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Fantasy Cricket API FAQ

Answers to fantasy cricket API integration questions from developers and product teams.

Fantasy platforms need accurate squads, live ball-by-ball events and player stats. This FAQ addresses the most common integration challenges.

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Frequently asked questions

What data does fantasy need?+

Squads, playing XI, ball events and player stats. See our documentation and tutorials for integration examples.

How to calculate points live?+

Map ball events to points rules in an event processor. See our documentation and tutorials for integration examples.

When to lock lineups?+

Before match start — use fixtures endpoint for deadlines. See our documentation and tutorials for integration examples.

How to handle DLS?+

Use match status and revised targets from API metadata. See our documentation and tutorials for integration examples.

Which endpoints for squads?+

Series and match endpoints return squad and playing XI data. See our documentation and tutorials for integration examples.

How to handle last-minute changes?+

Refresh squads shortly before the toss and lineup lock. See our documentation and tutorials for integration examples.

Real-time vs batch scoring?+

Real-time for premium UX; batch updates reduce API usage. See our documentation and tutorials for integration examples.

Multi-match fantasy leagues?+

Run a worker per live match and aggregate points centrally. See our documentation and tutorials for integration examples.

Player stats for team selection?+

The players endpoint returns format-specific career stats. See our documentation and tutorials for integration examples.

Substitutes and withdrawals?+

Re-fetch squads before lock; flag unavailable players in your UI. See our documentation and tutorials for integration examples.

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