Sixer players · top-order, all-rounders, bowlers, wicket-keepers
The desk tracks the leading Indian cricket players across formats. The hub publishes player profiles, fantasy points averages, salary cap values and the desk's matchday read for every leading player.
Teams
IPL franchise squads and playing-XI depth.
Captain picks
Captain and vice-captain ledger.
Fantasy tips
Matchday playbook for captain picks.
Points system
Batting, bowling, fielding, captaincy multipliers.
Tournaments
IPL, T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup, WPL, domestic.
Predictions
Matchday forecasts and fantasy calls.
What the players hub covers
The desk tracks the leading Indian cricket players across formats and publishes player profiles, fantasy points averages, salary cap values and the desk's matchday read. The hub is organised by role: top-order anchors, middle-order batters, all-rounders, frontline pace bowlers, specialist spinners and wicket-keeper batters.
How the desk reads a player
The desk reads a player by averaging their fantasy points across the last 10 matches at the relevant venue, their career fantasy points per match, their current form (last 5 matches) and their role-specific points (batting points for batters, bowling points for bowlers, both for all-rounders). The desk converts the average into a salary cap value.
Why player reading matters for fantasy
A good fantasy captain pick depends on reading three players well: the captain, the vice-captain and the differential (the low-salary player who can have an outsized impact). The desk publishes a 'differential of the week' in every matchday window so readers can spot the low-salary player with high upside.
Three player profiles
Profile one: a top-order anchor who averages 55 fantasy points per match at small-boundary venues. Profile two: an all-rounder who averages 75 fantasy points per match (40 batting + 35 bowling). Profile three: a specialist spinner who averages 60 fantasy points per match at dry venues (4 wickets + 15 fielding).
Player reading checklist
- Read the player's last 5 matches' fantasy points.
- Check the venue's history for the player.
- Cross-check the role-specific points (batting, bowling, fielding).
- Look for the differential in the desk's matchday window.
- Read the captain call before locking the team.
Common player reading mistakes
The desk's most common player reading mistakes: relying on career average (current form matters more), ignoring venue history (a player can be a flat-track bully at one venue and a failure at another), trusting social media hype (the desk only trusts verified stats). The desk recommends running the last 5 matches' points before locking the captain.
Related reading
Read the desk's teams hub for franchise squad depth, the captain picks page for the captain ledger and the points system page for the full scoring table.
Players · FAQ
How does the desk calculate fantasy points averages?
The desk averages the player's fantasy points across the last 10 matches at the relevant venue. For new players, the desk averages the last 5 matches across all venues.
Does the desk publish player profiles for every IPL player?
The desk publishes a profile for every player who has been in the playing XI for at least 5 IPL matches in the current season. For bench players and new signings, the desk publishes a short note.
Does the desk cover women's cricket?
The desk covers the WPL (Women's Premier League) and India women's internationals. The desk publishes a separate players hub for the WPL during the women's cricket season.