Dream11 Cricket Point System: Full Scoring Table and Rules for T20, ODI and Test

Most Dream11 players know the basics: runs score points, wickets score more. But the detailed point system — milestone bonuses, fielding catches, run-outs, deductions — is where skilled players pull ahead. This is the complete reference.

How Dream11 Cricket Scoring Works

Every real-match action by a player in your team translates into fantasy points. The key distinction from other scoring systems is that Dream11 applies **milestone bonuses** — a batsman scoring a half-century earns significantly more than a batsman who scores 49 runs, even though the base scoring is the same.

Understanding the difference between base points and total points (base + bonus) is the first step to using the scoring system strategically.

T20 Format Scoring Table

Batting Points

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Bowling Points

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Fielding Points

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ODI Format Scoring Table

The ODI scoring system differs from T20 primarily in economy rate thresholds and bonus structures.

Batting Points (ODI)

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Bowling Points (ODI)

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Test Format Scoring Table

Test cricket scoring is the most complex because matches span multiple innings. The point values reflect the longer format's different pace of scoring.

Batting Points (Test)

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Bowling Points (Test)

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The Milestone Bonus System Explained

The milestone bonuses are what separate good Dream11 teams from great ones. Base scoring rewards consistent performance; milestone bonuses reward exceptional performance.

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The most impactful bonus is the 4-wicket haul in T20: an extra 16 points on top of the 100 base points for 4 wickets. That is the equivalent of 16 additional runs, earned by a single bowler.

Captain and Vice-Captain Math

All points are multiplied before milestone bonuses are added:

**Captain (2x):** Every base point a Captain earns is doubled. If a batsman scores 60 runs with a half-century milestone:

**Vice-Captain (1.5x):** Same scenario for Vice-Captain:

The 30-point difference between Captain and Vice-Captain on the same performance is why C/VC selection is the highest-leverage decision in any Dream11 contest.

Fielding: The Overlooked Point Source

Fielding points accumulate quickly and are often overlooked by beginners. A player who takes a catch, effects a run-out, and scores 20 runs in the same match earns:

In a close contest, fielding contributions from all-rounders and wicket-keepers are what decide margins.

Economy Rate: Why Bowlers Need Context

Raw economy rate without context is meaningless. A bowler going for 9 runs per over in the death overs is not the same as a bowler going for 9 runs per over in the powerplay.

The economy bonus applies to runs conceded per over, not to total runs. A bowler bowling 4 overs for 36 runs has an economy of 9 — that earns -2 penalty points. The same bowler bowling 4 overs for 20 runs has an economy of 5 — that earns 0 bonus points.

Use context to evaluate bowlers: a bowler with a 9 economy in the death overs has likely taken wickets (each worth 25 points) that more than compensate for the economy penalty.

Practical Application: Building Teams Around Scoring

Understanding scoring changes how you value players:

**On flat pitches:** Load top-order batsmen. A century bonus (+16) on a flat track adds massive value. Bowlers on flat pitches still earn from wickets but the economy penalty risk is high.

**On green tops:** Prioritise wicket-takers over economy specialists. A bowler who takes 3 wickets earns 75 points before bonuses. Economy bonuses on green tops are harder to earn.

**In death overs:** Both batsmen and bowlers earn disproportionate points. Six-hitting batters score faster (more runs = more points). Bowlers who bowl tight at the death without taking wickets earn low points. Bowlers who take wickets at the death earn the maximum.

Common Scoring Questions

**Do penalty runs from a no-ball or wide count for fantasy points?**

No. Only runs scored off the bat count towards the batsman's fantasy total. Penalty runs from wides and no-balls are added to the team total but do not credit to any individual player's fantasy score.

**Does a batsman run a bye or leg-bye count towards their fantasy points?**

No. Only runs scored off the bat count. A batsman who scores 40 off 30 balls but runs 5 byes adds 40 fantasy points to their total.

**How are run-outs credited if multiple fielders are involved?**

A direct run-out with a throw credits +12 points to the fielder who took the throw. An indirect run-out (fielder collects and throws, then another fielder takes the bails) credits +6 to both fielders involved.