Complete points table
Every batting, bowling and fielding point in one place.
Read →The IPL fantasy points system, fully deconstructed.
A run is worth 1 point. A wicket is worth 25. A catch is worth 8. But the multipliers - captain at 2x, vice-captain at 1.5x, strike-rate bonuses, economy-rate bonuses - are where the difference between rank 1 and rank 50,000 is decided.
The base points, line by line
Every fantasy cricket point you earn comes from one of three categories: batting, bowling, or fielding. The base points are simple to memorise - a run is worth 1, a wicket is worth 25, a catch is worth 8 - but the strike-rate and economy-rate bonuses are where most leaderboard movement happens.
Take a 30-ball 56-run knock with 8 fours and 2 sixes. Base points: 56 runs (56) + 8 boundaries (32) + 2 sixes (12) + half-century (8) = 108 points. Add the strike-rate bonus for SR 186 - that is +6. Total: 114 base points. As captain: 228. As vice-captain: 171. That single innings can be the difference between a top-10% finish and a top-50% finish.
Why strike-rate bonuses matter more than boundary bonuses
Boundary bonuses (+4 per four, +6 per six) reward aggressive batting, but they are bounded by the number of balls faced. Strike-rate bonuses (up to +6 for SR over 170) are applied to the whole innings regardless of balls faced. A 12-ball 28-run knock (SR 233) returns more strike-rate bonus than a 50-ball 90-run knock (SR 180), even though the second innings scores more runs.
This is why power-hitters in the death overs are increasingly important in fantasy lineups. Their strike-rate ceiling is much higher than anchor batters, and the strike-rate bonus structure rewards that ceiling.
The bowling math
Bowling points reward wicket-taking and economy. A wicket (25 points) is worth as much as 25 dot balls, so wicket-taking bowlers have a much higher ceiling than dot-ball merchants. The economy bonuses (+2 to +6 for economy below 7) reward bowlers who can bowl tight spells without necessarily taking wickets.
Bowling points in practice
| Performance | Base points | Bonuses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 overs, 2 wickets, economy 5.5 | 50 (wickets) + 24 (runs conceded: -24 x 0.5) | +6 (econ), +4 (3-wkt haul: only 2) | 80 |
| 4 overs, 3 wickets, economy 6.5 | 75 + 26 | +2 (econ), +4 (3-wkt haul) | 107 |
| 4 overs, 0 wickets, 1 maiden, economy 4.0 | 0 + 16 | +6 (econ), +4 (maiden) | 26 |
| 4 overs, 5 wickets, economy 4.5 | 125 + 18 | +6 (econ), +8 (4-wkt), +16 (5-wkt) | 173 |
Fielding - the quiet points
Fielding points are the most underestimated points on the leaderboard. A single catch is worth 8 points - the same as a boundary. A stumping is worth 12 - the same as a wicket. Three catches in a match adds another 4, taking a single fielder's contribution past 28 points without batting or bowling.
Over a full IPL season, the top fielder on the leaderboard typically returns 200+ fantasy points from fielding alone. That is equivalent to about 25-30 boundaries of batting points - a meaningful chunk of any player's total. When you are choosing between two similarly-priced players, the better fielder is usually the better fantasy pick.
Fielding positions and fielding points
Wicket-keepers have the highest fielding-point ceiling because of stumpings and catches taken standing back. Slip fielders have a high catch rate. Outfielders have lower fielding-point floors but can produce spectacular catches. In the fantasy lineups, wicket-keepers are typically the most reliable fielding-point earners.
The captaincy multiplier
The captaincy multiplier is the single biggest swing in any fantasy lineup. The captain scores 2x, the vice-captain scores 1.5x. Applied to the typical 80-100 point innings, the captaincy decision alone can move your rank by 30-50 positions in a 1,000-entry contest.
How to think about it: every 10 points of raw captain performance equals 20 points of leaderboard swing (the extra 10x is the multiplier). In a 10,000-entry contest, 20 points is often the difference between top-5% and top-15%. The captain decision is worth more than any other.
FAQ
How are run-outs scored?
A direct-hit run-out is worth 12 points. An assisted run-out (catcher or thrower) is worth 6 points each. Both roles are credited when the run-out is a combined effort.
Are strike-rate bonuses applied to duck-outs?
A batter dismissed first ball has a strike rate of 0 and incurs the SR < 50 penalty (-4 points). Strike-rate bonuses apply to the final strike rate regardless of how the batter was dismissed.
How are dot balls scored?
Dot balls are not directly scored. But they indirectly affect bowling points through the economy-rate bonuses: lower economy = higher bonus.
What about Impact Player substitutions?
Most leading fantasy apps now allow Impact Player substitutions - swapping one player from your XI for an Impact Player listed in the squad before the toss. The Impact Player's points count fully once they come on. Substitution must happen before the toss.
Edge cases
Six scenarios the points system handles specifically.
Most fantasy points are straightforward, but a handful of edge cases come up regularly. Here is how each is scored.
Six edge cases
| Scenario | Scoring |
|---|---|
| Super Over batting | All runs, boundaries, sixes and milestones count from the Super Over as well as the regulation innings. |
| Retired hurt | Batter scores are capped at the point of retirement. A batter who retires hurt with 30 runs gets 30 base points regardless of subsequent innings state. |
| Run out from a no-ball | Run out from a no-ball still scores the standard 12 (direct hit) or 6 (assist) run-out points. The no-ball adds an extra +1 to the bowler's runs conceded. |
| Stumping off a wide | Stumping off a wide counts as a stumping (+12 points) plus the wide (+1 run, no ball faced). The bowler is charged the wide run. |
| Substitute fielder | Catches and run-outs by substitute fielders count for the team but are not credited to any individual player. |
| Concussion substitute | The like-for-like concussion substitute inherits the original player's points for the rest of the match. |
App-by-app differences
Where the points systems differ across the leading apps.
The base points are largely consistent across the leading apps, but a few specific bonuses differ. Here are the notable differences.
Points differences across apps
| Scenario | Dream11 | My11Circle | MPL | MyTeam11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LBW / Bowled bonus | +8 | +8 | +8 | +8 |
| 3-wicket haul bonus | +4 | +4 | +4 | +4 |
| 4-wicket haul bonus | +8 | +8 | +8 | +8 |
| 5-wicket haul bonus | +16 | +16 | +16 | +16 |
| Maiden over | +4 | +4 | +4 | +4 |
| Catch bonus (3) | +4 | +4 | +4 | +4 |
Note: the points systems are largely harmonised across the leading apps. Major differences exist for contest-specific multipliers and Impact Player rules, but the base points are the same.
Worked examples
Four scenarios, fully calculated.
Reading the points table is one thing. Seeing how it applies to real innings is another. Here are four worked examples from the 2025 season.
Scenario A - top-order 70 off 45
70 runs (70) + 7 fours (28) + 3 sixes (18) + half-century (8) + SR 155 bonus (4) = 128 points. As captain: 256.
Scenario B - wrist spinner 4-0-22-3
3 wickets (75) + 1 LBW bonus (8) + 3-wicket haul (4) + economy 5.5 (4) + 1 maiden (4) = 95 points. As captain: 190.
Scenario C - pace allrounder 30+3-30-2
30 runs (30) + 4 fours (16) + 1 six (6) + SR 130 bonus (2) + 2 wickets (50) + economy 7.5 (0) = 104 points. As captain: 208.
Scenario D - wicketkeeper 25+3 catches
25 runs (25) + 3 fours (12) + 3 catches (24) + 3-catch bonus (4) = 65 points. As captain: 130.
Edge cases
Six scenarios the points system handles specifically.
Most fantasy points are straightforward, but a handful of edge cases come up regularly. Here is how each is scored.
Six edge cases
| Scenario | Scoring |
|---|---|
| Super Over batting | All runs, boundaries, sixes and milestones count from the Super Over as well as the regulation innings. |
| Retired hurt | Batter scores are capped at the point of retirement. |
| Run out from a no-ball | Run out still scores the standard 12 (direct hit) or 6 (assist) run-out points. |
| Stumping off a wide | Stumping off a wide counts as a stumping (+12 points) plus the wide (+1 run). |
| Substitute fielder | Catches and run-outs by substitute fielders count for the team but are not credited to any individual player. |
| Concussion substitute | The like-for-like concussion substitute inherits the original player's points for the rest of the match. |
Worked examples
Four scenarios, fully calculated.
Reading the points table is one thing. Seeing how it applies to real innings is another. Here are four worked examples from the 2025 season.
Scenario A - top-order 70 off 45
70 runs (70) + 7 fours (28) + 3 sixes (18) + half-century (8) + SR 155 bonus (4) = 128 points. As captain: 256.
Scenario B - wrist spinner 4-0-22-3
3 wickets (75) + 1 LBW bonus (8) + 3-wicket haul (4) + economy 5.5 (4) + 1 maiden (4) = 95 points. As captain: 190.
Scenario C - pace allrounder 30+3-30-2
30 runs (30) + 4 fours (16) + 1 six (6) + SR 130 bonus (2) + 2 wickets (50) + economy 7.5 (0) = 104 points. As captain: 208.
Scenario D - wicketkeeper 25+3 catches
25 runs (25) + 3 fours (12) + 3 catches (24) + 3-catch bonus (4) = 65 points. As captain: 130.
Edge cases
Six scenarios the points system handles specifically.
Most fantasy points are straightforward, but a handful of edge cases come up regularly. Here is how each is scored.
Six edge cases
| Scenario | Scoring |
|---|---|
| Super Over batting | All runs, boundaries, sixes and milestones count from the Super Over as well as the regulation innings. |
| Retired hurt | Batter scores are capped at the point of retirement. |
| Run out from a no-ball | Run out still scores the standard 12 (direct hit) or 6 (assist) run-out points. |
| Stumping off a wide | Stumping off a wide counts as a stumping (+12 points) plus the wide (+1 run). |
| Substitute fielder | Catches and run-outs by substitute fielders count for the team but are not credited to any individual player. |
| Concussion substitute | The like-for-like concussion substitute inherits the original player's points for the rest of the match. |