How to play
Build your team, take victories in fantasy cricket!
Step-by-step instructions on how to create a team in Sportsmaniya:
- Register on a fantasy sports
- Go to the main page of the site and enter your mobile phone number. You will be sent a link to download the APK file via SMS. Download the file and install it on your device.
- Once installed, open the application. Complete the registration process by entering your phone number and email address. For convenient login, you can also choose one of the popular social networks.
- Do not forget to confirm the registration by clicking on the link that will be sent to your email. After confirmation, log in to your account using the specified data.
- Select a tournament format
- Decide on the fantasy cricket format you want to participate in. Some tournaments can be short (one match), while others can be championship-long.
- Choose whether you want to participate in a private league with friends or public tournaments.
- Budget for team creation
- Once you have selected a tournament format, you will be given a certain budget to build your team.
- Make sure that the value of all the players you select does not exceed the set limit.
- Select players
- Pick players for your team from the list of available players based on their value and current form.
- Include a balanced team consisting of batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders, and wicketkeepers.
- Keep in mind that some players may cost more and others may cost less, depending on their popularity and current stats.
- Appoint a captain and vice-captain
- Pick a captain for your team. This player will earn you double points for his performance in the real match.
- Also appoint a vice-captain who will earn you 1.5 points.
- Consider positional restrictions
- Make sure your team has players of all the required positions. Most tournaments have restrictions on the number of players per role (for example, no more than 7 bowlers or 5 batsmen).
- Set up auto-substitution
- Set up automatic substitution of players if any of them are not playing in the match to avoid losing points. You can set the priority for replacing players in case of injury or absence.
- Check the squad
- Check the players you have selected, make sure they are active and taking part in matches.
- Make sure your team meets the budget and positional requirements.
- Confirm and submit the team
- Once you are satisfied with your player selection, confirm the team composition.
- Make sure all changes are saved and your team is ready for the tournament
- Track Results
- Once the tournament starts, track your team’s results in real time via the platform interface.
- Earn points based on how your players perform in real matches.
- Adjust your lineup during the tournament
- Keep track of your players’ results and adjust your lineup if one of them is not performing as expected or is injured.
- Use the option to replace players or use a wildcard (if allowed by the tournament rules).
- Analyze and Improve Your Team
- As the tournament progresses, analyze your players’ stats and improve your team to increase your chances of winning.
- Use the analytics to make more informed decisions when choosing new players.
- Join Leagues and Competitions
- Join leagues with other players. This can be a private league with friends or public tournaments.
- Compete with other participants, improve your team, and strive for victory.
- Scorecard and Rewards
- After the tournament is over, check the results, see how many points your players have scored, and get rewards if your team has placed high.
- Some platforms also offer bonuses or credits to improve your team in future tournaments.
- Participate in future tournaments
- Don’t stop at one tournament. Fantasy Cricket offers many tournaments, and you can continue participating by improving your strategy and team.

Disclaimer 18+
Fantasy cricket is a great way to enjoy the game without leaving your home. However, it is important to remember that some Indian states such as Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim and Telangana may have laws that restrict or completely ban fantasy cricket. All rights reserved Sportsmaniya, info@sportsmaniya.com, +91 44 6134 5688, Velachery Rd, Indira Gandhi Nagar, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042, India