Head-to-Head (H2H)
A two-entry contest where you compete against one opponent. Lower variance; ideal for fundamentals and balanced lineup training.
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A two-entry contest where you compete against one opponent. Lower variance; ideal for fundamentals and balanced lineup training.
Mid-field contests where half the entries succeed. Great for understanding roster balance and learning stability vs. risk dynamics.
“Guaranteed Prize Pool” simulations — hundreds of entries; designed to teach high-risk, high-reward lineup variance and contrarian logic.
Players become uneditable once their match begins. Teaches strategic planning for captains and substitutions before the lock window.
A stabilizing batter who builds long innings. Gains steady points through balls faced and boundaries; lower volatility.
Batters who appear late in the innings. Known for high strike-rate surges but high outcome volatility — depends on match context.
Dual-role player contributing with both bat and ball, creating multiple scoring routes and stable fantasy returns.
Specializes in wicket-taking phases — either early swing overs or death overs. High potential, but volatile economy.
Opening overs with fielding restrictions — boosts batting strike rates and wicket opportunities for seamers.
Final overs of an innings where run rate spikes dramatically. High-risk phase for both bowlers and finishers; defines upside variance.
Runs conceded per over. Bonus or penalty thresholds often apply in fantasy scoring. Key indicator of bowling control.
Runs scored per 100 balls faced. Many scoring systems reward SR milestones and penalize excessive dot balls.
The statistical mean of potential outcomes. In fantasy sports, EV helps compare roles and matchups objectively.
Combining players whose outcomes align positively, such as top-order batters from one side. Amplifies upside in large-field builds.
Selecting players underrepresented by most users to gain advantage if popular options fail. Common in GPP-style thinking.
Extreme performances tend to normalize over time. Useful in evaluating whether a player’s recent surge is sustainable.
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