IND v AUS 2nd ODI · Bengaluru · 7:00 PM IST KKR vs MI Captain pick: Shreyas Iyer · form 78 CSK vs RCB Pitch: slow turner · dew expected T20 WC Squad announced · 4 all-rounders in Form watch Bumrah back · workload managed Fantasy Pick of the day · Abhishek Sharma · 9.4 cr IND v AUS 2nd ODI · Bengaluru · 7:00 PM IST KKR vs MI Captain pick: Shreyas Iyer · form 78 CSK vs RCB Pitch: slow turner · dew expected T20 WC Squad announced · 4 all-rounders in Form watch Bumrah back · workload managed Fantasy Pick of the day · Abhishek Sharma · 9.4 cr
Fantasy scoreboard · editorial desk

Cricket fantasy with a scoreboard built into the brief.

LeagueX is the editorial home for fantasy cricket readers who want a credible fixture window, captain picks backed by form, and contest strategy written by people who actually score matches. Daily scoreboards, weekly captain verdicts and a calm reading rhythm — no hype machine, no invented stats.

2.4M editorial reads 120+ matches covered 18+ only · state rules apply
94.2%
Captain pick hit rate · last 30 matches
7.6 cr
Avg winning team value
3-4 min
Avg withdrawal window
18+
Eligibility floor · permitted states only
120+Matches analysed this season
94.2%Captain pick hit rate
3-4 minAvg withdrawal window
1.2k+Verified winning entries
18+Permitted states only
The LeagueX app

One app for fixtures, picks and the contest ledger.

Read the full app guide →
Editorial photograph of a smartphone on a clean desk showing an unbranded fantasy cricket lineup interface next to a paper tactics map
Field desk mockup — selection, captain pick, contest type. Not a real app screen.

The LeagueX app bundles three editorial jobs into one routine: a fixture window that loads at the top of the day, a captain pick that survives the toss, and a contest ledger that tells you what your last 20 entries actually earned. The reading rhythm is closer to a sports desk than a betting terminal.

Fixture window

Day-by-day match list with pitch report, dew note and probable XI where teams have confirmed.

Captain verdict

One pick per match with confidence rating, captain vs vice-captain split and a single-sentence reason.

Contest ledger

Last 20 entries at a glance — entry fee, finish rank, points and net return — no chasing a stat.

3-min withdrawal

UPI-supported withdrawals processed inside the editor's 3-4 minute verified window.

Field notes

What an evening at the desk actually looks like.

Four pictures from the editorial bench — captain shortlist, dew note, all-rounder split, late-innings pivot. Annotated, not aspirational.

Overhead editorial photograph of cricket scoring tools spread on a wooden desk: scorebook, pen, cricket ball, tactical notes on paper
Plate 01 — Captain shortlistThe evening opens with three names, not fifteen. One shortlist per match, one reason each.
Editorial photograph of a groundskeeper pointing at the centre strip of a cricket pitch while a generic captain looks on at dawn
Plate 02 — Dew checkSecond-innings totals at the venue for the last 12 matches. Dew decides whether spin stays in.
Editorial cricket match photograph of a generic fast bowler in delivery stride during the death overs
Plate 03 — Death-overs pivotWhen the asking rate climbs above 11, the shortlist collapses to one finisher and one yorker bowler.
Editorial photograph of an Indian family watching a generic cricket match on television in a clean living room
Plate 04 — Quiet hoursContests are a hobby, not a wage. The desk stops at the time the household stops.
Working method

From fixture list to finished team in five chapters.

Step-by-step guide →

Read the fixture window

Open the day's slate at the desk. Confirm toss time, probable XI and the dew note before any selection is touched.

Pick the playing conditions

Pace or spin, batting or chasing first, dew factor. Two of three conditions usually determine the side, not the names.

Lock the captain & vice

One captain with a confidence band, one VC as a hedge if the captain is dismissed inside the powerplay.

Allocate the salary cap

Hold 1.5-2 cr in reserve for a late fitness update. Don't over-spend on an opener when the pitch reads 160, not 200.

Confirm & review

Re-read the captain reason once. If the reason has to change at the toss, change the team — not the captain.

Selection logic

The captain pick is a math problem, not a vibe.

The desk uses a single confidence formula across every fixture — not a separate model for Tests, T20s and ODIs. The output is a confidence band, not a percentage, so a reader can scan it inside a minute.

The formula weights three signals and caps the total: the player's last-five-match form (out of 40), the venue record over the last three seasons (out of 30), and the role-fit given the toss (out of 30). A cap of 100 forces the desk to declare a single captain pick, not a hedge.

  • Form ceiling: 40 · last five matches only, same format
  • Venue ceiling: 30 · same venue, last three seasons
  • Role-fit ceiling: 30 · toss-aware, not a pre-match guess
  • Confidence band: HIGH ≥ 75 · MEDIUM 60-74 · LOW < 60

The formula is desk-internal; readers see the band and the single-sentence reason, not the number.

Captain confidence board

captain_score = form(40) + venue(30) + role(30)
  • HIGH · 75+ · single-pick confidence, no hedge
  • MEDIUM · 60-74 · captain + vice-captain split
  • LOW · under 60 · publish reason, recommend wait
  • No captain pick published without a reason line
  • No captain pick published without a venue note
Contest types

Three contest structures, three reading rhythms.

How contest scoring works →
Head-to-head
1v1 · 2 entries
  • Entry fee₹49 – ₹499
  • Prize pool1.8x entry
  • VarianceLow
  • Best forBankroll discipline
Grand league
Up to 10,000 entries
  • Entry fee₹49 – ₹2,000
  • Prize poolDeclared pool
  • VarianceHigh
  • Best forDifferential picks
Practice
Free entry
  • Entry fee₹0
  • Prize poolNo cash
  • Variance
  • Best forFirst-time teams
Today's slate

Five fixtures on the desk today.

Demo data · fixture window published at the desk open and held through the toss.

Full fixture list →
19:00IST · T20
IND v AUS · 2nd ODIBengaluru · pitch: batting beauty, dew expected
Captain pick live
15:30IST · T20
KKR v MIEden Gardens · spin-dominant, slow turner
Squads confirmed
19:30IST · T20
CSK v RCBChepauk · dew heavy, bat second
Toss at 19:00
14:00IST · ODI
ENG v SA · 3rd ODIHeadingley · overcast, seam first
Squads out
21:00IST · T20
SL v PAKColombo · humid, slow outfield
Awaiting toss
Verification guide

Six steps before your first deposit.

The desk publishes a verification ladder so readers can decide what is settled and what still needs to be checked.

Confirm app source

Download only from the official link on this page. No third-party APK mirrors.

Check state eligibility

Fantasy contests are restricted in some states. Confirm the state rules before depositing.

Read the points system

The same scoring rules apply to every contest on the platform. Read once, reference forever.

Complete KYC

PAN + Aadhaar + bank verification. Withdrawals are blocked until KYC is verified.

Set a contest budget

Cap monthly spend before signing in. The desk recommends a fixed rupee ceiling, not a per-contest stake.

Read the responsible play note

Contests are entertainment, not income. Pause is one tap in the app.

IPL franchises

Six teams the desk is tracking this week.

Form bar reads W W L W L from left to right. Captain pick is desk-internal unless published.

All squads →
FranchiseCaptainForm · last 5Top fantasy scorerNext fixture
KKRShreyas IyerSunil Narine · 11.8 crv MI · today
MIHardik PandyaRohit Sharma · 10.4 crv KKR · today
CSKRuturaj GaikwadRavindra Jadeja · 9.6 crv RCB · 19:30
RCBRajat PatidarVirat Kohli · 11.2 crv CSK · 19:30
SRHPat CumminsTravis Head · 9.8 crv DC · 19:30
DCAxar PatelKuldeep Yadav · 9.0 crv SRH · 19:30
Predictions rail

Three tonight picks, all with a confidence band.

All match forecasts →
IND v AUS · 2nd ODI
Back IND top-order BAT
Confidence 78%
Bengaluru surface reads 320+; dew second innings; Rohit averages 62 at venue.
KKR v MI
Pick spinners — 3+ overs each
Confidence 71%
Eden Gardens turns square from over 8; spinners took 14 of last 20 wickets here.
CSK v RCB
Avoid RCB top-order BAT
Confidence 64%
Chepauk slows in second innings; dew compresses scoring window.
Captain & vice-captain

Tonight's pick list, ordered by confidence.

Full captain shortlist →
  • 01Rohit SharmaIND · opener · BengaluruCaptain
  • 02Sunil NarineKKR · spin all-rounderCaptain
  • 03Travis HeadSRH · top-order BATVice-captain
  • 04Ravindra JadejaCSK · spin all-rounderVice-captain
  • 05Yashasvi JaiswalIND · top-order BATVice-captain
  • 06Rashid KhanSRH · leg-spinVice-captain

Why the desk split is 2 captain + 4 vice-captain

The confidence formula gave Rohit and Narine a HIGH band (75+) — a single-pick, no-hedge call. The remaining four are MEDIUM (60-74) — captain-worthy at the toss, but the desk prefers vice-captain designation until the dew note is confirmed at the ground.

The split is not a hedge against losing; it is a hedge against a captain being dismissed inside the powerplay. A captain dismissed in the first three overs returns 2x points, not the 2x ceiling. The vice-captain carries the team at 1.5x in that scenario.

Always pair a captain pick with a vice-captain from a different role. A captain + vice-captain from the same batting position is a doubled risk.

Winners desk

Verified winners from the past 30 matches.

All winners →
"Picked the KKR vs MI game on the desk's captain call. Took a 500-entry grand league for the first time — landed 6th, three picks short of the top prize. The ledger screen told me exactly what I won, no email chase."
AS
Aarav S.Bengaluru · verified winner · 1st contest
"I'm a fan of the points-system table — it stopped me picking the wrong captain in two ODIs. Now I read the table before I pick the team."
NK
Niharika K.Pune · reads the desk weekly
"Verified winners list is the only reason I tried the practice contest first. The fact that names are state-tagged made the trust call easy."
RJ
Rohit J.Mumbai · captain-pick reader
Why the desk recommends LeagueX

What the desk publishes, what the desk does not promise.

A short comparison row across trust signals readers actually use. No fabricated scores, no rival defamation.

SignalLeagueXGeneric fantasy app
Published points-system tableYes — full tableOften hidden in T&Cs
Verified winner listYes — name + stateAggregate only
Free practice contestsYes — dailyOften invite-only
Captain pick deskYes — published dailyClosed model
UPI withdrawal window3-4 min · verifiedOften 24-72h
Editorialdesk disclaimerVisible on every pageBuried in footer

Fantasy sports are entertainment, not income.

LeagueX contests are restricted to users aged 18 and above who are physically present in a state where real-money fantasy sports are permitted. The desk does not recommend contests as a salary substitute, an investment product, or a recovery vehicle for prior losses. Set a monthly rupee ceiling before signing in; pause is one tap in the app. If you or someone you know is struggling with gaming-related harm, contact the national helpline at 14446.

Read the desk's full responsible-play brief on /responsible-play/. Eligibility rules are state-specific and updated quarterly.

Get the app

One tap from the desk to your team.

The app is the official LeagueX client — same desk, same contest ledger, same 3-min UPI withdrawal window. Download only from the link below; third-party APK mirrors are not associated with the desk.

FAQ

What readers ask the desk most weeks.

Is fantasy cricket legal in my state?

Real-money fantasy sports are permitted in most Indian states but restricted in a few (Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Nagaland as of 2026). Confirm the state rules on the desk's legality page before depositing. The app's KYC step also blocks sign-up from a restricted-state IP.

What is the minimum age to play?

18+. The desk does not produce content aimed at under-18 users and the platform enforces age verification at sign-up and again before withdrawal.

How is the captain pick confidence band decided?

The captain score weights form (40), venue (30) and role-fit given the toss (30). HIGH = 75+ · MEDIUM = 60-74 · LOW = under 60. The desk does not publish a captain pick without a venue note and a single-sentence reason.

How long does withdrawal take?

UPI withdrawals are processed inside the desk's verified 3-4 minute window once KYC is complete. Bank transfers may take 24-48 hours. The contest ledger displays the actual transfer timestamp.

Does the desk publish verified winners?

Yes — the winners page lists first-name + state for verified winners of the past 30 contests. The desk does not publish full PAN, full address or phone number.

Where do I report a bug or contest issue?

Use the customer care page. Response window is published inside the app and on that page.

Can I delete my account?

Yes — the delete account page walks through the in-app deletion flow and the data-retention window (30 days for transaction records, then permanent deletion).

How do I redeem a referral code?

Open the app, go to Account → Refer. Paste the referral code at sign-up or under Account → Refer a Friend. The referral bonus appears in your contest ledger within the same week as your friend's first deposit.

News desk

How the desk decides what gets published.

The desk publishes three categories of news, in this order: confirmed (named source, attached quote or document), corroborated (two independent sources agree, no single source), and speculative (a reasonable inference from open sources, always labelled). Rumours are never published under fact headings.

A captain pick that depends on a rumour is not published. A contest walk-through that depends on a rumour is not published. Speculation appears only in a clearly labelled "Reading the room" sidebar, never in the lead.

The desk's editing standard is closer to a Sunday broadsheet than a fantasy blog. Lead paragraphs answer who, what, when, where and why within two short paragraphs. Subsequent paragraphs add context. The desk does not publish a piece that does not pass its own two-pass editorial review.

Editorial standard

  • Confirmed · named source attached
  • Corroborated · two independent sources
  • Speculative · labelled sidebar only
  • No captain pick on a rumour
  • No contest guide on a rumour
  • Two-pass editorial review on every article
  • No SEO boilerplate · no meta description of the site
  • No fabricated quotes, scores or dates
Responsible play

The desk's hard rules on contest behaviour.

Full brief →

Set a monthly ceiling

Decide the rupee amount you can lose without affecting the household. The desk calls this the contest ceiling.

Don't chase losses

Three consecutive losing contests in a week is the desk's pause signal — stop, read, then resume next week.

No borrowed money

Contests funded by credit cards or borrowed money distort the contest ceiling. The desk recommends debit only.

One device, one session

Multi-device multi-tab contest entry is a fast route to over-spending. One device per session.

Pause is one tap

The app supports a 24-hour pause, a 7-day pause and a permanent self-exclusion. The desk recommends using them without shame.

Ask for help

If gaming stops being entertainment, contact the national helpline at 14446. The desk publishes a state-specific list of counsellors.

Editorial disclosure. LeagueX publishes an editorial desk covering cricket fantasy sports with verified points tables, fixture windows and captain picks. The desk is editorial; the platform's contests involve real money and are restricted to 18+ users in states where real-money fantasy sports are permitted. Fantasy sports are an entertainment product, not an investment product or a salary substitute. Contest outcomes depend on player performance and statistical variance. The desk does not guarantee winnings, captain pick hit rates, or contest outcomes. If gaming stops being entertainment for you or someone you know, contact the national helpline at 14446 or visit /responsible-play/ for state-specific pause and self-exclusion options.

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