Kabaddi is one of India’s most popular sports, and with the rise of fantasy sports platforms, fantasy Kabaddi has become a thrilling way for fans to engage with the game. Much like in fantasy cricket or football, fantasy Kabaddi involves selecting a team of players from a match or tournament and earning points based on their real-life performance on the field.
The Kabaddi fantasy point system is designed to reflect the performance of players in various aspects of the game. Here’s a breakdown of how points are typically awarded in fantasy Kabaddi:
1. Raid Points
Raids are one of the key aspects of Kabaddi, and fantasy points are awarded based on how effective a player is during their raid.
- Successful Raid: A player gets +1 point for every successful raid (i.e., when the raider touches opponents and returns to their side safely).
- Unsuccessful Raid: A player loses -1 point for each unsuccessful raid (i.e., when the raider is tackled by the opponents or fails to score).
- Super Raid: If a raider scores 3 or more points in a single raid, it is considered a Super Raid, earning them +4 points.
- Bonus Points (Raid): A raider gets an extra point when they cross the opposition’s midline, without being tackled. This is often referred to as a Bonus Point.
2. Tackle Points
Tackling is a critical skill in Kabaddi, and players earn points for successful tackles.
- Successful Tackle: A defender earns +2 points for successfully tackling the raider.
- Super Tackle: If a defender manages to tackle a raider while their team has fewer than 3 players on the mat, it’s called a Super Tackle, and the defender earns +4 points.
3. All-Out
An all-out occurs when a team gets all of its players out. It is a game-changing moment, and fantasy points are awarded accordingly:
- All-Out Bonus: A team gets an extra 2 points for each successful all-out they inflict on the opposition. These points are typically added to the total of the players involved in the all-out.
4. Player’s Role and Position
Different roles on the team earn different points depending on their contribution:
- Raider: Raiders are primarily responsible for scoring points through successful raids. They earn more points for successful raids and bonus points.
- Defender: Defenders typically earn points by tackling raiders and executing successful Super Tackles. They may earn fewer raid points, but their tackle points are crucial to the team’s success.
- All-Rounder: An all-rounder participates in both raiding and defending. Their fantasy points are a combination of the points awarded for successful raids and tackles.
5. Match Points and Captains/Vice-Captains
In fantasy Kabaddi, your captain and vice-captain play a key role in boosting your total points:
- Captain: Your captain earns 2x points for their performance. This means that if your captain scores 10 points in the game, you will receive 20 fantasy points for their performance.
- Vice-Captain: Your vice-captain earns 1.5x points. If your vice-captain scores 8 points, you will receive 12 fantasy points.
6. Additional Points
There are additional points that can be awarded based on special performances in the match:
- Super 10: When a raider scores 10 or more points in a match, it is considered a Super 10, earning the player +5 points.
- High 5: A defender who scores 5 or more tackles in a match earns a High 5 bonus, typically +5 points.
- Raid Points from Bonus: When a player successfully claims a bonus point in their raid (by crossing the midline), they earn +1 point.
7. Negative Points
- Unsuccessful Raid: A raider gets -1 point for each unsuccessful raid.
- Foul Play: If a player commits an illegal action (such as crossing the center line without a valid raid), they may lose -2 points.
- Mistakes during Tackle: If a defender fails to successfully tackle a raider, they might incur -1 point for a missed tackle or poor defense.
Example Fantasy Point Calculation:
Let’s say you have the following players in your fantasy team:
- Raider 1: Successful raid (1 point), Bonus (1 point), Super Raid (4 points)
- Defender 1: 2 successful tackles (2×2 = 4 points), Super Tackle (4 points)
- Raider 2: 1 unsuccessful raid (-1 point), Super 10 (5 points)
For Raider 1:
- Successful Raid: +1 point
- Bonus Point: +1 point
- Super Raid: +4 points
- Total = 6 points
For Defender 1:
- Successful Tackles: +4 points
- Super Tackle: +4 points
- Total = 8 points
For Raider 2:
- Unsuccessful Raid: -1 point
- Super 10: +5 points
- Total = 4 points
The fantasy point system in Kabaddi rewards players for their contributions in raiding, defending, and creating game-changing moments like super raids, tackles, and all-outs. The system emphasizes the versatility of players in different roles, with raiders and defenders earning points based on their individual performance and team success. Additionally, strategic choices like selecting a captain and vice-captain can greatly influence the outcome of your fantasy team. Understanding the point system is crucial to creating a well-rounded fantasy team that maximizes your chances of scoring high and winning your fantasy leagues.
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