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title: DIS IPL 2026 — Predictions
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sdk: docker
app_port: 7860
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license: mit
---

# 🏏 DIS IPL 2026 — Team Match Predictions

A full-featured IPL match prediction app for your team. Built with Python (Flask) + SQLite.

---

## ⚡ Quick Start

```bash
pip install -r requirements.txt
set ADMIN_PASSWORD=your-admin-password-for-results-panel
# Optional: set PORT=7860 to match Hugging Face; default local port is 5000
set SECRET_KEY=long-random-string-for-session-cookies
python app.py
```

When you run **`python app.py`**, **live reload is on by default**: editing `app.py`, templates, `static/`, or seed JSON (`users.json`, etc.) restarts the dev server automatically. Set **`FLASK_DEBUG=0`** (or `false` / `off`) to disable. Production / Hugging Face uses **gunicorn** and does not use this dev reloader.

Open **`http://127.0.0.1:5000/`** when running `python app.py` locally (default port **5000**). On Hugging Face Spaces, use the Space URL. **No passwords** for team members — pick your name on the home page (roster comes from the database after the first sync from `users.json`; new players from Admin appear automatically).  
Admins use **Admin login** in the nav and enter `ADMIN_PASSWORD` (legacy: `ADMIN_SECRET` if `ADMIN_PASSWORD` is unset).

### Hugging Face Spaces (free tier — persistent state without paid disk)

The Space container disk is **ephemeral**. The app can save `ipl_predictions.db` to:

- **[Storage Buckets](https://huggingface.co/docs/hub/storage-buckets)** — S3-style object storage (see the [Python buckets guide](https://huggingface.co/docs/huggingface_hub/guides/buckets)).
- **A private Hub dataset** — Git + LFS history per upload.

You can set **both** `DIS_STATE_BUCKET` and `DIS_STATE_REPO`: every save uploads to **each** configured target (redundant backup). On restore, the app tries the **bucket first**, then the **dataset** if the local file is still missing or too small.

#### What you need to do (one-time)

1. **Create a Hugging Face account** (free) if you don’t have one.
2. **Create storage** (one or both):
   - **Bucket:** private bucket, e.g. **`Jay-Rajput/dis-ipl-state`** (Hub UI or [`hf buckets create`](https://huggingface.co/docs/huggingface_hub/guides/buckets)).
   - **Dataset:** private dataset with the same or another id, e.g. **`Jay-Rajput/dis-ipl-state`** ([new dataset](https://huggingface.co/new-dataset)). Dataset and bucket are different Hub resources; the id string can match on both sides.
3. **Create an access token** with **read/write** on the bucket and dataset you use: [Settings → Access Tokens](https://huggingface.co/settings/tokens).
4. **Create a Space**: [New Space](https://huggingface.co/new-space) → SDK **Docker** → connect this repo. **CPU basic** is enough (free).
5. **Add Space secrets** (Space → **Settings** → **Repository secrets**):
   | Secret | Value |
   |--------|--------|
   | `ADMIN_PASSWORD` | Strong password for the admin panel |
   | `SECRET_KEY` | Long random string (keep the same across redeploys so sessions stay valid) |
   | `HF_TOKEN` | Token with write access to your bucket and/or dataset |
   | `DIS_STATE_BUCKET` | *(optional)* Bucket id, e.g. `Jay-Rajput/dis-ipl-state` |
   | `DIS_STATE_REPO` | *(optional)* Dataset id, e.g. `Jay-Rajput/dis-ipl-state` |

6. **Rebuild / restart** the Space. Use the app once, then wait **~10–30 seconds** so the background upload finishes before you restart the Space to test restore.

#### How it behaves

- After a **prediction** is saved or **results are settled** (points applied for every player who had a pick), the app **uploads the full database** to **each** configured target (bucket and/or dataset) **before the page finishes loading**, so the file on Hub always includes **all members**’ predictions and scores. Other admin tweaks still use a quick background upload.
- On a **cold start**, if the local DB is missing or very small, it tries **bucket first**, then **dataset**.
- Optional **`DIS_FORCE_HUB_RESTORE=1`** forces a download from Hub (overwrites local DB). Use only when you intend to reset from remote state.

#### Optional (not required for free hosting)

- Paid Hugging Face **persistent disk** mounted at `/data`: you may set **`DIS_DATA_DIR=/data`** to keep SQLite on that volume ([Spaces storage docs](https://huggingface.co/docs/hub/spaces-storage)).
- To override bundled JSON at runtime, place `users.json` / `matches.json` / `players.json` under the same directory as the database when using `DIS_DATA_DIR`.

**Bundled data:** `users.json`, `matches.json`, and `players.json` in the repo seed the DB; the name picker reads **active users from the database**.

---

## 🎮 How It Works

### Points System
| Event | Points |
|---|---|
| ✅ Correct winner | **+bid amount** (e.g. bid 100 → earn 100) |
| ❌ Wrong winner | **−bid amount** (e.g. bid 100 → lose 100) |
| ⭐ Correct MOTM | **+75 bonus** |
| 🚫 Wrong MOTM | **−25 penalty** |
| 🤷 No MOTM predicted | **0** (safe, no risk) |
| 🌧️ Match abandoned | **bid refunded** (no winner/MOTM points) |
| 🚫 No prediction made | **0** (missed opportunity only) |

### Starting Points
- Every player starts with **1,000 points**
- Admin can adjust per-player starting points when adding them
- Points can go negative (no floor — creates drama!)

### Bid Rules
- Minimum bid: **10 points**
- Maximum bid: **500 points** OR your current balance (whichever is lower)
- Quick-bid buttons: 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% of your max bid

### Prediction Lock
- Predictions lock automatically **at the scheduled match start time**
- Once locked, no new predictions or edits are allowed
- The lock is automatic — no admin action needed

---

## 👥 Admin Guide

### Adding Matches
1. Go to **Admin → Add Match**
2. Select Team 1, Team 2, date, and time
3. Add venue and match number (optional but recommended)
4. Predictions are allowed **only on the match’s calendar day**, until the scheduled start time, then they lock automatically

### Setting Results
1. Go to **Admin → Set Results**
2. Select the winner and Man of the Match
3. Click "Set Result & Settle" — points are calculated automatically
4. If you made a mistake, check **"Reverse previous settlement & recalculate"** and re-submit

### Managing Users
- Add players: **Admin → Users → Add New Player**
- Manually adjust points (for disputes, bonuses, etc.)
- Disable/enable users

### Match Statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| `upcoming` | Predictions open |
| `locked` | Auto-locked at scheduled start (no new predictions) |
| `live` | Match in progress (manual — set for drama!) |
| `completed` | Match done, result can be entered |
| `abandoned` | Rain/DLS/etc — bids are automatically refunded |
| `postponed` | Rescheduled — set new date/time by deleting and re-adding |

---

## 🌍 Real-World Scenarios Handled

| Scenario | How it's handled |
|---|---|
| **2 matches in a day** | Both appear on dashboard; predict each separately |
| **Match abandoned** | Admin sets status → bids refunded automatically |
| **Wrong result entered** | Admin uses "Recalculate" to reverse & redo |
| **User forgets to predict** | No penalty — just missed opportunity |
| **User has ≤ 10 pts** | Can bid all remaining points (no forced minimum) |
| **Player name variations** (V Kohli vs Virat Kohli) | Fuzzy last-name matching |
| **No MOTM predicted** | Zero impact — neither bonus nor penalty |
| **Admin needs to correct MOTM** | Re-enter result with "Recalculate" checked |
| **New user joins mid-season** | Admin adds with custom starting points |
| **Suspended/banned user** | Admin disables account — they can't log in |

---

## 🗂️ File Structure

```
ipl-predictions/
├── app.py                    # Main Flask app (all routes + logic)
├── requirements.txt
├── ipl_predictions.db        # SQLite DB (auto-created)
└── templates/
    ├── base.html             # Shared layout, nav, styling
    ├── login.html            # Login page
    ├── dashboard.html        # Home — today's matches
    ├── matches.html          # All matches list
    ├── predict.html          # Prediction form
    ├── leaderboard.html      # Full leaderboard + podium
    ├── history.html          # Personal stats & history
    ├── admin.html            # Admin panel
    └── admin_predictions.html # Per-match prediction viewer
```

---

## 🔧 Configuration (in app.py)

```python
POINTS_CONFIG = {
    'initial': 1000,           # Starting points per player
    'min_bid': 10,             # Minimum bid
    'max_bid': 500,            # Maximum bid cap
    'correct_winner': 1.0,    # Multiplier on bid for correct winner
    'wrong_winner': -1.0,     # Multiplier on bid for wrong winner
    'correct_motm': 75,        # Flat bonus for correct MOTM
    'wrong_motm': -25,         # Flat penalty for wrong MOTM
    'lock_minutes_before': 0,  # 0 = at start; set e.g. 30 to lock N minutes before
}
```

Change these values and restart the app. Existing settled predictions are unaffected.

---

## 🚀 Production Deployment

For production (not just local use):

```bash
# Install gunicorn
pip install gunicorn

# Run with gunicorn
gunicorn -w 4 -b 0.0.0.0:5000 app:app
```

Also set a real secret key:
```bash
export SECRET_KEY="your-very-long-random-secret-key-here"
```

---

## 🏏 IPL 2025 Teams

| Team | Abbr |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | MI |
| Chennai Super Kings | CSK |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | RCB |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | KKR |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | SRH |
| Delhi Capitals | DC |
| Rajasthan Royals | RR |
| Punjab Kings | PBKS |
| Lucknow Super Giants | LSG |
| Gujarat Titans | GT |