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How to play fantasy cricket

Fantasy selection on this desk is built around a five-step lock-in checklist, a transparent scoring matrix and a 60-second role audit. Below: what to check, what to ignore, and the limits of editorial tips.

5-step lock-in checklist

What to check, in order.

  1. Confirm the playing XI after toss.Selection locks on the toss-time XI. Pre-toss previews are conditional. Refresh the desk page at 6:25 PM for a 7:30 PM start.
  2. Check role security, not reputation.Where does the player bat? How many overs will they bowl? A marquee all-rounder sitting at five and bowling two is a trap.
  3. Read the pitch report, not the form table.Form fades. Surface behaviour tonight won't. Spin-on-spinner at Chepauk is a different game from green seamer at Lord's.
  4. Account for dew and DLS.Dew reduces spin grip in the second innings. DLS targets shift when rain is forecast. Both move captain and vice-captain.
  5. Pick one differential, not five.The captain needs to be the safest pick on your team. A single differential at six or seven is the path to top-10 finishes.
Scoring reference

What scores what.

ActionT20ODITest
Run1 pt1 pt1 pt
Four bonus+4+4+4
Six bonus+6+6+6
Wicket252516
Maiden over44
Catch888
Stumping121212
Run-out (direct)121212
FAQ

Three reader questions, three straight answers.

Do I need an account to read the desk?

No. The desk does not require sign-up. Bookmark the URL and refer back before each lock-in window.

Where can I check the toss-time XI?

The toss-time XI is logged at the top of the news desk within minutes of the toss. Until then, the XI is labelled "probable".

What ages is the coverage suitable for?

The coverage is intended for readers 18 and over, where fantasy cricket is allowed by local law. See Responsible Play.

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