Our predictions desk publishes picks for every fixture of the IPL season — typically within six hours of squad announcement, refreshed after the toss. This page explains our methodology so you can build your own model.
The five factors we always check
- Recent form — last five innings / last five overs, not career average.
- Venue profile — average first-innings score, spin/seam split, dew factor.
- Head-to-head matchup — how this batter has historically performed against this bowler.
- Role stability — confirmation from the team that the player will bat in the expected position.
- Weather and dew — dew can swing second-innings run chases by 20-30 runs.
Reading a typical predictions card
Each prediction page on our site lists: most likely toss winner, predicted top batter, predicted top bowler, suggested captain and vice-captain, and a differential pick under 8% ownership. We do not publish a projected score — that is a different problem with too many variables to model reliably.
How to combine our picks with your own
The best fantasy players use our predictions as a starting point, then make one or two swaps based on their own pitch read. Trust your judgment on captain if you have watched the team closely — most winning lineups differ from "consensus" by exactly one or two player picks.
Frequently asked questions
Predictions go live within six hours of squad announcement, normally late evening the day before the match. They refresh after the toss if the playing XI changes.
We earn from a fixed editorial referral when a reader signs up through our site. We never accept payment to change a prediction or captain pick.
Predictions are published on this page daily. Email alerts are not currently offered.
Filed by IPL Live Fantasy editorial desk · Updated 20 July 2026.