About Event

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 decide the fate of your team. Offering a dynamic environment in which you have to compete with managers worldwide in real-time, the event forces you to strategize 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?

Event Details:

- Date of Start: 5th April 2021
- Prize Money: INR 18000
Note: You must also register on our website.

Details about the Rounds:

Round 1 - Online Round:

- There will be a trial round at the beginning (not counted in the league rankings), to help players familiarise themselves with the game.
- There will only be one chance to buy the players you want for your team. You cannot change players after you confirm your squad.
- This round will consist of eight simulated matches, after which the top 16 teams qualify for Round 2.

Round 2 - Online Round:

- The tournament will follow the standard knockout format starting with 16 teams.
- Ball by ball simulated matches with 20 overs per inning.
- Live auction (with automatic disqualification if at least 11 players are not bought).

Guidelines:

- Each team is required to buy a squad of a minimum of 11 players. This squad is retained throughout Round 1.
- Financial and minimum player type constraints (minimum of 3 bowlers, 1 all-rounder, and 1 wicket-keeper) are present.
- Each team must choose 11 players for each match.
- Players can be sold in between the league matches.
- Players will be rewarded after every match using which they can buy energy boosters, which can help the performance of their team.
- No points are awarded for saving money in the entire process. A user is free to spend all of the given money as per their needs.
- 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.
- The 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.

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 his/her individual players’ (playing 11) score.