How to Play
Build your best XI for real fixtures, pick a Captain (×2) and Vice-Captain (×1.5), and review scoreboards to sharpen your cricket analysis. Cricket Master Mind is free and skill-only.
At a glance
- Format: Fantasy cricket, Free, Skill-only
- Team size: Exactly XI players
- Constraint: Max 7 players from any one real team
- C / VC: Captain ×2, Vice-Captain ×1.5
- Lock: At scheduled start time (first ball), time zone IST
- States not permitted: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Telangana, Odisha, Nagaland
Fair Play
- One account per person
- No bots, scripts, or automation
- No collusion, no multi-accounting
- Violations may lead to account action
Read the full policy in Fair Play.
Compliance
- Skill-only fantasy cricket; no real-money gaming, betting, or prizes
- 18+ only
- Geo restrictions (India): Not permitted in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Telangana, Odisha, Nagaland
Also see Responsible Gaming and Terms.
Step-by-step
Register & Login
Create a free account to access your dashboard and fixtures.
Select a Fixture
Pick any upcoming match from your Dashboard. Lineup locks at scheduled start (IST).
Build Your XI
- Choose exactly 11 players
- Pick at most 7 from a single real-world team
- Choose 1 Captain (×2) and 1 Vice-Captain (×1.5)
Lock & Watch
Your team locks at the first ball. After the match, check the Scoreboards to see how you did.
Scoring System
Batting
| Event | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| In Playing XI | +2 | Appears in official starting lineup |
| Run | +0.5 | Per run scored |
| Four | +0.5 | Boundary hit |
| Six | +1 | Over-the-rope |
| Half-century / Century | +4 / +8 | Milestone bonus |
| Duck (non-bowler) | -2 | Dismissed without scoring |
| Strike Rate (poor) | -2 to -6 | Applies after min balls; thresholds defined by admins |
Bowling
| Event | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wicket (excl. runout) | +25 | LBW/Bowled/Caught/Stumped |
| 3-for / 5-for | +4 / +8 | Bonus for multi-wicket hauls |
| Maiden Over | +12 | Applies in limited overs |
| Economy Rate (excellent) | +2 to +6 | After min overs; thresholds admin-set |
| Economy Rate (poor) | -2 to -6 | After min overs; thresholds admin-set |
Fielding
| Event | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Catch | +8 | Fielder’s credit |
| Stumping | +12 | Wicketkeeper |
| Runout (direct / assist) | +12 / +6 | Direct hitter gets full; assister gets half |
Captain/VC Multipliers: Captain scores ×2; Vice-Captain scores ×1.5 on all earned points.
Lineup Lock & Timing
- All times are in IST (Asia/Kolkata).
- Your lineup locks at the scheduled start time (first ball) of each match.
- No edits allowed after lock.
Ties, Cancellations & Abandoned Matches
- Tied or No Result (NR): Points stand as earned until stoppage.
- Abandoned without a ball: Only “Playing XI” points may apply if lineups were announced; otherwise 0.
- Admins may correct obvious data errors; final decisions are posted on Scoreboards.
Eligibility & Compliance
- Skill-only: No real-money gaming, betting, or prizes are offered.
- Age: Participation is for 18+ only.
- Geo restrictions (India): Participation is not permitted in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Telangana, Odisha, and Nagaland.
- Privacy: We use basic cookies/sessions for login and security. See our Privacy Policy.
- Policies: By using the site you agree to the Terms & Conditions and acknowledge our Responsible Gaming and Fair Play rules.
Ready to play?
Create your free account and start building teams for upcoming matches.