IPL daily fantasy points system · what the numbers actually mean
A neutral summary of the standard scoring framework used by most IPL fantasy platforms, with the role of captain, vice-captain and impact-player multipliers made explicit.
How a batter’s innings is scored
| Action | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Run | 1 | One point per run scored off the bat. |
| Boundary bonus | +4 | Four runs, four additional points. |
| Six bonus | +6 | Six runs, six additional points. |
| 30-run bonus | +4 | Milestone bonus on reaching 30 runs. |
| 50-run bonus | +8 | Half-century bonus. |
| 100-run bonus | +16 | Century bonus. |
| Duck (batter,WK) | −2 | Applies to batters and wicketkeepers, not to all-rounders in some formats. |
| Strike rate ≥ 170 (min 10 balls) | +6 | Aggressive scoring bonus. |
| Strike rate 150–170 | +4 | Strong scoring rate. |
| Strike rate 130–150 | +2 | Solid scoring rate. |
| Strike rate 60–70 | −2 | Slow scoring penalty. |
| Strike rate < 60 | −4 | Significant slow scoring penalty. |
How a bowler’s spell is scored
| Action | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wicket | +25 | Base points per wicket taken. |
| LBW / bowled bonus | +8 | Additional points for the bowler’s role in the dismissal. |
| 3-wicket haul | +4 | Milestone bonus on third wicket. |
| 4-wicket haul | +8 | Bigger milestone bonus. |
| 5-wicket haul | +16 | Top milestone bonus. |
| Maiden over | +4 | One bonus per maiden over bowled. |
| Economy ≤ 5 (min 2 overs) | +6 | Strong economy bonus. |
| Economy 5–6 | +4 | Solid economy. |
| Economy 6–7 | +2 | Average economy. |
| Economy 10–11 | −2 | Expensive spell penalty. |
| Economy > 11 | −4 | Significant penalty for a leaking spell. |
Catches, stumpings and run-outs
| Action | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Catch | +8 | Per catch taken. |
| 3-catch bonus | +4 | Bonus on third catch in a match. |
| Stumping | +12 | Wicketkeeper stumping bonus. |
| Run-out (direct) | +12 | Direct-hit run-out bonus. |
| Run-out (catcher / thrower) | +6 / +6 | Shared run-out bonus. |
Captain, vice-captain and the impact-player slot
Why the numbers may move a little
Bonus thresholds
Some platforms add a 200-strike-rate bonus; some cap the economy bonus at 4 overs. The numbers above are the most common framework. Check the platform’s published rules before you start.
Impact player rules
Most platforms allow one substitution from a four-player bench, used at any point in the match. A few variants restrict the swap to the 14th over. Check the published rules.
Captaincy
Some platforms run a 2× captain and 1.5× vice-captain framework. Some run 2.5× and 1.5×. The principle is the same — captain is your highest conviction pick.
What readers ask about the points system
Are these the official IPL points?
These are the standard framework used by most IPL daily fantasy platforms. Individual platforms may adjust the bonus thresholds, the economy bands or the captaincy multipliers. The page shows the most common values; always check the platform’s published rules.
How do the strike-rate bonuses work?
Strike-rate bonuses apply when the batter has faced a minimum number of balls (usually 10). The bonus is calculated on the final strike rate, not the moving average.
What about bowler dot balls?
Most platforms do not award a per-dot-ball bonus. The economy bonus tiers are the equivalent — a tight spell pays, a leaking spell is penalised.