Cricket betting is the core of what we do at ReddyBook. Every format, every series, every match that matters has a market running on this platform. Pre-match odds, live in-play action, session markets, fancy bets, tournament outrights. If there is cricket being played somewhere in the world, there is a way to bet on it here.
All you need is an active account and a minimum deposit of ₹100 to get started. One ID gives you access to every cricket market, the casino, other sports and full account management.
How Cricket Betting Works on This Platform
Cricket betting here runs through a betting exchange model. You are not betting against the house. You are betting against other players. The platform matches your position with someone who holds the opposite view, and the odds reflect real demand from real users.
This matters because exchange odds are typically better than what traditional bookmakers offer. There is no built-in margin working against you the way there is with a fixed-odds bookie. The odds move based on market activity, just like a stock exchange. When more people back a team, the odds shorten. When money flows the other way, the odds drift.
Every cricket market on the platform falls into one of three categories:
- Pre-match markets that open before the toss and let you take positions based on your analysis
- Live in-play markets that run during the match with odds updating ball by ball
- Fancy bet markets that cover specific events within the match like individual scores, session runs and partnerships
You can bet on one category or all three within the same match. Open bets, settled bets, profit and loss, all visible from your dashboard.
Tournaments and Leagues Available for Cricket Betting
Cricket runs all year. There is no off-season on this platform. Here is what you can bet on.
Indian Premier League (IPL)
The biggest cricket betting event on the platform every year. Runs from March to May with matches nearly every day during the season. Every IPL match gets full market coverage including match winner, top batsman, top bowler, total runs, live session betting, individual player performance markets and tournament outrights like overall winner, top run scorer and highest wicket taker for the season.
IPL is where the platform sees its highest traffic, most active odds and deepest market liquidity. If you are going to bet on one tournament a year, this is the one.
ICC T20 World Cup
The global T20 showpiece. Full coverage from group stages through to the final. Markets include match outcomes, group stage qualifiers, tournament winner, top scorer of the tournament and in-play betting on every match. T20 World Cup betting is fast, volatile and loaded with opportunities because of the short format.
ICC ODI World Cup
Less frequent but massive when it comes around. Full match-by-match coverage with pre-match and live markets. ODI cricket offers different cricket betting dynamics compared to T20s. Matches last longer, momentum shifts are slower, and there is more time to read the game before committing to a position.
Bilateral Series and Tours
India vs Australia, England vs South Africa, Pakistan vs New Zealand. Every major bilateral series gets market coverage. These include Test matches, ODI series and T20I series. Test cricket in particular offers unique betting opportunities because matches run over five days, giving you multiple entry and exit points as the game develops.
Domestic T20 Leagues
Beyond the IPL, the platform covers other major T20 leagues around the world:
- Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia
- Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
- SA20 in South Africa
- Pakistan Super League (PSL)
- Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)
- Lanka Premier League (LPL)
Each league gets pre-match and live markets with odds that reflect the local conditions, player form and tournament context.
Asia Cup and Champions Trophy
Regional and ICC events that generate massive interest in the Indian market. Full coverage with match odds, outrights and in-play betting.
Women’s Cricket
The platform also covers women’s tournaments including the Women’s Premier League (WPL), Women’s T20 World Cup and bilateral women’s series. Markets are available for major matches with the same bet types as the men’s game.
Types of Cricket Bets You Can Place
Understanding the different bet types is what separates casual punters from serious bettors. Here is every major cricket betting market available on the platform.
Match Winner
The most straightforward bet. Pick which team wins the match. Available pre-match and live. Odds shift throughout the game based on the score, wickets fallen, run rate and match situation. In Test cricket, the draw is also an option.
Top Batsman
Bet on which player will score the most runs in a match or an innings. This market rewards knowledge of player form, batting position and match conditions. A player batting at number three on a flat pitch in a T20 is a different proposition than an opener on a green seamer in a Test.
Top Bowler
Same concept but for wickets. Bet on which bowler will take the most wickets in a match or innings. Pitch conditions, bowling style and opposition batting lineup all factor into this market.
Total Runs (Over/Under)
The platform sets a line for the total runs in a match or innings and you bet on whether the actual total will be over or under that number. Popular in T20s where scoring rates are more predictable and you can use venue and pitch data to form a view.
Toss Winner
A simple 50/50 market. Bet on which captain wins the toss. Quick result, no skill involved, but it often sets the tone for the match, especially in subcontinental conditions where the toss can determine batting or bowling first.
Tournament Outright
Bet on the overall winner of a tournament before it starts or while it is in progress. Outright odds shift as teams progress through the stages. Backing a team early at longer odds can be highly rewarding if they go on to win.
Series Winner
For bilateral series with multiple matches, you can bet on which team wins the series. Available for Test series, ODI series and T20I series.
Man of the Match
Bet on which player will be awarded Man of the Match. This market combines performance across batting, bowling and fielding so it rewards an understanding of who is likely to have an all-round impact.
First Wicket Method
How will the first wicket fall? Caught, bowled, LBW, run out, stumped. A niche market but one that adds variety, especially in Test cricket where the first session can be slow and this gives you something to follow.
Runs in First Over
Bet on how many runs will be scored in the first over of an innings. Fast-paced, settles quickly, and particularly popular in T20 cricket betting where the opening over often sets the tone.
Live Cricket Betting and In-Play Markets
This is where cricket betting really comes alive. Live markets run from the first ball to the last, with odds updating in real time as the match unfolds.
How Live Betting Works
Once a match starts, the pre-match odds transition into live odds. These react to everything happening on the field. A wicket falls and the batting team’s odds lengthen. A big over pushes them shorter. Rain interrupts play and the odds adjust for Duckworth-Lewis scenarios. Every delivery changes the picture.
You can enter and exit positions throughout the match. This is one of the biggest advantages of the exchange model. If you backed a team pre-match and the odds have moved in your favour during the game, you can lock in a profit before the result is even decided.
What You Can Bet On Live
- Ball-by-ball outcomes including runs scored, dot balls, boundaries and wickets
- Over-by-over run totals with odds updating between each over
- Session markets covering a set number of overs with over/under lines on runs
- Partnership runs between the current batting pair
- Next dismissal method for the batsman currently at the crease
- Current batsman’s score with over/under lines on their individual total
- Live match winner odds that shift with every passage of play
Why Live Cricket Betting Is Popular
Cricket is a game of momentum shifts. A T20 can turn in a single over. A Test match can swing in a session. Live betting lets you react to those shifts instead of being locked into a pre-match position.
The platform handles live cricket betting during peak traffic smoothly. IPL match nights with millions of users watching and betting simultaneously, the markets stay active and the odds keep moving. No freezing, no lag, no locked-out periods.
Fancy Bets Explained
Fancy bets are where experienced players find the most value. These are micro-markets within a match that focus on specific events rather than the overall outcome.
What Makes Fancy Bets Different
A standard bet asks you who will win or how many runs will be scored in total. A fancy bet gets granular. It asks questions like:
- How many runs will a specific batsman score in his innings?
- How many sixes will be hit in the match?
- Will there be a fifty scored in the first innings?
- How many runs will be scored in overs 7 to 12 of the powerplay?
- What will the opening partnership total be?
These markets settle independently of the match result. Your team can lose but you can still win multiple fancy bets within the same match.
Why Fancy Bets Matter
Fancy bets reward specific knowledge. If you know a bowler struggles in the death overs, you can bet on higher runs in the final sessions. If you know a batsman starts slowly but accelerates after 20 balls, you can bet on their final total being higher than the early odds suggest.
This is also where the volume is for regular bettors. Instead of one match winner bet per game, you can have several fancy bets running across the same match, each based on a different piece of analysis.
Understanding Cricket Betting Odds
Odds tell you how much you stand to win relative to your stake and how likely the market thinks an outcome is. On the exchange, odds move based on real user activity.
How to Read the Odds
When you see odds of 2.00 on a team to win, the market views it as roughly a 50/50 contest. A ₹100 bet at 2.00 returns ₹200 if it wins. That is your original ₹100 stake plus ₹100 profit.
- Lower odds (1.50) mean the market thinks the outcome is more likely. Lower risk, lower reward.
- Higher odds (3.00+) mean the market views it as less likely. Higher risk, higher reward.
Why Exchange Odds Are Better
On a traditional bookmaker, the house sets the odds and builds in a margin to guarantee profit. On the exchange, odds are set by the market. Other users are offering and accepting odds, and the platform takes a small commission on winning bets. The result is typically better odds for you compared to fixed-odds sites.
Odds Movement
Odds are not static. They move based on:
- Team news like a key player being dropped or injured
- Toss result and the decision to bat or bowl
- Weather conditions that might affect play
- In-play events like wickets, boundaries and run rate changes
- Volume of bets on one side shifting the market balance
Learning to read odds movement is one of the most valuable skills in cricket betting. A sudden shortening of odds on a team can tell you where the smart money is going before the reason becomes obvious.
How to Place Your First Cricket Bet
New to cricket betting? Here is the process from start to finish.
- Get your ReddyBook ID on WhatsApp. Under a minute.
- Complete your ReddyBook Login on the official site or app.
- Deposit funds. Minimum ₹100 via UPI, net banking or IMPS. Reflects within seconds.
- Go to the cricket section. Browse live matches and upcoming fixtures.
- Pick a match. Open the match page to see all available markets.
- Choose your bet type. Match winner, top batsman, total runs, fancy bets, whatever suits your analysis.
- Enter your stake. The platform shows your potential return before you confirm.
- Confirm the bet. It appears in your open bets section immediately.
- Track the result. Watch live odds update on your dashboard. Once the market settles, winnings are credited to your balance automatically.
First bet tip: Start with a simple match winner bet on a game you are watching. Follow the odds movement as the match progresses to get a feel for how the exchange works before moving into live or fancy markets.
Not ready to bet real money yet? Request a free Demo ID from WhatsApp and explore the markets without risking anything.
Cricket Betting Tips for Indian Players
Practical habits that separate consistent bettors from people who throw money at their favourite team.
Know the Conditions
Pitch, weather, venue history. A flat Wankhede track plays differently to a turning Chepauk surface. Conditions affect team selection, scoring rates and match outcomes. Check the pitch report before betting, especially for Test matches and ODIs where conditions have a bigger impact.
Follow Team News
A last-minute injury or a change in the playing XI can shift the odds significantly. Follow official team announcements before placing pre-match bets. You can also wait for the toss and team news before committing in live markets.
Do Not Bet on Every Match
Not every match offers value. Sometimes the odds accurately reflect the likely outcome and there is no edge to be found. Selective betting on matches where you have strong analysis will always outperform betting on everything.
Manage Your Bankroll
Decide on a weekly or monthly budget for cricket betting and stick to it. Never chase losses by increasing your stakes. The ReddyBook Club cashback helps soften losing periods, but bankroll discipline is your first line of defence.
Use Live Betting to Your Advantage
If you are watching the match, you have real-time information that the pre-match odds could not account for. A fast outfield, a bowler struggling with line, a batsman who looks set. Live betting rewards observation.
Start Small, Learn the Markets
Begin with match winner and total runs before moving into fancy bets and complex markets. Once you understand how odds move and how the exchange works, gradually expand into the markets that match your knowledge.
Get Started with Cricket Betting Today
You are one WhatsApp message away from accessing every cricket market on the platform. Get your ID, log in and place your first bet with a deposit starting from ₹100.
IPL, international tours, T20 leagues, Test series. All here with live odds, deep markets and the best exchange rates for Indian players.
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Play responsibly. Cricket betting involves financial risk and can be addictive. Only wager what you can afford to lose. Must be 18 or older to participate. If you ever feel your betting is becoming difficult to manage, review responsible gambling guidelines for players and take a break when needed.
Cricket Betting FAQ
What cricket tournaments can I bet on?
IPL, T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup, bilateral Test, ODI and T20I series, Big Bash League, CPL, SA20, PSL, BPL, LPL, Asia Cup, Champions Trophy and women’s cricket tournaments including WPL.
