Learn about Halaplay's mission to bring skill-based fantasy cricket to every Indian cricket fan. Founded in 2023, we serve 2 Crore+ players with cutting-edge technology and fair play guarantees.
Halaplay was founded in 2023 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.
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 Halaplay contest entry is a declaration of cricket knowledge.
Our impact: 2 Crore+ registered users across India, 200+ Crore in winnings paid out since 2023, 50+ full-time employees, and partnerships with major cricket tournaments.
2023: Halaplay founded by a team of IIT alumni and cricket enthusiasts. Launched with IPL 2023 season, attracted 50 lakh users in first year. Processed Rs 5 Crore in winnings in year one.
2024: 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.
2025: Reached 1.5 Crore users. Launched mobile app with live scoring engine. Won 'Rising Fantasy Platform' award at India Gaming Awards 2025.
2026: Crossed 2 Crore users. Rs 200 Crore total winnings paid out since inception. Halaplay IPL 2026 season expected to be the biggest yet.
Halaplay'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.
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 on Halaplay.
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.
Fair play is non-negotiable at Halaplay. Every contest uses certified random number generation (RNG) for tie-breaking and prize distribution. All Halaplay contest results are publicly auditable in post-match statistics.
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).
Age verification: strict 18+ enforcement via document verification. We use AI-powered age estimation from KYC documents and manual review for edge cases.
Halaplay 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.
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 are serious Halaplay fantasy players.
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.
Cricket partnerships: Halaplay partners with major cricket tournaments and broadcasters to bring exclusive fantasy contests to fans. Past partnerships include IPL, T20 World Cup, bilateral series, and domestic leagues.
Payment partnerships: integrated with all major Indian payment gateways — UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), Paytm wallet, Net Banking, Credit/Debit cards. Halaplay deposits process in under 30 seconds.
CSR initiatives: Halaplay sponsors grassroots cricket development in tier-2 and tier-3 Indian cities. We've sponsored 30+ cricket academies and contributed Rs 3 Crore+ to cricket development programs.
Join 2 Crore+ Indian players. Rs 1 entry, Rs 5 Cr IPL 2026 prize pool, 2-minute withdrawals.