How To Play

New to fantasy cricket? Follow our simple step-by-step guide to start playing and enjoying the game in minutes!

Getting Started in 6 Easy Steps

Step 1

Create Your Account

Sign up for a free account on DineDivine. Registration is quick, easy, and completely free. You'll need to provide basic information and verify that you're 18 years or older.

Step 2

Select a Match

Browse through the list of upcoming cricket matches. Choose the match you want to play fantasy cricket for. You can see match details including teams, venue, and start time.

Step 3

Build Your Fantasy Team

Create your dream team of 11 players from both teams playing in the match. Select players based on their recent form, playing conditions, and your cricket knowledge.

Step 4

Choose Captain & Vice-Captain

Select your Captain and Vice-Captain wisely. Your Captain earns 2x points while your Vice-Captain earns 1.5x points. These selections can make or break your fantasy team's performance.

Step 5

Join a Contest

Enter free contests to compete with other fantasy cricket enthusiasts. All contests on DineDivine are completely free to join - no entry fees, no hidden charges.

Step 6

Watch & Enjoy

Once the match starts, watch your fantasy team score points based on real player performances. Track live scores, leaderboards, and enjoy the excitement of fantasy cricket!

Team Selection Rules

Build a balanced team of 11 players following these composition rules. You can select players from both teams playing in the match.

Wicket-Keepers

1 - 4

Select 1-4 wicket-keepers for your team

Batsmen

3 - 6

Select 3-6 batsmen for your team

All-Rounders

1 - 4

Select 1-4 all-rounders for your team

Bowlers

3 - 6

Select 3-6 bowlers for your team

Important Notes:

You must select exactly 11 players for your team
Maximum 7 players can be selected from a single playing team
Each player has a credit value - stay within the total credit limit
You can create multiple teams for the same match to increase your chances

Points System

Your fantasy team earns points based on the real-life performance of your selected players. Here's how points are calculated:

Player Action	Points
Run scored	+1 point
Boundary (4 runs)	+1 bonus point
Six (6 runs)	+2 bonus points
Half-century (50 runs)	+8 bonus points
Century (100 runs)	+16 bonus points
Wicket taken	+25 points
Maiden over	+12 points
Catch taken	+8 points
Stumping	+12 points
Run out (direct)	+12 points
Run out (indirect)	+6 points

Captain Bonus: Your Captain earns 2x points for all actions.
Vice-Captain Bonus: Your Vice-Captain earns 1.5x points for all actions.

Pro Tips for Success

Check Player Form

Always check recent performances of players before selecting them. A player in good form is more likely to score points.

Consider Pitch Conditions

Pitch conditions affect player performance. Select more spinners on turning tracks and pacers on seaming pitches.

Choose Captain Wisely

Your Captain earns double points. Pick a reliable performer who is likely to have a significant impact on the match.

Ready to Play?

Now that you know how to play, it's time to put your cricket knowledge to the test. Create your free account and start building your dream team!

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