Last Updated on 9 months ago by Charbel Coorey

Fantasy cricket has taken the world by storm. The chance to apply knowledge and potentially win money is an inviting prospect for cricket fans who have developed an impassioned love for the game over the years.

However, with this could come some risks. The prospect of winning money can result in players taking shortcuts to try to win some quick money. Maybe if you trust your instinct or gut feel well enough, you can win some easy cash along the way.

This is a risky approach, and one that is unlikely to bring success.  Winning in fantasy cricket takes effort and strategy, and there is quite a bit of responsibility that you need to display to win regularly . In this article, we will look at three key ways to play fantasy cricket responsibly.

3 ways to play fantasy cricket responsibly

1. Pick and choose your matches wisely

Daily fantasy cricket with various matches and hundreds of contests can make it tempting to try your hand in as many matches as you can. After all, the more matches you try your luck in, the greater your chances of winning, right?

Not quite.

If you spread yourself too thin, you run the risk of not gaining the knowledge you need to win in fantasy cricket. You should only pick selected matches you are most confident in, focusing on gathering all the information you need to help you put together a strong team.

Also, given how much cricket is played around the world, it is very difficult to play fantasy cricket successfully in all of them. So, avoid the temptation to try your hand in fantasy cricket by just going off scorecards, but rather, select the matches you watch closely and feel confident in how the patterns and tactics transpire.

2. Do your research

Speaking of information, it is vital you do your research before investing in fantasy cricket. Sure, winning is never 100% guaranteed, but you give yourself a much greater chance by doing your homework.

Research is arguably the most important element of fantasy cricket. Yes, there is an element of gut instinct in it as well, but you need to be guided to ensure you at least pick a strong core team. 

Some may think that researching is too time consuming, but it’s more than worth the time if you want to have any realistic hope of winning. Some of the information you should collect includes:

• Head-to-head player records, i.e. how does a player perform against a certain team or bowler/batter?
• Pitch report and conditions, i.e. how does a pitch at a certain ground usually perform? What are the average scores like?
• Possible XIs, i.e. who is certain to play and who isn’t
• How teams and players perform batting first vs batting second
• Recent form

As you can see, there is quite a bit to be across. However, as cricket fans, it is our passion for numbers and statistics that drive us, so this shouldn’t be a problem even in daily fantasy cricket. Resources such as CricBlog’s Match Previews can help you in the process of creating your teams.

3. Don’t invest all your money in one match

A good tip is to invest your deposit equally across a number of different matches. This will require you to attain knowledge for more matches as per point two, but it is worth it in increasing your chances of winning.

For example, if you have Rs.10,000, divide it in 10 parts i.e Rs.1000 in every match. This way you can potentially earn more in the longer run in fantasy cricket.

While you can use your gut feel from time to time when selecting a fantasy team, it pays to spend time researching key information and implementing strategy so you are not relying on luck alone. By putting the above three tips into practice, you can increase your chances of winning in fantasy cricket, which makes for a more worthwhile experience.