A step-by-step guide to verifying the william hill APK signature, package name, and version number before installing.
APK files from unofficial sources can contain malware, adware, or spyware that compromise your device and your data. Verifying the APK before installing is the single most important security step you can take.
William Hill’s official APK is signed with a unique signature fingerprint that matches the fingerprint published on the official website. Verifying the fingerprint is the most reliable way to confirm the APK is genuine.
This guide walks through the verification process step by step, with screenshots and command-line examples for both casual and technical users.
The official william hill Android app has the package name com.williamhill.world. Any APK with a different package name is NOT the official app.
To check the package name on your Android device: open Settings > Apps > William Hill World > App info. The package name is shown at the top of the page.
If you haven’t installed the app yet, you can check the package name of an APK file using a free tool like APK Analyzer on the Play Store.
The official William Hill World APK signature fingerprint is published on the official website at fantasycricketworld.com/verify. The fingerprint is a 64-character SHA-256 hash.
To check the signature fingerprint on your Android device, use the apksigner tool: connect your device via USB debugging, run apksigner verify --print-certs william hill.apk, and compare the SHA-256 hash to the published fingerprint.
If the fingerprints match, the APK is genuine. If they don’t match, delete the APK immediately and download from the official source.
The current official version is v4.7. Any APK with a different version number might be outdated or fake.
Check the version number in the APK info panel: Settings > Apps > William Hill World > App info > App version.
If you see a version number lower than v4.7, update from the official store. If you see a higher version number, it might be a beta or fake.
If the package name, signature fingerprint, or version number doesn’t match, the APK is not the official william hill app. Delete it immediately.
Download the official APK only from the William Hill World website or from Google Play Store / Apple App Store.
If you’ve already installed an unofficial APK, change your william hill account password and run a malware scan on your device.
The latest app update brings the new AI captain pick engine.
The iOS app is now available on the Apple App Store India.
The william hill fantasy cricket platform serves 4 distinct reader profiles, each with different engagement patterns and revenue expectations. The 4 profiles are: (1) the casual IPL fan who plays Rs 100-500 per week, (2) the mid-tier player who plays Rs 500-2000 per week, (3) the serious fantasy player who plays Rs 2000-5000 per week, (4) the pro fantasy player who plays Rs 5000+ per week. The 4 profiles are the input that drives the platform's player segmentation, and the segmentation is the input that drives the long-term player value.
The casual IPL fan represents 70% of the platform's player base, with the mid-tier 20%, the serious 8%, and the pro 2%. The distribution is the input that drives the platform's prize pool design, and the design is the input that drives the long-term platform value. The 4 profiles combined produce 80% of the platform's total entry fee revenue.
Each reader profile has specific needs: (1) the casual fan needs Rs 1 entries + easy UI, (2) the mid-tier needs contests with 50-1000 entry fees, (3) the serious needs AI captain picks + advanced stats, (4) the pro needs head-to-head contests + VIP support. The 4 needs are the input that drives the platform's product roadmap, and the roadmap is the input that drives the long-term platform value.
The platform's 10M+ active players break down as: 7M casual (70%), 2M mid-tier (20%), 800K serious (8%), 200K pro (2%). The breakdown is the input that drives the long-term platform value, and the value is the input that drives the long-term player sustainability. The sustainability is the input that drives the long-term reader value.
The reader profile analysis helps us recommend the right contests to the right players. The recommendation is the input that drives the player satisfaction, and the satisfaction is the input that drives the long-term reader value. The value is the input that drives the long-term platform value, and the value is the input that drives the long-term player sustainability.
The captain pick analysis has evolved significantly over the past 10 years. In 2016, the analysis was simple: pick the best batsman and make him captain. The 2016 approach produced 50% accuracy. In 2020, the analysis evolved to consider form, matchup, and venue. The 2020 approach produced 55% accuracy. In 2024, the analysis incorporated AI with 47 variables. The 2024 approach produced 65%+ accuracy.
The 2026 captain pick analysis incorporates 47 variables across 4 categories: form, matchup, venue, and context. The 47 variables produce 68%+ accuracy for the top 10% of players. The 4 categories are the input that drives the captain pick accuracy, and the accuracy is the input that drives the long-term player value. The 4 categories combined produce 5-10% higher accuracy than any single category.
The william hill AI captain pick engine is trained on 5+ years of cricket data, with the data covering 5,000+ T20 matches, 1,000+ players, and 15+ venues. The 3 data sources are the input that drives the AI accuracy, and the accuracy is the input that drives the long-term player value. The 3 data sources combined produce 12-15% higher accuracy than any single source.
The captain pick accuracy is improving every year, with the 2026 accuracy of 68%+ expected to reach 75% by 2028. The improvement is the input that drives the long-term player value, and the value is the input that drives the long-term platform value. The 5-year roadmap includes 3 major releases that will improve the accuracy by 5-10% each.
The william hill AI engine uses machine learning models including gradient boosting, neural networks, and ensemble methods. The 3 model types are the input that drives the captain pick accuracy, and the accuracy is the input that drives the long-term player value. The 3 model types combined produce 3-5% higher accuracy than any single model type.
The captain pick analysis is a key differentiator for william hill vs other platforms. The differentiator is the input that drives the long-term player value, and the value is the input that drives the long-term platform value. The 5% accuracy advantage compounds over a 7-week IPL tournament to produce significant ROI advantages for william hill users.
The william hill scoring system rewards both batting and bowling performances, with the system designed to balance the contribution of all 11 player roles. The 11 roles are: 1 wicketkeeper, 3-5 batsmen, 3-5 bowlers, 1-3 all-rounders. The 11 roles are the input that drives the scoring system, and the system is the input that drives the long-term player value.
Batsmen get +1 point per run, +4 per boundary, +6 per six, +8 for 50+, +16 for 100+, -2 for duck. The 6 scoring rules are the input that drives the batsman value, and the value is the input that drives the long-term platform value. The 6 rules combined produce 200-300 fantasy points per match for a top-order batsman.
Bowlers get +25 per wicket, +8 for bowled, +8 for LBW, +4 per maiden, +16 for hat-trick, +4 for 4-wicket haul. The 6 scoring rules are the input that drives the bowler value, and the value is the input that drives the long-term platform value. The 6 rules combined produce 150-250 fantasy points per match for a strike bowler.
Fielders get +8 per catch, +12 per stumping, +6 per direct run-out, +4 per indirect run-out. The 4 scoring rules are the input that drives the fielder value, and the value is the input that drives the long-term platform value. The 4 rules combined produce 50-100 fantasy points per match for a top fielder.
The captain pick gets 2x multiplier, and the vice-captain gets 1.5x multiplier. The 2 multipliers are the input that drives the captain pick value, and the value is the input that drives the long-term platform value. The 2 multipliers combined produce 50-100 extra fantasy points per match for a top captain pick.
The total fantasy points per team per match range from 250 (low) to 600 (top). The 350-point average is the input that drives the platform's contest design, and the design is the input that drives the long-term platform value. The 350-point average combined with the captain pick 2x multiplier produces 500-800 total points for a top team.
The 7-week IPL tournament on william hill requires a 3-phase strategy: (1) Phase 1 (Week 1-2): conservative team selection, focus on consistent performers, avoid high-variance picks. The conservative phase produces 50% win rate, with the rate being the input that drives the long-term player value. (2) Phase 2 (Week 3-5): balanced selection, mix safe and contrarian picks, target 60% win rate. The balanced phase produces 60% win rate, with the rate being the input that drives the long-term player value. (3) Phase 3 (Week 6-7): aggressive selection, leverage playoff momentum, target 65% win rate. The aggressive phase produces 65% win rate, with the rate being the input that drives the long-term player value.
The 3 phases combined produce an average 58% win rate over the 7-week tournament, with the 58% rate being the input that drives the long-term ROI. The 58% rate combined with the Rs 200-500 weekly budget produces Rs 100-200 weekly profit, with the profit being the input that drives the long-term player value.
The Phase 1 strategy focuses on consistent top-order batsmen (Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma) and strike bowlers (Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami). The 4 players are the input that drives the Phase 1 win rate, and the rate is the input that drives the long-term player value. The 4 players combined produce 400-500 fantasy points per match, with the points being the input that drives the long-term player value.
The Phase 2 strategy adds differential picks (Marcus Stoinis, Sunil Narine) to balance the safe and contrarian approaches. The 2 differential picks are the input that drives the Phase 2 win rate, and the rate is the input that drives the long-term player value. The 2 differential picks combined produce 100-150 extra fantasy points vs Phase 1.
The Phase 3 strategy leverages playoff momentum by picking in-form players and avoiding injured or out-of-form players. The 2 strategic decisions are the input that drives the Phase 3 win rate, and the rate is the input that drives the long-term player value. The 2 decisions combined produce 10-15% higher win rate vs Phase 2.
The 3-phase strategy is the input that drives the long-term player value, and the value is the input that drives the long-term platform value. The 3-phase strategy combined with the 47-variable AI engine produces 68%+ captain pick accuracy for the top 10% of players, with the accuracy being the input that drives the long-term player sustainability.
The william hill platform has a vibrant community of 10M+ active players, with the community organized around 4 social features: (1) leaderboards, (2) private leagues, (3) chat, (4) social sharing. The 4 features are the input that drives the player engagement, and the engagement is the input that drives the long-term platform value.
The leaderboards rank players by contest wins, captain pick accuracy, and ROI. The 3 ranking criteria are the input that drives the leaderboard engagement, and the engagement is the input that drives the long-term player value. The 3 criteria combined produce 5-10% higher engagement than any single criterion.
The private leagues allow players to create contests with friends, with the leagues supporting 2-100 players. The 99-player range is the input that drives the private league engagement, and the engagement is the input that drives the long-term player value. The 99-player range combined with custom scoring produces 2-3x higher engagement than public contests.
The chat feature allows players to discuss captain picks, share tips, and celebrate wins. The 3 chat activities are the input that drives the chat engagement, and the engagement is the input that drives the long-term player value. The 3 activities combined produce 20-30% higher retention than platforms without chat.
The social sharing feature allows players to share wins on social media. The sharing is the input that drives the platform's organic growth, and the growth is the input that drives the long-term platform value. The 10M+ active players combined with the social sharing produces 2-3M new player acquisitions per year.
The 4 social features combined produce 30-40% higher player engagement than platforms without social features. The engagement is the input that drives the long-term player value, and the value is the input that drives the long-term platform value. The 4 features combined with the 47-variable AI engine produces 68%+ captain pick accuracy for the top 10% of players.