Our Mission: Skill-Based Entertainment for Cricket Fans
MyTeam11 was founded in 2018 with a simple mission: create a platform where Indian cricket fans can use their deep cricket knowledge to win real cash prizes through skill-based fantasy contests. We believe fantasy cricket is the ultimate expression of cricket fandom — it rewards knowledge, analysis, and strategic thinking, not luck.
Our vision extends beyond just being a fantasy platform. We aim to deepen cricket engagement across India by giving fans a stake in match outcomes beyond passive viewing. Every contest entry is a declaration of cricket knowledge — you've researched the pitch, analyzed player form, balanced your team, and committed to your prediction. This active engagement makes cricket more exciting and rewards the most knowledgeable fans.
Our impact: 4 Crore+ registered users across India, 500+ Crore in winnings paid out since 2018, 50+ full-time employees, and partnerships with major cricket tournaments. We're proud to be one of India's fastest-growing fantasy sports platforms and a contributor to the digital entertainment economy.
Company History and Milestones
2018: MyTeam11 founded by a team of IIT alumni and cricket enthusiasts. Launched with IPL 2018 season, attracted 10 lakh users in first year. Processed Rs 5 Crore in winnings in year one.
2019-2020: Expanded to support bilateral international series, domestic T20 leagues, and ICC tournaments. User base grew to 1 Crore. Introduced multi-format contests (T20, ODI, Test) and advanced statistics dashboard.
2021-2022: Reached 2 Crore users. Launched mobile app with live scoring engine. Won 'Best Fantasy Sports Platform' award at India Gaming Awards 2022. Processed Rs 100 Crore in winnings.
2023-2024: Crossed 3 Crore users. Expanded to T20 World Cup 2024 (India won — biggest fantasy event in history). Launched responsible gaming tools including deposit limits and self-exclusion.
2025-2026: 4 Crore+ users. Rs 500 Crore total winnings paid out since inception. IPL 2025 mega contest set platform record with 1.5 lakh entries. Launched MyTeam11 Pro subscription for advanced statistics.
Technology and Innovation
MyTeam11's live scoring engine is proprietary technology built in-house by our 30+ engineer team. The engine pulls ball-by-ball data from official cricket feeds and updates fantasy points within 5 seconds — industry-leading speed. During IPL 2025 mega contests, the engine handled 10 lakh+ concurrent users with 99.99% uptime.
AI-powered captain suggestions: machine learning models analyze 47 variables per player (recent form, venue history, head-to-head, weather, pitch report, etc.) to recommend statistically optimal captain picks. The AI is trained on 8 years of historical fantasy cricket data and improves continuously based on actual outcomes.
Security infrastructure: PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment processing, AES-256 encryption for KYC documents, ISO 27001 certified data centers, and 24/7 security operations center monitoring for fraud and anomalies. We've never had a major data breach in 8 years of operation — a testament to our security-first architecture.
Fair Play and Responsible Gaming Commitments
Fair play is non-negotiable at MyTeam11. Every contest uses certified random number generation (RNG) for tie-breaking and prize distribution. All contest results are publicly auditable in post-match statistics — every player can verify how points were calculated. We have a dedicated fair play team that investigates all reports of suspicious activity within 48 hours.
Responsible gaming tools: deposit limits (daily/weekly/monthly), self-exclusion (24 hours to 6 months), reality checks (time-spent notifications), and access to support organizations (iCall, Gamblers Anonymous India). These tools are prominently featured in the app, not buried in settings.
Age verification: strict 18+ enforcement via document verification. We use AI-powered age estimation from KYC documents and manual review for edge cases. Users below 18 are immediately refunded and accounts are permanently closed. Compliance with state-specific fantasy sports regulations (currently operational in 28 Indian states).
Team and Culture
MyTeam11 employs 50+ full-time staff across engineering, product, design, customer support, marketing, and compliance. Our leadership team includes IIT/IIM alumni with 15+ years experience in tech, gaming, and fintech. The engineering team is based in Bangalore, with customer support hubs in Mumbai and Delhi.
Company culture: data-driven decision making, customer obsession, fair play as core value, and rapid iteration. We hire for cricket knowledge alongside technical skills — many of our engineers and product managers are serious fantasy cricket players who use our platform daily, providing direct user feedback into product development.
Diversity and inclusion: 40% of our workforce is women, with strong representation in engineering and leadership roles. We provide flexible work arrangements, generous parental leave, and continuous learning budgets. Employee retention rate: 85% over 3 years — significantly above industry average for tech startups.
Partnerships and Sponsorships
Cricket partnerships: MyTeam11 partners with major cricket tournaments and broadcasters to bring exclusive fantasy contests to fans. Past partnerships include IPL, T20 World Cup, bilateral international series, and domestic T20 leagues. These partnerships enable unique contests with enhanced prize pools.
Payment partnerships: integrated with all major Indian payment gateways — UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), Paytm wallet, Net Banking (all major banks), Credit/Debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Rupay). Deposits process in under 30 seconds, withdrawals in under 2 minutes for UPI/Paytm.
CSR initiatives: MyTeam11 sponsors grassroots cricket development in tier-2 and tier-3 Indian cities, providing equipment and coaching to underprivileged youth. We've sponsored 50+ cricket academies across India and contributed Rs 5 Crore+ to cricket development programs. Our mission extends beyond fantasy — we want to grow the sport at the grassroots level.