The fantasy guides are the IFI desk's long-form editorial content for the pan-India fantasy community. The guides cover: the captain picks, the points system, the venue reads, the toss overlays, the injury watch, the responsible play, the multi-app strategy, the bankroll management. This page is the fantasy guides index: the long-form guides, the deep-dives, the special reports, and the seasonal previews.
The captain picks guide
The captain picks guide is the IFI desk's flagship long-form editorial content. The guide covers: the C/VC math, the captain profile, the vice-captain profile, the pairing rules, the contest-type allocation, the impact player overlay, the venue reads, the form reads, the match-up reads, the ownership analysis, the season-long leaderboard. The guide is 5,000+ words; the guide is the data layer of the captaincy decision.
For the pan-India fantasy community, the captain picks guide is the editorial foundation. The guide is the data layer of the captaincy decision; the guide is the application layer of the desk's analysis; the guide is the editorial home of the captaincy strategy. The IFI desk's editor in chief has written 6 versions of the captain picks guide (one per season), each updated with the season's data.
The points system guide
The points system guide is the IFI desk's long-form editorial content on the points formula. The guide covers: the run bands, the strike-rate bonuses, the wicket bands, the economy bands, the milestone bonuses, the captain 2x, the vice-captain 1.5x, the impact player rule, the edge cases, the 4 major apps' variations. The guide is 5,000+ words; the guide is the data layer of the points system understanding.
For the pan-India fantasy community, the points system guide is the editorial math layer. The guide is the foundation of the points system understanding; the guide is the application layer of the desk's analysis; the guide is the editorial home of the points math. The IFI desk's editor in chief has written 6 versions of the points system guide (one per season), each updated with the season's edge cases.
The venue reads guide
The venue reads guide is the IFI desk's long-form editorial content on the IPL venues. The guide covers: the 10 home grounds, the boundary dimensions, the pitch types, the dew factors, the historical scores, the captaincy patterns, the bowling-friendly vs batting-friendly reads, the differential venues. The guide is 5,000+ words; the guide is the data layer of the venue understanding.
For the pan-India fantasy community, the venue reads guide is the editorial venue layer. The guide is the foundation of the venue understanding; the guide is the application layer of the desk's analysis; the guide is the editorial home of the venue strategy. The IFI desk's editor in chief has written 6 versions of the venue reads guide (one per season), each updated with the season's venue data.
The toss overlays guide
The toss overlays guide is the IFI desk's long-form editorial content on the toss impact. The guide covers: the toss win rate by captain, the dew factor, the pitch factor, the captaincy overlay, the differential path, the contest-type allocation, the post-toss strategy. The guide is 5,000+ words; the guide is the data layer of the toss understanding.
For the pan-India fantasy community, the toss overlays guide is the editorial real-time layer. The guide is the foundation of the toss understanding; the guide is the application layer of the desk's analysis; the guide is the editorial home of the toss strategy. The IFI desk's editor in chief has written 6 versions of the toss overlays guide (one per season), each updated with the season's toss data.
The injury watch guide
The injury watch guide is the IFI desk's long-form editorial content on the injury impact. The guide covers: the injury categories (out, doubtful, monitored), the differential opportunities, the bench allocation, the contest-type overlay, the season-long injury patterns. The guide is 5,000+ words; the guide is the data layer of the injury understanding.
For the pan-India fantasy community, the injury watch guide is the editorial priority layer. The guide is the foundation of the injury understanding; the guide is the application layer of the desk's analysis; the guide is the editorial home of the injury strategy. The IFI desk's editor in chief has written 6 versions of the injury watch guide (one per season), each updated with the season's injury data.
The responsible play guide
The responsible play guide is the IFI desk's long-form editorial content on the responsible play framework. The guide covers: the legal framework, the self-exclusion tools, the warning signs, the support resources, the editorial commitment, the 18+ verification, the state-wise rules. The guide is 5,000+ words; the guide is the data layer of the responsible play understanding.
For the pan-India fantasy community, the responsible play guide is the editorial trust layer. The guide is the foundation of the responsible play understanding; the guide is the application layer of the desk's commitment; the guide is the editorial home of the responsible play strategy. The IFI desk's editor in chief has written 6 versions of the responsible play guide (one per season), each updated with the season's responsible play data.
The multi-app strategy guide
The multi-app strategy guide is the IFI desk's long-form editorial content on the 4-app strategy. The guide covers: the 4-app comparison, the per-app allocation, the per-contest-type allocation, the first-deposit bonus strategy, the withdrawal queue comparison, the customer support comparison. The guide is 5,000+ words; the guide is the data layer of the multi-app understanding.
For the pan-India fantasy community, the multi-app strategy guide is the editorial financial layer. The guide is the foundation of the multi-app understanding; the guide is the application layer of the desk's analysis; the guide is the editorial home of the multi-app strategy. The IFI desk's editor in chief has written 6 versions of the multi-app strategy guide (one per season), each updated with the season's app data.
Final word: the fantasy guides are the long-form editorial content
The fantasy guides are the long-form editorial content for the pan-India fantasy community. The captain picks guide, the points system guide, the venue reads guide, the toss overlays guide, the injury watch guide, the responsible play guide, the multi-app strategy guide — all of it is the editorial foundation. The IFI desk's editor in chief has written 42 fantasy guides across 6 seasons. The guides are the editorial home; the analysis is the work; the community is the audience. Filed fresh from Mumbai, filed for Bharat, filed for the pan-India fantasy community.
