Balls system

Understanding the Pitch Masters Balls System

In fantasy cricket, every decision counts. The Balls System at Pitch Masters rewards your knowledge and strategy by assigning points based on real-life player performances. Whether it’s a batter smashing boundaries, a bowler taking key wickets, or a fielder making game-changing plays, every action on the pitch contributes to your total score.

Below is a detailed breakdown of how points are awarded in the Balls System.

General Points

• Playing XI Selection: +4 Points
• Captain Bonus: 2X Points
• Vice-Captain Bonus: 1.5X Points

Batting Points

• Every Run Scored: +1 Point
• Boundary Bonus (Four): +1 Point
• Six Bonus: +2 Points
• 30-Run Bonus: +4 Points
• Half-Century Bonus (50 Runs): +8 Points
• Century Bonus (100 Runs): +16 Points
• Double Century Bonus (200 Runs): +32 Points
• Dismissal for a Duck (Except Bowlers): -2 Points

Bowling Points

• Every Wicket Taken (excluding run outs): +25 Points
• LBW & Bowled Bonus: +8 Points
• 3-Wicket Haul Bonus: +4 Points
• 4-Wicket Haul Bonus: +8 Points
• 5-Wicket Haul Bonus: +16 Points
• Maiden Over: +12 Points

Strike Rate Points (Batting) (Minimum 10 Balls Faced, Not for Bowlers)

• Above 170: +6 Points
• 150.01 – 170: +4 Points
• 130 – 150: +2 Points
• 60 – 70: -2 Points
• 50 – 59.99: -4 Points
• Below 50: -6 Points

Economy Rate Points (Bowling) (Minimum 2 Overs Bowled)

• Below 5 Runs Per Over: +6 Points
• 5.00 – 5.99 Runs Per Over: +4 Points
• 6.00 – 7.00 Runs Per Over: +2 Points
• 10.00 – 11.00 Runs Per Over: -2 Points
• 11.01 – 12.00 Runs Per Over: -4 Points
• Above 12 Runs Per Over: -6 Points

The Balls System ensures that every performance, whether with the bat, ball, or on the field, plays a role in determining your team’s success. Use your knowledge of players, match conditions, and team strategies to maximize your score and outplay the competition.