Pragyan Premier league is an online fantasy cricket league that lets you manage your own team. From buying your squad to deciding the line-ups, your decisions determine the fate of your team. A dynamic environment combined with real, rival managers worldwide forces you to strategise and master the odds to outwit your opponent. Eight days. Eight matches. One team. Do you have what it takes to lead your team to glory? Visit ppl.pragyan.org to play the game!
Event Details:
Start Date: 1st March 2022, 7PM IST
Mode - Online
Each team is required to buy a squad of a minimum of 11 players. This squad will be retained throughout Round 1.
Financial and minimum player type constraints (minimum of 3 bowlers, one all-rounder, and one wicket-keeper) are present.
Each team must choose 11 players for each match.
Player can be sold between the league.
No points are awarded for saving money in the entire process. A user is free to spend all of the given money as seen fit.
They will retain the previously chosen team if no team has been chosen for a successive match.
Virtual matches are simulated, and scores of each player and team are determined.
Match length will be 20 overs.
The league table is updated after every match based on the points and net run rate.
The top 16 teams at the end of Round 1 will qualify for Round 2.
The decision of the judges will be final and binding on all the participants of the event.
The event has two rounds.
Round 1 – Online Round:
One trial round (not counted in the league ranking) to help people familiarise themselves with the game.
One chance to buy your squad for the league.
Eight simulated matches.
Round 2 – On-site Round:
The tournament will follow the standard knockout format starting with 16 teams.
Ball-by-ball simulated matches with five overs per innings.
Live auction (with automatic disqualification if at least eleven players are not bought).
Top 16 teams from the online round are invited.
Judging Criteria:
Participants start with zero points.
For every match, all the players are awarded points based on their performance in the algorithmically simulated match.
The participant’s total score is the sum of their individual performance player’s (playing 11) score.
The top 16 teams qualify for the next round.
FAQs:
1. Can I make changes to my squad after entering the game?
Ans. No, you cannot make changes to your squad after choosing the team. You can only pick your playing 11 from your squad for every match.
2. What playing combination should I use?
Ans. Minimum of 3 bowlers, 1 All-rounder, and 1 wicket-keeper.
3. What happens if I do not submit a playing 11 for a match?
Ans. The playing 11 from your previous match will be chosen automatically.
4. Are multiple accounts allowed?
Ans. No. Any team found violating this rule will be disqualified immediately.
5. Are there any bonus points?
Ans. No. There are no bonus points.