1. Game Format
1.1. The game format will be based on real-life cricket matches played in India, including domestic and international formats such as Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20) matches.
2. Team Creation
2.1. Participants are required to create a virtual fantasy cricket team using a predetermined budget.
2.2. The team must consist of a specified number of players, as follows:
For T20 matches: 11 players
For ODIs: 11 players
For Test matches: 11 players
2.3. The team should include a combination of batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders, and wicketkeepers.
3. Player Selection
3.1. Participants select players from the list of real-life cricket players scheduled to play in the chosen match.
3.2. Players' values will be determined based on their performance, recent form, and other factors.
3.3. Participants can choose multiple players from the same team.
4. Captain and Vice-Captain
4.1. Participants must designate one player as the captain and one as the vice-captain of their fantasy team.
4.2. The captain earns double points, while the vice-captain earns 1.5 times the regular points scored.
5. Scoring
5.1. Points are awarded to players based on their performance in the actual match. The scoring system can include the following criteria:
Runs scored
Wickets taken
Catches and run-outs
Boundaries (4s and 6s)
Maiden overs
Economy rate
Strike rate
5.2. Points can be deducted for factors like conceding too many runs or facing too many deliveries without scoring.
5.3. Bonus points can be awarded for specific milestones, such as centuries or fifers.
6. Updates and Scoring
6.1. Participants' fantasy cricket teams will earn points based on the actual performance of their selected players in the real match.
6.2. Scores will be updated in real-time during the match.
7. Prizes and Rankings
7.1. Prizes may be awarded to participants with the highest-scoring fantasy teams, as well as to others based on rankings and performance.
7.2. Rankings are determined by the total points accumulated by each participant's fantasy team.
8. Deadlines and Transfers
8.1. Participants must submit their fantasy teams before the match's deadline. No changes are allowed once the deadline has passed.
8.2. Depending on the format of the game, participants may be given a certain number of transfers for the entire season or specific matchdays.
9. Fair Play and Rules Enforcement
9.1. Fair play is encouraged, and any attempts at cheating or manipulating the game will result in disqualification.
9.2. The rules and scoring system are final, and decisions made by the game organizers are binding.
10. Legal Requirements
10.1. The fantasy cricket game must comply with all relevant laws and regulations in India, including gambling and gaming laws, as well as data protection laws. These rules serve as a basic framework for fantasy cricket in India. You may need to adapt them to your specific platform and target audience, and ensure that you comply with any legal and regulatory requirements applicable to online gaming and gambling in India. Additionally, it's essential to have clear terms and conditions, privacy policies, and dispute resolution mechanisms in place to protect both participants and the platform.