Fantasy cricket has become more popular in Australia, with Draftstars offering daily fantasy contests for Australian international matches, as well as Big Bash and Women’s Big Bash league fixtures. Players can assemble teams of four batters and three bowlers while adhering to a $100,000 salary cap. All-rounders can be chosen as either batters or bowlers, providing flexibility in team composition.
Points are awarded for runs, wickets, and fielding actions, with bonus points for batters with high strike rates and bowlers with low economy rates. Daily contests are available for all three formats – Test, One-Day, and T20. When playing the T20 format, it’s important to consider several factors to optimize team selection.
Firstly, making team selections too early is not advisable, as not all players who are initially selected may end up playing. Additionally, weather conditions can significantly impact match dynamics. Therefore, it’s important to wait for the toss (bat flip) to know which team will bat or bowl first, as well as to have an idea of the batting order.
In the T20 format, players should also evaluate players who bowl the death overs and those with high strike rates or low economy rates. All-rounders and wicket-keeper batsmen should not be overlooked. By considering these factors, players can make informed decisions when participating in fantasy cricket on Draftstars.