About Indian T20 Fantasy Cricket League
The 15th edition of the Indian fantasy T20 Premier league is almost upon us and is expected to be bigger and better this time around. The tournament was held in India last season and later took place in the United Arab Emirates after COVID19 forced a postponement. In 2022, the IPL is likely to take place in India in its entirety.
Inarguably the biggest domestic T20 league, the who’s who of the cricket world are seen in action each season. It is going to be no different in 2022. The T20 league gets underway from March 26, 2022, and will run through till May 22, 2022. The tournament will be held across four venues – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai and MCA International Stadium, in Pune. There will be a total of 70 matches played, which includes 66 league games, two qualifiers, one Eliminator, and one Final. As always, participants can build their fantasy cricket team on MPL and win rewards daily.
Play Indian T20 fantasy cricket leagues & win big
As another edition of the Indian T20 league gets underway, MPL gives you a chance to build your fantasy team and win every single day of the week. Have you ever dreamt of owning your own team, being the manager and driver of a side studded with superstars? At MPL, cricket fans have a chance to build their fantasy dream team of real players, join various fantasy leagues and win rewards galore.
What to expect from the Indian T20 cricket fantasy league?
Every year, the Indian T20 premier league ups its quality in terms of the cricket on offer as well as the coverage. Similarly, the fantasy gaming experience on MPL has also gone up a notch and continues to do so every passing day. With a new points system in place that includes many more bonus points for economy rate, strike rate, and catches, playing the Indian T20 fantasy league on the MPL app will be a delight. The more points your fantasy team accumulates, the more your chances of winning increase.
The Indian T20 fantasy league will run for more than 60 days, and with a variety of contests every day, you can call your friends, build your fantasy team, join different leagues and win big. You can select multiple fantasy teams too, depending on the contest type, to boost your chances of winning.
How to participate in the Indian T20 fantasy cricket league?
There is no doubt cricket is a national obsession in India. People follow the sport with as much passion and vigour as no other. Each cricketer’s performance is scrutinised for days’ end, with his scores and numbers discussed in depth. The Indian T20 fantasy league is one such contest where participants come in millions to showcase their cricket knowledge and skills. The competition is high, so you have to be at the top of your game while picking your fantasy league players.
To participate in the Indian T20 fantasy league, go to the fantasy tab on the bottom of the landing page of MPL and then go to fantasy cricket. You will find all the upcoming matches here. Pick whichever match you want to take part in and start building your fantasy teams. Your objective is to build a fantasy team that will feature players from all facets. A total of 100 credits will be allocated, and you can select a maximum of 7 players from one team. Your fantasy cricket team must consist of 1-4 wicket keepers, 3-6 batsmen, 1-4 all rounders, and 3-6 bowlers.
You can join several contests and forge a combination of multiple teams. Download MPL Fantasy Cricket App and start building your fantasy team for the Indian T20 league.
Indian T20 Premier League 2022 Team List
The current defending champions and the most successful team in the tournament, Mumbai, have been a force to reckon with. They have won the league a record five times, in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. Rohit Sharma has been the captain of Mumbai each time they have been crowned champions, and with him at the helm once again, the franchise will be keen on adding another trophy to its already studded cabinet.
Before Mumbai went on a winning spree, Chennai was the most successful team in the T20 league. Chennai has won the Indian T20 league four times – in 2010, 2011 and 2022. With MS Dhoni leading the way, Chennai qualified for the playoffs every season they were a part of up until 2020 (Chennai was banned for two years in 2016 & 2017)
Kolkata is third in terms of the most successful franchise in the Indian T20 Premier League. They won the coveted title twice – in 2012 and 2014, both times under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir. There has been a slight blip in their form over the last few years, but they are still very much a force to reckon with. Kolkata were the runners up last season and with Shreyas Iyer at the helm, will want to go one step further.
The team from Hyderabad came into existence only in 2012 but had quickly found its bearings in the tournament. They won the Indian T20 premier league in 2016 and, with David Warner as captain, have been one of the most consistent teams in the tournament.
The team from Rajasthan have been the perennial underdogs since the start of the Indian T20 League. They won the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008 but have not once made it to the final even once since. Can they up their performance a notch in the upcoming season?
With the kind of fire-power Bangalore have had over the years, it is indeed a surprise that they do not have a single Indian t20 trophy to their name yet. In all these years, Bangalore, led by Virat Kohli, looks like a side that will certainly lift the title. But they haven’t. Kohli has stepped down as captain and RCB are yet to announce their new skipper. Can their fortunes change in 2022? Only time will tell.
The Delhi team too have never really lived up to their potential. They have had some of the biggest names in world cricket, but Delhi has qualified for the final only once in all these years. It remains to be seen whether that changes in due course or not.
One of the weakest teams in the competition, Punjab have shown promise, but it has usually been short-lived. The team has finished in the bottom half of the points table every season, barring 2008 and 2014 and are usually considered the weakest of all sides.
There have been many names picked up during this year’s Indian T20 league auctions, and you should be well versed as to which players have gone to which team this season.
The state of Gujarat has produced some amazing cricketers over the years and to get started once again in the IPL 2022, the new owners drafted one of their own men in Hardik Pandya. Ahmedabad had an excellent IPL 2022 mega auction and will be one team to look forward to. They have appointed Gary Kirsten, as their head coach. Former England opener Vikram Solanki will be the team director, whilst Ashish Nehra will be the bowling coach.
Lucknow Supergiants, owned by the RPSG Ventures, is the other franchise that take part in the tournament. KL Rahul will be leading the franchise for their first-ever season, as confirmed by the team owner Sanjeev Goenka. Marcus Stoinis and Ravi Bishnoi were the other two players that Lucknow grabbed before the auction.
Schedule for Indian T20 League Fantasy Matches
The Indian T20 Fantasy League 2022 will get underway on March 26 at Wankhede Stadium, with Chennai Super Kings taking on Kolkata Knight Riders, the two finalists from last year. Here is the full schedule of IPL 2022.
Match No | Day | Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
1 | Saturday | March 26, 2022 | CSK vs KKR | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
2 | Sunday | March 27, 2022 | DC vs MI | 3:30 PM | Brabourne – CCI |
3 | Sunday | March 27, 2022 | PBKS vs RCB | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
4 | Monday | March 28, 2022 | GT vs LSG | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
5 | Tuesday | March 29, 2022 | SRH vs RR | 7:30 PM | MCA Stadium, Pune |
6 | Wednesday | March 30, 2022 | RCB vs KKR | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
7 | Thursday | March 31, 2022 | LSG vs CSK | 7:30 PM | Brabourne – CCI |
8 | Friday | April 1, 2022 | KKR vs PBKS | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
9 | Saturday | April 2, 2022 | MI vs RR | 3:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
10 | Saturday | April 2, 2022 | GT vs DC | 7:30 PM | MCA Stadium, Pune |
11 | Sunday | April 3, 2022 | CSK vs PBKS | 7:30 PM | Brabourne – CCI |
12 | Monday | April 4, 2022 | SRH vs LSG | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
13 | Tuesday | April 5, 2022 | RR vs RCB | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
14 | Wednesday | April 6, 2022 | KKR vs MI | 7:30 PM | MCA Stadium, Pune |
15 | Thursday | April 7, 2022 | LSG vs DC | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
16 | Friday | April 8, 2022 | PBKS vs GT | 7:30 PM | Brabourne – CCI |
17 | Saturday | April 9, 2022 | CSK vs SRH | 3:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
18 | Saturday | April 9, 2022 | RCB vs MI | 7:30 PM | MCA Stadium, Pune |
19 | Sunday | April 10, 2022 | KKR vs DC | 3:30 PM | Brabourne – CCI |
20 | Sunday | April 10, 2022 | RR vs LSG | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
21 | Monday | April 11, 2022 | SRH vs GT | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
22 | Tuesday | April 12, 2022 | CSK vs RCB | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
23 | Wednesday | April 13, 2022 | MI vs PBKS | 7:30 PM | MCA Stadium, Pune |
24 | Thursday | April 14, 2022 | RR vs GT | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
25 | Friday | April 15, 2022 | SRH vs KKR | 7:30 PM | Brabourne – CCI |
26 | Saturday | April 16, 2022 | MI vs LSG | 3:30 PM | Brabourne – CCI |
27 | Saturday | April 16, 2022 | DC vs RCB | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
28 | Sunday | April 17, 2022 | PBKS vs SRH | 3:30 PM | Brabourne – CCI |
29 | Sunday | April 17, 2022 | GT vs CSK | 7:30 PM | MCA Stadium, Pune |
30 | Monday | April 18, 2022 | RR vs KKR | 7:30 PM | Brabourne – CCI |
31 | Tuesday | April 19, 2022 | LSG vs RCB | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
32 | Wednesday | April 20, 2022 | DC vs PBKS | 7:30 PM | MCA Stadium, Pune |
33 | Thursday | April 21, 2022 | MI vs CSK | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
34 | Friday | April 22, 2022 | DC vs RR | 7:30 PM | MCA Stadium, Pune |
35 | Saturday | April 23, 2022 | KKR vs GJ | 3:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
36 | Saturday | April 23, 2022 | RCB vs SRH | 7:30 PM | Brabourne – CCI |
37 | Sunday | April 24, 2022 | LSG vs MI | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
38 | Monday | April 25, 2022 | PBKS vs CSK | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
39 | Tuesday | April 26, 2022 | RCB vs RR | 7:30 PM | MCA Stadium, Pune |
40 | Wednesday | April 27, 2022 | GT vs SRH | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
41 | Thursday | April 28, 2022 | DC vs KKR | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
42 | Friday | April 29, 2022 | PBKS vs LSG | 7:30 PM | MCA Stadium, Pune |
43 | Saturday | April 30, 2022 | GT vs RCB | 3:30 PM | Brabourne – CCI |
44 | Saturday | April 30, 2022 | RR vs MI | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
45 | Sunday | May 1, 2022 | DC vs LSG | 3:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
46 | Sunday | May 1, 2022 | SRH vs CSK | 7:30 PM | MCA Stadium, Pune |
47 | Monday | May 2, 2022 | KKR vs RR | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
48 | Tuesday | May 3, 2022 | GT vs PBKS | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
49 | Wednesday | May 4, 2022 | RCB vs CSK | 7:30 PM | MCA Stadium, Pune |
50 | Thursday | May 5, 2022 | DC vs SRH | 7:30 PM | Brabourne – CCI |
51 | Friday | May 6, 2022 | GT vs MI | 7:30 PM | Brabourne – CCI |
52 | Saturday | May 7, 2022 | PBKS vs RR | 3:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
53 | Saturday | May 7, 2022 | LSG vs KKR | 3:30 PM | MCA Stadium, Pune |
54 | Sunday | May 8, 2022 | SRH vs RCB | 3:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
55 | Sunday | May 8, 2022 | CSK vs DC | 3:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
56 | Monday | May 9, 2022 | MI vs KKR | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
57 | Tuesday | May 10, 2022 | LSG vs GT | 7:30 PM | MCA Stadium, Pune |
58 | Wednesday | May 11, 2022 | RR vs DC | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
59 | Thursday | May 12, 2022 | CSK vs MI | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
60 | Friday | May 13, 2022 | RCB vs PBKS | 7:30 PM | Brabourne – CCI |
61 | Saturday | May 14, 2022 | KKR vs SRH | 7:30 PM | MCA Stadium, Pune |
62 | Sunday | May 15, 2022 | CSK vs GT | 3:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
63 | Sunday | May 15, 2022 | LSG vs RR | 7:30 PM | Brabourne – CCI |
64 | Monday | May 16, 2022 | PBKS vs DC | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
65 | Tuesday | May 17, 2022 | MI vs SRH | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
66 | Wednesday | May 18, 2022 | KKR vs LSG | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium |
67 | Thursday | May 19, 2022 | RCB vs GT | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
68 | Friday | May 20, 2022 | RR vs CSK | 7:30 PM | Brabourne – CCI |
69 | Saturday | May 21, 2022 | MI vs DC | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
70 | Sunday | May 22, 2022 | SRH vs PBKS | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium |
Tips & Tricks to play Indian T20 fantasy cricket
Building a fantasy team is like any other task you take up in life. It requires meticulous planning, research, and time. Each player has his own set of skills, and you need to be mindful of the same. Here are a few tips and tricks to play the Indian T20 fantasy league on MPL.
- Make the team pertaining to the Indian fantasy league: A lot of the players like Kagiso Rabada, David Warner, Steve Smith might be lethal in their home country, but it becomes a different ball-game in India. Always pick a player in your fantasy side that is expected to come good in Indian conditions. Check the performance of each player, even the domestic ones. You never know who can come good on a given day in the cricket T20 league.
- Be mindful of the conditions: The conditions also play a massive role in deciding how a player will perform on a given day. If the overhead conditions are cloudy and it is a cold, wet day, always go for pacers in your team. In case of a hot and humid day, the pitch is likely to flatten out, and that will mean runs in abundance for batsmen. The venue where the match is being played should also be taken into account when setting up your fantasy team.
- Research the uncapped players: Sometimes, the unknown entities are the ones that make the biggest statements. Whenever you select players, always keep one or two uncapped players in your fantasy XI as you never know who can turn out to be a trump card on the given day and turn the game on its head.
- Choose your captain and vice captain wisely: You should be very careful while choosing the captain and vice captain as they give your 2x and 1.5 x the points, respectively. Your captain and vice captain more often than not define the outcome of your fantasy cricket team. Choose players who are likely to give you points in more than one facet of the game, such as an all rounder or wicket keeper.
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Why play Indian T20 fantasy cricket on MPL?
MPL is a one-stop destination for fantasy sports fans. Don’t believe us? Ask the 6 crore plus Indians that trust the app.
- MPL is a platform for both beginners and pro fantasy leagues’ players. There are both cash contests as well as free practice games. You might be a first-timer who hasn’t played a lot of fantasy cricket or a pro player who has been at it for a while; MPL has a place for all.
- MPL is safe, secure, and the transactions are all made through a secure channel. You don’t have to worry about the legitimacy of the app.
- The app runs smoothly without any glitches, which makes it highly user-friendly and a treat to use. Forming teams on MPL is very simple; just a few clicks and your fantasy dream team is ready. The rules are also pretty easy to understand.
The secret to winning in fantasy is keeping yourself updated. Read our blogs to get constant updates on probable XI, best performing players, dream teams, among others.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Indian T20 Fantasy Premier League?
The Indian fantasy cricket league is the online fantasy version of the T20 league, which is one of the most popular tournaments in India. Here, you create a team of 11 fantasy cricket players from the real-life matches played in the tournament and come up against other competitors. You get points based on the performance of the players you have selected. Based on the points accumulated and the contest joined, you stand a chance to win and stay ahead of others.
When will the Indian T20 Fantasy Premier League Matches Start in 2022?
The Indian T20 fantasy league will commence on March 26, 2022. The tournament will be played in four venues A total of 70 matches will be played in the competition involving eight teams.
Is Playing T20 Fantasy League on MPL Safe?
Playing the T20 fantasy league on MPL is 100% safe and secure. The transactions are all done through a secure gateway, and as soon as the match is over, your fantasy cricket winnings are transferred to your respective accounts immediately. Players can play fantasy sports on MPL without any worry
Indian T20 Premier League Teams
- Team Bangalore
- Team Delhi
- Team Punjab
- Team Chennai
- Team Rajasthan
- Team Kolkata
- Team Mumbai
- Team Hyderabad
- Team Gujrat
- Team Lucknow
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