IPL points system

IPL points system: batting, bowling, fielding, captain bonus

IPL fantasy points system on most platforms: standard batting, bowling and fielding formulas (runs, boundaries, wickets, catches) with a few IPL-specific nuances — powerplay bonuses, death-overs wicket multipliers, super-over scoring, and DLS (rain-shortened) adjustments. Use the formulas below to estimate any IPL player's expected fantasy score before you lock your XI. For the general fantasy-cricket scoring formula (across T20, ODI, Test and other formats), see /en/fantasy-cricket/points/.

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IPL points system

IPL batting points

IPL batting points are similar to T20 batting points on most platforms. The powerplay bonus (some platforms add +2 for runs scored in the first 6 overs) and the strike-rate bonus for high strike rates in a 20-over innings are the two IPL-specific nuances.

Runs

+1 point per run scored off the bat. Extras (wides, no-balls) do not count toward the batter's score.

Boundary bonus (4)

+4 bonus for hitting a boundary. Total for a 4: +5.

Six bonus

+6 bonus for hitting a six. Total for a 6: +7.

Half-century

+4 bonus when reaching 50 runs.

Century

+8 bonus when reaching 100 runs.

Strike-rate bonus (IPL)

+2 if strike rate 100-149.9; +4 if 150+. (Some platforms add +6 if strike rate 200+ in a low-score chase.)

Duck penalty

-2 if dismissed for 0 in IPL (batters only).

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IPL bowling points

IPL bowling points use the standard T20 formulas with one IPL-specific nuance: death-overs wicket multipliers. Wickets in overs 16-20 typically earn +1.25 to +1.5× the standard wicket bonus on some platforms.

Wicket

+25 points per wicket taken.

LBW / Bowled bonus

+8 bonus for LBW or Bowled (not caught).

3-wicket haul

+4 bonus.

4-wicket haul

+8 bonus.

5-wicket haul

+16 bonus.

Maiden over

+4 points per maiden over (rare in T20 but possible on slow wickets).

Economy-rate bonus (IPL)

+2 if economy ≤ 6; +4 if economy ≤ 4.

Death-overs wicket multiplier

+1.25 to +1.5× the standard wicket bonus when the wicket falls in overs 16-20 (some platforms).

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Fielding points in IPL

Fielding points in IPL are similar to T20 fielding points. Most platforms award +8 per catch, +12 per stumping, +12 for a direct run-out and +6 for an assist run-out. Some platforms add a "high-catch" bonus for spectacular catches, but the standard formula applies on most platforms.

Catch

+8 points per catch taken.

Stumping

+12 per stumping (wicket-keeper only, must be standing up to the stumps).

Run-out (direct)

+12 for a direct-hit run-out.

Run-out (assist)

+6 for an assist run-out.

No fielding points for wicket-keeper standing back

Stumping points require standing up to the stumps. Standing back, only catches and run-outs count.

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IPL-specific nuances

Beyond the standard formulas, IPL fantasy contests have a few platform-specific nuances: powerplay bonuses, super-over scoring, and DLS adjustments for rain-shortened matches. Use these to refine your expected fantasy score.

Super-over scoring

Some platforms add a +8 bonus for any player who scores 10+ runs or takes 1+ wickets in a super-over. Check the platform's specific rules.

DLS adjustments

Rain-shortened matches (e.g. 5 overs per side) adjust the points formula: dot-ball pressure bonuses are larger; bowler milestone bonuses are smaller; captain differential matters more.

Powerplay bonuses

Some platforms add +2 for runs scored in the first 6 overs. Batters with high strike rates in the powerplay (e.g. Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head) benefit.

Captain and VC multipliers

Captain 2×; vice-captain 1.5×. Multipliers apply to the full final score (batting + bowling + fielding), not just one bucket.

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IPL hub

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Fantasy cricket points system

Exact scoring formulas: runs, wickets, boundaries, captain 2×, vice-captain 1.5×.

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Fantasy IPL strategy

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Fantasy cricket scoring formulas

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common questions

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How many points is a wicket worth in IPL fantasy?+

+25 points per wicket taken. LBW / Bowled adds +8. Death-overs wickets on some platforms add +1.25 to +1.5× the standard wicket bonus.

How many points is a six in IPL fantasy?+

+1 per run + +6 bonus for a 6 = +7 total.

Is there a powerplay bonus in IPL fantasy?+

Some platforms add +2 for runs scored in the first 6 overs. Check the platform's specific rules.

How does DLS affect IPL fantasy points?+

Rain-shortened matches (e.g. 5 overs per side) adjust the formula: dot-ball pressure bonuses are larger; bowler milestone bonuses are smaller; captain differential matters more.

What is the captain multiplier in IPL fantasy?+

Captain 2×; vice-captain 1.5×. Multipliers apply to the player's full final score (batting + bowling + fielding).