KHUD11 IPL Fantasy Point System

Are you new to fantasy cricket? One well-known T20 cricket league is the IPL. Global fans support their preferred teams and sportsmen. Many also join fantasy leagues to play virtually, pick the players, and earn points based on their real-life performances. Understanding the points system is very vital to know when you begin to start playing any kind of fantasy sport. In this blog, we shall delve into the IPL fantasy point system, covering how scores are distributed.

An Overview of IPL Fantasy Cricket Scoring

The way that players score in IPL Fantasy Cricket is determined by how well they perform in actual matches. Based on their regular on-field accomplishments, each player receives a specific amount of fantasy points, which are later then combined to determine the fantasy team's overall score. The purpose of the scoring system is to reward those players who perform well.

Attribution of Points in the IPL Fantasy Cricket

It is critical to know how the fantasy points are awarded to each player on their on-field achievements to comprehend the points system in IPL Fantasy Cricket. When assigning the fantasy points to players, the following important categories are considered. 

• Batting Points
• Bowling Points
• Fielding Points
• Economy Rate Points
• Strike Rate Points
• Captaincy Points

Let us start by examining these categories that make up an IPL fantasy team.

Batting Points:

• 1 point for every run scored
• 1 point for every four hit
• 2 points for every six hit
• 4 points for a 30-run bonus
• 8 points for a half-century bonus
• 16 points for a century bonus
• -2 points if the player gets dismissed on a duck (includes batter, all-rounder, and wicket-keeper)

Bowling Points:

• 25 points for every wicket taken
• 8 points for every wicket via bowled or LBW
• 4 points for a 3-wicket bonus
• 8 points for a 4-wicket bonus
• 16 points for a 5-wicket bonus
• 12 points for a maiden over

Fielding Points:

• 8 points for a catch
• 4 points for a 3-catch bonus
• 12 points for wicket by stump out
• 12 points for a direct hit run-out

Economy Rate Points:

This is applicable if a player has bowled two overs or more.

• 6 points for economy rate below 5 runs per over
• 4 points for economy rate between 5-5.99 runs per over
• 2 points for economy rate between 6-7 runs per over
• -2 points for economy rate between 10-11 runs per over
• -4 points for economy rate between 11.01-12 runs per over
• -6 points for economy rate above 12 runs per over

Strike Rate Points:
Applicable in case a player faces a minimum of 10 balls or more and not for the bowlers

• 6 points for a strike rate of above 170 runs per 100 balls
• 4 points for a strike rate between 150.01 to 170 runs per 100 balls
• 2 points for a strike rate between 130 to 150 runs per 100 balls
• -2 points for a strike rate between 60 to 70 runs per 100 balls
• -4 points for a strike rate between 50 to 59.99 runs per 100 balls
• -6 points for a strike rate of below 50 runs per 100 balls

Captaincy Points:

• 2x points for the Captain
• 1.5x points for the Vice-Captain

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Conclusion
To play IPL fantasy cricket, it's essential to comprehend the point system. Gaining proficiency in point distribution improves winning possibilities and helps with strategic team selection. Once the fundamentals are understood, using the fantasy points system is simple. The Players can maximize their points and improve their chances of winning the league by following scoring criteria. Get prepared to be engrossed in the Indian Premier League's thrilling action, where every point matters!