Cricket · Match-Day Squad Building
Pick Your Eleven Before Every Match
Cricket fantasy leagues are typically built match by match — pick 11 players from both teams, name a captain and vice-captain for bonus multipliers, and score points based on real performance that day.
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Scoring Breakdown
Cricket Points Calculator
These are simplified, commonly used point values to illustrate how scoring works. Always check your specific league’s exact settings.
Action
Points
Run scored
+1
Four hit bonus
+1
Six hit bonus
+2
30+ runs milestone
+4
50+ runs milestone
+8
100+ runs milestone
+16
Duck penalty
-2
Wicket taken
+25
Bowled / LBW bonus
+8
3-wicket haul
+4
4-wicket haul
+8
5-wicket haul
+16
Maiden over
+12
Catch
+8
Stumping
+12
Direct run out
+12
Indirect run out
+6
This calculator uses a common fantasy cricket points format. Scoring can vary by platform, match type, and league settings, so always compare against your exact rules.
Strategy Notes
How to think about FPL
Captain a fixture, not just a name
Your captain’s points are doubled, so the choice should be about who has the easiest fixture that week — not just who scored last week.
Don't chase last week's points
A huge haul often pushes a player’s price up and his next fixture gets harder. React to underlying chances created, not the scoreline.
Bank transfers when in doubt
Saving a free transfer gives you flexibility for injuries or fixture swings later — it’s rarely wasted.
Watch fixture swings, not just one game
Plan transfers 2-3 gameweeks ahead by looking at a run of fixtures, not a single match.
This page is educational. Point values shown are simplified examples for teaching scoring concepts and may differ from your league's official rules. Fantasy Arena does not operate real-money contests.