A farmer’s son has made history by winning Rs 1 crore on the Dream11 fantasy cricket platform. Jagannath Singh Sidar hails from Pathalgaon in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, and is from a tribal community. Jagannath achieved this remarkable success during the New Zealand vs Pakistan match on March 23 where he formed a team based on his knowledge of cricket and strategic planning. He appointed J Duffy as the Captain and H Rauf as the Vice-Captain of his Dream11 team. His team amassed a total of 1,138 points, which propelled him to the top, earning him the grand prize of Rs 1 crore. A wave of happiness swept through Godhikalan village in Pathalgaon, where Jagannath resides. Villagers gathered in large numbers outside his house to congratulate him, distributing sweets and expressing their pride in his achievement. Jagannath shared that he has already withdrawn Rs 7 lakh from his account and is gradually receiving the remaining amount. Along with celebrating his victory, he shared his future plans. Jagannath plans to invest the prize money in farming and building a house to improve their living conditions. He mentioned that their kutcha house was approved under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and they now intend to build a larger and permanent home. Additionally, he plans to ensure his father receives proper medical treatment and purchase a tractor to ease their farming activities. Jagannath expressed that he never imagined he would get such a significant opportunity. For him and his family, this victory is a dream come true. Inspired by his success, more villagers are now considering trying their luck on Dream11. Dream11 operates on a ‘freemium’ model, where users can join free contests or participate in paid contests to win cash prizes. The core idea is to use one’s knowledge and skills to select the best-performing players for their fantasy team. Points are awarded based on the real-life performance of these players in actual matches. Dream11 has also secured partnerships with major sports leagues and teams, enhancing its credibility and reach. It is the official fantasy sports partner of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dream11’s success has also inspired the growth of other fantasy sports platforms in the country, contributing to the overall popularity of fantasy sports in India.