Let us be real here right from the start. There is hardly a shortage of high-quality sports games around the world at this stage of the season. Especially in the European domestic competitions and in the USA, all of the top leagues and cups are in full force in what is the crucial stretch of the season from around late January and early February to April and May. Almost every day during the week, there are games to follow and bet on as the action unfolds all the time. Even second-tier leagues and sports in some countries like the English Championship are also there, as are the other first leagues in countries that do not make up the big five. Portugal, the Netherlands, and Belgium offer plenty of excitement especially when the top teams play. And then, there is India with its national sport of cricket.
But still, however many games there are, there are fans who want more. When there are no games during the week or when the offseason is going on, enthusiasts and punters miss the leagues too much. Luckily, thanks to modern technology and innovation, simulator reality leagues (SRLs) are now available for many sports. One of the most popular of course is the simulated Premier League that lets the bettors do what they like even when no real games are being played. But how does this work exactly, and what is it even? Join us as we explore this amazing new spoil of the times we are living in and never again suffer from the lack of football from your favorite teams in Indian cricket.
What is a Simulated Reality League?
As its name suggests, this type of league is artificial and therefore not real. The fact that it is simulating reality means that no real games are being played, no real players running on the pitch, and no real Indian Premier League cricket. What is there is a digital, virtual version of it all that unfolds on the screen in front of you complete with real team names, real players, and everything that comes along with it. The rules of the sport are the same and anything that can happen in actual games can also take place in these simulated scenarios. Therefore, the bettors get extra games during the year to bet on when there is a lack of true league. The question arises however of the legitimacy of it all as well as how it works. If it is not a real game, doesn’t it mean that there is a lot of potential for scams, fraud, and manipulation? No, and here is why.
These simulated cricket leagues are too important for scams and taking advantage of bettors to be included. Organized by serious betting platforms and leaders in their respective industries, they are a high-end solution to a shortage of a beloved hobby and sport. Therefore, it is taken very seriously and is taken as such by both sides. The way it works is actually simple. There is a lot of big data involved as powerful computers and smart algorithms that now also incorporate AI technology. This data comes from hundreds of previously played games by every single team involved in the league. Scores, performances, injuries, and transfers are all included and a simulation of a league is created based on this past data.
The result of this big data analysis is a league where teams play almost the same as they would in the real world with the same players filling the same roles, the same potential surprises and expected scores, and injuries, transfers, weather conditions, and home advantage being factors. Head-to-head matchups from years before are vital which means that rivalries also exist. Simply put, it is a real-life simulation of a sports league that could very well turn out to be true at any point. As they say nowadays, somewhere in the multiverse, a simulated reality league that we watch today could be the actual Indian Premier League they are experiencing. That is how much it is honest and how believable the outcomes are.
Betting on Indian Premier SRL
Since everything else is the same as in the real world and with real players taking the field, so is the betting side of things. Sports wagering enthusiasts who enjoy watching the sport but also predicting the outcome in an effort to win money is actually the prime audience for this type of simulated reality sport. During the offseason, online betting platforms offer many leagues all the time with games being available for wagering at any given moment. If you are a fan of a certain team, you can continue betting on their games even when the season ends by switching to an SRL league.
In some ways, it is even better because there are no real-life implications and no reason for you as the fan to get annoyed if they do not play well. The stats ultimately do not matter nor does the outcome of a SRL. The same betting strategies, odds, and types of bets apply to SRL as in the real world. You can opt for the simple moneyline bet on who wins the game, the over/under on points, and other parameters, or make niche bets that take a bit more experience in watching and following cricket to get right. Another popular bet with SRL involves outright options where you pick the winner of the league way before it ends.
For those of you who read all this and think it is artificial, fake, and therefore, unworthy of your time and money, ask yourself this. Is it better to have something and not use it (for now), or want it and not have it? We promise it will grow on you, especially when the real cricket goes on a months-long hiatus. While other countries and competitions may be there before or after the Premier League, Indian cricket is still the best. This way, you will at least be dealing with the team you typically support and that is enough until the real thing comes back again.
