Test cricket
Five-day matches with three possible results — win, loss or draw. Markets include the match result, first-innings runs, top batter per innings and session-based lines.
Cricket Betting on Stake: Formats, Markets and Live Rules
Stake is a crypto-first sportsbook and casino, and for Indian bettors the strongest part of Stake sports betting is cricket. This guide covers the formats and leagues on offer, from Test matches to the IPL, the most popular markets and how rain, DLS and Super Overs affect settlement. Register on Stake to bet on the next India match, and every wager also earns tickets for the $75,000 Weekly Raffle.
Current Stake promotions: Weekly Raffle $75,000 · Daily Races $100,000 · Wheel Wars $150,000 a month
Formats and competitions covered
Stake lists cricket by competition, so the IPL, a bilateral T20I series and a county match each have their own section. What you can bet on depends on the calendar: international tours and franchise leagues come and go through the year, and minor fixtures may carry only a few markets.
ODIs
Fifty-over internationals, including bilateral series and ICC tournaments. Innings totals and top batter markets are the most popular.
T20 internationals
The fastest format, with the busiest live markets. India's T20I series and the T20 World Cup attract the widest choice.
IPL
The biggest franchise league, usually played from March to May, with outright markets on the title winner and deep player props for each match.
Overseas T20 leagues
The Big Bash League (Australia), Caribbean Premier League, The Hundred (England) and SA20 (South Africa) keep the T20 calendar busy year-round.
Women's cricket
Women's internationals, the WPL and other women's leagues are covered when scheduled, usually with a smaller set of markets.
Popular cricket markets and how they settle
A typical big match page starts with the match winner and expands into team, player and over-by-over markets. The table below covers the ones Indian bettors use most. Exact wording and availability differ by match.
| Market | What you predict | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Match winner | Which team wins | In limited-overs games this usually includes a Super Over if the match is tied; check the market name |
| Match result (Tests) | Team A, Team B or draw | Weather makes the draw a real outcome |
| Top batter / top bowler | Highest run-scorer or wicket-taker for a team | Dead-heat rules apply when players tie |
| Total runs | Over or under a line for an innings or match | Shortened matches can void or resettle lines |
| Total sixes | Number of sixes in the match or innings | Boundary size and venue matter a lot |
| Method of dismissal | How the next wicket falls — caught, bowled, LBW, run out, stumped | Caught is by far the most common outcome |
| Session / over runs | Runs in a specific over or phase, such as the first six overs | Settles on that phase only; prices move very quickly |
| Player runs / wickets | Over or under a line for one player | Usually void if the player does not take part |
Super Over check: some winner markets settle on the full result including any Super Over, while "tie" or "regular time" markets settle before it. The market name and Stake's cricket rules tell you which applies. The Early Six You Win promotion, for example, uses the Winner market including the Super Over.
Live cricket betting: rain, DLS and ties
In-play cricket is where Stake's prices move most. Odds update ball by ball and markets pause after wickets, boundaries and reviews. Live kabaddi betting follows a similar rhythm, with prices moving raid by raid. A few cricket-specific situations deserve attention before you bet live.
Rain and reduced overs
When overs are lost, the target is often recalculated with the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. Winner markets normally stand if a result is declared, but over/under lines on runs may be voided or settled differently once the innings is shortened. The exact treatment is set out in Stake's sports betting rules.
Abandoned matches
If no result is possible, most markets are void and stakes are returned. Markets already decided — for example runs in the first over — may still settle.
Ties
A tied limited-overs match usually goes to a Super Over. Whether your bet includes it depends on the market; dead-heat rules can apply where a tie is not an option.
Following the action
Match trackers show ball-by-ball data on most fixtures, and selected events have live streams, also on the mobile site described in our Stake app guide. TV broadcasts can run a few seconds behind the data, so the price may already have moved.
Current promotion: Early Six You Win
From 4 to 17 October 2026, during the West Indies tour of India (five T20 internationals), Stake runs "Indian Cricket – Early Six You Win". The mechanics are simple:
- Place a pre-match single Bet on the Winner market (including Super Over) before the match starts. Our Stake deposit guide explains how to fund your balance first.
- Watch the first over If your team hits a six in the first over, the offer is triggered. The exact definition of "first over" is in the promotion terms.
- If your team still loses Stake pays the bet as a winner, up to $25.
Only the first qualifying bet per match per customer counts. As always, the full terms on Stake decide eligibility, and the offer ends with the series. Other running offers are listed on our Stake bonuses page.
Cricket betting tips, framed honestly
No tip removes risk — bookmakers price every market with a margin and upsets happen in every format. What good habits do is help you avoid unforced errors.
- Read the pitch and the toss. A dry, turning surface in Chennai and a flat deck in Bengaluru produce very different totals. Wait for the toss and team news before betting on runs.
- Check the weather. Rain changes targets and can void totals markets. In Tests, it makes the draw far more likely.
- Mind the format. T20 results are volatile, so favourites lose more often than in ODIs or Tests. Keep stakes consistent rather than raising them for "sure" picks.
- Know the venue's boundaries. Sixes markets depend heavily on ground size and conditions such as dew in evening games.
- Don't chase the live swing. A couple of wickets can make the trailing side look cheap. Decide your plan before the match and stick to the budget you set.
- Read the rules for player markets. Check what happens if a player is left out, retires hurt or does not bat.
Remember: betting is for adults aged 18+ and is not a source of income. Stake is licensed in Curaçao, not in India, and India's Online Gaming Act, 2025 restricts real-money gaming — check the rules that apply to you. Our responsible gaming guide explains limits and self-exclusion.
Beyond cricket
Most cricket bettors on Stake also follow another sport or two. The sportsbook guide explains bet types, decimal odds and cash out in detail. If you like fast, high-scoring Indian sport, the kabaddi guide covers the Pro Kabaddi League, and the football betting page covers the Premier League, ISL and the Soccer Boosted Odds promotion.
FAQ
Can I bet on IPL matches on Stake?
Yes. During the IPL season Stake lists every match with winner, totals and player markets, plus outright markets on the eventual champion. Market depth for each match can vary. To bet, you need an account — our Stake registration guide shows the steps.
What happens to my bet if rain shortens a match?
If a result is declared, winner markets usually stand. Runs-based markets may be voided or settled under special rules once overs are lost. Stake's sports betting rules explain each case.
Does the match winner market include the Super Over?
In limited-overs cricket the winner market typically includes the Super Over, but some markets settle on regular play only. Check the market name and the rules before betting.
Who can use the Early Six You Win offer?
It applies to pre-match singles on the Winner market during the West Indies T20I series in India (4–17 October 2026), first bet per match per customer, with a maximum payout of $25. Eligibility is set by the full terms on Stake.
Can I bet on women's cricket?
Yes, when matches are scheduled. Women's internationals and leagues such as the WPL are listed, usually with fewer markets than men's matches.