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How to Play Fantasy Sports

Master the game with strategy and skill

15M+ Active Players
3+ Sports Available
Fantasy sports experience

Quick Start Guide

Begin your fantasy sports journey in 4 simple steps

1

Download & Register

Get the Winmatch app and create your account to start your journey

Download app
2

Choose Your Sport

Select from cricket, football, or basketball matches

Choose sport
3

Create Your Team

Pick your players using your sports knowledge and strategy

Create team
4

Join Contests

Enter competitions and showcase your team selection skills

Join contests

Game Rules & Guidelines

Everything you need to know about playing fantasy sports on Winmatch

General Rules
Squad Selection
Scoring System
Fair Play

General Rules

General rules illustration

Age Requirements and Eligibility

All participants must be at least 18 years of age to play fantasy sports on Winmatch. Users must be residents of regions where fantasy sports are permitted by local regulations.

Account Management

Each user is allowed to maintain only one account. Multiple accounts from the same user or device are not permitted. Users must provide accurate information during registration and keep their account details updated.

Contest Participation

Users can participate in multiple contests simultaneously. However, using automated scripts or bots for team creation or modification is strictly prohibited. All team selections must be made manually by the user.

Team Modification Rules

Teams can be modified until the deadline specified for each contest. Once a match begins, no changes can be made to teams participating in that particular contest. Users are responsible for ensuring their teams comply with all selection rules before the deadline.

Squad Selection Rules

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Team Composition

Your fantasy team must include players from both participating teams in a match. The specific composition requirements vary by sport:

Cricket
  • Total 11 players
  • 1-4 Wicket-keepers
  • 3-6 Batsmen
  • 1-4 All-rounders
  • 3-6 Bowlers
  • Maximum 7 players from one team
Football
  • Total 11 players
  • 1 Goalkeeper
  • 3-5 Defenders
  • 3-5 Midfielders
  • 1-3 Forwards
  • Maximum 7 players from one team
Basketball
  • Total 5 players
  • 1-2 Point Guards
  • 1-2 Shooting Guards
  • 1-2 Small Forwards
  • 1-2 Power Forwards
  • 1-2 Centers
  • Maximum 3 players from one team

Captain Selection

Users must designate one player as team captain and another as vice-captain. The captain earns 2x points, while the vice-captain earns 1.5x points. This selection can significantly impact your team's performance and requires careful strategic consideration.

Scoring System

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Our scoring system is designed to reflect real-world performance and reward strategic player selection. Points are awarded based on various actions and achievements during the match.

Cricket Scoring

Batting
  • Run scored+1
  • Boundary bonus+1
  • Six bonus+2
  • 30 run bonus+4
  • Half-century+8
  • Century+16
Bowling
  • Wicket+25
  • 3 wicket bonus+4
  • 4 wicket bonus+8
  • 5 wicket haul+16
  • Maiden over+4
Fielding
  • Catch+8
  • Stumping+12
  • Run out+6

Football Scoring

Attack
  • Goal scored+10
  • Assist+6
  • Shot on target+1
Defense
  • Clean sheet+8
  • Successful tackle+2
  • Interception+1
  • Clearance+1
Goalkeeper
  • Save+2
  • Penalty save+10

Basketball Scoring

Offense
  • Point scored+1
  • 3-pointer bonus+1
  • Assist+2
Defense
  • Rebound+2
  • Block+2
  • Steal+2

Important Notes

  • Captain scores 2x points
  • Vice-captain scores 1.5x points
  • Scoring updates in real-time during matches
  • Final scores may be adjusted after official match statistics are confirmed

Fair Play Guidelines

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At Winmatch, we're committed to maintaining a fair and enjoyable environment for all players. Our fair play guidelines ensure that every participant has an equal opportunity to succeed based on their skill and knowledge.

Account Integrity

  • Maintain only one active account
  • Do not share account credentials
  • Keep your account information secure and up to date
  • Report any unauthorized access immediately

Team Selection

  • Create teams independently without copying others
  • Do not use automated tools or scripts
  • Make selections based on your own analysis and strategy
  • Avoid coordinated team selections with other players

Contest Participation

  • Join contests before the specified deadline
  • Do not attempt to manipulate contest standings
  • Respect other participants and their strategies
  • Report any suspicious activity to our support team

Information Usage

  • Use only publicly available information for team selection
  • Do not exploit insider information
  • Share knowledge and tips in a fair manner
  • Respect embargoed team news and announcements

Fair Play Violations

Violations of our fair play guidelines may result in:

  • Account suspension or termination
  • Removal from current contests
  • Restrictions on future participation
  • Loss of achievements and rankings

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