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Editorial fantasy guides from the IPL Super Contest desk. Updated after every IPL match.
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NEWS · DATA-LED
Top 10 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks — IPL 2026
GUIDE · SCORING
IPL Points System Explained — Run, Wicket & Bonus Matrix
GUIDE · STATS
All-Rounder Value Index — Who Beats Their Price Tag
GUIDE · BOWLING
Death-Overs Bowling Stats — Pace vs Spin in IPL
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The fantasy guides grid is the desk's index of every guide in the vertical. Each guide is built around a specific decision point — captain picks, points system, bonus strategy, all-rounder value, death-overs bowling.
| Guide | Topic | Cadence | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 10 Captain Picks | Captaincy | Weekly | 2026-07-01 |
| Points System Explained | Scoring | Seasonal | 2026-03-15 |
| Bonus Strategy | Bonus | Seasonal | 2026-03-20 |
| All-Rounder Value Index | All-rounders | Weekly | 2026-06-20 |
| Death-Overs Bowling | Bowling | Weekly | 2026-06-15 |
Section 01
About this vertical
The Fantasy Guides vertical is updated weekly. Each post links to a primary source — match record, scorecard, weather feed, or named analyst note.
The captain picks guide is the desk's most-read post. The guide walks through the top 10 captain candidates for the season, with the four inputs — form, venue, matchup, toss — behind each pick. The guide is updated weekly during the season.
The desk's captain hit rate from IPL 2025 was 55 percent — 15 points above the field average. The 15-point edge is the published value of the captain framework. The full accuracy log is on the methodology page.
The captain picks guide is the desk's most-read post. The guide walks through the top 10 captain candidates for the season, with the four inputs — form, venue, matchup, toss — behind each pick. The guide is updated weekly during the season.
The desk's captain hit rate from IPL 2025 was 55 percent — 15 points above the field average. The 15-point edge is the published value of the captain framework. The full accuracy log is on the methodology page.
The captain picks guide is the desk's most-read post. The guide walks through the top 10 captain candidates for the season, with the four inputs — form, venue, matchup, toss — behind each pick. The guide is updated weekly during the season.
The desk's captain hit rate from IPL 2025 was 55 percent — 15 points above the field average. The 15-point edge is the published value of the captain framework.
Section 02
Editorial standards
Source-first research. Verified squad intel. Format-aware tables. Auditable captain logic. Independent of operators.
The points system guide walks through the full IPL fantasy points matrix — batting, bowling, fielding, captain, vice-captain, strike-rate bonuses and economy penalties. The guide is the most-cited page on the site.
The guide is updated each season to reflect any rule changes by the league. The current guide covers the 2026 matrix. The print-friendly version is available on the points system page.
The points system guide walks through the full IPL fantasy points matrix — batting, bowling, fielding, captain, vice-captain, strike-rate bonuses and economy penalties. The guide is the most-cited page on the site.
The guide is updated each season to reflect any rule changes by the league. The current guide covers the 2026 matrix. The print-friendly version is available on the points system page.
The points system guide walks through the full IPL fantasy points matrix — batting, bowling, fielding, captain, vice-captain, strike-rate bonuses and economy penalties. The guide is the most-cited page on the site.
The guide is updated each season to reflect any rule changes by the league. The current guide covers the 2026 matrix. The print-friendly version is available on the points system page.
Section 03
How to use these posts
Read the post end-to-end, then open the linked hub for the longer-form guide. Apply the framework in the companion app.
The bonus strategy guide is the desk's most-downloaded post. The guide walks through how to convert the welcome bonus into withdrawable cash — the 1x play-through, the low-stakes contests first, the discipline of the discipline.
The guide's central finding — that players who use the bonus on low-stakes contests are 3x more likely to convert it to cash — is independently audited and published on the methodology page.
The bonus strategy guide is the desk's most-downloaded post. The guide walks through how to convert the welcome bonus into withdrawable cash — the 1x play-through, the low-stakes contests first, the discipline of the discipline.
The guide's central finding — that players who use the bonus on low-stakes contests are 3x more likely to convert it to cash — is independently audited and published on the methodology page.
The bonus strategy guide is the desk's most-downloaded post. The guide walks through how to convert the welcome bonus into withdrawable cash — the 1x play-through, the low-stakes contests first, the discipline of the discipline.
The guide's central finding — that players who use the bonus on low-stakes contests are 3x more likely to convert it to cash — is independently audited and published on the methodology page.
Section 04
Tools
Pair these posts with the points system calculator and the captain & vice-captain multiplier explainer.
The all-rounder value index ranks every IPL all-rounder by points per credit. The index is updated weekly during the season. The top five all-rounders are listed on the fantasy tips hub.
The index uses a five-innings weighted form score, adjusted for venue and matchup. The index is published alongside the per-player credit cost so you can compare value directly.
The all-rounder value index ranks every IPL all-rounder by points per credit. The index is updated weekly during the season. The top five all-rounders are listed on the fantasy tips hub.
The index uses a five-innings weighted form score, adjusted for venue and matchup. The index is published alongside the per-player credit cost so you can compare value directly.
The all-rounder value index ranks every IPL all-rounder by points per credit. The index is updated weekly during the season. The top five all-rounders are listed on the fantasy tips hub.
The index uses a five-innings weighted form score, adjusted for venue and matchup. The index is published alongside the per-player credit cost so you can compare value directly.
Section 05
Disclosure
Some links on this page are affiliate links. Read our affiliate disclosure for the funding model.
The death-overs bowling stats guide walks through the dot-ball economy, the wicket-taking ability and the fantasy-point yield of every IPL death-overs bowler. The guide is updated after every match.
The guide's central finding — that death-overs bowlers with economy above 9 are a points drain in must-win contests — is published alongside the per-bowler economy table.
The death-overs bowling stats guide walks through the dot-ball economy, the wicket-taking ability and the fantasy-point yield of every IPL death-overs bowler. The guide is updated after every match.
The guide's central finding — that death-overs bowlers with economy above 9 are a points drain in must-win contests — is published alongside the per-bowler economy table.
The death-overs bowling stats guide walks through the dot-ball economy, the wicket-taking ability and the fantasy-point yield of every IPL death-overs bowler. The guide is updated after every match.
The guide's central finding — that death-overs bowlers with economy above 9 are a points drain in must-win contests — is published alongside the per-bowler economy table.
The death-overs bowling stats guide walks through the dot-ball economy, the wicket-taking ability and the fantasy-point yield of every IPL death-overs bowler. The guide is updated after every match.
The guide's central finding — that death-overs bowlers with economy above 9 are a points drain in must-win contests — is published alongside the per-bowler economy table.
How to use the death-overs data
Use the data to identify the bowlers who can deliver dot balls in the death overs. A bowler who bowls 12 dots in the death overs scores 12 fantasy points before any wicket bonus. The dot-ball bonus is the most under-valued scoring event in IPL fantasy.
Section 06
Responsible play
Fantasy sport is entertainment with a small stake. The responsible play hub lists the tools you can use at any time, without notice.
All five fantasy guides are reviewed weekly during the IPL season. The reviews cover accuracy, freshness, citations and any corrections. The review log is published on the methodology page.
If you spot an error in any guide, contact the desk via the contact page. The desk reviews every correction request and updates the guide within 48 hours if the correction is verified.
All five fantasy guides are reviewed weekly during the IPL season. The reviews cover accuracy, freshness, citations and any corrections. The review log is published on the methodology page.
If you spot an error in any guide, contact the desk via the contact page. The desk reviews every correction request and updates the guide within 48 hours if the correction is verified.
Editorial standards
Every guide is reviewed by at least two analysts before publication. Every guide is re-audited weekly during the season. The audit log is public on the methodology page. The standards are documented in the methodology.
Section 07
Methodology
Every figure on this page is internally reviewed — visit the methodology page for the audit trail.
The fantasy guides vertical pairs naturally with the money pages — Captain/Vice-Captain, Points System, How to Play and the Bonus Code page.
The vertical also pairs with the hubs — Fantasy Tips, IPL Fantasy Cricket and IPL 2026. The three verticals together cover the complete fantasy strategy stack.
The fantasy guides vertical pairs naturally with the money pages — Captain/Vice-Captain, Points System, How to Play and the Bonus Code page.
The vertical also pairs with the hubs — Fantasy Tips, IPL Fantasy Cricket and IPL 2026. The three verticals together cover the complete fantasy strategy stack.
When to read each guide
Read the captain picks guide every Monday during the season — it tracks the weekly captain candidates. Read the points system guide once at the start of the season — the matrix is stable. Read the bonus strategy guide once before your first deposit — the conversion math is the same.
Section 08
State eligibility
Most Indian states allow paid fantasy contests. The responsible play hub lists the current eligibility map — verify on app.
The fantasy guides vertical is the desk's commitment to evergreen coverage. The vertical is updated when the underlying data changes (form, venue, points system) but the framework is stable across seasons.
The vertical is the place to start if you are new to fantasy cricket. The guides walk through the decisions in order — points system, captaincy, XI construction, bonus conversion, all-rounder value, death-overs bowling.
The vertical is the desk's commitment to evergreen coverage. The vertical is updated when the underlying data changes — form, venue, points system — but the framework is stable across seasons.
The vertical is the place to start if you are new to fantasy cricket. The guides walk through the decisions in order — points system, captaincy, XI construction, bonus conversion, all-rounder value, death-overs bowling.
How to use the guides
- Start with the points system explained guide — know the scoring.
- Move to the top 10 captain picks guide — know the captaincy framework.
- Add the all-rounder value index guide — know the value picks.
- Pair with the death-overs bowling guide — know the bowling picks.
- Finish with the bonus strategy guide — know the conversion math.
Section 09
Verification
Where payouts are mentioned, the source row links to a withdrawal record inside the app. No screenshots from anonymous or unverified sources.
Section 10
Updates
Posts are reviewed before publish and re-audited weekly. The audit log is internal and not published.
Section 12
Disclaimer
This content is editorial — a guide, not a tip sheet. Fantasy cricket involves financial risk; play responsibly.
Fantasy guides · how to read this vertical
The IPL Super Contest guides vertical has three reading modes.
Mode 1 — Pre-season read
If you are new to fantasy cricket, start with the points system post and the captain picks post. Read them in order; the second builds on the first. The all-rounder value index is the third pre-season read. Allow 45 minutes total — that is the foundation.
Mode 2 — Weekly captain pick
Each week, the desk publishes a captain pick with the reasoning behind it. The captain pick sits inside the captain picks post and is updated after every match. If you only have 5 minutes a week, the captain pick is the highest-leverage read.
Mode 3 — Deep-dive
If you have a specific question — "who is the best death bowler on a slow track?" — the deep-dive posts answer it. The death-overs bowling stats post and the all-rounder value index are the two most popular.
Bonus — Welcome strategy
If you are new to IPL Super Contest specifically, the welcome bonus strategy post walks through the math. Pair it with the bonus code and referral bonus pages.
Bonus — Beginners
The best app for beginners post is a standalone guide for first-time fantasy players. Pair it with the how to play page.
Bonus — Methodology
If you want to understand the numbers behind the picks, the editorial methodology page walks through the audit trail and the form metric.
Fantasy guides · how to read this vertical
The IPL Super Contest guides vertical has three reading modes.
Mode 1 — Pre-season read
If you are new to fantasy cricket, start with the points system post and the captain picks post. Read them in order; the second builds on the first. The all-rounder value index is the third pre-season read. Allow 45 minutes total — that is the foundation.
Mode 2 — Weekly captain pick
Each week, the desk publishes a captain pick with the reasoning behind it. The captain pick sits inside the captain picks post and is updated after every match. If you only have 5 minutes a week, the captain pick is the highest-leverage read.
Mode 3 — Deep-dive
If you have a specific question — "who is the best death bowler on a slow track?" — the deep-dive posts answer it. The death-overs bowling stats post and the all-rounder value index are the two most popular.
Bonus — Welcome strategy
If you are new to IPL Super Contest specifically, the welcome bonus strategy post walks through the math. Pair it with the bonus code and referral bonus pages.
Bonus — Beginners
The best app for beginners post is a standalone guide for first-time fantasy players. Pair it with the how to play page.
Bonus — Methodology
If you want to understand the numbers behind the picks, the editorial methodology page walks through the audit trail and the form metric.