Zuph Fantasy Cricket is a free, skill-only fantasy platform. No money, no betting, no prizes. For 18+ users only. Restricted in select Indian states.

How to Play Zuph Fantasy Cricket

Zuph Fantasy Cricket is a simplified, risk-free fantasy platform that lets you experience the strategic side of cricket. Instead of joining paid contests or placing bets, you simply pick your team, test your strategy, and see logic-based results — all without money, competition, or pressure.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about how Zuph works, what makes it different, and how you can get started in minutes.

What is Fantasy Cricket

Fantasy cricket is a format where users build virtual teams made up of real-world players. These teams are typically judged based on player performance. However, unlike real-money fantasy platforms, Zuph does not use live match results or statistical feeds.

Instead, Zuph operates on logic-based rules within a predefined structure — focusing purely on strategy and fairness. There are no opponents, no competitions, and no rewards. It’s just you and your cricket sense.

How Zuph Works

Zuph Fantasy Cricket is built around a solo, skill-based experience. Users begin by selecting one of the top national ICC teams. Each team consists of 15 real-world players. From that squad, you pick your own playing XI using your understanding of cricket roles, balance, and strategy.

Once your team is locked in, Zuph uses a fixed internal logic system to evaluate performance. Each player type — batsman, bowler, all-rounder, or wicketkeeper — is assigned a predefined scoring range. The final score your team receives is calculated based on how well your selected XI aligns with optimal team structure. This includes factors like balance between player roles, diversity in skill types, and overall team efficiency. This process reflects the thrill of managing a team — without involving live results, stakes, or cash.

No randomness or chance is involved. There are no live match dependencies or statistical data feeds. The logic is fully internal, static, and fair — ensuring consistent, strategy-based results for every user. Your fantasy outcome depends entirely on the decisions you make during team selection.

This transparent approach ensures that players receive scores based on role-based balance and team composition, making the gameplay clear, repeatable, and fair for all users.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Register Your Account: Provide a username and password. Confirm that you're at least 18 years old. No payment or personal financial info is required.
  2. Select a National Team: Choose from real-world ICC teams like India, Australia, England, etc. Each team has a full 15-player squad.
  3. Pick Your XI: From that 15-player list, select your playing 11. Use your cricket knowledge to form a balanced lineup.
  4. Submit Your Team: Once submitted, your team is evaluated using our internal logic model that reflects how a team might perform in a fantasy context.
  5. See the Results: You’ll instantly receive:
    • Your team’s total score
    • Each player's individual fantasy points
    • Whether your team “won” or “lost” based on balanced outcomes
  6. Track Your Matches: Every team you play with and its result is saved in your scoreboard. You can view your history anytime.

See full scoring system on the homepage.

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What Makes Zuph Unique

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Who Can Play

Zuph Fantasy Cricket is open only to individuals who:

Restricted States

To comply with digital content regulations, Zuph is not available to users from the following Indian states:

Zuph Fantasy Cricket is a free, skill-only fantasy platform. No real money, no betting, no rewards. For users aged 18+ only. Access is restricted in certain states including Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland, and Sikkim. We are not affiliated with BCCI, ICC, or IPL.
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