Guide to Fantasy Cricket Terminology for Beginners

Fantasy cricket has become popular, to giving fans to participate. All the different ideas and terminology can be challenging to understand in the beginning, regardless if you're just starting out. If you're just beginning with the terminology used in fantasy cricket, this article will help you create your team and make better decisions.

Also Read: Top 10 Mistakes Beginners Make in Fantasy Cricket

Basic Fantasy Cricket Terminology

1. Fantasy Points

Players receive points by their actual performance. Dot balls, runs, wickets, and catches all count into a player's fantasy score. 

2. The Perfect Fantasy Team

The eleven players who scored the most fantasy points in a match are the perfect team.

3. The captain and vice-captain

Captains earned 2x points and vice captains 1.5x. Don't choose these positions randomly. Select in-form or impactful players, like all-rounders.

4. Credibility

Based on their popularity, performance, and current form, each player is given a credit value. Most of the time, you are given 100 points to select 11 players for your team.

5. Playing 11

The eleven cricketers you select for a given match from a random pool of players. Verify your players' availability by checking the final team announcements.

6. Contests/Leagues

There are many types of contests and leagues like (Private contests, Guru Team, Quick Create, and Quick Join) on fantasy cricket platforms, so players can pick from low-stakes contests to high-stakes contests. 

Advanced Fantasy Cricket Terminology

7. Stacking

Stacking means, when you select multiple players from the same team, usually when you have trust in that team's ability to win.

8. Differential picks

Always selecting different roles of players like batsmen and bowlers. Selecting all-rounders makes a different contribution in fantasy games.

9. Pitch Report

Some pitches are better for batters than for bowlers. This information helps you choose how to put your team. 

Final Words

To become a great fantasy player, you must understand fantasy cricket terminology. With this terminology, you can make smart decision, take smart risks, and climb the leaderboards.