Points System And How To Play The Game With New Tournament Rules

The 10th edition of the KFC Big Bash League is set to get underway on Thursday, December 10. The tournament opener will see Hobart Hurricanes locking horns with defending champions Sydney Sixers at Hobart’s Blundstone Arena. The BBL 2020 live stream will commence at 1:40 PM (IST).  Ahead of the much-awaited tournament, here’s how to play BBL 2020 Dream11 game after the introduction of Big Bash 2020 new rules.

Dream11 has been the official fantasy gaming partner of the BBL since 2018. However, with the Big Bash 2020 new rules in place, there are certain changes in how to play the Dream11 game. The BBL 2020 has brought in three new rules for the tenth edition – Power Surge, X-Factor and Bash Boost. Among these new rules, X-factor is the only one which can affect the Dream11 points system.

The ‘X-factor Player’, who is named as the 12th or 13th player of the BBL squads, can get into the game at the 10th over of the first innings, replacing any player who is yet to bat, or has bowled no more than one over. All the X-factor substitutes will get 4 points for being announced and will also score points for any contributions they make as per the Dream11 Fantasy Point System.Only three overseas players are allowed in your XI just like the actual BBL teams. Substitutes won’t be given any points for any contribution they make in the game. However, Concussion Substitutes or COVID-19 Substitutes (if permitted as per the applicable rules and regulations of the tournament) will be given four points for making an appearance in the game and will also be awarded fantasy points for any contributions they make as per the Dream11 Fantasy Points System.