Cricket Betting Rules
1. Match betting: All match bets will be settled according to the official rules of the competition.
- For matches affected by bad weather, bets will be settled according to the official result.
- When no official result is declared, all bets will be void.
- When no odds are offered for the tie and the official competition rules do not determine a winner, all bets will be void. In competitions where a “bowl off”, “super over”, etc., determine a winner, bets will be settled according to the official result.
- In First-Class Matches, if the official result is a tie, bets will be settled by Dead Heat rules between both teams. Bets on the tie will be settled as losses. When no odds are offered for the tie, in the event of one all bets on the outcome of the match will be void.
- If a match is abandoned due to external factors, then bets will be void unless a winner is declared according to the official rules of the competition.
- If a match is canceled, then all bets will be void if it is not replayed or restarted within 36 hours of its advertised start time.
2. There will be a “Fifty/Century” in the match: If there is no official result, all bets will be void unless the result has already been determined.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled to be bowled due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
- In First-class matches, the whole match counts. In tied matches, a minimum of 200 overs must be bowled, unless the result has already been determined.
3. There will be a “Fifty/Century” in the first innings: Bets are placed on the first innings of the match, the result of which is determined solely by the team batting first. Innings must be completed (only declared innings count), otherwise bets will be void unless the result has already been determined.
4. Team batter to score a “Fifty/Century” in the first innings: Innings must be completed (only declared innings count), otherwise bets will be void unless the result has already been determined. In the event of early innings being forfeited, all bets will be void.
5. Double chance: A tie will be settled by Dead Heat rules.
6. Runs scored at the fall of the first wicket: If the batting team reaches the end of their allotted overs, reaches their target or declares before the first wicket falls, the result will be the cumulative total. For settlement purposes, a batter who withdraws due to injury does not count as a wicket.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if the innings are reduced due to external factors, including bad weather, or if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled to be bowled in the innings, unless the settlement has already been determined.
- In tied First-class matches, bets will be void if less than 200 overs were bowled, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined.
7. First wicket method: Withdrawal due to injury will not count as the first wicket. If the first batter withdraws, all bets will be void. If the specified wicket does not fall, all bets will be void.
8. Total of Fours: Only fours scored with the bat (from any pitch, legal or not) will count towards the total fours. Overs, fours scored by runs, and extras won't count. Fours scored in a super over will not count.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled to be bowled due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
- In First-class matches, the whole match counts. In tied First-class matches, bets will be void if less than 200 overs were bowled, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined.
9. Total of Sixes: Only sixes scored with the bat (from any bowl, legal or not) will count towards the total of sixes. Overs, fours scored by runs, and extras won't count. Sixes scored in a super over will not count.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled to be bowled due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
- In First-class matches, the whole match counts. In tied First-class matches, bets will be void if less than 200 overs were bowled, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined.
10. Total number of players eliminated in the race: In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in any inning due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction. In tied First-class matches, bets will be void if less than 200 overs were bowled, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined. Players eliminated on a run in a super over will not count.
11. Total wide bowls: Any run resulting from a wide bowl, except penalty runs, will count for bet settlement purposes. For example, if a wide bowl results in 4 runs, then that pitch counts as 5 wide pitches. Super overs don't count.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled to be bowled due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
- In tied First-class matches, bets will be void if less than 200 overs were bowled, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined.
12. Best batter/bowler of the match: The result of this market is determined by the player with the most runs/wickets in the match. If a player does not bat/pitch, but appears in the starting 11, bets on that player will be valid. When two or more players score the same amount of runs, tie-breaker rules will apply. If two or more bowlers have knocked down the same number of wickets, the bowler who has conceded the fewest runs will be the winner. If there are two or more bowlers with the same number of wickets taken and runs conceded, tie-breaking rules will apply.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 50% of the overs scheduled to be bowled in each innings at the time the bet was placed due to external factors, including bad weather. Super overs don't count.
- In First-class matches, only the first inning of each team will apply. Bets will be void if less than 50 overs are bowled in either innings, unless both first innings have been completed.
13. Team of the best hitter: The outcome of this market is determined by which team has the best batter in the match. The same rules apply as for Best batter of the match, with the tiebreaker rules applying if the number of runs scored by the top batter on both teams is the same.
14. Player of the match: Bets will be settled according to the official player of the match. If no player of the match is officially declared, then all bets will be void.
15. First innings advantage: Both first innings must be completed, unless the result has already been determined. In case an inning is waived, all bets will be void.
16. Best individual score: The result of this market will be determined by the highest score of a batter in the match.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled to be bowled due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
- In tied First-class matches, bets will be void if less than 200 overs were bowled, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined.
17. Highest total of the first over: The outcome of this market will be determined by the team that scores the most runs in the first over of their innings. The first over must be completed for bets to be considered valid, unless the settlement has already been determined. In the event of a tie, all bets will be void. If an inning ends during an over, then that over will be considered complete unless the inning ends due to external factors, including bad weather, in which case all bets will be void, unless the settlement has already been determined. Extras and penalty runs in the particular over count towards the settlement of the bet.
18. Highest opening partnership: The outcome of this market will be determined by the team that scores the most runs before losing its first wicket. The same rules apply as for Fall of the first wicket, the tie-breaker rules applying in the event of a tie.
19. Highest total in the first X overs: The outcome of this market will be determined by the team that scores the most runs after the specified number of overs have been completed. Both teams must bat the specified number of overs, unless the result has already been determined. Dead Heat rules apply.
20. Total runs in over 'x': The specified over must be completed for bets to stand, unless the settlement has already been determined. If an inning ends during an over, then that over will be considered complete unless the inning ends due to external factors, including bad weather, in which case all bets will be void, unless the settlement has already been determined. In First-class matches, the market refers only to the first innings of each team. Extras and penalty runs in the particular over count towards the settlement of the bet.
21. Result of the first pitch: Bets are settled according to the number of runs scored on the first pitch of the match. No run ball = zero runs.
22. The largest number of Fours: Only fours scored with the bat (from any pitch, legal or not) will count towards the total fours. Overs, fours scored by runs, and extras won't count. Fours scored in a super over will not count.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in any inning due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
- In First-class matches, the whole match counts. In tied First-class matches, bets will be void if less than 200 overs were bowled, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined.
23. The most number of Sixes: Only sixes scored with the bat (from any bowl, legal or not) will count towards the total of sixes. Overs, sixes scored for runs, and extras won't count. Sixes scored in a super over will not count.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in any inning due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
- In First-class matches, the whole match counts. In tied First-class matches, bets will be void if less than 200 overs were bowled, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined.
24. Batter of the match bets: The result will be determined by the player who scores the most runs. Both batters must face at least one pitch or be eliminated before the first pitch is faced for bets to stand. In the event of a tie, bets will be void unless tie odds have been offered. Unless otherwise specified, bets will be based on the first inning only. Super overs don't count.
25. Bowler of the match bets: The result will be determined by the player who knocks down the most wickets. Both pitchers must at least make one pitch for bets to stand. In the event of a tie, bets will be void unless tie odds have been offered. Unless otherwise specified, bets will be based on the first inning only. Super overs don't count.
26. Best batter of the team: Bets will be settled on the player who scores the most runs in the specified team's innings. If a batter does not bat, but was named in the starting 11, bets on that batter will stand. Dead Heat rules apply.
- In limited overs matches, at least 50% of the team's scheduled overs must be bowled for bets to be valid. Super overs don't count.
- In First-class matches, only the first inning of each team will apply. Bets will be void if less than 50 overs have been bowled from the specified team's inning, unless the first inning has already been completed.
27. Best pitcher of the team: Bets will be settled on the player who takes the most wickets in the specified team's innings. If a bowler does not bowl, but was named in the starting 11, bets on that pitcher will stand. If two or more bowlers have knocked down the same number of wickets, the bowler who has conceded the fewest runs will be the winner. If there are two or more bowlers with the same number of wickets down and runs conceded, the tie-breaking rules will apply. If no bowler knocks down a wicket, bets will be void.
- In limited overs matches, at least 50% of the team's scheduled overs must be bowled for bets to be valid. Super overs don't count.
- In First-class matches, only the first inning of each team will apply. Bets will be void if less than 50 overs have been bowled from the specified team's inning, unless the first inning has already been completed.
28. Best batter/bowler of the team and winning team: All bets will be settled according to the official result of the match. When no official result is declared, all bets will be void. Dead Heat rules apply.
- In limited overs matches, at least 50% of the team's scheduled overs must be bowled for bets to be valid. Super overs don't count.
- In First-class matches, only the first inning of each team will apply. Bets will be void if less than 50 overs have been bowled from the specified team's inning, unless the first inning has already been completed.
29. Batter runs: The result of this bet is determined according to the total number of runs scored by the named batter. If the batter finishes the inning without being run out, as a result of a declaration, the score of the team reaching the end of its allotted overs or the team reaching its target will be the final result. If a batter does not bat, the bet will be void. If a batter is not in the starting 11, bets will be void. If a batter withdraws due to injury, but returns later, the total runs scored by that batter will count. If the batter does not return later, the final result will be as it was when the batter withdrew.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in the relevant innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction. Super overs don't count.
- In tied First-class matches, bets will be void if less than 200 overs have been bowled, unless the player has completed their innings or the result has already been determined. In First-class matches, only the first inning of each team will be applied.
30. Batter Fours and Sixes: The result of this bet is determined by the total number of fours/sixes scored by the named batter. If a batter finishes the innings without being run out, as a result of a declaration, the batter's number of fours will be the final score of the team reaching the end of its allotted overs or the team reaching its target. If a batter does not bat, the bet will be void. If a batter is not in the starting 11, bets will be void. If a batter withdraws due to injury but returns later, the total fours achieved by that batter in the inning will count. If the batter does not return later, the final result will be as it was when the batter withdrew. Only fours/sixes scored with the bat (from any bowl, legal or not) will count towards the total. Overs, fours scored by runs and extras won't count.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in the relevant innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction. Super overs don't count.
- In tied First-class matches, bets will be void if less than 200 overs have been bowled, unless the player has completed their innings or the result has already been determined. In First-class matches, only the fours/sixes of the first innings will count.
31. Wickets knocked down by bowler: The result of this bet is determined by the total number of wickets downed by the named bowler. If a bowler does not bowl, they will be considered to have knocked down 0 wickets. If a bowler is not in the starting 11, bets will be void.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in the relevant innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
- In tied First-class matches, bets will be void if less than 200 overs have been bowled, unless the player's bowling innings have already been completed. In First-class matches, only the wickets of the first inning will count, unless otherwise specified.
32. Bowler to knock down 5 wickets: The same rules apply as in Wickets knocked down by bowler.
33. Batter achievements: The outcome of this bet will be determined based on whether or not the named batter reaches the specified milestone. The same rules apply as for batter runs.
34. Combined of the match: For example, to win the match, one must hit the most Sixes and have the highest total in the first 6 overs.
- If any specified market is tied, then bets will be settled as losers.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in any inning due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
- When a price for the tie is not offered and the official rules of the competition do not determine a winner, all bets involving the outcome of the match will be void. In competitions where a tie-breaking shot or a super over determines a winner, bets will be settled according to the official result.
- No Fours or Sixes scored in the super over will count for bet settlement purposes.
35. Match specials/player specials: Any bets involving players who do not appear in the initial 11 will be void.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in any inning due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
- In First-class matches, the whole match counts unless otherwise specified. In tied First-class matches, bets will be void if less than 200 overs were bowled, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined.
- Any bet involving the player's Runs, Wickets, Balls caught, Boundaries and Stumpings, will be valid if the player appears in the opening 11, regardless of whether they bat/bowl or not.
- When a price for the tie is not offered and the official rules of the competition do not determine a winner, all bets involving the outcome of the match will be void. In competitions where a tie-breaking shot or a super over determines a winner, bets will be settled according to the official result.
- Any run or wicket in a super over will not count towards settlement purposes.
36. Wicket/Boundary in the over 'X’: The specified over must be completed for bets to stand, unless the settlement has already been determined. If an inning ends during an over, then that over will be considered complete unless the inning ends due to external factors, including bad weather, in which case all bets will be void, unless the settlement has already been determined. In First-class matches, the market refers only to the first innings of each team. For settlement purposes, the market is related to the batting team and only the boundaries scored with the bat (of any bowl, legal or not) will count. Overs, and any Fours/Sixes scored by runs and extras do not count as boundaries.
37. Four scored in the first over: The specified over must be completed for bets to stand, unless the settlement has already been determined. For settlement purposes, the market relates to the team batting and includes any bowl that is credited to a batter with exactly four runs (including all runs between wickets and overs). Extras don't count.
38. Sixes scored in first over: The specified over must be completed for bets to stand, unless the settlement has already been determined. For settlement purposes, the market relates to the team batting and includes any pitch that is credited to a batter with exactly six runs (including all six runs and overthrows). Extras don't count.
39. Total runs of the match: Extras and penalty runs will count for bet settlement purposes. Super overs don't count.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in any inning due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
- In First-class matches, the whole match counts. In tied First-class matches, bets will be void if less than 200 overs were bowled, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined.
40. Most run-outs: The outcome of this will be determined by which team has the most run-outs while batting. Super overs do not count for settlement purposes.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in any inning due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
- In First-class matches, the whole match counts. In tied First-class matches, bets will be void if less than 200 overs were bowled, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined.
41. Player to score the most Sixes: The result of this market is determined by the player who hits the most Sixes in the match. If a player does not bat, but was named in the starting 11, bets on that player will stand. When two or more players score the same amount of Sixes, Dead Heat rules will apply. Super overs don't count. If no Sixes are scored, all bets will be void.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in any inning due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.+
42. Handicap of the match: The handicap is applied at the end of the match. If the team batting first wins or the match ends in a tie, the run handicap will be used for settlement purposes. If the team batting second wins the match, then the wickets handicap will be used for settlement purposes. If there is any decrease in the scheduled overs in any innings, all bets will be void.
43. Total number of wickets caught: The outcome of this market will be determined by the number of wickets that fall within the “catch” method. Team-specific markets will be settled based on the number of wickets “caught” when the specified team is on the field.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it is not possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in any innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement has already been determined.
- In First-class matches, the whole match counts. In tied First-class matches, bets will be void if less than 200 overs were bowled, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined.
44. More runs in a single over: This market is determined by the highest number of runs scored in a single over.
- In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it is not possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in any innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless the settlement has already been determined.
- In First-class matches, the whole match counts. In tied First-class matches, bets will be void if less than 200 overs were bowled, unless the settlement of the bet has already been determined.
45. First scoring shot of the match: The outcome of this market is determined based on the first runs scored that are credited to a batter. Overthrows will count for bet settlement purposes.
46. Series match betting: Bets on Series markets stand as long as at least one scheduled match is completed, unless otherwise specified. If there are no more matches in a Series after a bet is placed, then the bets will be void. If a Series is tied and the tie option was not offered, then bets will be void.
47. Exact result of the series: Bets will be void if the scheduled number of matches is not played, unless the settlement has already been determined.
48. Series handicap: Bets will be void if the number of matches scheduled after the bets are placed are not completed, unless the settlement has already been determined.
49. Best batter/bowler in the series: All bets have action (the market may be subject to Rule 4). If two or more bowlers have knocked down the same number of wickets, the bowler who has conceded the fewest runs will be the winner. Dead Heat rules apply.
50. Long-term and tournament bets: Bets will be settled with the team that wins the tournament according to the official rules of the competition. Dead Heat rules will apply.
51. The Hundred Tournament: An over will consist of 5 legal bowls, meaning a full inning will be made up of 20 overs. All other rules remain the same as in other limited overs matches.
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