Fantasy cricket, explained properly
How fantasy points are scored, how to build an XI that holds up, who to make captain, and what India's 2025 gaming law changed. Written by cricket fans, for cricket fans.
| Runs | 42 × 1 | +42 |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary bonus | 4 × 4 | +16 |
| Six bonus | 2 × 6 | +12 |
| 30-run bonus | +4 | |
| Strike rate 150 | 130–150 band | +2 |
| Catch | +8 | |
| Named in the XI | +4 | |
| Fantasy points | 88 | |
| As captain (2×) | 176 | |
| As vice-captain (1.5×) | 132 |
Worked example using one widely published T20 table. Apps score differently — see how.
Guides
- How to build a fantasy cricket team A repeatable 7-step method for a fantasy cricket team: read the conditions, find the core players, spend credits well, pick a captain, finalise after the toss.4 min read
- Fantasy cricket team combinations Fantasy cricket team rules: 11 players, 100 credits, max 7 from one side, limits for keepers, batters, all-rounders and bowlers, and the common team shapes.3 min read
- Picking your captain and vice-captain Your captain scores 2x and vice-captain 1.5x, so these picks decide most fantasy cricket results. How to choose them, with the maths and common mistakes.3 min read
- Reading the pitch and conditions How pitch type, boundary size, dew, weather and the toss change fantasy cricket picks, and how to use a pitch report before you build your team.2 min read
- Small leagues versus large leagues Why the same fantasy cricket team is right for a head-to-head game and wrong for a league of thousands, and how to pick safe and differential players.2 min read
- The Impact Player rule and fantasy cricket How the IPL Impact Player rule works, how fantasy games score substitutes, and how it changes the value of all-rounders, batters and bowlers.3 min read
- Fantasy Premier League for beginners How FPL works in 2026/27: 15-player squad, £100m budget, three per club, captains, transfers and chips, explained for first-time managers.2 min read
- Fantasy cricket glossary Plain definitions of fantasy cricket terms: credits, C and VC, differentials, playing XI, Impact Player, economy rate, strike rate and more.2 min read
What this site is
MostFantasy is a guide to fantasy sports, with most of our attention on fantasy cricket. We explain the rules, the scoring and the thinking behind good team selection.
Fantasy cricket rewards people who follow the game closely: who bats in the powerplay, who bowls at the death, how a ground plays at night. Our guides turn that knowledge into decisions you can make before the toss.
Start with the basics
- New to the format? Read what fantasy cricket is and how a match works.
- Want to know why one player scored 120 and another scored 9? See the fantasy points system.
- Ready to pick a side? Follow how to build a fantasy cricket team step by step.
- Play football, kabaddi or basketball too? Fantasy sports beyond cricket covers how the main formats differ.
The law changed in 2025
India's Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 prohibits online money games, and that includes paid fantasy contests. Free-to-play fantasy games are a different category. Our page on whether fantasy sports are legal in India explains what the law covers, when it took effect and what is still being argued in the Supreme Court.
Frequently asked questions
Is MostFantasy a fantasy app?
No. We publish guides and explain how fantasy sports work. You cannot create a team or join a contest on this site.
Are the points on this site the same on every app?
No. Most fantasy cricket apps score runs, wickets and catches in a similar way, but bonuses and penalties differ. We show one widely published T20 table as a reference and point out where apps usually vary. Always check the points page of the game you play.
Is there a Hindi version?
Yes. Our core pages are also available in Hindi at /hi/.