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Cricket Betting Rules

Comprehensive cricket betting rules: match, innings, player, special markets, FAQs, and competitive offers.

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Cricket Betting Rules

1. General Rules

1.1 Match Duration

  • Bets are settled based on the official result at the end of the scheduled number of overs or innings, including Test matches, ODIs, T20s, and T10s.

1.2 Postponed or Abandoned Matches

  • If a match is postponed and rescheduled within 48 hours, all bets stand. If not rescheduled, bets are void.

  • For abandoned matches, if resumed within 48 hours, bets stand. If not, bets on decided markets are settled, while others are voided.

1.3 Official Decisions

  • Bets are settled based on official match results. If official decisions are delayed beyond 48 hours, previously undecided bets may be voided.

1.4 Super Over/Tie Breakers

  • If a match is decided by a Super Over or any other form of tiebreaker, bets are settled on the official result after the tiebreaker.

1.5 Laws of Cricket

  • All betting markets are subject to the laws of cricket as governed by the MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club).

2. Formats of Cricket

2.1 Test Matches

  • Traditional format played over five days with each team having two innings.

  • Draw outcomes are possible.

2.2 One Day Internationals (ODIs)

  • Limited overs format where each team faces a set number of overs, usually 50.

  • The team with the most runs at the end of their innings wins.

2.3 Twenty20 (T20)

  • Shortened format with each team facing 20 overs.

  • The team with the most runs wins, providing fast-paced action.

2.4 T10 Cricket

  • Each team faces a maximum of 10 overs.

  • The match typically lasts 90 minutes, with each inning limited to 40 minutes.

  • A maximum of five bowlers can bowl, each limited to two overs.

  • Powerplay rules restrict fielders for the first three overs.

3. Main Markets

3.1 Match Betting (1X2)

  • Predict the outcome: Home Win (1), Draw (X) for Test matches, or Away Win (2).

3.2 Total Runs (Over/Under)

  • Predict if the total runs scored by both teams will be over or under a specified number.

3.3 Handicap Betting

  • Predict the winner after applying a run handicap.

3.4 Total Fours/Sixes

  • Predict if the total number of boundaries (fours and sixes) hit in the match will be over or under a specified number.

3.5 Highest Opening Partnership

  • Predict which team will have the highest run total before losing their first wicket.

3.6 Method of Dismissal

  • Predict how the next wicket will fall (e.g., bowled, caught, LBW).

4. Inning Markets

4.1 Inning Winner

  • Predict the winner of a specific inning.

4.2 Inning Total Runs (Over/Under)

  • Predict if the total runs in a specific inning will be over or under a specified number.

4.3 Inning Handicap Betting

  • Predict the winner of a specific inning after applying a run handicap.

4.4 Inning Top Batsman

  • Predict which player will score the most runs in a specific inning.

5. Player Specials

5.1 Top Batsman

  • Predict which player will score the most runs in a match or series.

5.2 Top Bowler

  • Predict which player will take the most wickets in a match or series.

5.3 Total Runs (Player)

  • Predict if a player’s total runs will be over or under a specified number.

5.4 Total Wickets (Player)

  • Predict if a player’s total wickets will be over or under a specified number.

6. Special Markets

6.1 Next Wicket

  • Predict which team will lose the next wicket.

6.2 First Ball

  • Predict the outcome of the first ball of the match (e.g., dot ball, run, boundary).

6.3 Man of the Match

  • Predict which player will be awarded Man of the Match.

7. Over/Session Markets

7.1 Over Runs

  • Predict the total number of runs scored in a specific over.

7.2 Session Runs

  • Predict the total number of runs scored in a specific session of play (e.g., morning session of a Test match).

7.3 Wickets in Over

  • Predict the number of wickets to fall in a specific over.

8. Series Betting

8.1 Series Winner

  • Predict the winner of a specific series.

8.2 Series Correct Score

  • Predict the exact final score of the series (e.g., 3-2, 4-1).

8.3 Most Runs in Series

  • Predict which player will score the most runs in the series.

8.4 Most Wickets in Series

  • Predict which player will take the most wickets in the series.

9. Outright Markets

9.1 Tournament Winner

  • Predict the winner of a specific tournament (e.g., ICC Cricket World Cup).

9.2 Group Winner

  • Predict the winner of a specific group in a tournament.

9.3 To Reach Final

  • Predict if a team will reach the final of a tournament.

10. Fast Markets

10.1 Next Over

  • Predict the total runs or wickets in the next over.

10.2 Next Ball

  • Predict the outcome of the next ball (e.g., dot ball, run, boundary, wicket).

11. Early Payout Feature

11.1 Cricket Early Payout

  • If your team leads by a specified number of runs (e.g., 50 runs) at any point, your bet is paid out immediately regardless of the final result.

  • Terms and Conditions:

    • The offer is valid for single, multiple, system, and Bet Builder bets.

    • Bets with Cash Out applied do not qualify for the early payout.

    • Early payout will not apply retrospectively if a bet has been partially cashed out.

12. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What happens if a match is postponed?

    • Bets remain valid if the event starts within 48 hours of the scheduled time. Otherwise, bets are void.

  • How are bets settled if a match is abandoned?

    • If resumed within 48 hours, bets stand. If not, only decided markets are settled; others are voided.

  • What happens if a match is decided by a Super Over?

    • Bets are settled based on the official result after the Super Over or tiebreaker.

  • How do Handicap Bets work?

    • A handicap is applied to one team’s score to even the playing field. The adjusted scores are used to determine the bet’s outcome.

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