How to Play Dream11
Fantasy Cricket is a game of skill where you create your fantasy team of 11 players from real-life teams. Your players earn points based on their actual on-field performance. Use your cricket knowledge and strategy to pick the best playing XI, score points, and win rewards.
Follow These Simple Steps
Pick a Match
Choose an upcoming match or tournament from our fantasy cricket app. Browse through available matches across global sporting events.
- Select your preferred tournament
- Choose the specific match
- Check match details and timing
Create Your Team
Build your fantasy lineup by selecting 11 players from the real teams facing off. Stay within the budget while picking star performers.
- Pick 11 players (batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders)
- Balance your budget constraints
- Analyze player form and match conditions
Select Captain & Vice-Captain
Choose your captain (2x points) and vice-captain (1.5x points). These multiplier bonuses can significantly boost your team's score.
- Captain earns 2x points
- Vice-captain earns 1.5x points
- Choose players likely to perform well
Join Contests
Enter free contests or compete with friends in private leagues. Watch your team score points based on real match performance.
- Free contests available daily
- Create private leagues with friends
- Join mega contests for bigger rewards
Track & Win
Follow live scores as your players perform. Rise on leaderboards and win exciting rewards based on your team's performance.
- Real-time score updates
- Live leaderboard rankings
- Win rewards based on performance
How Points Are Scored
Points are awarded based on your players' actual on-field performance during the match. Here's how the scoring system works:
Batting Points
- • Runs scored: +1 point per run
- • Boundaries (4s): +1 point each
- • Sixes (6s): +2 points each
- • Strike rate bonuses
- • Half-century: +8 points
- • Century: +16 points
Bowling Points
- • Wicket taken: +25 points
- • Maiden over: +8 points
- • Economy rate bonuses
- • 3-wicket haul: +8 points
- • 4-wicket haul: +16 points
- • 5-wicket haul: +32 points
Fielding Points
- • Catch: +8 points
- • Stumping: +12 points
- • Run out: +12 points
- • Direct hit run out: +12 points
Multipliers
- • Captain: 2x all points
- • Vice-captain: 1.5x all points
- • Choose wisely for maximum score
Pro Tips for Success
Research & Analysis
Study player form, pitch conditions, weather, and team combinations before selecting your XI.
Balance Your Team
Mix batsmen, bowlers, and all-rounders. Don't overload on just one type of player.
Use Backups Feature
Replace unannounced players with backups to always stay prepared for team changes.
Join Free Contests
Start with free contests to practice and understand the game before joining paid contests.
Ready to Start Playing?
Download the Dream11 app and join millions of fantasy sports fans today!
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