What is Drek Fantasy?
Drek Fantasy Cricket is a 100% free skill-based cricket simulation game built for fans who enjoy applying real cricket knowledge in a competitive, fair-play environment.
- No entry fees, no prizes, no wallets
- Uses real match data to calculate performance
- Players earn XP based on strategy, not chance
- Legally compliant with India’s recognition of games of skill
- Entirely focused on fun, learning, and friendly competition
Step-by-Step Game Flow
- Create Account: Signup using your email address. It’s 100% free – no wallet needed.
- Build Your Team: Choose 11 players from today’s real match based on form, pitch, and stats.
- Join a Contest: Pick from free public or private contests with friends. No entry fee.
- Score & Rank: Earn XP based on your team’s real-time match performance.
- Track Progress: Monitor leaderboard, review team stats, and grow strategically.
Team Rules
- Create an 11-player squad based on a real cricket match
- Max 7 players allowed from one real-life team
- Select a Captain (2x XP) and Vice-Captain (1.5x XP)
- Teams lock before toss – no changes after
- No edits or swaps once contest is locked
Scoring System
Our XP system is fixed and rewards real in-match performance:
| Event | XP Awarded |
|---|---|
| Run | 1 XP |
| 4 (Boundary) | +2 XP |
| 6 (Six) | +3 XP |
| Wicket Taken | +25 XP |
| Catch | +10 XP |
| Stumping | +15 XP |
| Run Out (Direct Hit) | +20 XP |
| Captain | 2x XP |
| Vice-Captain | 1.5x XP |
Skill & Legal Disclaimer
- Recognized under the landmark K.R. Lakshmanan v. State of Tamil Nadu (1996) judgment
- Drek is a skill-based simulation, not gambling or betting
- No money involved – no entry fee, no payouts
- Purely performance-based scoring and XP system
- Legal in most Indian states (not available in: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Assam, Odisha, Sikkim, Nagaland)
Responsible Gaming
- Platform strictly for users aged 18 and above
- Built to challenge your cricketing skills, not cause compulsion
- No financial incentives = no risk behavior
- Promotes breaks, healthy usage, and offline balance
- See our Responsible Gaming Policy
Sample Contest – How It Works
- Match: India vs England – April 10, 2025
- Team lock: 3 hours before match (IST)
- Live scoring begins as match starts
- Leaderboard updates in real-time
- Post-match: XP report + user rankings