ICC Champions Trophy Fantasy Contest - IV (Australia vs England) - Play, Predict & Win (150+ Steem)!
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 three matches. The boys are already having fun!
Leaderboard after three matches - 02/21
| Position | User | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | @the-gorilla | 1611.5 |
| 2️⃣ | @sabbirakib | 1534 |
| 3️⃣ | @disconnect | 1513 |
| 4️⃣ | @ahsansharif | 1490.2 |
| 5️⃣ | @damindu | 1474.05 |
| 6️⃣ | @dove11 | 1372.15 |
| 7️⃣ | @iqrabatool34 | 1304.3 |
| 8️⃣ | @abdul-rakib | 1103.05 |
| 9️⃣ | @abdullahw2 | 943.5 |
| @artist1111 | 602 | |
| 1️⃣1️⃣ | @saikat01 | 459.8 |
Keep in touch to win the grand prize!
Match 04 - Australia vs England
📅 Date: February 22, 2025
🕒Time: 09:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL
📍 Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
| Australia | England |
|---|---|
| Steven Smith (Batter) | Jos Buttler (Wicket Keeper) |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk (Batter) | Harry Brook (Batter) |
| Travis Head (Batter) | Ben Duckett (Batter) |
| Marnus Labuschagne (Batter) | Joe Root (Batter) |
| Matthew Short (Batter) | Liam Livingstone (All-Rounder) |
| Aaron Hardie (All-Rounder) | Jamie Smith (Wicket Keeper) |
| Glenn Maxwell (All-Rounder) | Philip Salt (Wicket Keeper) |
| Alex Carey (Wicket Keeper) | Tom Banton (Wicket Keeper) |
| Josh Inglis (Wicket Keeper) | Brydon Carse (Bowler) |
| Sean Abbott (Bowler) | Jamie Overton (Bowler) |
| Ben Dwarshuis (Bowler) | Gus Atkinson (Bowler) |
| Nathan Ellis (Bowler) | Jofra Archer (Bowler) |
| Spencer Johnson (Bowler) | Adil Rashid (Bowler) |
| Tanveer Sangha (Bowler) | Saqib Mahmood (Bowler) |
| Adam Zampa (Bowler) | Mark Wood (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
- A balanced squad: 3–5 Batters, 2-4 All-rounders, 3–5 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 |
|---|---|
| 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!
cc: @abdullahw2, @ahsansharif, @mahadisalim, @memamun, @sabbirakib, @iqrabatool34, @ayesha98, @sheikhtuhin, @mdpolasmia, @abdul-rakib
0.00 SBD,
0.01 STEEM,
0.01 SP
@damithudaya Can I edit and change my team after the toss?
Yes.... You can edit until the first ball.
Captain- Joe Root
Vice Captain- Ben Duckett
Winning Team- England
I am a die-hard English fan, and I am sure England is going to dominate this match. Root is my favorite one, and he will show us why he is my favourite.
Another day another prediction . My today prediction for , hmmm!😘 England will clinch victory today! My team is built around England’s batting firepower, with a a few mix of all-rounders and bowlers.But well let’s see how it plays out!
Final Squad Selection:
My team batting strength, backed by experienced bowlers, makes them my favorites for the win.
Hoping for a dominant performance!
Remember to follow this guideline!
A balanced squad: 3–5 Batters, 2-4 All-rounders, 3–5 Bowlers, 1 Wicketkeeper
Alright friend.
Updated!
I am happy to select a team from one of most awaited match of this tournament. I know none of these teams are in their best form but to watch these two teams is as good as watching a Pakistan vs India match. I know I will have to substitute a few of these because of their fitness.
I am still not sure who is fit or out of form in these two squads playing for this crucial match of Legue B of Champions trophy so I will have to edit one more time before I finally name my final 11. I am looking forward to watch every ball of this match.It's interesting to see the number of wicketkeepers in these teams which makes it even more difficult to chose one.
Travis Head (Batsman)
Steven Smith (Batsman)
Ben Duckett (Batsman)
Harry Brooks (Batsman)
Jos Buttler (Batsman)
Glenn Maxwell (All-Rounder)
Liam Livingstone (All-Rounder)
Adam Zampa (Bowler)
Ben Dwarshuis (Bowler)
Brydon Carse (Bowler)
Jamie Smith (wk)
Captain: Travis Head
Vice-Captain: Steven Smith
Winner : Australia
THE most awaited in my opinion 😉
😡
0.00 SBD,
0.00 STEEM,
0.52 SP
😁😅 Still remember the Morgan's era. Brook, Rooty, Archer, and Rashid have a very big role to play!
And some of them will certainly be in my team tomorrow 🙂
I have posted this team just in case I don't miss the cutout time because i will be attending a heart patient in a hospital. I will make a number of changes in this team to make it more balanced.
Travis Head(Batter)
Ben Ducket(Batter)
Steve Smith(Batter)(C)
Joe Root(Batter)
Jos Buttler(WK)(VC)
Liam Livingstone (All rounder)
Glen Maxwell(All Rounder)
Adil Rashid(Bowler)
Adam Zampa (Bowler)
Mark Wood(Bowler)
Spencer Johnson(Bowler)
Winning team- England
Malli, follow this guideline.
A balanced squad: 3–5 Batters, 2-4 All-rounders, 3–5 Bowlers, 1 Wicketkeeper
Ah sry ayye