Wicket-keeper-batters are a premium
Catches and stumpings add a meaningful chunk of points on top of batting volume. A wicket-keeper-batter who also bats in the top six is rare and expensive, and the budget usually pays off.
Points and scoring
Fantasy Cricket Points System Explained, Action by Action
Every batting, bowling and fielding point decoded. Boundary bonuses, strike-rate rewards, dot-ball points and fielding catches shape which players are fantasy assets. Read the table once; refer back often.
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Why the table matters
Two batsmen with the same runs are not worth the same
The points system quietly shapes which players are fantasy assets. A boundary-heavy batter scores more than a strike-rate-stable one; a wicket-taking bowler scores more than a dot-ball bowler. Knowing the table lets you read player value.
| Action | Common points | Fantasy implication |
|---|---|---|
| Run scored | +1 | Volume |
| Boundary bonus | +4 | Aggressor |
| Six bonus | +6 | Aggressor |
| Half-century bonus | +4 to +8 | Anchor |
| Century bonus | +8 to +16 | Anchor |
| Dismissal for a duck (batter, WK, all-rounder) | -2 | Penalty |
| Dot ball bowled | +1 | Wrench |
| Wicket | +25 to +30 | Strike |
| LBW / bowled bonus | +8 | Strike |
| Maiden over | +4 | Wrench |
| Catch | +8 | Fielder |
| 3-catch bonus | +4 | Fielder |
| Stumping | +12 | Fielder |
| Run-out (direct) | +12 | Fielder |
| Run-out (catcher / thrower) | +6 / +6 | Fielder |
| Strike rate (≥10 balls, ≥170) | +6 | Accelerator |
| Strike rate (≥10 balls, ≤70) | -2 | Penalty |
| Economy (≤2 RPO, ≥2 overs) | +6 | Containment |
| Economy (≥11 RPO, ≥2 overs) | -2 | Penalty |
Verify the exact rules in the app you play on before locking your lineup. Different operators use slightly different point values.
What the table tells you
Three insights from the points system
The points system is more than a reference table; it tells you which player archetypes the contest rewards. The three insights below are the ones that most reshape a beginner's reading.
Strike-rate bonuses favour aggressors
Batters who accelerate against pace and spin earn boundary and six bonuses on top of run volume. Anchor batters with stable strike rates often score less than expected per ball faced.
Dot-ball and economy bonuses favour quicks
A bowler who bowls dot balls in the powerplay or holds a tight economy at the death earns a bonus tier that pushes their points above raw wicket-taking.
Worked example
How the same runs produce different points
The worked example below shows how two batters with similar run totals can end up with different fantasy points because of the bonus tiers and penalty bands.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike rate bonus | Total points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 45 | 38 | 4 | 1 | None (SR 118) | ~62 |
| Accelerator | 42 | 22 | 3 | 3 | +6 (SR 191) | ~76 |
| Slow starter | 28 | 34 | 2 | 0 | -2 (SR 82) | ~38 |
Numbers are illustrative; verify the exact rules in the app you play on.
FAQ
Points system questions
Do all operators use the same points system?
No. Different operators use slightly different point values for boundaries, sixes, wickets, catches and the strike-rate and economy bonuses. Verify the rules in the app you play on before locking your lineup.
What is a typical strike-rate bonus?
The most common strike-rate bonus gives +6 points to batters facing at least 10 balls and scoring at a strike rate above 170, with a corresponding penalty for batters with a strike rate below 70.
Why is a wicket-keeper-batter more expensive?
Wicket-keeper-batters earn both batting points and fielding points (catches and stumpings). The dual role gives them a higher expected points total, which the salary cap prices in.
How does the duck penalty work?
Batters, wicket-keepers and all-rounders who are dismissed for zero in a T20 contest typically lose 2 points. Bowlers are usually exempt from the duck penalty.
Do powerplay bonuses exist?
Some operators include powerplay bonuses that reward batters and bowlers for performance in the first six overs. Verify whether your operator runs these bonuses before locking your lineup.
Next step
Verify the scoring rules in your app before locking
The table on this page summarises the most common rules across Indian fantasy-cricket operators. Your app may differ; check the official scoring page before any paid entry.
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