How to play PlayerzPot: pick a match, build an XI, join a contest
A beginner walkthrough of the PlayerzPot daily-play loop: choose a fixture, build an 11-player XI within a 100-credit salary cap, pick captain and vice-captain, join a contest, watch the score, and settle withdrawals.
The daily-play loop is five steps. Once you have completed KYC, the entire cycle from "I want to play" to "I see my points" takes about 15 minutes for the first contest of the day, and about 5 minutes for subsequent contests.
The five steps of a PlayerzPot contest
- Pick a match. The home screen lists upcoming fixtures across IPL, T20 leagues, ODIs, and bilateral series. Tap the match you want to play.
- Build an XI. Pick 11 players within a 100-credit salary cap. The cap forces trade-offs: pick all the best players and you'll exceed it; pick a balanced XI and you'll have room for differentials.
- Choose captain and vice-captain. Captain gets 2× points; vice-captain gets 1.5×. This is the single biggest decision of the contest — captain picks deserve more time than XI selection.
- Join a contest. Pick from practice (₹0), ₹1 contests, head-to-head, or grand leagues. Each contest has its own rules visible before entry.
- Watch the score, settle the result. The app shows live points per ball. Captain multipliers apply in real-time. Contest winnings credit to the wallet after the match settles.
Reading the 100-credit cap
The 100-credit salary cap is the strategic heart of fantasy cricket. Each player is priced based on recent form, role, and opposition. Your job is to fit 11 players under the cap while maximising expected points.
Common patterns that work:
- All-rounder anchor. Pick 2–3 all-rounders (batter + bowler credit) — they give you both batting depth and bowling points without double-counting credits.
- Differential captain. Pick a less-picked player as captain in low-entry contests. If they fire, you leapfrog the field. If they don't, the contest is cheap.
- Death-overs bowler. Wickets at the death are worth more than wickets in the powerplay. Pick bowlers who bowl the 16th–20th overs.
How points are calculated
| Action | Points (T20) |
|---|---|
| Run | +1 per run |
| Boundary bonus | +4 |
| Six bonus | +6 |
| Wicket (pace) | +25 |
| Wicket (spin) | +22 |
| Maiden over | +4 (T20, where applicable) |
| Catch | +8 |
| Stumping | +12 |
| Run-out (direct) | +12 |
| Run-out (catcher) | +6 |
| Captain multiplier | 2× |
| Vice-captain multiplier | 1.5× |
The exact T20 / ODI / Test scoring matrix is published inside the app at the start of each contest. The numbers above are typical defaults for T20; always verify on the contest page.
Questions readers actually ask
How long does a contest take to settle?
Most T20 contests settle within an hour of the match ending. ODI and Test contests settle after the match closes.
Can I edit my XI after lock-in?
No. Lock-in is 15 minutes before toss. After lock-in, the XI is final and the contest settles on the live points.
Can I join multiple contests with the same XI?
Yes. The same XI can be entered into multiple contests on the same match.
Build your first XI
Install the app, complete KYC, and join a ₹1 contest to test the daily-play loop before committing to a larger buy-in.