Creating Grand League (GL) teams is all about taking calculated risks and building lineups that are different from the crowd. In GL contests with hundreds or thousands of entries, going with common picks usually won’t help you climb to the top. The goal is to create a team that has the potential to score big—even if it involves more risk.
Here’s how to do it effectively:
- Use PL Projection and Advanced Lineup Builder – These are designed to help you explore creative and high-upside combinations. PL Projection often suggests players who might not be top picks by selection %, but have strong upside based on pitch, role, and recent matchups.
- Diversify your teams – Don’t build 10 similar teams. Use the Generate Multiple Teams feature with filters like player preference, exclusions, and flexible C/VC combinations. This helps you cover different match scenarios and improves your odds of hitting the right mix.
- Back trump players – Look for low-selection %, high-upside players—like finishers, impact subs, pinch hitters, or death-over bowlers. All this data is available on PL through Player Cards, Cheat Sheet, and Venue Stats, so you can make informed picks.
- Experiment with C/VC – One of the best ways to stand out is by using risky captain and vice-captain combinations. Try mixing safe and bold options across different teams. You can use our Suggested C/VC Pool for guidance.
- Follow match conditions closely – Thoroughly review the Pitch Report on PL—it offers amazing insights into venue behavior, pacer vs spinner success, average scores, and team records. These details help you fine-tune your team for the given conditions.
- Use our GL teams after toss – We provide ready-made GL teams after toss for every game. These are built based on confirmed playing XIs and match dynamics. They’re a great base to start from or to use directly.
- Try Score-Based Lineups – You can now generate teams using our Score Prediction tool. It builds lineups based on expected match scores, which helps identify ideal team structures. You can either use our projected score or input your own if you have a strong match reading—this is a powerful new way to gain an edge.
GL success comes from mixing solid data, creative thinking, and match awareness. Use PL’s tools, test different ideas, and bring in your own cricket sense—and your chances of hitting that top rank go up significantly.