Every one in fantasy lovers want dream team
Absolutely! Let me break down fantasy cricket team making step by step, especially for platforms like Dream11, My11Circle, or others. Whether you’re new or experienced, this will help you create a strong and strategic team.
🏏 WHAT IS FANTASY CRICKET?
Fantasy cricket is an online game where you create your own team of real-life players from two playing teams. Based on their real-life performance in a match, your team earns points. The better your selected players perform, the more points you get, and the higher your chances of winning.
HOW TO CREATE A FANTASY CRICKET TEAM
- Understand the Match
Before making a team:
- Check which teams are playing.
- Know the format (T20, ODI, Test).
- Know the venue (some pitches favor batsmen, others bowlers).
- Look at the weather report (rain can reduce overs).
- Check toss updates and playing XI (very important close to the match).
- Know the Rules of the Fantasy Platform
Each platform has different rules. But usually:
- You get 100 credits or a budget to pick your 11 players.
- You must pick:
- 1–4 wicket-keepers
- 3–6 batsmen
- 1–4 all-rounders
- 3–6 bowlers
- You can pick max 7 players from one team.
- You choose a Captain (2x points) and Vice-Captain (1.5x points).
- Team Building Strategy
✅ Pick Based on Roles
- Wicket-Keeper(s): Choose someone who bats in top order and also takes catches/stumpings.
- Batsmen: Pick top 3-4 order batsmen from both sides.
- All-Rounders: Always valuable. They earn points with both bat & ball.
- Bowlers: Go for wicket-taking bowlers or death-over specialists in T20s.
🔥 Balance Your Team
- Don’t pick all stars. Fit players in your 100 credits.
- Use stats from past matches: form, strike rate, economy, average.
- Include players who are consistent performers even if they’re not popular.
- In T20s, pick power hitters, death bowlers, and spinners on slow pitches.
- Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Your Captain (2x points) and Vice-Captain (1.5x points) are super important.
- Pick someone who:
- Is in great form
- Plays in top order (for batsmen)
- Bowls at least 2–4 overs
- Can perform in multiple departments (like an all-rounder)
- Final Tips
- Wait for Toss (to know who’s playing and how the pitch might behave)
- Avoid picking benched/injured players
- Check match previews, pitch report, expert tips
- If playing with money, consider making 2-3 teams with different strategies
- Try one team that is safe, one risky with differential picks.
🎯 Example (Fantasy Team Template for T20 Match)
Let’s say it’s an IPL match: MI vs CSK
Team:
- 🧤 WK: Ryan riklton (Top-order + wicketkeeper)
- 🏏 Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube
- 🌀 All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja
- 🎯 Bowlers: Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, Piyush Chawla, Matheesha Pathirana
Captain: Hardik Pandya
Vice-Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
If you give me:
- The match
- The platform
- Your risk style (safe or aggressive)
SMALL LEAGUE
Perfect—you’re aiming for small league wins in fantasy cricket. That’s smart, because small leagues (3–10 members) are more skill-based and give consistent returns if you play wisely.
Let’s break down Small League Team Making Tips in full detail:
🧠 What is a Small League in Fantasy Cricket?
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- 2 to 10 participants
- Smaller entry fees and prize pools
- More predictable winning chances compared to Grand Leagues (GLs)
- Ideal for those who want to win regularly rather than chasing big prizes once in a while
🧩 Strategy for Small Leagues: “Play Safe But Smart”
🔸 1. Research is EVERYTHING
Always check:
- Playing 11 (after toss)
- Pitch report (batting-friendly, spin track, etc.)
- Weather updates (D/L method may apply)
- Player form (last 3–5 matches)
- Head-to-head stats between the two teams
🔸 2. Pick Maximum Safe & Playing Players
- Choose only confirmed players from the playing XI.
- Avoid bench players or “might play” players.
- Take players batting in top 4, or bowling full quota (especially in T20s).
🔸 3. Team Combination Tips
Stick to the balanced combo for T20s and ODIs:
| Position | Recommended Count |
| WK | 1–2 |
| Batsmen | 3–4 |
| All-Rounders | 2–3 (very useful) |
| Bowlers | 3–4 |
🔸 4. Captain & Vice-Captain Tips for Small Leagues
This is where many win or lose!
✅ Best Captaincy Choices:
- All-rounders (contribute in both bat & ball)
- Top-order batsmen on batting-friendly pitches
- Death-over bowlers (chance to get 2–3 wickets)
❌ Avoid:
- Lower-order batsmen
- Risky players unless they’re in form
Examples:
- Ravindra Jadeja (all-rounder, safe C/VC)
- Jos Buttler (opens, high strike rate)
- Rashid Khan (bowls 4 overs + may bat)
📌 Pro tip: In small leagues, go with popular captain picks (safe route), unless you have a solid differential with recent form.
🔸 5. Avoid These Mistakes
- Don’t experiment with risky players (save that for GL).
- Don’t go all-in on one team (e.g., 7 players from one side).
- Don’t ignore pitch and venue history (some pitches favor spin or pace).
🧱 Sample Strategy for Small League (T20 Match)
Scenario: T20 Match – India vs Australia
Pitch: Batting-friendly
Expected score: 180+
Strategy: Favor top-order batsmen, medium-pacers at death
🔹 Team Composition:
- 🧤 WK: KL Rahul (opens, aggressive)
- 🏏 Batsmen: Virat Kohli, David Warner, Suryakumar Yadav
- 🔁 All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis
- 🎯 Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Siraj, Pat Cummins
🔹 Captain: Hardik Pandya (bat + 4 overs)
🔹 Vice-Captain: Virat Kohli (consistency, plays long innings)
🔚 Final Small League Tips Recap
| Tip | Description |
| ✅ Confirmed Playing XI | Always wait for toss |
| 🎯 Balanced team | Bat, Bowl, All-round |
| ⭐ Safe C/VC | Top-order bat or all-rounder |
| 📈 Track Form | Pick in-form players over big names |
| 🧠 No Overthinking | Stick to basics, avoid risky players |
| 🔁 Multiple Entries | Play 2–3 variations if possible |