HotSports Points (T20)

Batting
For every run scored +1 pts
duck (Not applicable for bowlers) -2 pts
For every 4 hit +5 pts
For every 6 hit +8 pts
30+ Runs +4 pts
50+ Runs +8 pts
100+ Runs +16 pts
Strike Rate (batsman) Points (Min 10 Balls To Be Played)
Strike Rate Below 50 -6 pts
Strike Rate 50-59.99 -4 pts
Strike Rate 60-70 -2 pts
Strike Rate 130-150 +2 pts
Strike Rate 150-170 +4 pts
Strike Rate Above 170 +6 pts
Bowling
Per wicket taken +25 pts
lbw+ bowled +8 pts
For every maiden +12 pts
3 Wickets +4 pts
4 Wickets +8 pts
5 Wickets +16 pts
Economy Rate Points (Min 2 overs To Be Played)
Economy rate: Below 5 +6 pts
Economy rate: 5-5.99 +4 pts
Economy rate: 6-7 +2 pts
Economy rate: 10-11 -2 pts
Economy rate: 11.01-12 -4 pts
Economy rate: Above 12 -6 pts
Fielding
Catch +8 pts
3 Catch Bonus +4 pts
Stumping +12 pts
Run Out (Direct Hit) +12 pts
Additional Points
Captain Points x 2 pts
Vice-Captain Points x 1.5 pts
In Announced Lineups +3 pts

Other Information Points

You can select Maximum of 10 players from a single team

Wicket-Keeper

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 Wicket-Keeper

Batsmen

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 Batsmen

All-Rounders

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 All-Rounder

Bowlers

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 Bowlers

Captain

Get 2x the scored points

Vice-Captain

Get 1.5x the scored points

CREDITS Allocated (100)

The total value of your squad must be less than or equal to
the allocated CREDITS value i.e.100

Batting

Strike rate scoring is applicable only when the player scores 10 runs and above or faced 10 balls and above.

Bowling

Economy rate is applicable only when the player bowls atleast 1 overs.

Fielding

8 points for each catch resulting in a fall of wicket.

12 points for each stumping resulting in a fall of wicket.

12 points for a run-out (The run-out bonus points will only go to the fielder responsible for the throw, not the fielder who removes the bails).

General Points

3 points for playing the match.

Captain & Vice-Captain

All points attributed to a virtual player, and thereby added to the accumulated points tally of a virtual squad, shall be multiplied by 2 times in case player is declared by the user of that virtual squad as the 'Captain' of such squad.

All points attributed to a virtual player, and thereby added to the accumulated points tally of a virtual squad, shall be multiplied by 1.5 times in case player is declared by the user of that virtual squad as the ‘Vice Captain’ of such squad.

Things to note.

No points will be awarded for the player during a Super Over or a Super Five.

HotSports Fantasy tips and tricks

The current trend is fantasy cricket these days. Millions of sports lovers prefer playing fantasy cricket daily, winning real money, and making their entertainment more exciting. The objective of fantasy cricket is to select your team by using your cricket knowledge by using real on-pitch players and compete with other players online. The team scores the points based on the performances of the selected players in the match. The higher your team scores the better your odds of winning prizes in international and domestic leagues like the T20 World Cup and India T20 League. To maximize your winning and earn the highest number of points Read the tips and tricks provided by us given below.

Fantasy Premier League tips
  • Fantasy cricket tests your knowledge of the sport, decision-making ability, and analytical skills. With a few simple tricks, one can easily win big on fantasy cricket. Take a look at our exclusive fantasy cricket tips and tricks made by our experts.
Look out for toss and Playing XI
  • The most basic thing is to select the players playing on the pitch. At HotSports, we provide updates on whether a particular player is playing or not. You can also get this information on other cricket websites but to provide user convenience we provide the details too. Selecting a player who is injured or not in playing 11 means going to a contest with a 10-man team which is a big loss. We recommend you to select your playing 11 carefully and play with a full-strength team.
Keep players recent form and potential in mind
  • A player’s form is something which should be considered while selecting a fantasy team, one should not make a decision merely on favouritism but select players carefully by observing their current form and potential. A lot of players usually make the mistake of selecting the player who played a big inning in previous match. One must always remember the everyday is different with different scenarios and situation and select the players based on potential and analyses their record against the opponent which is also very important while picking a player in your team.
  • For example, you should not pick a spinner who has picked three wickets in the previous game on a pitch which has absolutely no turn to offer.
Check the pitch report
  • Pitch conditions are one of the underrated fantasy cricket tips and it plays a major role in any cricket match. You need to identify whether the pitch is a high-scoring one or a low-scoring one. According to that, you should pick more batters or bowlers. For example, if it is a flat pitch, we recommend you to use more batsmen on your team and a slow and dry pitch is more suitable for spinners. It is all about choosing your players according to the conditions.
  • Another major aspect to consider is the amount of spin and swing the pitch has to offer. While most pitches on the subcontinent are favorable to spinners, green pitches offer more carry and help the pace bowlers. You can get more information about the pitch before the match on our fantasy blog section.
Study the weather forecast
  • Picking a team is tricky when the weather is unstable for the game. Although you might have selected a perfect team for a full game but rain may throw all your strategies out of the window, Fantasy players should be aware of the weather forecast while selecting their teams. For example, if there is a chance of rain before the match. The pitch might be moist and it offers more swing to the bowlers. In that case, one must include more bowlers from the team bowling first to gain an advantage and win valuable points. In case there are chances of the match getting shortened, in that case, you should select top-order players from both teams.
Choose your captain and vice-captain wisely.
  • In fantasy cricket, all the players on your team are required to perform for you to score well and win. Choosing your captain and vice-captain is crucial for you to skyrocket your chances of winning because the captain gets 2x of the points and the vice-captain gets 1.5x points for their game performances. You must give top priority to your captain and vice-captain because they could win a contest for you.
  • Although there aren’t any specific fantasy tips for choosing a good captain and vice-captain, Allrounders who can bat in top order and bowl well are probably the ideal choice for these crucial roles

Fantasy Cricket tips

Select top-order batsman
  • Selecting top-order batters for your team will increase your chances of winning, especially in T20s and ODIs because of powerplay the batsman gets more chances to score more boundaries and runs which eventually leads to more fantasy points. Prioritize selecting top and middle order batsman over low order because he might not get a chance to bat. This factor becomes more important in the short game format. A top-order batsman gets the most number of overs to face irrespective of the format and has the probability of scoring the most points. So, choosing a player who bats in the top 3 from both teams can increase your chances of scoring the most points in the match.
Pick wicket-taking bowlers
  • Picking the right bowlers could be a hard call sometimes. Most of people focus on batters in fantasy cricket, bowlers can also win fantasy league contests.
  • For example, pick a bowler whose attributes fit right according to the pitch and has the potential to take wickets rather than a bowler who will only bowl economic overs. The number of points allotted for taking wickets is higher than the economy rate of bowlers
Maintain a balance between batsmen and bowlers.
  • One of the most important factors for making a fantasy team is to select the right number of batsmen and bowlers on your fantasy team. Depending on the pitch conditions a balance should be maintained. Most of the players tend to pick more batters in their team but this strategy doesn’t hold well in a contest.
  • Ideally, you should have Four batsmen 4 bowlers 2 All-rounders, and a Wicketkeeper. At HotSports, we provide you flexibility where you can select up to 8 batters 2 wicket-keepers with a minimum of 1 allrounder and bowler. If the pitch is bowling friendly and the match is low scoring where bowlers can perform well in that case, we suggest you choose up to 6 bowlers, and in cases of a batting pitch you can select up to 6 top order batsmen to score most fantasy points, one must study the pitch thoroughly before making his fantasy team.
Create multiple teams and enter multiple contests
  • Joining Multiple contests and creating multiple teams is a great way to win fantasy league games. A single team offers a safe approach but isn’t always ideal to keep your eggs in one basket, when you enter the contest with multiple teams and multiple contests your chances are increased to win. For example, if you enter a contest of 100 players your chances of winning are 1%, However, if you make more than two teams in the same contest your chances are already doubled, Similarly, we recommend you to enter multiple contests to play and win. We do understand that entering multiple contests can lead to paying more entry fees, but at HotSports we provide you credit which you can earn by playing games or referring to your friends which can be used to play other contests. This is an underrated trick that can help you to maximize your odds of winning.
Read match predictions.
  • Match predictions are made by experts who have experience of years and provide good insight into upcoming matches and they provide tips and players to look out for, many experts make predictions a few days in advance or a day before the match. If used correctly the predictions by our experts can play a major role in your fantasy journey in most cases. You can go through such predictions to make informed decisions while selecting or making changes in your team. These predictions are available on the internet and you can read them to know important details like whether the pitch will be helpful to fast bowlers, spinners, or batters. You can select your team accordingly and increase your odds of winning.

Tips to Make Your Fantasy Team Today

INVEST SMARTLY (fair play)
  • a fantasy cricket contest you get 100 credit points to select a team of 11 players. Each player is worth a certain number of points which is set by popularity, importance, and form of the player. We suggest you make a balanced team of high-priced players and low-priced players. Try to use all your credit points and select the best possible players in your fantasy team to increase your chances of winning
Look out for lesser-known players
  • Unknown players or players making their debut can help you to balance your fantasy team. These players are available for a lower price and they are not picked by the majority of the fantasy players.
  • However, if the new player performs well then you will get a massive advantage over other players and get more points. An unknown player scoring a half-century in his debut often puts you in a higher rank than a star batsman scoring a fifty. We recommend you go through the new player records previously and under which conditions he performs well and select them accordingly.
Trust your instincts
  • We understand that skills and knowledge of the game are important but apart from that you have to trust your instincts while selecting the players for your team. It is like being in a captain’s shoes while deciding on who to give the ball to or whom to send in to bat in a certain match situation. It may work sometimes and may not in some cases.
Join the right contest
  • Joining the right contest also plays a major role in winning. While most fantasy users are attracted by the huge prize pools, the chances of winning and competing in those pools are massive. One must not just enter a mega contest without confidence or experience. We suggest our new users play a small pool with fewer players where you can learn from your mistakes develop your skills as a fantasy player and boost your confidence by winning those contests. Once you are confident enough in your skills and in predicting then you can enter the mega contests and win mega prizes. At HotSports, we provide free contests or contests with very low entry fees for players who are beginners and they can enhance their skills and play high fees contests later.
Bonus Points
  • Commonly, you get more points when your selected player performs well like taking a wicket, scoring a boundary, or scoring 50+ or 100+ These achievements contribute to your overall points in the game and it can make a big difference in the result of the contest. Picking big-hitting all-rounders who are also handy on the bowling is an ideal strategy and it Is safe to say using those players as your captain or vice-captain can make your points go even 2x. Additionally, wicket wicketkeepers are also handy in a test match situation because the chances of a batsman getting caught behind the wickets are higher. These bonus points have a big impact on the final result of your game.
Check for Promo codes
  • While some players are capable of investing huge amounts in a fantasy contest, others may rely on small amounts to join contests. Promo codes are a great gift for such fantasy players. HotSports provide several offers like referral bonuses and HotSports (gst cashback) for players. You can find those contests on our application and avail yourself of those offers while adding cash to your wallet or before joining a contest. These promo codes will help you to play more and win more prizes.
Disclaimer
  • Above are tips and tricks for creating fantasy teams and we strongly suggest that users create teams with their cricket knowledge analysis and recent player performance. The above tips and tricks are provided for users to get a clear idea about fantasy gaming and HotSports are not responsible for users who win or lose it's the sole responsibility of the end user to play responsibly

HotSports Points (ODI)

Batting
For every run scored +1 pts
Duck (Not applicable for bowlers) -3 pts
For every 4 hit +5 pts
For every 6 hit +8 pts
50 Runs +4 pts
100 Runs +8 pts
Strike Rate (bat) Points (Min 20 Balls To Be Played)
Strike Rate < 30 -6 pts
Strike Rate 30 to 39.99 -4 pts
Strike Rate 40-50 -2 pts
Strike Rate 100 to 120 +4 pts
Strike Rate 120.1 to 140 +4 pts
Strike Rate Above 140 +6 pts
Bowling
Per wicket taken +25 pts
2 Wickets N/A
3 Wickets N/A
4 Wickets +4 pts
5 Wickets +8 pts
LBW/ bowled bonus +8 pts
For every maiden +4 pts
Economy Rate Points (Min 5 Overs To Be Bowled)
Economy rate : below 2.5 Per over +6 pts
Economy rate : 2.5 to 3.49 +4 pts
Economy rate : 3.5 to 4.5 +2 pts
Economy rate : 7 to 8 -2 pts
Economy rate : 8.01 to 9 -4 pts
Economy rate : Above 9 -6 pts
Fielding
Catch +8 pts
3 Catch Bonus +4 pts
Stumping +12 pts
Run Out (Direct Hit) +12 pts
Additional Points
Captain Points x 2 pts
Vice-Captain Points x 1.5 pts
In Announced Lineups +3 pts

Other Information Points

You can select Maximum of 10 players from a single team

Wicket-Keeper

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 Wicket-Keeper

Batsmen

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 Batsmen

All-Rounders

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 All-Rounder

Bowlers

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 Bowlers

Captain

Get 2x the scored points

Vice-Captain

Get 1.5x the scored points

CREDITS Allocated (100)

The total value of your squad must be less than or equal to
the allocated CREDITS value i.e.100

Batting

Strike rate scoring is applicable only when the player scores 10 runs and above or faced 10 balls and above.

Bowling

Economy rate is applicable only when the player bowls atleast 1 overs.

Fielding

8 points for each catch resulting in a fall of wicket.

12 points for each stumping resulting in a fall of wicket.

12 points for a run-out (The run-out bonus points will only go to the fielder responsible for the throw, not the fielder who removes the bails).

General Points

3 points for playing the match.

Captain & Vice-Captain

All points attributed to a virtual player, and thereby added to the accumulated points tally of a virtual squad, shall be multiplied by 2 times in case player is declared by the user of that virtual squad as the 'Captain' of such squad.

All points attributed to a virtual player, and thereby added to the accumulated points tally of a virtual squad, shall be multiplied by 1.5 times in case player is declared by the user of that virtual squad as the ‘Vice Captain’ of such squad.

Things to note.

No points will be awarded for the player during a Super Over or a Super Five.

HotSports Fantasy tips and tricks

The current trend is fantasy cricket these days. Millions of sports lovers prefer playing fantasy cricket daily, winning real money, and making their entertainment more exciting. The objective of fantasy cricket is to select your team by using your cricket knowledge by using real on-pitch players and compete with other players online. The team scores the points based on the performances of the selected players in the match. The higher your team scores the better your odds of winning prizes in international and domestic leagues like the T20 World Cup and India T20 League. To maximize your winning and earn the highest number of points Read the tips and tricks provided by us given below.

Fantasy Premier League tips
  • Fantasy cricket tests your knowledge of the sport, decision-making ability, and analytical skills. With a few simple tricks, one can easily win big on fantasy cricket. Take a look at our exclusive fantasy cricket tips and tricks made by our experts.
Look out for toss and Playing XI
  • The most basic thing is to select the players playing on the pitch. At HotSports, we provide updates on whether a particular player is playing or not. You can also get this information on other cricket websites but to provide user convenience we provide the details too. Selecting a player who is injured or not in playing 11 means going to a contest with a 10-man team which is a big loss. We recommend you to select your playing 11 carefully and play with a full-strength team.
Keep players recent form and potential in mind
  • A player’s form is something which should be considered while selecting a fantasy team, one should not make a decision merely on favouritism but select players carefully by observing their current form and potential. A lot of players usually make the mistake of selecting the player who played a big inning in previous match. One must always remember the everyday is different with different scenarios and situation and select the players based on potential and analyses their record against the opponent which is also very important while picking a player in your team.
  • For example, you should not pick a spinner who has picked three wickets in the previous game on a pitch which has absolutely no turn to offer.
Check the pitch report
  • Pitch conditions are one of the underrated fantasy cricket tips and it plays a major role in any cricket match. You need to identify whether the pitch is a high-scoring one or a low-scoring one. According to that, you should pick more batters or bowlers. For example, if it is a flat pitch, we recommend you to use more batsmen on your team and a slow and dry pitch is more suitable for spinners. It is all about choosing your players according to the conditions.
  • Another major aspect to consider is the amount of spin and swing the pitch has to offer. While most pitches on the subcontinent are favorable to spinners, green pitches offer more carry and help the pace bowlers. You can get more information about the pitch before the match on our fantasy blog section.
Study the weather forecast
  • Picking a team is tricky when the weather is unstable for the game. Although you might have selected a perfect team for a full game but rain may throw all your strategies out of the window, Fantasy players should be aware of the weather forecast while selecting their teams. For example, if there is a chance of rain before the match. The pitch might be moist and it offers more swing to the bowlers. In that case, one must include more bowlers from the team bowling first to gain an advantage and win valuable points. In case there are chances of the match getting shortened, in that case, you should select top-order players from both teams.
Choose your captain and vice-captain wisely.
  • In fantasy cricket, all the players on your team are required to perform for you to score well and win. Choosing your captain and vice-captain is crucial for you to skyrocket your chances of winning because the captain gets 2x of the points and the vice-captain gets 1.5x points for their game performances. You must give top priority to your captain and vice-captain because they could win a contest for you.
  • Although there aren’t any specific fantasy tips for choosing a good captain and vice-captain, Allrounders who can bat in top order and bowl well are probably the ideal choice for these crucial roles

Fantasy Cricket tips

Select top-order batsman
  • Selecting top-order batters for your team will increase your chances of winning, especially in T20s and ODIs because of powerplay the batsman gets more chances to score more boundaries and runs which eventually leads to more fantasy points. Prioritize selecting top and middle order batsman over low order because he might not get a chance to bat. This factor becomes more important in the short game format. A top-order batsman gets the most number of overs to face irrespective of the format and has the probability of scoring the most points. So, choosing a player who bats in the top 3 from both teams can increase your chances of scoring the most points in the match.
Pick wicket-taking bowlers
  • Picking the right bowlers could be a hard call sometimes. Most of people focus on batters in fantasy cricket, bowlers can also win fantasy league contests.
  • For example, pick a bowler whose attributes fit right according to the pitch and has the potential to take wickets rather than a bowler who will only bowl economic overs. The number of points allotted for taking wickets is higher than the economy rate of bowlers
Maintain a balance between batsmen and bowlers.
  • One of the most important factors for making a fantasy team is to select the right number of batsmen and bowlers on your fantasy team. Depending on the pitch conditions a balance should be maintained. Most of the players tend to pick more batters in their team but this strategy doesn’t hold well in a contest.
  • Ideally, you should have Four batsmen 4 bowlers 2 All-rounders, and a Wicketkeeper. At HotSports, we provide you flexibility where you can select up to 8 batters 2 wicket-keepers with a minimum of 1 allrounder and bowler. If the pitch is bowling friendly and the match is low scoring where bowlers can perform well in that case, we suggest you choose up to 6 bowlers, and in cases of a batting pitch you can select up to 6 top order batsmen to score most fantasy points, one must study the pitch thoroughly before making his fantasy team.
Create multiple teams and enter multiple contests
  • Joining Multiple contests and creating multiple teams is a great way to win fantasy league games. A single team offers a safe approach but isn’t always ideal to keep your eggs in one basket, when you enter the contest with multiple teams and multiple contests your chances are increased to win. For example, if you enter a contest of 100 players your chances of winning are 1%, However, if you make more than two teams in the same contest your chances are already doubled, Similarly, we recommend you to enter multiple contests to play and win. We do understand that entering multiple contests can lead to paying more entry fees, but at HotSports we provide you credit which you can earn by playing games or referring to your friends which can be used to play other contests. This is an underrated trick that can help you to maximize your odds of winning.
Read match predictions.
  • Match predictions are made by experts who have experience of years and provide good insight into upcoming matches and they provide tips and players to look out for, many experts make predictions a few days in advance or a day before the match. If used correctly the predictions by our experts can play a major role in your fantasy journey in most cases. You can go through such predictions to make informed decisions while selecting or making changes in your team. These predictions are available on the internet and you can read them to know important details like whether the pitch will be helpful to fast bowlers, spinners, or batters. You can select your team accordingly and increase your odds of winning.

Tips to Make Your Fantasy Team Today

INVEST SMARTLY (fair play)
  • a fantasy cricket contest you get 100 credit points to select a team of 11 players. Each player is worth a certain number of points which is set by popularity, importance, and form of the player. We suggest you make a balanced team of high-priced players and low-priced players. Try to use all your credit points and select the best possible players in your fantasy team to increase your chances of winning
Look out for lesser-known players
  • Unknown players or players making their debut can help you to balance your fantasy team. These players are available for a lower price and they are not picked by the majority of the fantasy players.
  • However, if the new player performs well then you will get a massive advantage over other players and get more points. An unknown player scoring a half-century in his debut often puts you in a higher rank than a star batsman scoring a fifty. We recommend you go through the new player records previously and under which conditions he performs well and select them accordingly.
Trust your instincts
  • We understand that skills and knowledge of the game are important but apart from that you have to trust your instincts while selecting the players for your team. It is like being in a captain’s shoes while deciding on who to give the ball to or whom to send in to bat in a certain match situation. It may work sometimes and may not in some cases.
Join the right contest
  • Joining the right contest also plays a major role in winning. While most fantasy users are attracted by the huge prize pools, the chances of winning and competing in those pools are massive. One must not just enter a mega contest without confidence or experience. We suggest our new users play a small pool with fewer players where you can learn from your mistakes develop your skills as a fantasy player and boost your confidence by winning those contests. Once you are confident enough in your skills and in predicting then you can enter the mega contests and win mega prizes. At HotSports, we provide free contests or contests with very low entry fees for players who are beginners and they can enhance their skills and play high fees contests later.
Bonus Points
  • Commonly, you get more points when your selected player performs well like taking a wicket, scoring a boundary, or scoring 50+ or 100+ These achievements contribute to your overall points in the game and it can make a big difference in the result of the contest. Picking big-hitting all-rounders who are also handy on the bowling is an ideal strategy and it Is safe to say using those players as your captain or vice-captain can make your points go even 2x. Additionally, wicket wicketkeepers are also handy in a test match situation because the chances of a batsman getting caught behind the wickets are higher. These bonus points have a big impact on the final result of your game.
Check for Promo codes
  • While some players are capable of investing huge amounts in a fantasy contest, others may rely on small amounts to join contests. Promo codes are a great gift for such fantasy players. HotSports provide several offers like referral bonuses and HotSports (gst cashback) for players. You can find those contests on our application and avail yourself of those offers while adding cash to your wallet or before joining a contest. These promo codes will help you to play more and win more prizes.
Disclaimer
  • Above are tips and tricks for creating fantasy teams and we strongly suggest that users create teams with their cricket knowledge analysis and recent player performance. The above tips and tricks are provided for users to get a clear idea about fantasy gaming and HotSports are not responsible for users who win or lose it's the sole responsibility of the end user to play responsibly

HotSports Points (TEST)

Batting
For every run scored +1 pts
Duck (Not applicable for bowlers) -4 pts
For every 4 hit +5 pts
For every 6 hit +8 pts
50+ Runs +4 pts
100+ Runs +8 pts
Bowling
Per wicket taken +16 pts
lbw/bowled +8 pts
4 Wicket haul +4 pts
5 Wicket haul +8 pts
Fielding
Catch +8 pts
Stumping +12 pts
Run Out (Direct Hit) +12 pts
Additional Points
Captain Points x 2 pts
Vice-Captain Points x 1.5 pts
In Announced Lineups +4 pts

Other Information Points

You can select Maximum of 10 players from a single team

Wicket-Keeper

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 Wicket-Keeper

Batsmen

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 Batsmen

All-Rounders

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 All-Rounder

Bowlers

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 Bowlers

Captain

Get 2x the scored points

Vice-Captain

Get 1.5x the scored points

CREDITS Allocated (100)

The total value of your squad must be less than or equal to
the allocated CREDITS value i.e.100

Batting

Strike rate scoring is applicable only when the player scores 10 runs and above or faced 10 balls and above.

Bowling

Economy rate is applicable only when the player bowls atleast 1 overs.

Fielding

8 points for each catch resulting in a fall of wicket.

12 points for each stumping resulting in a fall of wicket.

12 points for a run-out (The run-out bonus points will only go to the fielder responsible for the throw, not the fielder who removes the bails).

General Points

4 points for playing the match.

Captain & Vice-Captain

All points attributed to a virtual player, and thereby added to the accumulated points tally of a virtual squad, shall be multiplied by 2 times in case player is declared by the user of that virtual squad as the 'Captain' of such squad.

All points attributed to a virtual player, and thereby added to the accumulated points tally of a virtual squad, shall be multiplied by 1.5 times in case player is declared by the user of that virtual squad as the ‘Vice Captain’ of such squad.

Things to note.

No points will be awarded for the player during a Super Over or a Super Five.

HotSports Fantasy tips and tricks

The current trend is fantasy cricket these days. Millions of sports lovers prefer playing fantasy cricket daily, winning real money, and making their entertainment more exciting. The objective of fantasy cricket is to select your team by using your cricket knowledge by using real on-pitch players and compete with other players online. The team scores the points based on the performances of the selected players in the match. The higher your team scores the better your odds of winning prizes in international and domestic leagues like the T20 World Cup and India T20 League. To maximize your winning and earn the highest number of points Read the tips and tricks provided by us given below.

Fantasy Premier League tips
  • Fantasy cricket tests your knowledge of the sport, decision-making ability, and analytical skills. With a few simple tricks, one can easily win big on fantasy cricket. Take a look at our exclusive fantasy cricket tips and tricks made by our experts.
Look out for toss and Playing XI
  • The most basic thing is to select the players playing on the pitch. At HotSports, we provide updates on whether a particular player is playing or not. You can also get this information on other cricket websites but to provide user convenience we provide the details too. Selecting a player who is injured or not in playing 11 means going to a contest with a 10-man team which is a big loss. We recommend you to select your playing 11 carefully and play with a full-strength team.
Keep players recent form and potential in mind
  • A player’s form is something which should be considered while selecting a fantasy team, one should not make a decision merely on favouritism but select players carefully by observing their current form and potential. A lot of players usually make the mistake of selecting the player who played a big inning in previous match. One must always remember the everyday is different with different scenarios and situation and select the players based on potential and analyses their record against the opponent which is also very important while picking a player in your team.
  • For example, you should not pick a spinner who has picked three wickets in the previous game on a pitch which has absolutely no turn to offer.
Check the pitch report
  • Pitch conditions are one of the underrated fantasy cricket tips and it plays a major role in any cricket match. You need to identify whether the pitch is a high-scoring one or a low-scoring one. According to that, you should pick more batters or bowlers. For example, if it is a flat pitch, we recommend you to use more batsmen on your team and a slow and dry pitch is more suitable for spinners. It is all about choosing your players according to the conditions.
  • Another major aspect to consider is the amount of spin and swing the pitch has to offer. While most pitches on the subcontinent are favorable to spinners, green pitches offer more carry and help the pace bowlers. You can get more information about the pitch before the match on our fantasy blog section.
Study the weather forecast
  • Picking a team is tricky when the weather is unstable for the game. Although you might have selected a perfect team for a full game but rain may throw all your strategies out of the window, Fantasy players should be aware of the weather forecast while selecting their teams. For example, if there is a chance of rain before the match. The pitch might be moist and it offers more swing to the bowlers. In that case, one must include more bowlers from the team bowling first to gain an advantage and win valuable points. In case there are chances of the match getting shortened, in that case, you should select top-order players from both teams.
Choose your captain and vice-captain wisely.
  • In fantasy cricket, all the players on your team are required to perform for you to score well and win. Choosing your captain and vice-captain is crucial for you to skyrocket your chances of winning because the captain gets 2x of the points and the vice-captain gets 1.5x points for their game performances. You must give top priority to your captain and vice-captain because they could win a contest for you.
  • Although there aren’t any specific fantasy tips for choosing a good captain and vice-captain, Allrounders who can bat in top order and bowl well are probably the ideal choice for these crucial roles

Fantasy Cricket tips

Select top-order batsman
  • Selecting top-order batters for your team will increase your chances of winning, especially in T20s and ODIs because of powerplay the batsman gets more chances to score more boundaries and runs which eventually leads to more fantasy points. Prioritize selecting top and middle order batsman over low order because he might not get a chance to bat. This factor becomes more important in the short game format. A top-order batsman gets the most number of overs to face irrespective of the format and has the probability of scoring the most points. So, choosing a player who bats in the top 3 from both teams can increase your chances of scoring the most points in the match.
Pick wicket-taking bowlers
  • Picking the right bowlers could be a hard call sometimes. Most of people focus on batters in fantasy cricket, bowlers can also win fantasy league contests.
  • For example, pick a bowler whose attributes fit right according to the pitch and has the potential to take wickets rather than a bowler who will only bowl economic overs. The number of points allotted for taking wickets is higher than the economy rate of bowlers
Maintain a balance between batsmen and bowlers.
  • One of the most important factors for making a fantasy team is to select the right number of batsmen and bowlers on your fantasy team. Depending on the pitch conditions a balance should be maintained. Most of the players tend to pick more batters in their team but this strategy doesn’t hold well in a contest.
  • Ideally, you should have Four batsmen 4 bowlers 2 All-rounders, and a Wicketkeeper. At HotSports, we provide you flexibility where you can select up to 8 batters 2 wicket-keepers with a minimum of 1 allrounder and bowler. If the pitch is bowling friendly and the match is low scoring where bowlers can perform well in that case, we suggest you choose up to 6 bowlers, and in cases of a batting pitch you can select up to 6 top order batsmen to score most fantasy points, one must study the pitch thoroughly before making his fantasy team.
Create multiple teams and enter multiple contests
  • Joining Multiple contests and creating multiple teams is a great way to win fantasy league games. A single team offers a safe approach but isn’t always ideal to keep your eggs in one basket, when you enter the contest with multiple teams and multiple contests your chances are increased to win. For example, if you enter a contest of 100 players your chances of winning are 1%, However, if you make more than two teams in the same contest your chances are already doubled, Similarly, we recommend you to enter multiple contests to play and win. We do understand that entering multiple contests can lead to paying more entry fees, but at HotSports we provide you credit which you can earn by playing games or referring to your friends which can be used to play other contests. This is an underrated trick that can help you to maximize your odds of winning.
Read match predictions.
  • Match predictions are made by experts who have experience of years and provide good insight into upcoming matches and they provide tips and players to look out for, many experts make predictions a few days in advance or a day before the match. If used correctly the predictions by our experts can play a major role in your fantasy journey in most cases. You can go through such predictions to make informed decisions while selecting or making changes in your team. These predictions are available on the internet and you can read them to know important details like whether the pitch will be helpful to fast bowlers, spinners, or batters. You can select your team accordingly and increase your odds of winning.

Tips to Make Your Fantasy Team Today

INVEST SMARTLY (fair play)
    a fantasy cricket contest you get 100 credit points to select a team of 11 players. Each player is worth a certain number of points which is set by popularity, importance, and form of the player. We suggest you make a balanced team of high-priced players and low-priced players. Try to use all your credit points and select the best possible players in your fantasy team to increase your chances of winning
Look out for lesser-known players
  • Unknown players or players making their debut can help you to balance your fantasy team. These players are available for a lower price and they are not picked by the majority of the fantasy players.
  • However, if the new player performs well then you will get a massive advantage over other players and get more points. An unknown player scoring a half-century in his debut often puts you in a higher rank than a star batsman scoring a fifty. We recommend you go through the new player records previously and under which conditions he performs well and select them accordingly.
Trust your instincts
  • We understand that skills and knowledge of the game are important but apart from that you have to trust your instincts while selecting the players for your team. It is like being in a captain’s shoes while deciding on who to give the ball to or whom to send in to bat in a certain match situation. It may work sometimes and may not in some cases.
Join the right contest
  • Joining the right contest also plays a major role in winning. While most fantasy users are attracted by the huge prize pools, the chances of winning and competing in those pools are massive. One must not just enter a mega contest without confidence or experience. We suggest our new users play a small pool with fewer players where you can learn from your mistakes develop your skills as a fantasy player and boost your confidence by winning those contests. Once you are confident enough in your skills and in predicting then you can enter the mega contests and win mega prizes. At HotSports, we provide free contests or contests with very low entry fees for players who are beginners and they can enhance their skills and play high fees contests later.
Bonus Points
  • Commonly, you get more points when your selected player performs well like taking a wicket, scoring a boundary, or scoring 50+ or 100+ These achievements contribute to your overall points in the game and it can make a big difference in the result of the contest. Picking big-hitting all-rounders who are also handy on the bowling is an ideal strategy and it Is safe to say using those players as your captain or vice-captain can make your points go even 2x. Additionally, wicket wicketkeepers are also handy in a test match situation because the chances of a batsman getting caught behind the wickets are higher. These bonus points have a big impact on the final result of your game.
Check for Promo codes
  • While some players are capable of investing huge amounts in a fantasy contest, others may rely on small amounts to join contests. Promo codes are a great gift for such fantasy players. HotSports provide several offers like referral bonuses and HotSports (gst cashback) for players. You can find those contests on our application and avail yourself of those offers while adding cash to your wallet or before joining a contest. These promo codes will help you to play more and win more prizes.
Disclaimer
  • Above are tips and tricks for creating fantasy teams and we strongly suggest that users create teams with their cricket knowledge analysis and recent player performance. The above tips and tricks are provided for users to get a clear idea about fantasy gaming and HotSports are not responsible for users who win or lose it's the sole responsibility of the end user to play responsibly

HotSports Points (T10)

Batting
For every run scored +1 pts
Duck (Not applicable for bowlers) -2 pts
For every 4 hit +5 pts
For every 6 hit +8 pts
30 Runs Bonus +8 pts
50 Runs +16 pts
Strike Rate Points (Min 5 Balls To Be Played)
Strike Rate Below 60 -6 pts
Strike Rate 60-69.9 -4 pts
Strike Rate 70-80 -2 pts
Strike Rate 150-170 +2 pts
Strike Rate 170-190 +4 pts
Strike Rate Above 190 +6 pts
Bowling
Per wicket taken +25 pts
lbw/bowled Bonus +8 pts
For every maiden +16 pts
2 Wickets +8 pts
3 Wickets +16 pts
Economy Rate Points (Min 1 Over To Be Bowled)
Economy rate below 7 +6 pts
Economy rate: 7-7.99 +4 pts
Economy rate: 8-9 +2 pts
Economy rate: 14-15 -2 pts
Economy rate: 15.01-16 -4 pts
Economy rate: Above 16 -6 pts
Fielding
Catch +8 pts
3 Catch Bonus +4 pts
Stumping +12 pts
Run Out (Direct Hit) +12 pts
Additional Points
Captain Points x 2 pts
Vice-Captain Points x 1.5 pts
In Announced Lineups +4 pts
x factor or impact +4 pts

Other Information Points

You can select Maximum of 10 players from a single team

Wicket-Keeper

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 Wicket-Keeper

Batsmen

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 Batsmen

All-Rounders

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 All-Rounder

Bowlers

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 Bowlers

Captain

Get 2x the scored points

Vice-Captain

Get 1.5x the scored points

CREDITS Allocated (100)

The total value of your squad must be less than or equal to
the allocated CREDITS value i.e.100

Batting

Strike rate scoring is applicable only when the player scores 10 runs and above or faced 10 balls and above.

Bowling

Economy rate is applicable only when the player bowls atleast 1 overs.

Fielding

8 points for each catch resulting in a fall of wicket.

12 points for each stumping resulting in a fall of wicket.

12 points for a run-out (The run-out bonus points will only go to the fielder responsible for the throw, not the fielder who removes the bails).

General Points

4 points for playing the match.

Captain & Vice-Captain

All points attributed to a virtual player, and thereby added to the accumulated points tally of a virtual squad, shall be multiplied by 2 times in case player is declared by the user of that virtual squad as the 'Captain' of such squad.

All points attributed to a virtual player, and thereby added to the accumulated points tally of a virtual squad, shall be multiplied by 1.5 times in case player is declared by the user of that virtual squad as the ‘Vice Captain’ of such squad.

Things to note.

No points will be awarded for the player during a Super Over or a Super Five.

HotSports Fantasy tips and tricks

The current trend is fantasy cricket these days. Millions of sports lovers prefer playing fantasy cricket daily, winning real money, and making their entertainment more exciting. The objective of fantasy cricket is to select your team by using your cricket knowledge by using real on-pitch players and compete with other players online. The team scores the points based on the performances of the selected players in the match. The higher your team scores the better your odds of winning prizes in international and domestic leagues like the T20 World Cup and India T20 League. To maximize your winning and earn the highest number of points Read the tips and tricks provided by us given below.

Fantasy Premier League tips
  • Fantasy cricket tests your knowledge of the sport, decision-making ability, and analytical skills. With a few simple tricks, one can easily win big on fantasy cricket. Take a look at our exclusive fantasy cricket tips and tricks made by our experts.
Look out for toss and Playing XI
  • The most basic thing is to select the players playing on the pitch. At HotSports, we provide updates on whether a particular player is playing or not. You can also get this information on other cricket websites but to provide user convenience we provide the details too. Selecting a player who is injured or not in playing 11 means going to a contest with a 10-man team which is a big loss. We recommend you to select your playing 11 carefully and play with a full-strength team.
Keep players recent form and potential in mind
  • A player’s form is something which should be considered while selecting a fantasy team, one should not make a decision merely on favouritism but select players carefully by observing their current form and potential. A lot of players usually make the mistake of selecting the player who played a big inning in previous match. One must always remember the everyday is different with different scenarios and situation and select the players based on potential and analyses their record against the opponent which is also very important while picking a player in your team.
  • For example, you should not pick a spinner who has picked three wickets in the previous game on a pitch which has absolutely no turn to offer.
Check the pitch report
  • Pitch conditions are one of the underrated fantasy cricket tips and it plays a major role in any cricket match. You need to identify whether the pitch is a high-scoring one or a low-scoring one. According to that, you should pick more batters or bowlers. For example, if it is a flat pitch, we recommend you to use more batsmen on your team and a slow and dry pitch is more suitable for spinners. It is all about choosing your players according to the conditions.
  • Another major aspect to consider is the amount of spin and swing the pitch has to offer. While most pitches on the subcontinent are favorable to spinners, green pitches offer more carry and help the pace bowlers. You can get more information about the pitch before the match on our fantasy blog section.
Study the weather forecast
  • Picking a team is tricky when the weather is unstable for the game. Although you might have selected a perfect team for a full game but rain may throw all your strategies out of the window, Fantasy players should be aware of the weather forecast while selecting their teams. For example, if there is a chance of rain before the match. The pitch might be moist and it offers more swing to the bowlers. In that case, one must include more bowlers from the team bowling first to gain an advantage and win valuable points. In case there are chances of the match getting shortened, in that case, you should select top-order players from both teams.
Choose your captain and vice-captain wisely.
  • In fantasy cricket, all the players on your team are required to perform for you to score well and win. Choosing your captain and vice-captain is crucial for you to skyrocket your chances of winning because the captain gets 2x of the points and the vice-captain gets 1.5x points for their game performances. You must give top priority to your captain and vice-captain because they could win a contest for you.
  • Although there aren’t any specific fantasy tips for choosing a good captain and vice-captain, Allrounders who can bat in top order and bowl well are probably the ideal choice for these crucial roles

Fantasy Cricket tips

Select top-order batsman
  • Selecting top-order batters for your team will increase your chances of winning, especially in T20s and ODIs because of powerplay the batsman gets more chances to score more boundaries and runs which eventually leads to more fantasy points. Prioritize selecting top and middle order batsman over low order because he might not get a chance to bat. This factor becomes more important in the short game format. A top-order batsman gets the most number of overs to face irrespective of the format and has the probability of scoring the most points. So, choosing a player who bats in the top 3 from both teams can increase your chances of scoring the most points in the match.
Pick wicket-taking bowlers
  • Picking the right bowlers could be a hard call sometimes. Most of people focus on batters in fantasy cricket, bowlers can also win fantasy league contests.
  • For example, pick a bowler whose attributes fit right according to the pitch and has the potential to take wickets rather than a bowler who will only bowl economic overs. The number of points allotted for taking wickets is higher than the economy rate of bowlers
Maintain a balance between batsmen and bowlers.
  • One of the most important factors for making a fantasy team is to select the right number of batsmen and bowlers on your fantasy team. Depending on the pitch conditions a balance should be maintained. Most of the players tend to pick more batters in their team but this strategy doesn’t hold well in a contest.
  • Ideally, you should have Four batsmen 4 bowlers 2 All-rounders, and a Wicketkeeper. At HotSports, we provide you flexibility where you can select up to 8 batters 2 wicket-keepers with a minimum of 1 allrounder and bowler. If the pitch is bowling friendly and the match is low scoring where bowlers can perform well in that case, we suggest you choose up to 6 bowlers, and in cases of a batting pitch you can select up to 6 top order batsmen to score most fantasy points, one must study the pitch thoroughly before making his fantasy team.
Create multiple teams and enter multiple contests
  • Joining Multiple contests and creating multiple teams is a great way to win fantasy league games. A single team offers a safe approach but isn’t always ideal to keep your eggs in one basket, when you enter the contest with multiple teams and multiple contests your chances are increased to win. For example, if you enter a contest of 100 players your chances of winning are 1%, However, if you make more than two teams in the same contest your chances are already doubled, Similarly, we recommend you to enter multiple contests to play and win. We do understand that entering multiple contests can lead to paying more entry fees, but at HotSports we provide you credit which you can earn by playing games or referring to your friends which can be used to play other contests. This is an underrated trick that can help you to maximize your odds of winning.
Read match predictions.
  • Match predictions are made by experts who have experience of years and provide good insight into upcoming matches and they provide tips and players to look out for, many experts make predictions a few days in advance or a day before the match. If used correctly the predictions by our experts can play a major role in your fantasy journey in most cases. You can go through such predictions to make informed decisions while selecting or making changes in your team. These predictions are available on the internet and you can read them to know important details like whether the pitch will be helpful to fast bowlers, spinners, or batters. You can select your team accordingly and increase your odds of winning.

Tips to Make Your Fantasy Team Today

INVEST SMARTLY (fair play)
    a fantasy cricket contest you get 100 credit points to select a team of 11 players. Each player is worth a certain number of points which is set by popularity, importance, and form of the player. We suggest you make a balanced team of high-priced players and low-priced players. Try to use all your credit points and select the best possible players in your fantasy team to increase your chances of winning
Look out for lesser-known players
  • Unknown players or players making their debut can help you to balance your fantasy team. These players are available for a lower price and they are not picked by the majority of the fantasy players.
  • However, if the new player performs well then you will get a massive advantage over other players and get more points. An unknown player scoring a half-century in his debut often puts you in a higher rank than a star batsman scoring a fifty. We recommend you go through the new player records previously and under which conditions he performs well and select them accordingly.
Trust your instincts
  • We understand that skills and knowledge of the game are important but apart from that you have to trust your instincts while selecting the players for your team. It is like being in a captain’s shoes while deciding on who to give the ball to or whom to send in to bat in a certain match situation. It may work sometimes and may not in some cases.
Join the right contest
  • Joining the right contest also plays a major role in winning. While most fantasy users are attracted by the huge prize pools, the chances of winning and competing in those pools are massive. One must not just enter a mega contest without confidence or experience. We suggest our new users play a small pool with fewer players where you can learn from your mistakes develop your skills as a fantasy player and boost your confidence by winning those contests. Once you are confident enough in your skills and in predicting then you can enter the mega contests and win mega prizes. At HotSports, we provide free contests or contests with very low entry fees for players who are beginners and they can enhance their skills and play high fees contests later.
Bonus Points
  • Commonly, you get more points when your selected player performs well like taking a wicket, scoring a boundary, or scoring 50+ or 100+ These achievements contribute to your overall points in the game and it can make a big difference in the result of the contest. Picking big-hitting all-rounders who are also handy on the bowling is an ideal strategy and it Is safe to say using those players as your captain or vice-captain can make your points go even 2x. Additionally, wicket wicketkeepers are also handy in a test match situation because the chances of a batsman getting caught behind the wickets are higher. These bonus points have a big impact on the final result of your game.
Check for Promo codes
  • While some players are capable of investing huge amounts in a fantasy contest, others may rely on small amounts to join contests. Promo codes are a great gift for such fantasy players. HotSports provide several offers like referral bonuses and HotSports (gst cashback) for players. You can find those contests on our application and avail yourself of those offers while adding cash to your wallet or before joining a contest. These promo codes will help you to play more and win more prizes.
Disclaimer
  • Above are tips and tricks for creating fantasy teams and we strongly suggest that users create teams with their cricket knowledge analysis and recent player performance. The above tips and tricks are provided for users to get a clear idea about fantasy gaming and HotSports are not responsible for users who win or lose it's the sole responsibility of the end user to play responsibly

HotSports Points (Hundred)

Batting
For every run scored +1 pts
Duck Out (Not applicable for bowlers) -2 pts
For every 4 hit +5 pts
For every 6 hit +8 pts
30 Runs Bonus +5 pts
50 Runs +10 pts
100 Runs +20 pts
Bowling
Per wicket taken +25 pts
Maiden Over +16 pts
lbw/bowled Bonus +8 pts
2 Wickets +3 pts
3 Wickets +5 pts
4 Wickets +10 pts
5 Wickets +20 pts
Fielding
Catch +8 pts
3 Catch +4 pts
Stumping +12 pts
Run Out (Direct Hit) +12 pts
Additional Points
Captain Points x 2 pts
Vice-Captain Points x 1.5 pts
In Announced Lineups +4 pts

Other Information Points

You can select Maximum of 10 players from a single team

Wicket-Keeper

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 Wicket-Keeper

Batsmen

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 Batsmen

All-Rounders

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 All-Rounder

Bowlers

You can select Minimum of 1 to Maximum 8 Bowlers

Captain

Get 2x the scored points

Vice-Captain

Get 1.5x the scored points

CREDITS Allocated (100)

The total value of your squad must be less than or equal to
the allocated CREDITS value i.e.100

Batting

Strike rate scoring is applicable only when the player scores 10 runs and above or faced 10 balls and above.

Bowling

Economy rate is applicable only when the player bowls atleast 1 overs.

Fielding

8 points for each catch resulting in a fall of wicket.

12 points for each stumping resulting in a fall of wicket.

12 points for a run-out (The run-out bonus points will only go to the fielder responsible for the throw, not the fielder who removes the bails).

General Points

4 points for playing the match.

Captain & Vice-Captain

All points attributed to a virtual player, and thereby added to the accumulated points tally of a virtual squad, shall be multiplied by 2 times in case player is declared by the user of that virtual squad as the 'Captain' of such squad.

All points attributed to a virtual player, and thereby added to the accumulated points tally of a virtual squad, shall be multiplied by 1.5 times in case player is declared by the user of that virtual squad as the ‘Vice Captain’ of such squad.

Things to note.

No points will be awarded for the player during a Super Over or a Super Five.

HotSports Fantasy tips and tricks

The current trend is fantasy cricket these days. Millions of sports lovers prefer playing fantasy cricket daily, winning real money, and making their entertainment more exciting. The objective of fantasy cricket is to select your team by using your cricket knowledge by using real on-pitch players and compete with other players online. The team scores the points based on the performances of the selected players in the match. The higher your team scores the better your odds of winning prizes in international and domestic leagues. To maximize your winning and earn the highest number of points Read the tips and tricks provided by us given below.

Fantasy Premier League tips
  • Fantasy cricket tests your knowledge of the sport, decision-making ability, and analytical skills. With a few simple tricks, one can easily win big on fantasy cricket. Take a look at our exclusive fantasy cricket tips and tricks made by our experts.
Look out for toss and Playing XI
  • The most basic thing is to select the players playing on the pitch. At HotSports, we provide updates on whether a particular player is playing or not. You can also get this information on other cricket websites but to provide user convenience we provide the details too. Selecting a player who is injured or not in playing 11 means going to a contest with a 10-man team which is a big loss. We recommend you to select your playing 11 carefully and play with a full-strength team.
Keep players recent form and potential in mind
  • A player’s form is something which should be considered while selecting a fantasy team, one should not make a decision merely on favouritism but select players carefully by observing their current form and potential. A lot of players usually make the mistake of selecting the player who played a big inning in previous match. One must always remember the everyday is different with different scenarios and situation and select the players based on potential and analyses their record against the opponent which is also very important while picking a player in your team.
  • For example, you should not pick a spinner who has picked three wickets in the previous game on a pitch which has absolutely no turn to offer.
Check the pitch report
  • Pitch conditions are one of the underrated fantasy cricket tips and it plays a major role in any cricket match. You need to identify whether the pitch is a high-scoring one or a low-scoring one. According to that, you should pick more batters or bowlers. For example, if it is a flat pitch, we recommend you to use more batsmen on your team and a slow and dry pitch is more suitable for spinners. It is all about choosing your players according to the conditions.
  • Another major aspect to consider is the amount of spin and swing the pitch has to offer. While most pitches on the subcontinent are favorable to spinners, green pitches offer more carry and help the pace bowlers. You can get more information about the pitch before the match on our fantasy blog section.
Study the weather forecast
  • Picking a team is tricky when the weather is unstable for the game. Although you might have selected a perfect team for a full game but rain may throw all your strategies out of the window, Fantasy players should be aware of the weather forecast while selecting their teams. For example, if there is a chance of rain before the match. The pitch might be moist and it offers more swing to the bowlers. In that case, one must include more bowlers from the team bowling first to gain an advantage and win valuable points. In case there are chances of the match getting shortened, in that case, you should select top-order players from both teams.
Choose your captain and vice-captain wisely.
  • In fantasy cricket, all the players on your team are required to perform for you to score well and win. Choosing your captain and vice-captain is crucial for you to skyrocket your chances of winning because the captain gets 2x of the points and the vice-captain gets 1.5x points for their game performances. You must give top priority to your captain and vice-captain because they could win a contest for you.
  • Although there aren’t any specific fantasy tips for choosing a good captain and vice-captain, Allrounders who can bat in top order and bowl well are probably the ideal choice for these crucial roles

Fantasy Cricket tips

Select top-order batsman
  • Selecting top-order batters for your team will increase your chances of winning, especially in T20s and ODIs because of powerplay the batsman gets more chances to score more boundaries and runs which eventually leads to more fantasy points. Prioritize selecting top and middle order batsman over low order because he might not get a chance to bat. This factor becomes more important in the short game format. A top-order batsman gets the most number of overs to face irrespective of the format and has the probability of scoring the most points. So, choosing a player who bats in the top 3 from both teams can increase your chances of scoring the most points in the match.
Pick wicket-taking bowlers
  • Picking the right bowlers could be a hard call sometimes. Most of people focus on batters in fantasy cricket, bowlers can also win fantasy league contests.
  • For example, pick a bowler whose attributes fit right according to the pitch and has the potential to take wickets rather than a bowler who will only bowl economic overs. The number of points allotted for taking wickets is higher than the economy rate of bowlers
Maintain a balance between batsmen and bowlers.
  • One of the most important factors for making a fantasy team is to select the right number of batsmen and bowlers on your fantasy team. Depending on the pitch conditions a balance should be maintained. Most of the players tend to pick more batters in their team but this strategy doesn’t hold well in a contest.
  • Ideally, you should have Four batsmen 4 bowlers 2 All-rounders, and a Wicketkeeper. At HotSports, we provide you flexibility where you can select up to 8 batters 2 wicket-keepers with a minimum of 1 allrounder and bowler. If the pitch is bowling friendly and the match is low scoring where bowlers can perform well in that case, we suggest you choose up to 6 bowlers, and in cases of a batting pitch you can select up to 6 top order batsmen to score most fantasy points, one must study the pitch thoroughly before making his fantasy team.
Create multiple teams and enter multiple contests
  • Joining Multiple contests and creating multiple teams is a great way to win fantasy league games. A single team offers a safe approach but isn’t always ideal to keep your eggs in one basket, when you enter the contest with multiple teams and multiple contests your chances are increased to win. For example, if you enter a contest of 100 players your chances of winning are 1%, However, if you make more than two teams in the same contest your chances are already doubled, Similarly, we recommend you to enter multiple contests to play and win. We do understand that entering multiple contests can lead to paying more entry fees, but at HotSports we provide you credit which you can earn by playing games or referring to your friends which can be used to play other contests. This is an underrated trick that can help you to maximize your odds of winning.
Read match predictions.
  • Match predictions are made by experts who have experience of years and provide good insight into upcoming matches and they provide tips and players to look out for, many experts make predictions a few days in advance or a day before the match. If used correctly the predictions by our experts can play a major role in your fantasy journey in most cases. You can go through such predictions to make informed decisions while selecting or making changes in your team. These predictions are available on the internet and you can read them to know important details like whether the pitch will be helpful to fast bowlers, spinners, or batters. You can select your team accordingly and increase your odds of winning.

Tips to Make Your Fantasy Team Today

INVEST SMARTLY (fair play)
  • In Fantasy Cricket contest, you get 100 credit points to select a team of 11 players. Each player is worth a certain number of points which is set by popularity, importance, and form of the player. We suggest you make a balanced team of high-priced players and low-priced players. Try to use all your credit points and select the best possible players in your fantasy team to increase your chances of winning
Look out for lesser-known players
  • Unknown players or players making their debut can help you to balance your fantasy team. These players are available for a lower price and they are not picked by the majority of the fantasy players.
  • However, if the new player performs well then you will get a massive advantage over other players and get more points. An unknown player scoring a half-century in his debut often puts you in a higher rank than a star batsman scoring a fifty. We recommend you go through the new player records previously and under which conditions he performs well and select them accordingly.
Trust your instincts
  • We understand that skills and knowledge of the game are important but apart from that you have to trust your instincts while selecting the players for your team. It is like being in a captain’s shoes while deciding on who to give the ball to or whom to send in to bat in a certain match situation. It may work sometimes and may not in some cases.
Join the right contest
  • Joining the right contest also plays a major role in winning. While most fantasy users are attracted by the huge prize pools, the chances of winning and competing in those pools are massive. One must not just enter a mega contest without confidence or experience. We suggest our new users play a small pool with fewer players where you can learn from your mistakes develop your skills as a fantasy player and boost your confidence by winning those contests. Once you are confident enough in your skills and in predicting then you can enter the mega contests and win mega prizes. At HotSports, we provide free contests or contests with very low entry fees for players who are beginners and they can enhance their skills and play high fees contests later.
Bonus Points
  • Commonly, you get more points when your selected player performs well like taking a wicket, scoring a boundary, or scoring 50+ or 100+ These achievements contribute to your overall points in the game and it can make a big difference in the result of the contest. Picking big-hitting all-rounders who are also handy on the bowling is an ideal strategy and it Is safe to say using those players as your captain or vice-captain can make your points go even 2x. Additionally, wicket wicketkeepers are also handy in a test match situation because the chances of a batsman getting caught behind the wickets are higher. These bonus points have a big impact on the final result of your game.
Check for Promo codes
  • While some players are capable of investing huge amounts in a fantasy contest, others may rely on small amounts to join contests. Promo codes are a great gift for such fantasy players. HotSports provide several offers like referral bonuses and HotSports (gst cashback) for players. You can find those contests on our application and avail yourself of those offers while adding cash to your wallet or before joining a contest. These promo codes will help you to play more and win more prizes.
Disclaimer
  • Above are tips and tricks for creating fantasy teams and we strongly suggest that users create teams with their cricket knowledge analysis and recent player performance. The above tips and tricks are provided for users to get a clear idea about fantasy gaming and HotSports are not responsible for users who win or lose it's the sole responsibility of the end user to play responsibly

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