A first-week reading order for the fantasy tips chapter, the four checks a reader runs before following any captain pick into a paid contest, and the seven-day timeline that separates a habit from a single hot take. An evergreen desk note for new readers tracking IPL, T20 World Cup and domestic fixtures.
18+. Fantasy contests involve financial risk. Read our responsible play and state eligibility notes before entering paid contests.
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Each topic gets the same treatment: a long explainer, a daily update, a points table, and a clear next move. No recycled press releases.
A beginner-to-advanced reading order: rules, salary cap, captaincy math, and contest formats.
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Squad windows, retention talk, schedule by week, and pre-season team previews.
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Daily fantasy cricket shortlists with reasoning, risk notes and a contrarian pick. We log every result so you can audit our hit rate at season end.
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Captain and vice-captain math, toss reading, pitch maps, and the contest formats where they actually matter.
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CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, DC, PBKS, RR, GT and LSG - squad analysis and fantasy value picks.
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Career numbers, recent form, role changes and expected impact for the players you will be picking.
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Verified payout proofs, contest leaderboards, and how the tax side of fantasy cricket actually works.
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How withdrawals clear, how KYC works, and what to do if a payout stalls.
A pre-toss framework, not a model. The numbers below are the kind of questions to ask at 6:30 PM, not a guarantee.
Death-overs bowlers are the cleanest captaincy value in T20. If the opponent’s fifth bowler goes for ten an over, pick a top-order batter from the chasing side.
Chennai, Lucknow and Mumbai nights have favoured spinners. Pune and Bengaluru have rewarded power hitters. Pick accordingly.
Batter-versus-bowler head-to-head is more predictive than overall form. Read our fantasy tips library for the full method.
Workload management is the single biggest cause of a “sudden” 8-point game. Check the playing-XI tweet at 6:50 PM, not the squad list.
Head-to-head contests reward floor. GPP mega contests reward ceiling. Same team, different captain. See the predictions desk.
The next ICC T20 World Cup cycle quietly reshapes how fantasy platforms price allrounders, how captaincy value gets assigned, and which domestic leagues become relevant again. We walked through the published schedule, the squad registration windows and the new concussion-substitute rule to map what changes for fantasy readers.
The headline shift: more matches in the subcontinent, more day games under lights, and a longer window where top-order batters from associate nations become realistic captaincy picks. If you play on multi-format apps, expect the 14-day mega contest to be split into two shorter windows for the first time.
Read the full breakdown
The exact scoring matrix used by every major Indian fantasy cricket platform. We update this table when a platform changes a number; we cite the change in the changelog at the bottom of the page.
| Action | T20 | ODI | Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run scored | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| Boundary bonus | +4 | +4 | +4 |
| Six bonus | +6 | +6 | +6 |
| 30-run milestone | +4 | +4 | +4 |
| Half-century | +8 | +4 | +4 |
| Wicket (all types) | +25 | +25 | +16 / +8 |
| LBW / Bowled bonus | +8 | +8 | +8 |
| Catch | +8 | +8 | +8 |
| Stumping | +12 | +8 | +8 |
| 3-wicket haul | +4 | +4 | +4 |
| Maiden over | +4 | +2 | - |
| Duck (batter / wk-batter) | -2 | -3 | -4 |
| Economy < 5 (T20 min 2 ov) | +6 | - | - |
The T20 column is the only one that matters for IPL and most associate-nation T20 leagues. Read it column-by-column from the top: a single boundary gives you four points, but a six gives you seven. That is why captains who clear the rope at a 30% rate are worth the salary.
The ODI column is deceptively different. Milestone bonuses are weighted the same, but duck penalties are harsher, and economy bonuses are much softer. Pick ODI contests the way you would a Test match: floor over ceiling.
Test columns reflect the four-day domestic and international reality, where allrounders who bat at seven and bowl 20 overs have the highest median fantasy score per innings. See our full points system explainer for the worked examples.
We publish a sample of recent public payouts as they appear on verified leaderboards. Figures below are taken from contest final summaries, not marketing material. Always check the platform’s official T&C for tax treatment.
If you have never played, this is the shortest honest version. We do not show fake screenshots; the photographs below are the real app on a real phone, taken by the editorial desk.
You will need a mobile number, a PAN, and a bank or UPI handle. Verification is free and reversible; you can delete the account afterwards.
Every IPL, T20 World Cup, BBL, SA20 and CPL match appears the morning of the toss. International fixtures appear 48 hours out.
Most platforms cap at 100 credits. Pick one wicketkeeper, three to six batters, one to four allrounders and three to six bowlers. The captain gets 2x points; the vice-captain gets 1.5x.
Head-to-heads reward consistency. Mega contests reward ceiling. Practice contests are free. Start with a low-fee head-to-head until you understand the salary math.
Live points tick on the app by ball. The platform settles within ten minutes of the second innings ending.
UPI withdrawals clear in 30 minutes to 4 hours once KYC is done. Read the withdrawal walkthrough for the exact method.
Not all contests reward the same team. A spin-friendly Chennai pitch and a flat Wankhede night want different captains. The matrix below maps formats to the kind of team they reward.
Three to four long reads a week, plus daily captain picks during the IPL window. Every article cites the source data so you can audit our reasoning.
An evergreen read for new readers on what the fantasy tips desk covers, the difference between a same-day news note and a structural habit, and the seven-day reading order a reader can use to track IPL, T20 World Cup and domestic fixtures without copying the public shortlist.
Updated this week
Tap into the squad page for retention, auction, salary cap and fantasy value picks. We update each franchise page within an hour of a squad announcement.
A rotating shortlist of names whose recent form and role fit a strong captaincy case. We refresh this list every Tuesday and Friday.
The LeagueX app is built for Indian mobile networks: small install, low data use, and a single-screen team picker. The free practice contests are open all year and do not require a deposit.
We treat the offer page like a reference card, not a sales letter. Every offer is logged with its eligibility window, the minimum deposit, the rollover multiple, and the platform’s own T&C link.
| Offer | Code | Eligibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome deposit match | WELCOME100 | New accounts | 100% up to ₹5,000; 4x rollover |
| Referral bonus | SHARELX | Existing user inviting friend | ₹200 per qualified invite |
| Weekend reload | WEEKEND50 | Verified users | 50% up to ₹2,000; Fri-Sun |
| First free practice | PRACTICE | New accounts | ₹0 entry to a 1,000-user practice league |
Every code on this guide is taken from the platform’s own promotional page. We do not invent codes, do not run a "secret" code list, and do not promise bonuses the platform has not publicly announced. If a code stops working, we remove it from the table within 24 hours and log the change below.
For the legal language and the exact rollover math, the bonus code reference and the referral code reference are the canonical pages. Both link to the platform’s own T&C for every offer they list.
Use a welcome offerWe do not run a "100% legal in India" line. Real-money fantasy cricket is regulated state by state, and the rules change. The list below is current as of publication; the state eligibility page carries the live changelog.
Based on state-level gaming acts and published platform T&C. This is an editorial summary, not legal advice.
Restricted or evolving: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Karnataka, Odisha, Sikkim, Telangana, Tamil Nadu (select districts). Read the legal page before depositing.
Fantasy contests involve financial risk. Treat your entry fee as a cost, not an investment, and never chase a losing streak with a larger deposit.
LeagueX will not run aggressive loss-chase prompts. If a platform does, leave the contest. See our responsible play guide for the warning signs and the support lines.
Every withdrawal above ₹10,000 requires PAN verification under Indian tax law. UPI handles clear fastest. Bank transfers can take 24-48 hours.
The full walkthrough, including the rare cases where a withdrawal stalls, is on the withdrawal page.
If your question is not here, the contact page goes to a real person. We answer within two working days.
Open the predictions desk for tonight’s captaincy shortlist, or read the beginner path for a clean walk-through. Either way, the editorial calendar is on the same URL every week.
