Build your Playing XI live
You and your opponent draft together in real time before the match. The board changes after every pick, so strategy cannot be copy-pasted from a public team.
Two ways to play
Every contest is the same exclusive 1v1 draft. Only the fixture changes.
| Live Match | Classic Match | |
|---|---|---|
| The fixture | You pick an upcoming real match | You're dealt a real, already-finished match |
| The result | Hasn't happened yet | Already happened, sealed until you draft |
| The payoff | Watch it unfold, ball by ball | Instant verdict once both XIs are set |
| Opponent | A friend or a matched rival | Matched automatically |
| Availability | When real cricket is on | Any day of the year — fixtures never repeat |
Private 1v1 contests
Challenge friends when you want a personal rivalry. Private contests keep the focus on two cricket brains, not a leaderboard of identical squads.
Instant matchmaking
No friend online? Match with cricket fans worldwide and still play a fair exclusive draft.
No duplicate player picks
A selected player is locked for the rest of the contest. You cannot clone your opponent’s XI, and they cannot clone yours.
30-second draft timer
Turns stay honest. If you miss the window, the turn is forfeited and the pick moves on. Preparation beats panic.
Live scoring
Fantasy points follow real match performance, with live standings as the innings develop.
Progression, rewards & extras
Every result feeds a bigger game — not just the one match.
Captain (2× points)
Name one player in your XI as Captain. Every point they earn is doubled — the call is as important as the draft.
Rank tiers
Climb Rookie → Bronze → Silver → Gold → Platinum → Legend as your points grow.
Global leaderboard
Every win moves your fantasy-point balance and your spot on the global rankings.
Diamonds
A soft currency you can spend to buy extra seconds on your draft turn when you need to think a pick through.
Daily Trivia
Quick cricket trivia sets on Home, with their own scoring and streaks between matches.
Referrals
Invite friends to PickXI — both of you earn bonus points when they sign up.
Match History
Every completed contest — opponent, score, result, points earned — a tap away from the full result.
Notifications
Get pulled back in for invitations, your turn to pick, and the final result — right when they happen.
PickXI vs traditional fantasy cricket
The gap is not “another cricket app.” It is whether two people can own the same superstar.
| Rule | Traditional fantasy | PickXI |
|---|---|---|
| Team uniqueness | Many users can pick the same XI | Two completely different Playing XIs |
| Player availability | Stars can appear in every squad | Once picked, the player is locked |
| Contest shape | Large pools, similar teams | Head-to-head 1v1 draft |
| Decision speed | Mostly pre-match templates | Live turns with a 30-second timer |
| Money | Often built around entry fees and prize pools | No entry fee, no prizes, 100% free |
100% skill-based, 100% free
PickXI is designed for players who love cricket tactics, squad building, and fair competition. There is no entry fee, no prizes, no gambling, and no real-money wagering. Outcomes come from who you drafted, who you denied your opponent, who you named Captain, and how those players performed.
The interface stays light on purpose: choose a match or a Classic Match, draft, watch scores. Regular updates add polish without turning the game into a cluttered marketplace.
Want the full walkthrough? Read how to play PickXI, check the scoring rules, then see the dedicated vs traditional fantasy landing.
