How to Play Fantasy Cricket on Codreddy
A complete step-by-step guide to get started with India's premier free-to-play fantasy cricket platform
Quick Overview
Fantasy cricket on Codreddy is simple: create your dream team of 11 real cricket players, earn points based on their actual match performance, and compare your skills with other users on the leaderboard. The best part? It's completely free, educational, and designed to help you learn cricket strategy without any financial risk.
Create Your Account
Getting started with Codreddy is quick and easy. Here's how to create your free account:
Visit the Registration Page
Click the "Register" button in the top right corner of the homepage or navigate to the registration page.
Fill in Your Details
Provide your full name, email address, date of birth, state of residence, and create a secure password.
Verify Your Age
You must be 18 years or older to use Codreddy. Your date of birth will be verified during registration.
Check State Eligibility
Users from Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, and Telangana cannot register due to government compliance requirements.
Complete Registration
Review and accept our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, then click "Create Account" to complete registration.
Important:
Make sure to use a valid email address as you'll receive important updates and notifications about your teams and matches.
Log In to Your Dashboard
Once your account is created, you can log in anytime to access your dashboard:
Click "Login"
Find the Login button in the top right corner of any page on Codreddy.
Enter Your Credentials
Provide the email address and password you used during registration.
Access Your Dashboard
After successful login, you'll be redirected to your personal dashboard where you can manage your teams and view upcoming matches.
Forgot your password? Click the "Forgot Password" link on the login page to reset it via email.
Select a Match
Your dashboard displays all upcoming cricket matches where you can create fantasy teams:
View Available Matches
Browse through the list of upcoming international, domestic, and T20 league matches available for fantasy team creation.
Check Match Details
Each match card shows the teams playing, venue, date/time, and deadline for team submission.
Choose Your Match
Click on any match to start building your fantasy team for that specific game.
Pro Tip:
Start with matches you're familiar with. If you follow a particular team or tournament closely, you'll have better insights for team selection.
Build Your Dream Team
This is where strategy comes into play. You'll select 11 players from the two teams playing in the match:
Team Composition Rules
Wicketkeepers: 1-4 players
Batsmen: 3-6 players
All-rounders: 1-4 players
Bowlers: 3-6 players
Total: Exactly 11 players (maximum 7 from any one team)
How to Select Players
Browse Player List
View all available players from both teams, organized by role (WK, BAT, AR, BOWL).
Check Player Stats
Each player card shows recent performance, batting/bowling averages, strike rates, and form.
Select 11 Players
Click on players to add them to your team. The system will guide you to maintain the required composition.
Choose Captain & Vice-Captain
Your captain earns 2x points and vice-captain earns 1.5x points. Choose wisely!
Name Your Team
Give your team a creative name that will appear on the leaderboard.
Save & Submit
Review your team and submit before the match deadline. You can edit until the deadline.
Strategy Tips:
- Consider pitch conditions (batting-friendly vs bowling-friendly)
- Check weather forecasts (rain can affect play)
- Look at head-to-head records between teams
- Consider player form in recent matches
- Balance your team between both sides
Track Live Performance
Once the match starts, watch your team's performance in real-time:
Live Score Updates
Your dashboard shows live points as your players perform in the actual match.
Player-wise Breakdown
See how each of your 11 players is contributing to your total score.
Leaderboard Position
Check your rank among all users who created teams for this match.
Check Final Results & Leaderboard
After the match concludes, view the final results and see how you performed:
Final Score
Your total points are calculated based on all your players' performances.
Leaderboard Ranking
See your final position among all participants. Top performers get recognition!
Performance Analysis
Review what worked and what didn't to improve your strategy for future matches.
Remember:
On Codreddy, ranking high means you've successfully analyzed player form, match conditions, and made smart strategic decisions. Your benefit is the satisfaction of demonstrating better cricket knowledge and improving your analytical skills!
Understanding the Scoring System
Points are awarded based on real match performance. Here's a simplified overview:
Batting Points
- Run scored+1 point
- Boundary (4)+1 point
- Six+2 points
- Half-century (50)+8 points
- Century (100)+16 points
- Duck (out for 0)-2 points
Bowling Points
- Wicket+25 points
- Bonus (LBW/Bowled)+8 points
- 3 wickets+4 points
- 4 wickets+8 points
- 5 wickets+16 points
- Maiden over+12 points
Fielding Points
- Catch+8 points
- Stumping+12 points
- Run out+6 points
Special Multipliers
- Captain2x points
- Vice-Captain1.5x points
Note: This is a simplified scoring guide. Detailed scoring rules with all scenarios are available in your dashboard when creating a team.
Tips for Success
Research: Study player form, pitch reports, and team news before selecting your team
Balance: Don't pick all star players from one team; diversify your selections
Captain Choice: Make your best performing player the captain for maximum points
All-rounders: They can score points through batting, bowling, and fielding
Learn: Analyze your past teams to understand what strategies work best
Community: Read our blog and learn from other successful fantasy cricket players
Ready to Start Playing?
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