Points System

Fantasy cricket points system, explained

A typical T20 fantasy contest scores every ball. The desk's habit is to read the scoring card before any lock, because the scoring card is what makes captaincy and role balance meaningful. This page walks through the run, boundary, wicket, catch, stumping, maiden and economy points, with the deductions and the captain multiplier. Verify the exact scoring on the contest card before lock.

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Batting

How batting points add up

+1
Run
One fantasy point per run scored off the bat. Extras to the batter vary by platform.
+4
Boundary Bonus
A four hit along the ground or aerially. Boundary bonus stacks on top of the run value.
+6
Six Bonus
A six hit over the boundary. Most platforms add a six bonus on top of the run value.
+2
30-Run Milestone
Most platforms credit a milestone bonus at 30, 50, 100 and sometimes 150 runs.
Bowling

How bowling points add up

+25
Wicket
Bowling credit for a wicket. LBW and bowled are typically credited the same as caught.
+8
LBW / Bowled Bonus
Some platforms add a small bonus for LBW or bowled dismissals.
+4
Maiden Over
Bowling bonus for an over that yields zero runs. Maiden overs are rare in T20.
-1 to -3
Economy Penalty
Most platforms deduct points if a bowler concedes above a per-over threshold.
Fielding

How fielding points add up

+8
Catch
Fielding credit per catch. Outfield catches and slip catches score the same in most platforms.
+12
Stumping
Wicketkeeper credit for a stumping. Higher than a regular catch in most scorecards.
+12
Run Out (Direct)
Fielding credit for a direct-hit run out.
+6
Run Out (Assist)
Fielding credit for an assisted run out. Lower than a direct hit.
Multipliers

The captain and vice-captain multiplier

Captain and vice-captain points are multiplied by 2 and 1.5 in most contests. Verify on the contest card.

2x
Captain
The captain's points are multiplied by 2. The single most consequential decision in any fantasy contest.
1.5x
Vice-Captain
The vice-captain's points are multiplied by 1.5. A safety net in case the captain fails.
3x
Triple Captain
Some contests offer a Triple Captain chip that multiplies by 3. Use it on a captain with high expected balls faced.
2x
Double Vice
Some contests offer a Double Vice chip that multiplies the vice-captain by 2. A quieter habit than Triple Captain.
Reference

What to verify on the contest card

EventSample valueWhat to verify
Run+1Extras treatment, strike-rate bonus, dot-ball penalty
Boundary+4Bonus stacking, overthrows
Six+6Bonus stacking, maximum per innings
Wicket+25LBW and bowled bonus, run-out treatment
Catch+8Substitute fielders, dropped-catch penalty
Stumping+12Wicketkeeper credit, no-ball treatment
Maiden+4Threshold for credit, definition of a maiden
EconomyvariesThreshold per over, deduction slope

Sample values from a typical T20 contest. Always verify the live scoring on the official contest card before lock.

Common Questions

What readers ask the desk

Where do I find the scoring system for a contest?

Open the contest card inside the official app and tap the information icon. The public scoring is always listed there. Read it before any entry.

Are scoring systems the same across contests?

No. Each contest can publish its own scoring. Read the contest card, not just the platform's headline scoring.

Does the captain multiplier always apply?

Most contests multiply captain points by 2 and vice-captain by 1.5. Some contests offer chips that change the multiplier. Verify on the contest card.

What is a strike-rate bonus?

Some platforms add a bonus if a batter's strike rate crosses a threshold, or a penalty if it falls below one. Verify on the contest card.

What is an economy bonus?

Most platforms credit bowlers for staying below an economy threshold and deduct points for going above one. The threshold depends on the format.

Do extras count?

Most platforms credit wides and no-balls to the bowler's runs conceded but not to the batter's run count. Verify on the contest card.

What happens if a player is subbed out?

Most platforms credit the substitute with their actual performance but cap the credit at the original player's points. Verify on the contest card.

How often does the scoring change?

Scoring can change between contests and seasons. The desk recommends reading the contest card each time, even for formats you have played before.

Get Started

The scoring card is what makes captaincy meaningful.

Read the scoring before any lock, build the captain habit, and treat variance as the tax. The desk is here to help you build the habit.

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