Fantasy Cricket Blog – Strategy & Learning

How to Build a Balanced Fantasy Team

• Plan based on player roles: top-order, all-rounder, finisher
• Use available credits with value logic
• Adapt by match type and team balance

Scoring Format Comparison

Different platforms weigh performance factors uniquely. Understand core components to better grasp fantasy value calculations.

• Weight of strike rate or economy rate
• How dot balls, dismissals, and bonuses apply

Note: All comparisons are generic. This blog does not promote or partner with any fantasy provider.

Top 5 Beginner Mistakes

1. Choosing based on player name, not form
2. Ignoring toss & lineup confirmation
3. Overloading one team or type
4. Forgetting venue and pitch differences
5. Misusing available credits early

Understanding Captain & Vice-Captain Impact

• 🎖️ Captains earn 2x score multiplier
• 🎖️ Vice-captains earn 1.5x multiplier

Select players based on dual-role contribution or consistent output trends.

✅ Avoid one-off picks with low match impact.

Is Fantasy Legal in India?

⚖️ Fantasy sports are recognized as games of skill under Indian law.

However, certain states have restrictions on participation regardless of monetary involvement:

• Assam
• Odisha
• Telangana
• Andhra Pradesh
• Tamil Nadu
• Nagaland
• Sikkim

Reminder: Lynk is an educational platform. We do not host or promote any contests. 18+ only.

How to Track Player Form

• 📊 Analyze recent 3–5 match logs
• 📈 Factor in order, role, and venue stats
• 📍 Don’t rely on fame — rely on data

✅ Build your own form sheet from public match data sources.

Educational Disclaimer

📢 This blog is provided for educational purposes only. We do not offer games, prizes, or betting services. Lynk is not affiliated with any fantasy contest provider or app.

• 🎓 Content focused on skill education
• 🧠 Use to understand formats, not to predict results
• 📊 Never a substitute for official platform rules