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Fantasy Sports Glossary

Every fantasy cricket and betting term, explained in plain English. Bookmark this page — it's the reference we wish we'd had when we started.

Captain (C)

Your chosen captain earns 2x points in fantasy cricket. Picking the right captain is the single biggest scoring decision in any contest.

Earns 1.5x points. The standard strategy is to pair a safe captain with a differential vice-captain.

A player selected by a small percentage of teams. If they perform, you gain a big ranking jump over the field.

Large-field contests with thousands of entries and big prize pools. Winning requires differential picks, not just safe choices.

Contests with few entries (or just one opponent). Safer, more consistent returns — the recommended starting point for beginners.

The number of times a bonus must be played through before it becomes withdrawable. FairPlay's welcome bonus carries a 30x requirement.

Unified Payments Interface — India's instant bank-to-bank payment system. The fastest way to deposit and withdraw on FairPlay.

Know Your Customer — identity verification (PAN/Aadhaar) required before withdrawals. One-time process, protects against fraud.

Pre-match analysis of the playing surface — dry, green, dusty — which heavily influences whether batsmen or bowlers score more fantasy points.

The confirmed 11 players taking the field, announced at the toss (~30 minutes before start). Always check before locking your team.

A match with no impact on the series outcome. Teams often rest star players — a trap for fantasy managers who don't check lineups.

A low-credit player likely to outscore their price. Finding value picks frees up budget for premium players elsewhere.

The budget currency for building fantasy teams. Each player costs credits; your squad must fit within the cap (usually 100).

Any paid-entry contest with real-money prizes, as opposed to free practice contests.

Total amount wagered. Some bonuses unlock based on turnover rather than deposit size.

Random Number Generator — the certified software ensuring casino game outcomes are genuinely random and fair.

Placing bets while a match is underway, with odds updating in real time as the game changes.

A single bet combining multiple selections. All must win for the bet to pay out — higher risk, higher reward.

A bet where one side is given a virtual advantage/disadvantage to even the odds, common in football and basketball.

Tools and practices — deposit limits, self-exclusion, reality checks — that keep play safe and within your means.

Start with a free contest and learn by playing.