Question 1

How do I play Fantasy Cricket on CricketDream?

Accepted Answer

Sign up free, select any upcoming match, pick 11 players within your 100 Cr budget, choose a Captain (2× points) and Vice-Captain (1.5× points), then submit your team before the match starts. Your fantasy points update live as the match progresses.

Question 2

Is CricketDream free to play?

Accepted Answer

Yes — CricketDream is completely free. Fantasy XI, Season Fantasy, Dynasty, Predictor, Draft, Cricket Quiz, and private leagues are all free with no entry fee, deposit, or premium tier. No real money is involved.

Question 3

How are fantasy points calculated?

Accepted Answer

Points are awarded for batting (1 per run, +2 per four, +4 per six, +15 half-century, +30 century), bowling (+25 per wicket, +10 maiden, +15 for 3-wicket haul, +25 for 5-wicket haul), fielding (+10 per catch/stumping/run-out, +10 bonus for 3+ fielding credits), and bonuses (+25 Man of Match in IPL, +4 Playing XI). Captain scores 2× and Vice-Captain 1.5×. See the full breakdown at /how-to-play/scoring.

Question 4

What is Draft Mode in Fantasy Cricket?

Accepted Answer

Draft Mode is a snake-draft format where each player can only be picked once across all teams in your draft room. You take turns selecting players from the full squad, making team-building strategic and competitive.

Question 5

How do private leagues work?

Accepted Answer

Create a private league for any match and share the unique 6-character invite code with friends. Everyone builds their own Fantasy XI and competes within your league leaderboard for that match.

Question 6

What is Dynasty in fantasy cricket?

Accepted Answer

Dynasty is CricketDream's free, skill-based multi-match championship league you play with friends for entertainment. The creator picks a set of upcoming matches and shares an invite code. Every member's Team 1 automatically enters each match — no joining per game. Points accumulate across all games and the highest total tops the leaderboard. If you forget to build a team, Dynasty auto-creates one 3 hours before kick-off.

Question 7

Does Dynasty use a different team from my normal Fantasy XI?

Accepted Answer

No — Dynasty uses your regular Team 1 for each match. The same team you build for the match leaderboard automatically counts in all Dynasty leagues you're part of. One team, multiple competitions.

Question 8

What is Predictor?

Accepted Answer

Predictor is CricketDream's match prediction game. Before each match locks, you answer 5 questions: who will win, who will be Man of the Match, who will score the most runs, who will take the most wickets, and what the first innings run range will be. Match Winner: +100 correct / −100 wrong or missed. All other questions: +100 correct, no penalty for wrong or missed.

Question 9

How is Predictor different from regular Fantasy XI?

Accepted Answer

In Fantasy XI you pick players and earn points based on their actual match stats. In Predictor, you make pre-match predictions and earn fixed points — +100 correct, −100 for a wrong or missed Match Winner (no penalty on other questions). Predictor rewards cricket knowledge and match intuition rather than squad-building.

Question 10

When do teams and predictions lock?

Accepted Answer

Fantasy XI teams lock 3 hours before match start. Predictor predictions lock 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. Once locked, no changes can be made for that match.

Question 11

How do I invite friends to a league or Predictor game?

Accepted Answer

Every league and Predictor game has a unique 6-character invite code. Share it via WhatsApp or copy the link from the game page. Friends enter the code at cricketdream.in/predictor or cricketdream.in/leagues to join.

Question 12

Is fantasy cricket legal in India in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Free-to-play fantasy cricket platforms that do not involve real-money entry fees or cash prizes generally operate as skill-based entertainment games. CricketDream is a free platform with no monetary transactions, deposits, or prizes — you play for leaderboard glory with friends only. Always check your local regulations if you are unsure.

Question 13

Does CricketDream involve real money or gambling?

Accepted Answer

No. CricketDream has no entry fees, no wallet, no withdrawals, and no cash prizes. It is a free, skill-based fantasy cricket platform for entertainment. You compete on leaderboards with friends at zero cost.

Question 14

How is CricketDream different from Dream11?

Accepted Answer

Dream11 is a paid contest platform with cash prizes. CricketDream is entirely free — no entry fee, no deposits. CricketDream also offers more game modes in one place: match Fantasy XI, Season Fantasy (tournament-long squads with transfers), Dynasty (multi-match leagues), snake Draft, Match Predictor, and live multiplayer Cricket Quiz. Player profiles, head-to-head compare pages, and AI captain suggestions are built in.

Question 15

Can I play CricketDream without downloading an app?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CricketDream runs in your mobile or desktop browser at cricketdream.in. You can also install it as a PWA (Progressive Web App) from Chrome or Safari for a home-screen experience — no App Store download required.

Question 16

How many players do I pick in a fantasy cricket team?

Accepted Answer

You pick 11 players within a 100 Cr credit budget. Your squad must include at least 3 batsmen, 1 wicket-keeper, 1 all-rounder, and 1 bowler — the remaining slots are flexible. One player is Captain (2× points) and one is Vice-Captain (1.5× points).

Question 17

What captain and vice-captain multipliers does CricketDream use?

Accepted Answer

Captain earns 2× fantasy points on all scoring events. Vice-Captain earns 1.5×. These multipliers apply to batting, bowling, fielding, and milestone bonuses for that player only. Pick your highest-ceiling performer as captain — all-rounders who bat and bowl are popular choices.

Question 18

When does my fantasy team lock?

Accepted Answer

Fantasy XI teams lock 3 hours before the scheduled match start time. After lock you cannot change your squad, captain, or vice-captain for that match. Season Fantasy squads follow the same per-match lock for playing XI points, but you can transfer players between matches within your transfer budget.

Question 19

Can I edit my team after the match starts?

Accepted Answer

No. Once your team is locked (3 hours before start), it is final for that match. Plan ahead — check confirmed playing XIs, pitch reports, and weather on the match page before lock.

Question 20

What happens if a player in my XI does not play?

Accepted Answer

If a selected player is not in the confirmed Playing XI, they score 0 points for that match (no negative penalty unless they were officially selected and scored a duck). Always verify likely starters on the match page before lock.

Question 21

Can I create multiple teams for the same match?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can save multiple Fantasy XI teams per match (Team 1, Team 2, etc.) and enter different private leagues with each. Dynasty leagues always use your Team 1 automatically.

Question 22

How many points is a duck in fantasy cricket?

Accepted Answer

On CricketDream, a duck (out for 0 runs) costs −2 points in limited-overs formats. In Test cricket the duck penalty is −4 points. A golden duck (first ball) uses the same duck penalty.

Question 23

What are milestone bonuses for runs?

Accepted Answer

Half-century (50+ runs): +15 bonus points. Century (100+ runs): +30 bonus points. These stack on top of the 1 point per run base. Milestones apply in T20, ODI, and Test formats.

Question 24

How does strike rate bonus work in T20 fantasy?

Accepted Answer

In T20/T20I, a strike rate above 170 earns +6 bonus points; above 150 earns +4; below 70 costs −2 (minimum 10 balls faced). Strike rate bonuses encourage aggressive batting picks in short formats.

Question 25

How does economy rate bonus work for bowlers?

Accepted Answer

In T20, economy under 5 runs per over earns +6; under 6 earns +4; above 10 costs −2 (minimum 2 overs bowled). ODI uses similar tiers with different thresholds. Economy bonuses reward tight bowling in fantasy.

Question 26

How are Test match fantasy points different from T20?

Accepted Answer

Test scoring uses the same core rules but adds a +40 bonus for a 10-wicket match haul and applies format-specific economy/SR tiers over longer spells. Test ducks cost −4 instead of −2. Man of the Match bonus (+25) applies in IPL only, not Tests.

Question 27

Does Man of the Match get bonus fantasy points?

Accepted Answer

Yes in IPL matches — the official Man of the Match receives +25 bonus fantasy points. This bonus is not applied in international Test, ODI, or T20I matches on CricketDream.

Question 28

What is Season Fantasy vs match-by-match fantasy?

Accepted Answer

Match Fantasy XI is per-game — build a fresh 11 for each match. Season Fantasy is tournament-long: you build one 11-player squad for an entire series (e.g. WT20 World Cup), get a fixed transfer budget (75 transfers), rotate captain freely, and compete on a global leaderboard across all matches.

Question 29

How many transfers do I get in Season Fantasy?

Accepted Answer

Season Fantasy gives you 75 transfers for the full tournament. Each player swap costs 1 transfer. Unused transfers do not roll over after the tournament ends. Plan transfers around form, injuries, and fixture difficulty.

Question 30

What is Dynasty and how is it different from Season Fantasy?

Accepted Answer

Dynasty is a private multi-match league with friends — the creator picks which matches count and shares an invite code. Your Team 1 auto-enters every match; points accumulate across the set. Season Fantasy is a public tournament-wide game with transfers and a global leaderboard, not tied to a friend group.

Question 31

How does snake draft fantasy cricket work?

Accepted Answer

In snake draft, pick order reverses each round (A-B-C-D then D-C-B-A). Each real player can only be owned by one drafter in the room. You build a unique squad by blocking opponents from stars they want. See /how-to-play/draft for the full guide.

Question 32

What is Cricket Quiz on CricketDream?

Accepted Answer

Cricket Quiz is live multiplayer trivia — create a room, pick a category (IPL, World Cup, Records, etc.), share a 6-character code, and race up to 8 friends to answer in 15 seconds. Completely free. Full rules at /how-to-play/quiz.

Question 33

Who should I pick as captain in IPL fantasy?

Accepted Answer

The best captain has the highest combined ceiling — usually a top-order batter on a batting-friendly pitch, or an all-rounder who bowls 4 overs and bats in the top 6. Ellyse Perry-type players (bat + bowl) are ideal in multi-format cricket. Use the AI Captain Optimizer on the team builder for data-driven suggestions.

Question 34

Should I pick all-rounders as captain?

Accepted Answer

All-rounders are popular captain picks because they can score from both bat and ball in the same match — doubling your 2× multiplier exposure. Pick an all-rounder captain when they are likely to bowl full quota and bat in the top order.

Question 35

How do I find differential picks in fantasy cricket?

Accepted Answer

Differentials are low-ownership players with high upside — death bowlers on flat pitches, promoted batters, or spinners on turning tracks. Check player compare pages and match previews on CricketDream for form and venue data. Avoid picking the same obvious stars as everyone in your league.

Question 36

How do pitch and venue affect fantasy picks?

Accepted Answer

Flat pitches (Wankhede, Chinnaswamy) favour top-order batters and high strike-rate picks. Seaming venues (Chepauk early season) favour pace bowlers. Spin-friendly tracks boost spin all-rounders. Read the pitch and weather analysis on each match page before building your XI.

Question 37

How do I join a private fantasy league with friends?

Accepted Answer

Go to Leagues, create a league for a match, and share the 6-character invite code. Friends sign in, enter the code, build their Fantasy XI, and appear on your private leaderboard. No fee required.

Question 38

How does Predictor scoring work?

Accepted Answer

Answer 5 pre-match questions. Match Winner: +100 if correct, −100 if wrong or missed. Man of Match, Most Runs, Most Wickets, and First Innings Runs: +100 if correct, 0 if wrong (no penalty). Optional Power Play doubles Match Winner stakes to ±200.

Question 39

Can I play Predictor and Fantasy XI for the same match?

Accepted Answer

Yes — they are independent. Submit your Fantasy XI and your Predictor picks for the same match. Many users do both to maximise engagement on match day.

Question 40

Where can I compare two players before picking my team?

Accepted Answer

Use /players/compare or any head-to-head compare page (e.g. /compare/virat-kohli-vs-rohit-sharma) for side-by-side stats, recent form, and fantasy points history. Compare pages include FAQ schema and AI analysis for common matchup questions.

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