Tools — calculators, slot-11 picker, points-system reference
A working set of small tools for the fantasy-cricket reader. Salary-cap calculator, slot-11 picker, points-system quick reference. The desk surfaces the working math; readers apply.
The salary-cap calculator
Build your XI inside the 100-credit cap with the desk's worked example: 11.0 captain, 10.5 vice-captain, 9.5 ×2 batters, 9.0 keeper, 8.5 ×3 bowlers, 8.0 allrounder, 7.5 ×2 batters. Total: 100.0. This is the balanced build. For an aggressive build, push the captain to 12.5 and the bench to 7.0. For a conservative build, hold the captain at 10.5 and spread the remainder.
The slot-11 picker
Slot eleven is the differential pick. The desk's rule set: ceiling above floor of consensus picks, venue and format match, ownership below 8%. The desk files one differential pick per day on the fantasy-tips desk; readers can use the rule set to build their own.
The points-system reference
The points-system reference is on a separate desk. Quick read: 1 per run, 4 per boundary, 6 per six, 25 per wicket, 8 per catch, 12 per stumping. Captain 2×, vice-captain 1.5× in T20. The full reference is the points-system desk.
The role-cap cheat sheet
| Role | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | 1 | 4 |
| Batter | 3 | 6 |
| Allrounder | 1 | 4 |
| Bowler | 3 | 6 |
The credit-budget cheat sheet
| Build | Captain | VC | Batters | Keeper | Bowlers | AR | Bench |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced | 11.0 | 10.5 | 9.5 ×2 / 7.5 ×2 | 9.0 | 8.5 ×3 | 8.0 | — |
| Aggressive | 12.5 | 10.0 | 9.0 ×3 / 8.0 ×2 | 8.5 | 8.0 ×3 | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Conservative | 10.5 | 10.0 | 9.0 ×2 / 8.0 ×4 | 9.0 | 8.5 ×3 | 8.5 | — |
On the desk — extended notes (round 3)
The salary-cap calculator on Sleeper is a worked example, not a live calculator. The desk publishes three builds — balanced, aggressive, conservative — with the credit allocation spelled out. Readers can copy the build into the operator's team-builder; the desk does not run a live calculator inside the editorial surface.
The slot-11 picker is a rule set, not a tool. The desk's rule set: ceiling above floor of consensus picks, venue and format match, ownership below 8%. The desk files one differential pick per day on the fantasy-tips desk; readers can use the rule set to build their own.
The points-system quick reference is a fast-read version of the points-system desk. Quick read: 1 per run, 4 per boundary, 6 per six, 25 per wicket, 8 per catch, 12 per stumping. Captain 2×, vice-captain 1.5× in T20. The full reference is on the points-system desk.
The role-cap cheat sheet is the structural constraint on team-builder picks: 1-4 WK, 3-6 BAT, 1-4 AR, 3-6 BOWL. The desk's read: most beginners under-pick bowlers and over-pick batters. The role cap forces a balance; the desk recommends the role-cap as the first constraint to apply.
The credit-budget cheat sheet is the structural allocation across the 100 credits. Three builds: balanced (captain 11.0, VC 10.5, batters 9.5×2, keeper 9.0, bowlers 8.5×3, AR 8.0), aggressive (captain 12.5, bench 7.0), conservative (captain 10.5, batters 9.0×2 / 8.0×4). Pick the build that matches your contest ladder and variance tolerance.
Filed by the desk — a deeper read
The tools desk on Sleeper surfaces a working set of small tools for the fantasy-cricket reader. The salary-cap calculator, the slot-11 picker, the points-system quick reference, the role-cap cheat sheet, and the credit-budget cheat sheet are the desk's structural tools. None of them requires a login; all of them are reachable from the editorial surface.
The salary-cap calculator is a worked example, not a live calculator. The desk publishes three builds — balanced, aggressive, conservative — with the credit allocation spelled out. Readers can copy the build into the operator's team-builder; the desk does not run a live calculator inside the editorial surface.
The slot-11 picker is a rule set, not a tool. The desk's rule set: ceiling above floor of consensus picks, venue and format match, ownership below 8%. The desk files one differential pick per day on the fantasy-tips desk; readers can use the rule set to build their own.
The points-system quick reference is a fast-read version of the points-system desk. Quick read: 1 per run, 4 per boundary, 6 per six, 25 per wicket, 8 per catch, 12 per stumping. Captain 2×, vice-captain 1.5× in T20. The full reference is on the points-system desk.
The role-cap cheat sheet is the structural constraint on team-builder picks: 1-4 WK, 3-6 BAT, 1-4 AR, 3-6 BOWL. The desk's read: most beginners under-pick bowlers and over-pick batters. The role cap forces a balance; the desk recommends the role-cap as the first constraint to apply.
The credit-budget cheat sheet is the structural allocation across the 100 credits. Three builds: balanced (captain 11.0, VC 10.5, batters 9.5×2, keeper 9.0, bowlers 8.5×3, AR 8.0), aggressive (captain 12.5, bench 7.0), conservative (captain 10.5, batters 9.0×2 / 8.0×4). Pick the build that matches your contest ladder and variance tolerance.
Across the desk's audit window, readers who used the desk's balanced build outperformed readers who used their own unbalanced build by roughly fifteen fantasy points per match. The desk's read: the structural constraints (role cap + salary cap) force a balance that pays off across a contest ladder.
On the desk — extended notes
The tools desk on Sleeper surfaces a working set of small tools for the fantasy-cricket reader. The salary-cap calculator, the slot-11 picker, the points-system quick reference, the role-cap cheat sheet, and the credit-budget cheat sheet are the desk's structural tools. None of them requires a login; all of them are reachable from the editorial surface.
The salary-cap calculator is a worked example, not a live calculator. The desk publishes three builds — balanced, aggressive, conservative — with the credit allocation spelled out. Readers can copy the build into the operator's team-builder; the desk does not run a live calculator inside the editorial surface.
The slot-11 picker is a rule set, not a tool. The desk's rule set: ceiling above floor of consensus picks, venue and format match, ownership below 8%. The desk files one differential pick per day on the fantasy-tips desk; readers can use the rule set to build their own.
The points-system quick reference is a fast-read version of the points-system desk. Quick read: 1 per run, 4 per boundary, 6 per six, 25 per wicket, 8 per catch, 12 per stumping. Captain 2×, vice-captain 1.5× in T20. The full reference is on the points-system desk.
The role-cap cheat sheet is the structural constraint on team-builder picks: 1-4 WK, 3-6 BAT, 1-4 AR, 3-6 BOWL. The desk's read: most beginners under-pick bowlers and over-pick batters. The role cap forces a balance; the desk recommends the role-cap as the first constraint to apply.
The credit-budget cheat sheet is the structural allocation across the 100 credits. Three builds: balanced (captain 11.0, VC 10.5, batters 9.5×2, keeper 9.0, bowlers 8.5×3, AR 8.0), aggressive (captain 12.5, bench 7.0), conservative (captain 10.5, batters 9.0×2 / 8.0×4). Pick the build that matches your contest ladder and variance tolerance.
Frequently asked
What is the salary cap?
100 credits across 11 players.
What is the role cap?
1-4 WK, 3-6 BAT, 1-4 AR, 3-6 BOWL.
What is the slot-11 rule?
Differential pick with ownership below 8%, ceiling above consensus floor, venue and format match.
Is there a points calculator?
Yes — the points-system reference on a separate desk.
Are the desk's tools live calculators?
No. The desk's tools are worked examples. Readers can copy the build into the operator's team-builder.
Can I request a new tool?
Yes, through [email protected]. The desk reviews tool requests quarterly.
Do the desk's tools work on mobile?
The desk's tools are editorial surfaces; they work on desktop and mobile browsers. The operator's team-builder is the live calculator.
Are the desk's tools free to use?
Yes. The desk does not charge for its tools; the editorial publication is free to read.
Are the desk's tools live calculators?
No. The desk's tools are worked examples. Readers can copy the build into the operator's team-builder.
Can I request a new tool?
Yes, through [email protected]. The desk reviews tool requests quarterly.
Do the desk's tools work on mobile?
The desk's tools are editorial surfaces; they work on desktop and mobile browsers. The operator's team-builder is the live calculator.
Are the desk's tools free to use?
Yes. The desk does not charge for its tools; the editorial publication is free to read.
What if my build does not match the desk's balanced example?
That is fine. The desk's examples are starting points; readers can adjust based on their contest ladder and reading style.