If you're new to T20 fantasy, start with the beginner guides — what the IPL is, how T20 cricket works, and how to build your first fantasy team. The beginner guides assume no prior knowledge and explain the format, the scoring, and the basic selection logic.

If you already follow the IPL but want to improve your fantasy selection, the framework guides are the next step. They cover how scoring actually works, how to read a pitch report, captain versus vice-captain strategy, powerplay versus death-overs roles, and contest strategy across head-to-head and grand-league contests.

If you're an experienced fantasy reader looking for edge cases, the differential and post-match review guides cover the cases where standard frameworks break down — and where the highest-leverage picks come from.

The guides are updated monthly during the season. If a framework is materially out of date because the format has changed, a dated note is added at the top.

Method

How the guides are written

1. Frame first

Each guide starts with the framework — the underlying logic of how the topic works — before moving to the practical application.

2. Worked example

Each guide includes at least one worked example — a real fixture, a real selection decision, a real outcome.

3. Common mistakes

Each guide ends with a list of common mistakes readers make on the topic, and how to avoid them.