Jagannath Singh Sidar, the son of a farmer from Pathalgaon in Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, made history by winning ₹1 crore on the Dream11 fantasy cricket platform. Jagannath, who belongs to the tribal community, achieved this remarkable success during the New Zealand vs Pakistan match on March 23. He created his Dream11 team using his cricket knowledge and strategy.
In his team, Jagannath selected J. Duffy as the captain and H. Rauf as the vice-captain. His team scored a total of 1138 points, placing him at the top and earning him the grand prize of ₹1 crore.
Wave of Happiness in the Village
After Jagannath’s remarkable achievement, a wave of happiness swept through his village, Godhikalan. A large crowd gathered outside his house to congratulate him. Villagers are distributing sweets and feel proud of his success.
Jagannath shared that he has already withdrawn ₹7 lakh from his account, and the remaining amount is being credited gradually. Along with celebrating his victory, he also discussed his future plans.
Future Plans for a Better Life
Jagannath revealed that his family had an approved house under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and now he plans to make it bigger and permanent. He also intends to get proper medical treatment for his father and buy a tractor to ease farming work.
He said, “This victory is like fulfilling a dream for me and my family. I never thought I would get such a big opportunity. Hard work, understanding of cricket, and the right decisions can change one’s destiny.”
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Inspiring the Village Youth
Jagannath’s success has inspired other young people in his village to try their luck on Dream11. Many villagers are now discussing taking part in the platform, motivated by his story.
This incident proves that even from small villages, big dreams can be dreamt and fulfilled. For Jagannath, who comes from a farmer’s family, winning ₹1 crore is a life-changing moment. He plans to use the money to improve his family’s life, farming, and housing conditions.
Winning Dream11: A Rare Feat
Winning on Dream11 is extremely difficult, as crores of people participate in the Fantasy League daily. Securing the top position and winning ₹1 crore is truly a dream come true, and Jagannath’s story is proof that with determination, even the toughest goals can be achieved.