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Dream11 is a fantasy cricket game where you pick players and earn points based on how they play in real matches. The more points your players score, the better your team does. Different cricket formats like T20, ODI, Test, T10, and The Hundred have different point systems.

This guide shows you exactly how many points you can get for each action in every format. Use these tables to pick the best players and build winning teams.

T20 Fantasy Cricket Points

T20 cricket is fast and exciting with only 20 overs per team. Players who score quickly, take wickets, and make good fielding plays earn the most points in this format.

Dream11 Point Calculation
Source: Dream 11

Batting Points – T20

T20 matches are fast and exciting. Batters who score quickly and hit big shots earn the most points.

ActionPoints
Each Run+1
Boundary (4 runs)+4
Six+6
25 Runs Milestone+4
50 Runs Milestone+8
75 Runs Milestone+12
Century (100 runs)+16
Duck (Out for 0 runs)-2

Note: Players only get ONE milestone bonus. If someone scores 100 runs, they get +16 points, not +4+8+12+16.

Bowling Points – T20

Bowlers get points for taking wickets and bowling tight overs that stop batters from scoring.

ActionPoints
Dot Ball (No runs scored)+1
Wicket (except run out)+30
Bowled/LBW Bonus+8
3 Wickets+4
4 Wickets+8
5 Wickets+12
Maiden Over (No runs in 6 balls)+12

Fielding Points – T20

Good fielding wins matches. Players get big points for catches, stumpings, and run-outs.

ActionPoints
Catch+8
3 Catches Bonus+4
Stumping+12
Run Out (Direct hit)+12
Run Out (Not direct hit)+6

Other Points – T20

Your captain and vice-captain choices are very important as they multiply your points.

ActionPoints
Captain2x (Double points)
Vice-Captain1.5x
Playing XI+4

Economy Rate Points – T20 (Minimum 2 Overs)

Bowlers who don’t give away too many runs get bonus points.

Economy Rate (Runs per over)Points
Below 5.0+6
5.0 – 5.99+4
6.0 – 7.0+2
10.0 – 11.0-2
11.01 – 12.0-4
Over 12.0-6

Strike Rate Points – T20 (Minimum 10 Balls)

Batters who score fast get bonus points. Slow batters lose points.

Strike Rate (Runs per 100 balls)Points
Over 170+6
150.01 – 170+4
130 – 150+2
60 – 70-2
50 – 59.99-4
Below 50-6

Alternative T20 Points System

Some Dream11 platforms use a different T20 scoring system with adjusted milestone bonuses. This system gives lower boundary bonuses but similar wicket and fielding rewards.

Batting Points – Alternative T20

Some platforms use a slightly different T20 point system with different milestone rewards.

ActionPoints
Each Run+1
Boundary Bonus+1
Six Bonus+2
30 Run Bonus+4
Half-Century Bonus+8
Century Bonus+16
Duck (Batter/Wicket-Keeper/All-Rounder)-2

Bowling Points – Alternative T20

The bowling points remain mostly similar but with some variations in bonus points.

ActionPoints
Wicket (Excluding Run Out)+30
LBW/Bowled Bonus+8
3 Wicket Bonus+4
4 Wicket Bonus+8
5 Wicket Bonus+16
Maiden Over+12

Fielding Points – Alternative T20

Fielding points are the same across most T20 systems.

ActionPoints
Catch+8
3 Catch Bonus+4
Stumping+12
Run Out (Direct hit)+12
Run Out (Not direct hit)+6

Other Points – Alternative T20

Captain and vice-captain multipliers remain standard.

ActionPoints
Captain2x
Vice Captain1.5x

Economy Rate Points – Alternative T20 (Minimum 2 Overs)

This system has tighter economy rate requirements for bonus points.

Economy Rate (Runs per over)Points
Below 2.5+6
2.5 – 3.49+4
3.5 – 4.5+2
7.0 – 8.0-2
8.02 – 9.0-4
Above 9.0-6

Strike Rate Points – Alternative T20 (Minimum 20 Balls)

The alternative system has different strike rate thresholds for batters.

Strike Rate (Runs per 100 balls)Points
Above 140+6
120.01 – 140+4
100 – 120+2
40 – 50-2
30 – 39.99-4
Below 30-6

ODI Fantasy Cricket Points

ODI matches have 50 overs per team, giving batters more time to build big scores. This format rewards consistent performance and offers higher milestone bonuses for century-plus scores.

Batting Points – ODI

ODI matches are longer, so batters have more time to build big scores with higher milestone rewards.

ActionPoints
Each Run+1
25 Runs+4
50 Runs+8
75 Runs+12
100 Runs+16
125 Runs+20
150 Runs+24
Duck-3

Bowling Points – ODI

ODI bowlers get points for dot balls, but only every 3rd dot ball counts as +1 point.

ActionPoints
Every 3 Dot Balls+1
Wicket+30
LBW/Bowled Bonus+8
4 Wickets+4
5 Wickets+8
6 Wickets+12
Maiden Over+4

Economy & Strike Rate – ODI

ODI uses similar economy and strike rate rules as T20, but strike rate is counted after 20 balls and economy after 5 overs.

Test Fantasy Cricket Points

Test cricket is the longest format played over 5 days with unlimited overs. This format focuses on patience and skill, rewarding big scores but not caring about strike rates or economy rates.

Batting Points – Test

Test cricket rewards patient batting and big scores over multiple days.

ActionPoints
Each Run+1
25 Runs+4
50 Runs+8
75 Runs+12
100 Runs+16
125 Runs+20
150 Runs+24
Duck-4

Bowling Points – Test

Test bowling rewards wicket-taking over economy, as matches are longer.

ActionPoints
Wicket+20
LBW/Bowled Bonus+8
4 Wickets+4
5 Wickets+8
6 Wickets+12

Note: No economy rate or strike rate points in Test cricket.

T10 Fantasy Cricket Points

T10 is the shortest cricket format with only 10 overs per team. This ultra-fast format gives higher milestone bonuses and rewards aggressive batting and tight bowling.

Batting Points – T10

T10 is the shortest format, so milestone bonuses are higher to encourage aggressive batting.

ActionPoints
Each Run+1
25 Runs+8
50 Runs+12
75 Runs+16
100 Runs+20
Duck-2

Bowling Points – T10

T10 bowling rewards wickets heavily, and even 2-wicket hauls get bonus points.

ActionPoints
Wicket+30
LBW/Bowled+8
2 Wickets+4
3 Wickets+8
4 Wickets+12
5 Wickets+16
Maiden Over+16

Economy Rate Points – T10 (Minimum 1 Over)

T10 economy rates are calculated after just 1 over due to the short format.

Economy Rate (Runs per over)Points
Below 7.0+6
7.0 – 7.99+4
8.0 – 9.0+2
14.0 – 15.0-2
15.01 – 16.0-4
Over 16.0-6

Strike Rate Points – T10 (Minimum 5 Balls)

T10 strike rates are calculated after just five balls, with higher thresholds for bonus points.

Strike Rate (Runs per 100 balls)Points
Over 190+6
170.01 – 190+4
150 – 170+2
70 – 80-2
60 – 69.99-4
Below 60-6

The Hundred Fantasy Cricket Points

The Hundred uses 100 balls per team instead of traditional overs. This unique format has its own special scoring system with different milestone values and boundary bonuses.

Batting Points – The Hundred

The Hundred has its own unique scoring system with different milestone values.

ActionPoints
Each Run+1
Boundary (4)+1
Six+2
30 Runs+5
50 Runs+10
100 Runs+20
Duck-2

Bowling Points – The Hundred

The Hundred bowling system starts rewarding from just 2 wickets.

ActionPoints
Wicket+25
LBW/Bowled+8
2 Wickets+3
3 Wickets+5
4 Wickets+10
5 Wickets+20

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Conclusion: Play on Dream 11 And Score the Most Points

Now you know exactly how Dream11 points work in every cricket format. Use these tables to pick players who can score the most points. 

Remember to check team news before matches start and choose your captain and vice-captain based on who is most likely to perform well.

Good luck building your winning Dream11 teams!

 FAQs

Do players get points for being in the playing XI?

+4 points are awarded.

What happens if my captain doesn’t play?

You lose the 2x multiplier benefit. Choose players wisely from the starting XI.

Do substitute players like Impact Players earn points?

They do. They earn +4 if they play and also get batting/bowling points.

Are points deducted for slow scoring?

If a batter scores slowly (depending on format), they may get -2 to -6 points.

Can a player earn multiple batting milestones?

If a player scores a century, they only get the century bonus — not for 30, 50, or 75 too.

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