Fantasy cricket lets you build your own virtual team of real players from a live match and score points based on how those players actually perform on the field. If you have ever wondered how to play fantasy cricket in India, this step-by-step beginner’s guide walks you through everything — picking a team, understanding the points system, joining a contest, and getting started on the RS9 app.
What Is Fantasy Cricket?
Fantasy cricket is a skill-based online game. Before a real cricket match starts, you select 11 players from the two teams playing. As the real match is played, your players earn or lose fantasy points for runs, wickets, catches, and other actions. The better your chosen players perform in real life, the higher your fantasy score — and the higher you finish in a contest.
It rewards cricket knowledge: reading the pitch, current form, match-ups and conditions. That is why fantasy cricket is treated as a game of skill rather than pure chance.
How Fantasy Cricket Works (Quick Overview)
- Choose a fantasy cricket app and create an account.
- Pick an upcoming match.
- Build an 11-player team within a fixed credit budget.
- Choose a Captain (2x points) and Vice-Captain (1.5x points).
- Join a contest (free practice or paid).
- Track your points live as the match is played.
- Withdraw your winnings if you finish in a winning rank.
How to Play Fantasy Cricket — Step by Step
Step 1: Choose a Fantasy Cricket App
Pick an app that is easy to use, has fast deposits and withdrawals, and clear contest rules. On this site we use the RS9 app — you can download the RS9 APK here and install it on Android in a couple of minutes.
Step 2: Register and Create Your Account
Open the app, register with your mobile number, and verify the OTP. New users on RS9 also get a ₹110 welcome bonus to start with. See the full RS9 registration guide if you need help.
Step 3: Select a Match
Browse the list of upcoming matches (IPL, international series, T20 leagues, etc.) and tap the one you want to play. You can only pick players from the two teams in that match.
Step 4: Build Your 11-Player Team
You get a fixed credit budget (commonly 100 credits) to pick 11 players across four roles — wicketkeepers, batters, all-rounders and bowlers — with a minimum and maximum for each role. Stronger, in-form players cost more credits, so you have to balance star names with value picks. A typical split is:
- 1–4 Wicketkeepers
- 3–6 Batters
- 1–4 All-rounders
- 3–6 Bowlers
Learn how to structure a balanced side in our RS9 Playing 11 guide.
Step 5: Pick a Captain and Vice-Captain
Your Captain scores 2x points and your Vice-Captain 1.5x points. Choosing the right captain is often the single biggest decision in fantasy cricket — pick a player you expect to have a big all-round impact.
Step 6: Join a Contest
Enter your team into a contest. Beginners should start with free practice contests or small-entry contests to learn how scoring works before joining bigger ones.
Step 7: Track Points Live and Withdraw
Once the match starts, your points update in real time based on your players’ performance. If you finish inside the winning ranks, you can withdraw your winnings to your bank or UPI.
Fantasy Cricket Points System (Basics)
Exact points vary by app, but the general idea is the same across fantasy cricket:
- Batting: points per run, bonus for boundaries, fifties and centuries; small penalty for a duck.
- Bowling: points per wicket, bonus for maidens and multi-wicket hauls.
- Fielding: points for catches, stumpings and run-outs.
- Economy / Strike Rate: bonus or penalty depending on how efficiently a player scores or bowls.
Tips for Beginners
- Check the pitch report and playing conditions before picking your team.
- Prefer all-rounders — they can score with both bat and ball.
- Confirm the announced playing XI after the toss and edit your team if needed.
- Do not spend your whole budget on big names; find value picks.
- Start small, learn the scoring, and grow slowly.
Play Fantasy Cricket on RS9
RS9 is a fast, lightweight app for playing fantasy cricket and other contests. It offers secure RS9 login, quick UPI deposits and withdrawals, a ₹110 welcome bonus, and regular contests. To get started, download the RS9 APK, register, and build your first team. For a full walkthrough, see the main RS9 guide.
Is Fantasy Cricket Skill or Luck?
Fantasy cricket is classified as a game of skill in India because success depends on research, cricket knowledge and team selection rather than chance. That said, real money and risk are involved, so play responsibly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is fantasy cricket free to play?
Yes. Most apps, including RS9, offer free practice contests. Paid contests are optional and involve real money.
How many players do I pick in fantasy cricket?
You pick 11 players within a credit budget, then choose a Captain (2x points) and Vice-Captain (1.5x points).
Can I edit my team after selecting it?
Yes, until the match deadline (usually the toss). After that, teams are locked.
How do I start playing fantasy cricket on RS9?
Download the RS9 APK, register with your mobile number and OTP, pick a match, build your team, and join a contest.
18+ only. Fantasy cricket involves real money and financial risk. Play responsibly.