Hey All,
I have just set up my usual 2 Cricket XI leagues (Classic and Head-to-Head) again for this season’s iteration of the IPL. Both leagues will be £5 entry (same as last season) and ‘Winner Takes All’ affairs. The season lasts just over 10 weeks (and will have a total of 74 matches):
I’ve set up 2 leagues - one is an open league where you’re all on a ladder based on your total fantasy points scored. The other is a Head-to-Head type league where you play one other team from the league each round and you win, lose or tie. A win is 4 points, a Tie 2 points and a loss 0. That decides your position in the league with tie breakers to split teams such as points % (difference between points scored and points scored against you).
In the Head-to-Head league the last 3 rounds are qualifier/eliminator rounds - for the 4 teams that qualify. I believe the league will follow the same format as the actual IPL so 1st & 2nd in the league will play each other for a shot to go straight to the final with the loser going to the semi-final for a second shot at making the final where they will meet the winner of the 3rd v 4th place game to compete be the second team in the final. The eventual winner of the knockout final is crowned champion at the end of the tournament.
Also please note the maximum amount of teams allowed in the Head to Head style league is 16 - so when it’s full, it’s full. So to be fair I am making my Head to Head style league a single entry per person league. However, the Classic Open style league I will permit multis (as there is no limit on teams allowed).
To create a little bit of interest and a prize for the winners’ skill (or luck), I am making both leagues £5 each to enter and both leagues are ‘Winner Takes All’.
People are welcome to join one or both leagues. I do hope people will feel £5 is not really all that much and give these leagues a go. The season starts (Round 1) Saturday, 14:00 GMT, 22nd March so there’s less than a week to go.
Any one new to my fantasy money games just PM (Private Message) me from this forum requesting info on how to pay your entry fee and I’ll reply with details - just let me know if your based inside the UK or outside as it makes a difference.
FYI any entrants in the leagues that I do not recognise and who have not arranged payment with me will be deleted just before the start of first game (2:00pm UK time) on Saturday.
best regards,
bluelionman (aka Noel Symonds)
Fan Pub Founding Member
Classic Open League
League Name: WINNER TAKES ALL
Join Code: KQRXYUGL
Head to Head League
League Name: Winner Takes All
Join Code: ABBUHLBP
Link to games website: CricketXI.com
All game rules etc., are the websites and can be found under the HELP tab on site but to aid you here is a link to their points scoring, league rules, transfers, FAQ’s etc:
PS - Please use this posts link (below) to share with anyone you know who might like to take part plus also use it to post on social media platforms, - help me to spread the word. New players are always welcomed - as such makes for a bigger entry pool, plus a much more competitive league (not to mention increased prize money)!
you when I have received payment for your entry: