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Beginner Track

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B1. Getting Started: What “Strategy” Means Here

“Strategy” here means a repeatable decision-making process that improves over time. You’ll use facts, match context, and player roles to form clear reasoning.

Learning Goals

  • Know the stages of a match (before, during, after).
  • Find reliable info: squads, pitch, weather.
  • Prefer verifiable facts over myths.

Key Concepts

  • Roles: opener, anchor, finisher, all-rounder, strike bowler.
  • Conditions: venue size, pitch, dew, fatigue.
  • Form vs Role: recent results vs responsibility.

Practice Check

  1. List three pre-match checks you’ll always do.
  2. Why is a lower-order hitter high-variance?
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B2. Scoring Basics (Cricket Example)

Understand how match events are valued so you can prioritize roles logically.

Typical Scoring Ideas

  • Batting: runs, boundaries, strike-rate influence.
  • Bowling: wickets, economy-rate control.
  • Fielding: catches, stumpings, run-outs.

Selection Heuristics

  • Top-order batters face more balls → stability.
  • New-ball bowlers have early wicket potential.
  • All-rounders provide dual contribution paths.

Practice Check

  1. Why is a #3 batter usually safer than a #6?
  2. When does economy rate matter most?
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B3. Team Building 101

Balance safe roles with a few higher-variance roles. Mix anchors, finishers, strike bowlers, and all-rounders.

Core Template

  • 2–3 anchors (stability)
  • 1–2 finishers (upside)
  • 2 strike bowlers
  • 1–2 all-rounders

Context Fit

  • Short boundaries → finisher value rises.
  • Green pitch → seamers benefit.
  • Dry pitch → spinners control middle overs.

Captaincy Logic

  • All-rounders = multi-path contribution.
  • Prefer consistent roles over hype spikes.

Practice Check

  1. Build an XI for a small ground vs a turning track. What changes?
  2. One stable pick + one high-variance pick (with reasons).
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B4. Common Mistakes (and Fixes)

Avoid these frequent traps by sticking to roles, context, and confirmation.

  • Chasing hype: Check role + context before trends.
  • Ignoring toss/line-ups: Confirm before finalizing.
  • Over-stacking: Diversify instead of picking one team only.
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Intermediate Track

Move from rules to reasoning. Learn structure, stats, and scenario thinking—always with zero financial risk.

I1. Contest Types & Goals (Educational Context)

Different group sizes encourage different learning strategies. Head-to-head → stability. Larger groups → calculated variance.

  • Small groups: choose consistency (anchors, reliable bowlers).
  • Large groups: add a few brave picks with context reasons.
  • Mindset: define your goal before you select.

Practice Check

  1. How would you approach a 2-player vs 100-player context?
  2. Give one “brave pick” example that makes sense and why.
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I2. Stats That Matter

Focus on statistics tied to opportunity and context. That avoids clutter and strengthens reasoning.

Batting

  • Balls faced per match (opportunity).
  • Boundary % adjusted for venue size.
  • Strike-rate trends by conditions.

Bowling

  • Overs in Powerplay vs Death overs.
  • Dot-ball % (pressure indicator).
  • Match-up history (LHB/RHB, pace/spin).

Context

  • Pitch impact on role effectiveness.
  • Travel/rest schedule effects.
  • Weather influence (dew, wind, humidity).
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I3. Balancing Safe vs Brave Picks

Set a ratio, justify each brave pick, and spread variance across roles.

  • Example ratio: 70% safe, 30% brave.
  • Each brave pick must have a reason (venue/role/match-up).
  • Don’t cluster variance in one position.

Practice Check

  1. One safe pick in batting + one in bowling (and why).
  2. Why spread brave picks?
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I4. Case Study: Picking an XI

Scenario: Large venue, fresh pitch, evening start. Build a balanced XI and justify three selections.

Guided Outline

  1. Pick 2 anchors (justify via pitch/venue context).
  2. Add 1 finisher suited to big grounds.
  3. Choose 2 strike bowlers with new-ball skills.
  4. Consider 1 spin option if conditions slow at night.
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Advanced Track

Turn understanding into a disciplined framework. Plan for variance, think ahead, and keep learning healthy.

A1. Variance & Probability (Plain Language)

Variance = natural up-and-down swings even with good logic. Aim for decisions that age well over time.

  • Seek repeatable edges (roles + conditions).
  • Expect occasional low outcomes from brave picks.
  • Review reasoning quality, not only results.
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A2. Game Theory Concepts (Applied Safely)

Think about what others may choose and where logical differentiation makes sense.

  • Over-picked roles: find steady alternatives.
  • Under-valued roles: e.g., #4 batter in spin-friendly conditions.
  • Differentiation rule: every unique pick must have a written reason.
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A3. Risk Management Plan

Create a personal plan with time limits, balanced selections, and post-match reviews.

Template

  • Weekly study cap + scheduled breaks.
  • Pre-match checklist: venue, pitch, toss, roles.
  • Pick mix: e.g., 70% stable, 30% context-based.
  • After match: review decisions vs outcomes.
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A4. Advanced Case Study (Context-Driven XI)

Day game, used pitch, cross wind, large square boundaries. Design an XI and justify at least four picks with context reasons.

Guided Outline

  1. Anchors suited to slower surfaces.
  2. Hitter whose strong zone matches wind direction.
  3. Two spinners for middle-over control.
  4. One seamer skilled at cutters on worn tracks.
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A5. Long-Term Tracking & Journaling

Document reasoning before and after matches to find patterns over weeks and months.

  • Write reasoning first; compare with outcomes later.
  • Spot repeated errors or strengths.
  • Refine your personal checklist continuously.
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A6. Simulation Practice

Use past matches as practice simulations. Pause at toss, end of powerplay, and death overs to make hypothetical decisions.

Steps

  1. Pick a past match (avoid spoilers).
  2. Note conditions, squads, toss result.
  3. Record your hypothetical decisions.
  4. Compare with real outcomes.
  5. Log learnings (connect with A5).
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A7. Responsible Habits & Boundaries

Keep learning healthy: set limits, take breaks, and stop if you feel fatigue or stress. Quality over quantity.

  • Daily time limits and planned breaks.
  • Journal mood and focus (not just strategy).
  • Pause when focus drops; resume later.
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