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.
One app for fixtures, picks and the contest ledger.
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.
Nine reference tiles, each its own reading desk.
Pick the desk that matches tonight's problem. Every tile links to a long-form page with a verified section plan, a fixture-relevant example and at least one worked captain pick.
Fantasy cricket basics
How a contest is scored, salary cap math, and where new readers lose points without realising it.
Open guide → ReferencePoints system decoded
Run, wicket, catch, strike-rate, economy — every scoring line explained with a worked example.
Open table → TonightCaptain & vice-captain picks
One captain per fixture with confidence band, VC hedge, and the form chart that supports it.
See picks → ForecastMatch predictions
Toss-aware win probabilities built from the last 10 matches of each side at the same venue.
Read forecast → SquadsIPL & international squads
Every franchise and national squad updated within an hour of the official announcement.
Browse squads → PlayersPlayer profiles
Form, role, venue record, fantasy points per match — written as scouting reports, not stat dumps.
Open dossier → WireNews & injury wire
Confirmed team-news only. Speculation is labelled; rumours are not published under fact headings.
Open wire → VerifiedVerified winners list
Winners league round-ups with state, prize and the captain pick that closed the contest.
See winners → TodayToday's fixtures
Pitch report, dew note, head-to-head and probable XI for every match on the day's slate.
Open slate →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.
From fixture list to finished team in five chapters.
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.
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
- 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
Three contest structures, three reading rhythms.
- Entry fee₹49 – ₹499
- Prize pool1.8x entry
- VarianceLow
- Best forBankroll discipline
- Entry fee₹49 – ₹2,000
- Prize poolDeclared pool
- VarianceHigh
- Best forDifferential picks
- Entry fee₹0
- Prize poolNo cash
- Variance—
- Best forFirst-time teams
Five fixtures on the desk today.
Demo data · fixture window published at the desk open and held through the toss.
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.
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.
| Franchise | Captain | Form · last 5 | Top fantasy scorer | Next fixture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KKR | Shreyas Iyer | Sunil Narine · 11.8 cr | v MI · today | |
| MI | Hardik Pandya | Rohit Sharma · 10.4 cr | v KKR · today | |
| CSK | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Ravindra Jadeja · 9.6 cr | v RCB · 19:30 | |
| RCB | Rajat Patidar | Virat Kohli · 11.2 cr | v CSK · 19:30 | |
| SRH | Pat Cummins | Travis Head · 9.8 cr | v DC · 19:30 | |
| DC | Axar Patel | Kuldeep Yadav · 9.0 cr | v SRH · 19:30 |
Three tonight picks, all with a confidence band.
Tonight's pick list, ordered by confidence.
- 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.
Verified winners from the past 30 matches.
"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."
"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."
"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."
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.
| Signal | LeagueX | Generic fantasy app |
|---|---|---|
| Published points-system table | Yes — full table | Often hidden in T&Cs |
| Verified winner list | Yes — name + state | Aggregate only |
| Free practice contests | Yes — daily | Often invite-only |
| Captain pick desk | Yes — published daily | Closed model |
| UPI withdrawal window | 3-4 min · verified | Often 24-72h |
| Editorialdesk disclaimer | Visible on every page | Buried 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.
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.
Every reading desk, one index.
Editorial
App & Account
Three reads published this week.
The three-question captain shortlist that survives the toss
The desk's captain shortlist begins with three questions, not fifteen names. Here's the exact checklist used for the last 30 T20 matches — and where most reader shortlists go wrong.
Pitch report, dew note and toss — what to weight when the lights come on
Evening fixtures get a different weighting than day games. The desk shows how it scores the toss, the dew note and the historical chase-vs-defend split at the same venue over three seasons.
Salary cap math: the rupee you don't spend is the rupee that wins
The biggest mistake new fantasy readers make is over-spending on a star opener when the pitch reads 160, not 200. The desk's reserve-cap method costs one minute per team.
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.
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
The desk's hard rules on contest behaviour.
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.
Quick links readers ask the desk about most.
LeagueX download
Official iOS, Android and direct APK link. No third-party mirrors.
Open → APKLatest APK version
Direct APK with version notes and Android compatibility chart.
Open → AccountLeagueX login
Account access guide and password-reset steps.
Open → BonusLeagueX bonus code
Where to enter a bonus code, expiry rules and contribution rules.
Open → ReferLeagueX referral code
Where to paste a referral code, eligibility and payout schedule.
Open → TrustLeagueX review
Independent desk review — withdrawal speed, contest transparency, support response.
Open → LegalIs LeagueX legal in India?
State-by-state eligibility, MeitY rules and PROG Act 2025 reading.
Open → BeginnerHow to play fantasy on LeagueX
From sign-up to first contest in 10 minutes. Includes the salary-cap math.
Open → HelpLeagueX customer care
In-app help, support window and contact channels.
Open →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.