Hello Hello Cricket fans,
The wait is finally over! The ICC Champions Trophy is running smoothly, and you are going to join the most exciting Sports challenge on Steemit! ICC Champions Trophy Fantasy Contest. 🏏 Stay with me for a fantastic 15 days, let's enjoy the thrilling encounters, and win rewards throughout the tournament!
If you are a true Cricket fan, this is your chance! Play, Predict & Win!
Contest Overview
I think most of you are familiar with this concept. Well, I will break down it. According to the contest schedule, there will be 15 matches, one per day, starting from the 19th of February.
So, for each day, you guys have to create your Fantasy XI combining players from both teams. The trick is you should predict the combination that will perform the best in that match. Because the points are calculated according to that.
You can see the full details in my last announcement post. We have already hosted the contest for the first 8 matches. The boys are already having fun!
Leaderboard after nine matches - 02/27
Username | Value |
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@the-gorilla | 4145.2 |
@sabbirakib | 4062.85 |
@ahsansharif | 4004.15 |
@dove11 | 3697.2 |
@abdul-rakib | 3572.2 |
@disconnect | 3511.6 |
@iqrabatool34 | 3408.4 |
@damindu | 3001.6 |
@saikat01 | 2686.55 |
@artist1111 | 1603 |
@abdullahw2 | 1417.5 |
Keep in touch to win the grand prize!
Match 10 - Afghanistan vs Australia
📅 Date: February 28, 2025
🕒Time: 09:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL
📍 Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Afghanistan | Australia |
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK) | Steven Smith (Batter) |
Hashmatullah Shahidi (Batter) | Josh Inglis (WK) |
Ibrahim Zadran (Batter) | Matthew Short (Batter) |
Sediqullah Atal (Batter) | Travis Head (Batter) |
Rahmat Shah (Batter) | Marnus Labuschagne (Batter) |
Azmatullah Omarzai (Allrounder) | Alex Carey (WK) |
Mohammad Nabi (Allrounder) | Glenn Maxwell (Allrounder) |
Gulbadin Naib (Allrounder) | Ben Dwarshuis (Bowler) |
Rashid Khan (Allrounder) | Nathan Ellis (Bowler) |
Noor Ahmad (Bowler) | Adam Zampa (Bowler) |
Fazalhaq Farooqi (Bowler) | Spencer Johnson (Bowler) |
Fareed Ahmad Malik (Bowler) | Jake Fraser-McGurk (Batter) |
Ikram Alikhil (WK) | Aaron Hardie (Allrounder) |
Nangeyalia Kharote (Allrounder) | Sean Abbott (Bowler) |
Naveed Zadran (Bowler) | Tanveer Sangha (Bowler) |
- Please remember that I have taken the latest update of the squads. Anyhow, you have the chance to edit the team combination until the first ball, even considering the toss, and team news.
✅ Team Combination
- 11 players per team
With some, misunderstandings about team combinations in the last few matches, I relaxed the limitations, so you guys have more freedom to choose the team. And there will be a very low chance for disqualifications with this.
- A balanced squad: 2–6 Batters, 1-5 All-rounders, 2–6 Bowlers, 1 Wicketkeeper
- Choose a Captain (2x points) and Vice-Captain (1.5x points)
The wicketkeeper should be one of the real wicketkeepers from any team. You can choose the remaining wicket-keeper as a general player but his stumping points will not be added.
No need to choose a real captain or vice-captain, so you can choose any player for these two positions to maximize your points.
Please remember that the batting points for ballers, as well as balling points for a batter, will also be calculated.
✅ Points System
Action | Points Awarded |
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Batting Points | |
Runs Scored | 1 per run |
50+ Runs Bonus | +10 |
100+ Runs Bonus | +20 |
Boundary Bonus | +3 for a six, +2 for a four |
Out for a duck | -5 |
Bowling Points | |
Wickets taken | 10 per wicket |
3+ Wickets Bonus | +15 |
5+ Wickets Bonus | +20 |
Maiden overs | +5 |
8+ average (minimum 3 overs) | -5 |
Fielding Points | |
Catch Taken | 6 per catch |
Stumping/Run-Out | 8 per dismissal |
- New Update: Now you can predict the winning team of the match as well. If you are right, the total points will be multiplied by 1.1 factor.
✅The way of participating
So, you have to do a small thing.
You have to predict the team, and submit as a comment on this post or as a separate post. (if it's a separate post, comment the link here)
In the post or comment, you have to mention the team, their positions (whether baller/ batter, etc) according to the guidelines in the Team Combination section.
✅ Rules
Just follow the guidelines and make your team.
Resteem this post, and mention your friends to promote the event.
Participants must submit your teams before the first ball. You guys can edit the team combination until that time, even considering the toss, and team news. I will check it with the Steemworld.
For the first match I gave a small time to edit just after starting the match, as people are getting used to it, but not from the next one.
✅ Winners Criteria & Prizes
So, the total team points for each entry will be separately calculated. Yeah, I know it will be a very busy week for me. I have already made the format.
There will be two types of winners.
- Daily Winners: Top three Highest scorers of the day (10 Steem will be shared per the day)
- Overall Tournament Winner: Top three Highest scorers across all matches (prizes will be announced later)
The prize pool will indeed be increased with the level of excitement and support from you guys!
Points and winners will be updated daily, and so will the prizes.
There will be no separate post for announcing the winners, (as there will be so many posts.) I will announce the winners as a comment in this post a few hours after the match.
Let me know if you have any suggestions or additions!
Next match update will be shared 12-24 hours before starting of the match
PS: This contest is exclusively for genuine Cricket lovers! As you can see I have to put a lot of effort into calculating the points, and so on. So, I hope you guys will do me the favor without copy-pasting others' entries just to win a prize.
Let's have some fun boys! Start building your team
So, that's it for today!! Until the next time! Enjoy!
cc: @disconnect
Thank you.
Best Regards!
Despite Afghanistan's outstanding performance last time against England and honestly i was not expecting that but afterall as i said last time , cricket is cricket and any thing can happens, still I'm backing Australia for the win. Let’s see how it plays out!
Australia’s experience and firepower should give them the edge, but Afghanistan’s form can not be ignored. Expecting a thrilling battle! 😊
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After all, Australia are beast in the ICC tournaments. Anyway, the Afghans did their best in the first inning. Hope rain doesn't ruin the party!
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Yes my friend , rain always has its own plans! When things were getting exciting, it had to step in 😜. Anyway, looking forward to the next contest of today , hope we get a full game this time!
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Total points - 281
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Travis Head (Batter)
Hashmatullah Shahidi (Batter)
Marnus Labuschagne (Batter)
Rahmat Shah (Batter) Voice Captain
Matthew Short (Batter) Captain
Josh Inglis (WK)
Glenn Maxwell (Allrounder)
Mohammad Nabi (Allrounder)
Azmatullah Omarzai (Bowler)
Spencer Johnson (Bowler)
Nathan Ellis (Bowler)
Win: Australia
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Hope rain doesn't ruin the party!
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If rain make disturbance than absolutely match goes in Australia favour, if seeing current situation.
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Total points - 388
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The points add in total?
The match tied. If all player play from Australia team then the points different.
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Yep, that's prediction and taking chances. If someone were considerate about weather charts he could have easily boosted the points. Same scenario for everyone!
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4 bowlers only. Change one batsman to an all-rounder or bowler.
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Opps. I didn't notice that. The match has already started and it's not possible to change it now. No problem, Labushaagne also bowls.
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What's the issue? There's no problem in your combination!
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Hope the rain will fade away.
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Total points - 423
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Captain- Travis Head
Vice Cap- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Winning Team- AUS
⏰ Just in Time.
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I was about to pick Johnson. Instead, I choose Gurbaz and give him VC! Ahh! Down at the start!
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Ha ha... he is out of form currently;!
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You have some good players. Hope the rain will fade away.
Entry 08
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Total points - 516.5
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I'm not expecting a repeat of Afghanistan's heroics against England but they'll certainly put up a fight.
I don't have much time to post today, so here's my team:
Winning Team: Australia
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Yeah, can't expect that Aussies will let this go easily. Anyway, the Afghans did well, but the game is on... Hope the rain will stop soon, to have a full match.
Entry 09
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Total points - 464.5
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England were pathetic. I'm glad I don't have to pick any English players any more 🤣
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Disappointing tournament! Too many changes at the last moment. Feel for Jos, hope he will continue as the opener. And what happened to Sam Curren and Jason Roy?
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We should hopefully see better from Jos Butler now that he doesn't have that additional responsibility. We'll see.
I don't know about Jason Roy or Sam Curran. Presumably Roy's considered too old and Curran's more of a T20 man - but I certainly won't start pretending to be an expert on English cricket!
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All said and done! I have a gut feeling that this match is going to be one-sided against all high hopes from Afghanistan. I am pretty convinced that Ausies are going to win easily and send Afghans home in quick time if the match is not washed out..
Marnus Labuschagne (Batter)
Ibrahim Zadran (Batter)
Matthew Short (Batter)
Travis Head (Batter) (C)
Azmatullah Omarzai (Allrounder) VC
Mohammad Nabi (Allrounder)
Rashid Khan (Allrounder)
Glenn Maxwell (Allrounder)
Ben Dwarshuis (Bowler)
Adam Zampa (Bowler)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
Australia wins
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😂😂😂 Anyway have to appreciate their effort in the last few years. I have high regard for this team.
After all, Australia is a beast in the ICC tournaments.. Hope rain doesn't ruin the party!
ENTRY 04
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Total points - 500.5
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Leaderboard for the tenth match
The prizes have already been sent to the three winners as Steem Power. Congratulations!! See you in the next round! Keep in touch to win the grand prize!
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Ibrahim Zardan(batter)
Travis head(Batter)(VC)
Steven Smith(Batter)(C)
Marnus Labuschane(Batter)
Alex Carey( WK)
Glen Maxwell(All rounder)
Rashid Khan(All Rounder)
Azmathullah Omarazi(All Rouner)
Fazalhaq Farooqi(Bowler)
Nathan Ellis(Bowler)
Adam Zampa(Bowler)
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You missed to mention the winners.
Entry 06
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what will happen to points if this match abonded???
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Will calculate the available points. No multiplier for the winning option!
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Mmm happy news to me , I forgot to mention winning team 😅😅😅
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Total points - 405
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Josh Inglis (Wicket Keeper)
Steven Smith (Batter) Vice-Captain
Travis Head (Batter)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Batter)
Matthew Short (Batter) Captain
Glenn Maxwell (All rounder)
Mohammad Nabi (All rounder)
Gulbadin Naib (All rounder)
Rashid Khan (Baller)
Ben Dwarshuis (Baller)
Fazalhaq Farooqi (Baller)
Win: AUS
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Hope rain doesn't ruin the p0arty!
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Total points - 307.5
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