A reference for fantasy cricket points systems
A reference for the points systems used across major fantasy cricket platforms in India. Batting, bowling, fielding, captain multiplier, and platform differences. Updated quarterly.
How the points system works
The fantasy cricket points system is the rules engine for the contest. Platforms differ on the exact point value of each action (a run, a wicket, a catch, a maiden over) and on how the captain multiplier is applied. This reference covers the four most common systems and highlights the platform-specific differences.
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Batting points: 1 point per run, 4 points per boundary, 6 points per six. Strike-rate bonuses apply when the striker finishes above 170 (some platforms use 150 or 200).
Bowling points: 25 points per wicket (excluding run-outs), 4 points per maiden over, plus economy bonuses when the bowler’s rate falls below 7 (or in some systems below 6 or 9).
Fielding points: 8 points per catch (some platforms offer 4 for the wicket-keeper and 8 for outfielders). Stumpings and run-outs have separate point values.
Strike-rate bonuses: applied at the end of the innings. A batter finishing with a strike rate above 170 (or whatever the threshold is) gets a 4-point bonus. Below a threshold (typically 50), a 2-point penalty.
Economy bonuses: applied at the end of the innings. A bowler finishing with an economy rate below 7 gets a 4-point bonus. Above 11, a 2-point penalty.
Captain multiplier: 2x in standard contests. 5x-10x in premium contests. Some platforms use a single, mandatory 2x multiplier; others vary the multiplier by contest tier. Always check the contest card.
Points scenarios
Batting points
1 pt / run. 4 pt / boundary. 6 pt / six. Strike-rate bonus above 170.
Bowling points
25 pt / wicket (excl. run-out). 4 pt / maiden. Economy bonus below 7.
Fielding points
8 pt / catch. Stumpings + run-outs separate.
Strike-rate bonus
End-of-innings threshold. Above threshold = bonus. Below = penalty.
Economy bonus
End-of-innings threshold. Below 7 = bonus. Above 11 = penalty.
Captain multiplier
2x standard. 5x-10x premium. Varies by contest tier.
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Frequently asked questions
Do platforms use the same points system?
No. The four major operators in India each have a slightly different system. The reference above captures the most common patterns.
Are strike-rate bonuses applied to all batters?
Yes, but the thresholds differ. Some platforms apply the bonus above 150, others above 170 or 200.
Is the captain multiplier always 2x?
In standard contests, yes. In premium contests, it varies from 5x to 10x. The contest card specifies the exact multiplier.
Is a run-out a bowling point?
Most platforms do not award bowling points for run-outs. Fielding points go to the fielder involved (typically the thrower or the catcher).
Are maiden-over bonuses stackable with wicket bonuses?
Yes. A bowler can earn a maiden over bonus plus a wicket bonus in the same over.
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Batting, bowling, fielding, captain multiplier. Platform differences. Strike-rate and economy bonuses.
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Selected reading from the past eight weeks
Editorial notes the desk has published on adjacent topics. Each piece links back to the methodology that informs the operator reviews, the captain pick calibration, and the prediction desk output.Editorial notes the desk has published on adjacent topics This is why the points system desk treats it as a baseline. Each piece links back to the methodology that informs the operator reviews, the captain pick calibration, and the prediction desk output.
Calibration in low-data tournaments
Low-data tournaments — bilateral T20Is, regional qualifiers, the early rounds of a multi-stage event — are the toughest calibration environment. Venue sample size is small, batter form windows are short, and the bowler rotation churns quickly. The desk treats low-data tournaments as a separate prediction target. We publish confidence bands that are wider than the IPL cycle, and we tilt the captain-card weight toward role certainty rather than form. The intuition is that role certainty is the most stable signal when sample size is small.Low-data tournaments — bilateral T20Is, regional qualifiers, the early rounds of a multi-stage event — are the toughest calibration environment This is why the points system desk treats it as a baseline. Venue sample size is small, batter form windows are short, and the bowler rotation churns quickly. On points system, the desk treats low-data tournaments as a separate prediction target. For the points system desk, we publish confidence bands that are wider than the IPL cycle, and we tilt the captain-card weight toward role certainty rather than form. Within the SportsCricket Fantasy framework, the intuition is that role certainty is the most stable signal when sample size is small.
The variance ride: a season-long view
Variance is part of fantasy. A season-long view helps: across a 74-fixture IPL, a 60% captain hit rate at 2x multiplier produces roughly 150-180 differential points per entry. A 75% hit rate at 2x multiplier produces 200-260. The difference between hitting the median and hitting the upside is typically one or two correctly calibrated differential picks per week. We publish a monthly variance review with the desk’s view on whether the season is running hot or cold relative to the model baseline.Variance is part of fantasy This is why the points system desk treats it as a baseline. A season-long view helps: across a 74-fixture IPL, a 60% captain hit rate at 2x multiplier produces roughly 150-180 differential points per entry. On points system, a 75% hit rate at 2x multiplier produces 200-260. For the points system desk, the difference between hitting the median and hitting the upside is typically one or two correctly calibrated differential picks per week. Within the SportsCricket Fantasy framework, we publish a monthly variance review with the desk’s view on whether the season is running hot or cold relative to the model baseline.
Operator consolidation: a 2026 reading list
Three editor-recommended deep dives on the changing operator landscape. The first covers regulatory consolidation at the state level — how state-level gaming acts are converging on the “predominance of skill” standard. The second covers operator-side M&A activity — which operators have been acquired, which have raised capital, and how the operator-side wallet behaviour has shifted. The third covers the impact on contest depth — whether the operator consolidation has reduced the variety of contest tiers, and whether the prize pool distribution has tightened.Three editor-recommended deep dives on the changing operator landscape This is why the points system desk treats it as a baseline. The first covers regulatory consolidation at the state level — how state-level gaming acts are converging on the “predominance of skill” standard. On points system, the second covers operator-side M&A activity — which operators have been acquired, which have raised capital, and how the operator-side wallet behaviour has shifted. For the points system desk, the third covers the impact on contest depth — whether the operator consolidation has reduced the variety of contest tiers, and whether the prize pool distribution has tightened.
How these notes connect back to the methodology
Each archive note has been audited against the editorial methodology on the Review hub. The desk does not republish sister-site content; each note is desk-original. The 4-factor captain model and the venue-and-match-up prediction model are consistent across the archive, so the recommendations on tournament selection, captain calibration, and contest-tier choice are cross-checked against the same backbone.Each archive note has been audited against the editorial methodology on the Review hub This is why the points system desk treats it as a baseline. The desk does not republish sister-site content; each note is desk-original. On points system, the 4-factor captain model and the venue-and-match-up prediction model are consistent across the archive, so the recommendations on tournament selection, captain calibration, and contest-tier choice are cross-checked against the same backbone.
How platforms differ
The four major platforms in India each have a slightly different points system. The differences matter because they change the captain desk calibration.
Operator A. 1 pt per run, 4 pt per boundary, 6 pt per six. 25 pt per wicket, 8 pt per catch. 2x captain multiplier standard, 5x-10x premium. Strike-rate bonus above 170, economy bonus below 7.
Operator B. 1 pt per run, 4 pt per boundary, 6 pt per six. 25 pt per wicket, 8 pt per catch. 2x captain multiplier standard, 5x premium. Strike-rate bonus above 150, economy bonus below 9.
Operator C. 1 pt per run, 4 pt per boundary, 6 pt per six. 25 pt per wicket, 4 pt per catch for wicket-keeper, 8 pt for outfielders. 2x captain multiplier standard, 10x premium. Strike-rate bonus above 200, economy bonus below 6.
Operator D. 1 pt per run, 4 pt per boundary, 6 pt per six. 25 pt per wicket, 8 pt per catch. 2x captain multiplier standard, 5x premium. Strike-rate bonus above 175, economy bonus below 8.
The platforms differ on the threshold for strike-rate bonuses, the bonus value for wicket-keeper catches, and the premium-tier multiplier. The differences matter for captain selection — a platform with a 10x premium multiplier rewards higher-variance captain picks.
Strike-rate bonuses: when they fire
The strike-rate bonus threshold determines when the bonus fires. Operators differ on the threshold and on whether the bonus applies to batters only or to batters and all-rounders.
Operator A applies the bonus above 170 strike rate to batters and all-rounders. The bonus is 4 points. The threshold is calibrated to reward aggressive scoring without penalising the anchor role.
Operator B applies the bonus above 150 strike rate to batters only. The bonus is 4 points. The lower threshold reflects a faster-scoring operator-side scoring culture.
Operator C applies the bonus above 200 strike rate to batters only. The bonus is 4 points. The higher threshold reflects an Operator C-specific scoring culture that emphasises acceleration in the death overs.
Operator D applies the bonus above 175 strike rate to batters and all-rounders. The bonus is 4 points. The mid-range threshold is the most common industry norm.
The strike-rate bonus math matters for captain selection. A platform with a 150 threshold makes the in-form opener a higher-EV captain pick. A platform with a 200 threshold makes the death-overs finisher the higher-EV captain pick.
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