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arXiv:2512.18467 (stat)
[Submitted on 20 Dec 2025]

Title:Analysing Skill Predominance in Generalized Fantasy Cricket

Authors:Supratim Das, Sarthak Sarkar, Subhamoy Maitra, Tridib Mukherjee
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Abstract:In fantasy sports, strategic thinking-not mere luck-often defines who wins and who falls short. As fantasy cricket grows in popularity across India, understanding whether success stems from skill or chance has become both an analytical and regulatory question. This study introduces a new limited-selection contest framework in which participants choose from four expert-designed teams and share prizes based on the highest cumulative score. By combining simulation experiments with real performance data from the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), we evaluate whether measurable skill emerges within this structure. Results reveal that strategic and informed team selection consistently outperforms random choice, underscoring a clear skill advantage that persists despite stochastic variability. The analysis quantifies how team composition, inter-team correlation, and participant behaviour jointly influence winning probabilities, highlighting configurations where skill becomes statistically dominant. These findings provide actionable insights for players seeking to maximise returns through strategy and for platform designers aiming to develop fair, transparent, and engaging skill-based gaming ecosystems that balance competition with regulatory compliance.
Subjects: Applications (stat.AP)
Cite as: arXiv:2512.18467 [stat.AP]
  (or arXiv:2512.18467v1 [stat.AP] for this version)
  https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2512.18467

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From: Supratim Das [view email]
[v1] Sat, 20 Dec 2025 18:51:47 UTC (1,830 KB)
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