Rules & Scoring - Play Tribe Fun

Team Selection Rules

Understanding team selection rules is crucial for building a winning fantasy cricket team. Follow these guidelines to create your perfect lineup.

Basic Requirements

You must select exactly 11 players for your fantasy team
You have a budget of 100 credits to build your team
You can select a maximum of 7 players from any single team
Each player has a credit value based on their recent performance and popularity

Player Type Requirements

Your team must include players from the following categories:

Wicket-Keepers (WK): Minimum 1, Maximum 4
Batsmen (BAT): Minimum 3, Maximum 6
All-Rounders (AR): Minimum 1, Maximum 4
Bowlers (BOWL): Minimum 3, Maximum 6

Captain & Vice-Captain Selection

You must select one player as Captain who will earn 2x points
You must select one player as Vice-Captain who will earn 1.5x points
Choose these roles wisely as they significantly impact your total score
If the captain doesn't play, the vice-captain becomes the captain automatically

Detailed Scoring System

Points are awarded based on actual player performance in live cricket matches. Here's the complete breakdown:

Batting Points

Run Scored: 1 point per run
Boundary Bonus (4s): 1 additional point
Six Bonus (6s): 2 additional points
Half-Century (50 runs): 8 bonus points
Century (100 runs): 16 bonus points
150 runs: 24 bonus points
200 runs: 32 bonus points
Dismissal for Duck: -2 points (Batsmen, Wicket-Keepers, All-Rounders only)

Bowling Points

Wicket (excluding run-out): 25 points
Bonus (LBW/Bowled): 8 additional points
3 Wicket Bonus: 4 additional points
4 Wicket Bonus: 8 additional points
5 Wicket Bonus: 16 additional points
Maiden Over: 12 points

Fielding Points

Catch Taken: 8 points
3 Catches Bonus: 4 additional points
Stumping: 12 points
Run Out (Direct Hit): 12 points
Run Out (Thrower/Catcher): 6 points each

Strike Rate Points (Minimum 10 balls faced)

Below 50 runs per 100 balls: -6 points
Between 50-59.99 runs per 100 balls: -4 points
Between 60-70 runs per 100 balls: -2 points
Between 130-150 runs per 100 balls: +2 points
Between 150.01-170 runs per 100 balls: +4 points
Above 170 runs per 100 balls: +6 points

Economy Rate Points (Minimum 2 overs bowled)

Below 5 runs per over: +6 points
Between 5-5.99 runs per over: +4 points
Between 6-7 runs per over: +2 points
Between 10-11 runs per over: -2 points
Between 11.01-12 runs per over: -4 points
Above 12 runs per over: -6 points

Contest Rules

Joining Contests

All contests on Play Tribe Fun are 100% free to join
You can join multiple contests with the same team
You can create multiple teams for the same match
Teams must be finalized before the match deadline (usually match start time)
Once the match starts, teams cannot be edited

Contest Types

Head-to-Head: Compete against one other player
Small Leagues: Compete with 5-20 players
Mega Contests: Compete with hundreds or thousands of players
Private Contests: Create your own contest and invite friends
Practice Contests: Perfect for learning without pressure

Winning & Rankings

Rankings are determined by total fantasy points scored by your team
Captain points are multiplied by 2x
Vice-Captain points are multiplied by 1.5x
In case of a tie, the team created first ranks higher
Live leaderboards are updated in real-time during matches

Match Cancellation & Substitutions

If a Match is Cancelled

If a match is cancelled or abandoned, all contests for that match are cancelled
If a match is rescheduled, contests may be rescheduled or cancelled based on the situation
Official announcements will be made on the platform regarding cancelled matches

Player Substitutions

If a player in your team is substituted in the actual match, they will still earn points for their performance
Substitute players (12th man, etc.) who don't play will score 0 points
Impact players and super-subs are treated according to official match rules

Playing XI Announcements

We recommend waiting for official playing XI announcements before finalizing your team
Players not in the playing XI will score 0 points
You can edit your team until the match deadline

Fair Play Policy

Play Tribe Fun is committed to providing a fair and transparent gaming environment for all users.

No Cheating: Any form of cheating, manipulation, or unfair practices is strictly prohibited
Multiple Accounts: Creating multiple accounts to gain unfair advantage is not allowed
Automated Tools: Use of bots, scripts, or automated tools is prohibited
Collusion: Coordinating with other users to manipulate contest outcomes is not permitted
Consequences: Violation of fair play rules may result in account suspension or permanent ban

Important Notes

All scoring is based on official match data provided by authorized cricket boards
In case of any discrepancy, official match statistics will be considered final
Play Tribe Fun reserves the right to modify rules and scoring systems with prior notice
Users will be notified of any significant rule changes via email or platform notifications
For any disputes or clarifications, please contact our support team

Rules & Scoring System