By Johnsonville Fantasy League 2024–25: A Thrilling Season in Review
The Johnsonville Fantasy League 2024–25 season proved to be an exhilarating ride for fantasy cricket enthusiasts. With 23 competitive rounds, engaging transfers, and standout performances, the official fantasy league of the Johnsonville Cricket Club kept players and fans captivated.
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Game Overview
- Fantasy Team Composition: Players picked an 11-player squad within a $100m salary cap.
- Game Duration: The competition spanned from October 2024 to April 2025.
- Transfers: 50 trades were allowed throughout the season, with 22 transfer windows.
- Fixtures: The game included matches from 12 teams, ensuring a diverse player pool.
- Engagement: 87 fixtures were scored, and 266 trades were utilized.
The Numbers Behind the Game
- Total Runs Scored: 12,080
- Total Wickets Taken: 593
- Fours Hit: 1,329 | Sixes Smashed: 162
- Catches Taken: 285 | Run-Outs (Direct & Assists): 19 & 44
- Total Player Points: 44,669.25
Fantasy Report: Game Views and Trades
Fantasy managers stayed highly engaged throughout the season, making crucial decisions that impacted the leaderboard:
- Total Game Views: 4,732, with peaks during the final rounds.
- Total Trades Used: 266, highlighting active team management.
- Most Active Trade Window: Round 12, with 47 trades executed.
Top Players of the Season
The season saw some outstanding individual displays, with players racking up fantasy points and dominating leaderboards.
- Most Runs: Anvi Verma (769 runs)
- Most Wickets: Max Petrie (50 wickets)
- Most Fours: Anvi Verma (27)
- Most Sixes: Sean Wakelin (15)
- Most Maidens: Reece Edgecombe (33)
- Most Catches: Zack Scott-Howman (34)
- Most Fantasy Points: Anvi Verma (2369 points)
The season saw some outstanding individual displays, with players racking up fantasy points and dominating leaderboards.
Anvi Verma was the most dominant fantasy player across multiple rounds, finishing as the top scorer in Rounds 4, 7, 10, 13, 19, and 21 — a total of six rounds.
Other players with multiple top finishes include:
- Sean Wakelin — Top player in Rounds 2, 3, and 6 (three rounds).
- Reece Edgecombe — Top player in Rounds 5 and 14 (two rounds).
- Dhriti Girish — Top player in Rounds 12 and 15 (two rounds).
Anvi Verma’s consistency throughout the season helped her dominate the fantasy rankings!
Notable Fantasy Value Gainers
Several players saw significant increases in their fantasy value over the season:
- Anvi Verma: $12.50M → $19.80M (+58.4%)
- Dhriti G Irish: $12M → $17.50M (+45.8%)
- Sean Wakelin: $13M → $17.10M (+31.5%)
- Alastair Mainwaring: $8M → $9.90M (+23.7%)
- Annissa Greenlees: $11M → $13.60M (+23.6%)
These value increases rewarded managers who picked these players early or made timely transfers.
Top Fantasy Team Managers
The season also showcased exceptional fantasy team management. The leading fantasy managers based on total points were:
Multiple team managers won multiple rounds:
- Connor Lusty won Rounds 4, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, and 20 (7 rounds).
- Dominic McAlister won Rounds 1, 11, and 16 (3 rounds).
- Sean Wakelin won Rounds 3, 9, and 18 (3 rounds).
- Ashan Wanasinghe won Rounds 19 and 22 (2 rounds).
Connor Lusty was the most dominant manager, securing the highest number of round wins!
Community Engagement and Communication
Members were kept informed and connected with weekly updates, game insights through social shares ensuring active engagement.
Credits
Thanks to the fantastic work behind the scenes by Ashan Wanasinghe, the lead game-admin of Johnsonville Fantasy League 2024–25, the reason for the successful completion of the fantasy league.
Season Summary
The Johnsonville Fantasy League 2024–25 was a season filled with competition, strategy, and bragging rights. With highly engaged participants and thrilling matchups, it truly delivered on its promise of interactive fantasy cricket. The numbers and performances reflect the intense nature of the league, making it a competitive inaugural edition.
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As the dust settles on this season, fantasy managers and players alike will already be looking ahead to the next edition, eager to test their skills and strategies once again. Who will rise to the top next year? The countdown begins now!
