Gambling

Purely Skill-Based
  • Performance tied directly to your cricket knowledge and strategy.
  • Transparent, published scoring rules—no hidden algorithms.
  • Real-time leaderboards reward consistent analysis and decision-making.
Not Gambling
  • No deposits or withdrawals—completely free to play.
  • No wagering on outcomes; no real-money transactions.
  • Regulated under Indian fantasy sports guidelines, not gambling laws.
  • Independent platform with secure, auditable data handling.