Pre-Event Cricket Rules

Match Markets

1. Match Betting

All match betting will be settled in accordance with official competition rules.
In matches affected by adverse weather, bets will be settled according to the official result.
If there is no official result, all bets will be void.
In the case of a tie, if the official competition rules do not determine a winner then dead-heat rules will apply. In competitions where a bowl off or super over determines a winner, bets will be settled on the official result.
In First Class Matches, if the official result is a tie, bets will be settled as a dead-heat between both teams. Bets on the draw will be settled as losers.
If a match is abandoned due to external factors, then bets will be void unless a winner is declared based on the official competition rules.
If a match is cancelled then all bets will be void if it is not replayed or restarted within 36 hours of its advertised start time.

1.1 Match Betting: Double Chance

A tie will be settled as a dead heat.
All match betting will be settled in accordance with official competition rules.
If there is no official result, all bets will be void.

1.2 Match Betting: Draw No Bet

A tie will be settled as a dead heat.
All match betting will be settled in accordance with official competition rules.
If there is no official result, all bets will be void.

2. Tied Match

All bets will be settled according to the official result.
If the match is abandoned or there is no official result, all bets will be void.
For First Class matches a tie is when the side batting in the fourth innings is bowled out when the scores are level.

3. Toss Winner

If no toss takes place, all bets will be void.

3.1 Toss/Win Double

Toss Winner rules as above.
Match Winner rules as above.

4. Runs in First Over

The first over must be completed for bets to stand unless settlement has already been determined. If an innings ends during an over then that over will be deemed to be complete unless the innings is ended due to external factors, including bad weather, in which case all bets will be void, unless settlement has already been determined. In First Class matches the market refers only to each team’s first innings.
Extras and penalty runs in the particular over count towards settlement.

5. Runs off First Delivery

The result will be determined by the number of runs added to the team total, off the first ball of the match.
For settlement purposes, all illegal balls count as deliveries. For example, if the over starts with a wide, then the first delivery will be settled as 1 and, although there has not been a legal ball bowled, the next ball will be deemed as delivery 2 for that over.
If the delivery leads to free hit, the runs scored off the additional delivery do not count.
All runs, whether off the bat or not are included. For example, a wide with three extra runs taken equates to 4 runs in total off that delivery.
In First Class matches the market refers only to each team’s first innings.

6. Runs in Groups of Overs

If the specified number of overs are not complete the bet will be void, unless the team is all out, declares, reaches their target or settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction. In limited overs matches, bets will be void if the total innings is reduced at any stage to less than 80% of the stated maximum overs at the time the bet was placed, unless settlement of the bet was already determined.
In First Class matches the market refers only to each team’s first innings.

7. Wickets in Groups of Overs

If the specified number of overs are not complete the bet will be void, unless the team is all out, declares, reaches their target or settlement of the bet has already been determined. In limited overs matches, bets will be void if the total innings is reduced at any stage to less than 80% of the stated maximum overs at the time the bet was placed, unless settlement of the bet was already determined before the reduction.
For settlement purposes, if a batsman is timed out or retired out then the wicket is deemed to have taken place on the previous ball. Retired hurt does not count as a dismissal.
In First Class matches the market refers only to each team’s first innings.

8. Runs in First Partnership

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 total amassed.
For settlement purposes, a batsman retiring hurt does not count as a wicket.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if the innings has been reduced due to external factors, including bad weather, if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled to be bowled in the innings, unless settlement has already been determined. Result will be considered determined if the lines at which the bet was placed is passed, or if a wicket has fallen.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
In First Class matches the market refers only to each team’s first innings.

9. Method of First Dismissal

Retired hurt will not count as the first wicket. If the first batsman retires out, all bets will be void. If the specified wicket does not fall, all bets will be void.
In First Class matches the market refers only to each team’s first innings. Caught and bowled is included in fielder catch.

10. Match Fours

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 settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Only fours scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) will count towards the total fours. Overthrows, all run fours and extras do not count.
Fours scored in a super over do not count.

11. Match Sixes

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 settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Only sixes scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) will count towards the total fours. Overthrows and extras do not count.
Sixes scored in a super over do not count.

12. Match Run Outs

13. Maximum Over in 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 settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
All runs, including extras, count towards settlement.
Super overs do not count.

14. Match Ducks

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 settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
A duck is classed as someone being dismissed for zero runs. Retired hurt does not count as a dismissal.
Ducks in a super over do not count.

15. Match Wides

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 settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Any runs resulting from a wide delivery, except penalty runs, will count towards the final total.
Wides in a super over do not count.

16. Match Extras

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 settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
All wide deliveries, no balls, byes, leg byes and penalty runs in the match count towards the final result. If there are runs off the bat as well as extras from the same delivery, the runs off the bat do not count towards the final total.
Extras in a super over do not count.

17. Match Wickets

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 settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Retired hurt does not count as a dismissal.
Wickets in a super over do not count.

18. Match Top Batsman

The result of this market is determined on the batsman with the highest individual score in the match.
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. Top batsmen bets for First Class matches apply only to the first innings of each team, and will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless both first innings have been completed. If a player was named at the toss, but later is removed as a substitute, that player will still be counted, as will the replacement player. When two or more players score the same number of runs, dead-heat rules will apply. Runs scored in a super over do not count.

19. Match Top Bowler

The result of this market is determined on the bowler with the most wickets in the match.
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. Top bowler bets for First Class matches apply only to the first innings of each team, and will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless both first innings have been completed. If a player was named at the toss, but later is removed as a substitute, that player will still be counted, as will the replacement player. If two or more bowlers have taken 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 wickets taken and runs conceded, dead heat rules will apply. Wickets taken in a super over don’t count.

20. Team of Top Batsman

Same rules apply as Match Top Batsman, with dead heat rules applying if the runs scored by the top batsman on both teams is the same.

21. Team of Top Bowler

Same rules apply as Match Top Bowler, with dead heat rules applying if the wickets taken by the top bowler on both teams is the same.

22. Man of the Match

Bets will be settled on the officially declared man of the match.
Dead-heat rules apply.
If no man of the match is officially declared then all bets will be void.

23. First Innings Lead

Both first innings must be completed. Dead heat rules apply in the case of a tie. In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.

24. Fifty/Hundred in Match

Any score of 50 and above counts as a fifty. Similar for hundred.
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 settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.

25. Fifty/Hundred in First Innings

Any score of 50 and above counts as a fifty. Similar for hundred.
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 in the first innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, the innings must be completed, or over 200 overs, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.

26. Highest Individual Score

If a team declares, that innings will be considered complete for the purposes of settlement.

27. Rabbit Runs

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 settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled. The number 11 is taken to be the last man to come out to bat in the innings, regardless of previously stated batting order. If more than 11 players bat, the market will be void. If the innings is completed without the number 11 coming to the crease, that batsman will be deemed to have scored 0.

Head to Heads

28. Most Runs in First Over

Same as Runs in First Over.

29. Most Runs in Groups of Overs

Same as Runs in Groups of Overs.

30. Highest First Partnership

Same as Runs in First Partnership.

31. Most Fours

In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
In First Class games, only first innings fours will count.
Only fours scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) will count towards the total fours. Overthrows, all run fours and extras do not count.
Fours scored in a super over do not count.

32. Most Sixes

In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
In First Class games, only first innings sixes will count.
Only sixes scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) will count towards the total sixes. Overthrows and extras do not count.
Sixes scored in a super over do not count.

33. Batsman Matchbet

In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Both players must be named in the starting eleven. If either does not then subsequently bat all bets are void.
In First Class games, only first innings runs will count.
Runs scored in a super over do not count.

34. Bowler Matchbet

In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Both players must be named in the starting eleven. If either does not then subsequently bowl all bets are still settled.
In First Class games, only first innings wickets will count. If no bowlers take a wicket in an innings then all bets will be void.
Wickets taken in a super over do not count.

35. All-Rounder Matchbet

Points are scored as follows: 1 point per run, 20 points per wicket, 10 points per catch, 25 points per stumping.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled.
Both players must be named in the starting eleven. If either player does not then subsequently bat or bowl then all bets are still settled.
In First Class games, only first innings points will count.
Points scored in a super over do not count.

36. Keeper Matchbet

In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled.
Both named players must start the match as a wicket keeper but if their playing role changes for any reason all bets will still be settled in accordance with scoring system above.
In First Class games, only first innings points will count.
Points scored in a super over do not count.

37. Most Keeper Catches

In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
If a team changes their wicket keeper mid innings, the catches taken by the replacement will count towards settlement.
In First Class games, only first innings catches will count.
Catches taken in a super over do not count.

38. Most Catches

In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
In First Class games, only first innings catches will count.
Catches taken in a super over do not count.

39. Most Stumpings

In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
In First Class games, only first innings stumpings will count.
Stumpings taken in a super over do not count.

40. Most Run Outs Conceded

A run out “conceded” means that a member of that team will be run out while batting.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
In First Class games, only first innings run outs will count.
Run Outs in a super over do not count.

Team Markets

41. Runs in Team A First Over

Same as Runs in First Over.

42. Runs in Team A Group of Overs

Same as Runs in Groups of Overs.

43. Runs in Team A First Partnership

Same as Runs in First Partnership.

44. Team A Method of First Dismissal

Same as Method of First Dismissal.

45. Team A Fours

Same as Match Fours, with the 80% of required overs only applying to Team A’s innings. In First Class matches where the result will solely be based on the first innings of each team.

46. Team A Sixes

Same as Match Sixes, with the 80% of required overs only applying to Team A’s innings. In First Class matches where the result will solely be based on the first innings of each team.

47. Team A Innings Run Outs

Same as Match Run Outs, with the 80% of required overs only applying to Team A’s innings. In First Class matches where the result will solely be based on the first innings of each team. Caught and bowled is included in fielder catch.

48. Team A Maximum Over

Same as Maximum Over in Match, with the 80% of required overs only applying to Team A’s innings. In First Class matches where the result will solely be based on the first innings of each team.

49. Team A Ducks

Same as Match Ducks, with the 80% of required overs only applying to Team A’s innings.
In First Class matches where the result will solely be based on the first innings of each team.

50. Team A Wides

Same as Match Wides, with the 80% of required overs only applying to when Team A are batting. In First Class matches where the result will solely be based on the first innings of each team.

51. Team A Extras

Same as Match Extras, with the 80% of required overs only applying to when Team A are batting. In First Class matches where the result will solely be based on the first innings of each team.

52. Team A Wickets Lost

Same as Match Wickets, with the full overs required only applying to when Team A are bowling. In First Class matches where the result will solely be based on the first innings of each team.

53. Team A Top Batsman

The result of this market is determined on the batsman with the highest individual score in Team A’s first innings. Otherwise, same as Match Top Batsman, with the 50% of required overs only applying in Team A’s innings.

54. Team A Top Bowler

The result of this market is determined on the bowler with the most wickets when Team A are bowling in the first innings. If two or more bowlers have taken 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 wickets taken and runs conceded, dead heat rules will apply.
Otherwise, same as Match Top Bowler, with the 50% of required overs only applying when Team A are bowling.

Player Markets

55. Player A Runs

If the batsman finishes the innings not out, as a result of a declaration, the team reaching the end of their allotted overs, or the team reaching their target; his score will be the final result. If a batsman does not bat, the bet will be void. If a batsman is not in the starting 11, bets will be void.
If a batsman retires hurt, but returns later, the total runs scored by that batsman in the innings will count. If the batsman does not return later, the final result will be as it stood when the batsman retired.
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 settlement has been determined, or goes on to be determined. Result will be considered determined if the line at which the bet was placed is passed, or the batsman is dismissed.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless the player has completed their innings, or result has already been determined.
In First Class games, only first innings runs will count.
Runs scored in a super over do not count.

56. Player A Fours

If a batsman finishes the innings not out, as a result of a declaration, the team reaching the end of their allotted overs, or the team reaching their target; his number of fours will be the final result. If a batsman does not bat, the bet will be void. If a batsman is not in the starting 11, bets will be void.
If a batsman retires hurt, but returns later, the total fours hit by that batsman in the innings will count. If the batsman does not return later, the final result will be as it stood when the batsman retired.
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 settlement has been determined, or goes on to be determined. Result will be considered determined if the line at which the bet was placed is passed, or the batsman is dismissed.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless the player has completed their innings, or result has already been determined.
Only fours scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) will count towards the total fours. Overthrows, all run fours and extras do not count.
In First Class games, only first innings fours will count.
Fours scored in a super over do not count.

57. Player A Sixes

If a batsman finishes the innings not out, as a result of a declaration, the team reaching the end of their allotted overs, or the team reaching their target; his number of sixes will be the final result. If a batsman does not bat, the bet will be void. If a batsman is not in the starting 11, bets will be void.
If a batsman retires hurt, but returns later, the total sixes hit by that batsman in the innings will count. If the batsman does not return later, the final result will be as it stood when the batsman retired.
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 settlement has been determined, or goes on to be determined. Result will be considered determined if the line at which the bet was placed is passed, or the batsman is dismissed.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless the player has completed their innings, or result has already been determined.
Only sixes scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) will count towards the total fours. Overthrows and extras do not count.
In First Class games, only first innings sixes will count.
Sixes scored in a super over do not count.

58. Player A Wickets

If a bowler does not bowl, he will be deemed to have taken 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 settlement has been determined. Result will be considered determined if the line at which the bet was placed is passed.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless the player’s bowling innings is complete.
In First Class games, only first innings wickets will count.
Wickets scored in a super over do not count.

59. Player A Player Performance

Points are scored as in All-Rounder v All-Rounder Head to Heads.
If the player does not bat or bowl, but is in the staring eleven, all bets will still be settled. If the player is not in the starting eleven 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 either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined. Result will be considered determined if the line at which the bet was placed is passed.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless both first innings have been completed.
In First Class games, only first innings points will count.
Points scored in a super over do not count.

Notes for all Markets

60. Players sent off/retired out

A player being sent off is viewed as retired out, so counts as a wicket.

61. Concussion substitutions

When a player leaves the field as a concussion substitute, this does not count as a wicket. If the player does not return later, the final result will be as it stood when the player left the field. When a player enters the match as a concussion substitute, for settlement purposes both they and the player replaced are looked upon as to have played a full part in the match.

62. Penalty runs after the conclusion of an innings

Penalty runs added to a team’s total after the start of the other team’s innings do not count towards settlement of markets in the previous innings.

In-Play Cricket Rules

Head to Heads

1. Match Betting

1.1 Match Betting: Double Chance

A tie will be settled as a dead heat.
All match betting will be settled in accordance with official competition rules.
If there is no official result, all bets will be void.

1.2 Match Betting: Draw No Bet

A tie will be settled as a dead heat.
All match betting will be settled in accordance with official competition rules.
If there is no official result, all bets will be void.

2. Tied Match

All bets will be settled according to the official result.
If the match is abandoned or there is no official result, all bets will be void.
For First Class matches a tie is when the side batting second is bowled out for a second time with scores level.

3. Most Fours

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 in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Only fours scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) will count towards the total fours. Overthrows, all run fours and extras do not count.
Fours scored in a super over do not count.
In First Class games, only first innings fours will count.

4. Most Sixes

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 in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Only sixes scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) will count towards the total sixes. Overthrows and extras do not count.
Sixes scored in a super over do not count.
In First Class games, only first innings sixes will count.

5. Most Extras

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 in either innings due to external factors,
including bad weather, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
All wide deliveries, no balls, byes, leg byes and penalty runs in the match count towards the final result. If there are runs off the bat as well as extras from the same delivery, the runs off the bat do not count towards the final total.
Extras in a super over do not count.
In First Class games, only first innings extras will count.

6. Most Run Outs Conceded

A run out “conceded” means that a member of that team will be run out while batting.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Run Outs in a super over do not count.
In First Class games, only first innings run outs will count.

7. Highest First Over

The first over must be completed for bets to stand unless settlement has already been determined. If during the first over the innings is ended due to external factors, including bad weather, all bets will be void, unless settlement has already been determined before the reduction.
In First Class matches the market refers only to each team’s first innings.
Extras and penalty runs in the particular over count towards settlement.

8. Most Runs in Groups of Overs

If the specified number of overs are not complete the bet will be void, unless the team is all out, declares, reaches their target or settlement of the bet 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 specified overs have been bowled at the time the bet was placed due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In First Class matches the market refers only to each team’s first innings.

9. Highest First Partnership

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 total amassed.
For settlement purposes, a batsman retiring hurt does not count as a wicket.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if the innings has been reduced due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
In First Class matches the market refers only to each team’s first innings.

Match Markets

10. Match Fours

11. Match Sixes

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 settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Only sixes scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) will count towards the total fours. Overthrows and extras do not count.
Sixes scored in a super over do not count.

12. Match Extras

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 settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
All wide deliveries, no balls, byes, leg byes and penalty runs in the match count towards the final result. If there are runs off the bat as well as extras from the same delivery, the runs off the bat do not count towards the final total.
Extras in a super over do not count.

13. Match Run Outs

14. Maximum Over in 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 settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
All runs, including extras, count towards settlement.
Super overs do not count.

15. Match Top Batsman

The result of this market is determined on the batsman with the highest individual score in the match.
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 either innings at the time the bet was placed due to external factors, including bad weather. Top batsmen bets for First Class matches apply only to the first innings of each team, and will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined. If a player was named at the toss, but later is removed as a concussion sub, that player will still be counted, as will the replacement player. When two or more players score the same number of runs, dead-heat rules will apply. Runs scored in a super over do not count.

16. Match Top Bowler

The result of this market is determined on the bowler with the most wickets in the match.
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 either innings at the time the bet was placed due to external factors, including bad weather. Top bowler bets for First Class matches apply only to the first innings of each team, and will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined. If a player was named at the toss, but later is removed as a concussion sub, that player will still be counted, as will the replacement player. If two or more bowlers have taken 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 wickets taken and runs conceded, dead heat rules will apply. Wickets taken in a super over don’t count. If no bowlers take a wicket in an innings then all bets will be void.

17. Man of the Match

Bets will be settled on the officially declared man of the match.
Dead-heat rules apply.
If no man of the match is officially declared then all bets will be void.

Delivery Markets

18. Runs off Delivery

The result will be determined by the number of runs added to the team total, off the specified delivery.
For settlement purposes, all illegal balls count as deliveries. For example, if an over starts with a wide, then the first delivery will be settled as 1 and, although there has not been a legal ball bowled, the next ball will be deemed as delivery 2 for that over.
If a delivery leads to free hit or a free hit is to be re-bowled because of an illegal delivery, the runs scored off the additional delivery do not count.
All runs, whether off the bat or not are included. For example, a wide with three extra runs taken equates to 4 runs in total off that delivery.

Over Markets

19. Runs in Over

The specified over must be completed for bets to stand unless settlement has already been determined. If an innings ends during an over then that over will be deemed to be complete unless the innings is ended due to external factors, including bad weather, in which case all bets will be void, unless settlement has already been determined.
If the over does not commence for any reason, all bets will be void.
Extras and penalty runs in the particular over count towards settlement.

20. Boundary in Over

As “Runs in Over”.
Only boundaries scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) will count as a boundary. Overthrows, all run fours and extras do not count as boundaries.

21. Wicket in Over

As “Runs in Over”.
For settlement purposes, any wicket will count, including run outs. A batsman retiring hurt does not count as a wicket. If a batsman is timed out or retired out then the wicket is deemed to have taken place on the previous ball. Retired hurt does not count as a dismissal.

22. Over Odd/Even

As “Runs in Over”.
Zero will be deemed to be an even number.

Group Markets

23. Runs in Groups of Overs

24. Wickets in Groups of Overs

If the specified number of overs are not complete the bet will be void, unless the team is all out, declares, reaches their target or settlement of the bet has already been determined. In limited overs matches, bets will be void if the total innings is reduced at any stage to less than 80% of the stated maximum overs at the time the bet was placed, unless settlement of the bet was already determined.
For settlement purposes, if a batsman is timed out or retired out then the wicket is deemed to have taken place on the previous ball. Retired hurt does not count as a dismissal.

25. Runs in Session

The result is determined by the total number of runs scored in the specified session, regardless of which team has scored them.
If fewer than 20 overs are bowled in a session, bets will be void unless settlement has already been determined.

Innings Markets

26. Innings Runs

In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled to have been bowled at the time the bet was placed due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction. Bets placed on a future innings will remain valid regardless of the runs scored in any current or previous innings.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.

27. Innings Wickets

In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled to have been bowled at the time the bet was placed due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Retired hurt does not count as a dismissal.

28. Innings Fours

Same as Most Fours.

29. Innings Sixes

Same as Most Sixes.

30. Innings Extras

Same as Most Extras.

31. Innings Run Outs

Same as Most Extras.

32. Maximum Over in Innings

Same as Maximum Over in Match

33. Innings Runs, Odd or Even?

If the innings is abandoned, forfeited or there is no official result, all bets will be void.

34. Innings to finish with a Boundary

Only boundaries scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) will count as a boundary. Overthrows, all run fours and extras do not count as boundaries.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if there is any reduction in the number of overs scheduled to have been bowled at the time the bet was placed due to external factors, including bad weather.
If the match is abandoned or there is no official result, all bets will be void.

35. Exact Runs in Innings

Bets will be settled according to the official result.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if there is any reduction in the number of overs scheduled to have been bowled at the time the bet was placed due to external factors, including bad weather.
If the match is abandoned or there is no official result, all bets will be void.

36. Top Batsman in Innings

The result of this market is determined on the batsman with the highest individual score in a team’s innings.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 50% of the overs scheduled to have been bowled at the time the bet was placed due to external factors, including bad weather. Top batsmen bets for First Class matches apply only to the first innings of each team, and will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined. If a player was named at the toss, but later is removed as a concussion sub, that player will still be counted, as will the replacement player. When two or more players score the same number of runs, in the innings dead-heat rules will apply. Runs scored in a super over do not count.

37. Top Bowler in Innings

The result of this market is determined on the bowler with the highest individual number of wickets in an individual innings.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 50% of the overs scheduled to have been bowled at the time the bet was placed due to external factors, including bad weather. Top bowler bets for First Class matches apply only to the first innings of each team, and will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined. If a player was named at the toss, but later is removed as a concussion sub, that player will still be counted, as will the replacement player. If two or more bowlers have taken 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 wickets taken and runs conceded, dead heat rules will apply. Wickets taken in a super over don’t count. If no bowlers take a wicket in an innings then all bets will be void.

38. Last Man Standing

If there are two or more batsmen who are not out upon completion of the innings, the winner for the purpose of settlement will be the last batsman to face a delivery (legal or not).
Players will not be deemed to have been not out if they were no longer at the crease having retired hurt or did not bat. If more than 11 players bat, the market will be void.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if, subsequent to placing the bet, the innings has been reduced in any way due to external factors, including bad weather.

Batsmen Markets

39. Batsman Runs

If the batsman finishes the innings not out, as a result of a declaration, the team reaching the end of their allotted overs, or the team reaching their target; his score will be the final result. If a batsman does not bat, the bet will be void. If a batsman is not in the starting 11, bets will be void.
If a batsman retires hurt, but returns later, the total runs scored by that batsman in the innings will count. If the batsman does not return later, the final result will be as it stood when the batsman retired.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined, or goes on to be determined. Result will be considered determined if the line at which the bet was placed is passed, or the batsman is dismissed.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs are bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Runs scored in a super over do not count.

40. Batsman Fours

If a batsman finishes the innings not out, as a result of a declaration, the team reaching the end of their allotted overs, or the team reaching their target; his number of fours will be the final result. If a batsman does not bat, the bet will be void. If a batsman is not in the starting 11, bets will be void.
If a batsman retires hurt, but returns later, the total fours hit by that batsman in the innings will count. If the batsman does not return later, the final result will be as it stood when the batsman retired.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined, or goes on to be determined. Result will
be considered determined if the line at which the bet was placed is passed, or the batsman is dismissed.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs are bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Only fours scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) will count towards the total fours. Overthrows, all run fours and extras do not count.
Fours scored in a super over do not count.

41. Batsman Sixes

If a batsman finishes the innings not out, as a result of a declaration, the team reaching the end of their allotted overs, or the team reaching their target; his number of sixes will be the final result. If a batsman does not bat, the bet will be void. If a batsman is not in the starting 11, bets will be void.
If a batsman retires hurt, but returns later, the total sixes hit by that batsman in the innings will count. If the batsman does not return later, the final result will be as it stood when the batsman retired.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined, or goes on to be determined. Result will be considered determined if the line at which the bet was placed is passed, or the batsman is dismissed.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs are bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Only sixes scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) will count towards the total fours. Overthrows and extras do not count.
Sixes scored in a super over do not count.

42. Batsman Milestones

As “Batsman Runs”.

43. Method of Dismissal

If the specified batsman is not out, all bets will be void.
If the specified batsman retires, and does not return to bat later, all bets will be void. If that batsman does return to bat later and is out, bets will stand.

Partnership Markets

44. Fall of Next Wicket

If the batting team reaches the end of their allotted overs, reaches their target or declares before the specified wicket falls, the result will be the total amassed.
For settlement purposes, a batsman retiring hurt does not count as a wicket.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, unless settlement has already been determined, or goes on to be determined. Result will be considered determined if the line at which the bet was placed is passed, or the wicket in question falls.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.

45. Next Man Out

If either batsman retires hurt or the batsmen at the crease are different from those quoted, the bets placed on both batsmen will be declared void.
If no more wickets fall, all bets will be void.

46. Batsman Match Bet

Bets will settle based on the official scores for the specified batsmen in the innings, as detailed in the “Batsman Runs” section above.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, after the bet is placed unless settlement has already been determined.

47. Method of Next Wicket Dismissal

The result will be determined by the dismissal method of the next wicket that falls.
A batsman retiring hurt does not count as a wicket. If a batsman is retired out, all bets will be void. If the specified wicket does not fall, all bets will be void.

Player Markets

48. Batsman Matchbet

In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Both players must be named in the starting eleven, or appear as a substitute. If either does not then subsequently bat all bets are still settled.
Runs scored in a super over do not count.

49. Bowler Matchbet

In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Both players must be named in the starting eleven, or appear as a substitute. If either does not then subsequently bowl all bets are still settled.
Wickets taken in a super over do not count.

50. All-Rounder Matchbet

Points are scored as follows: 1 point per run, 20 points per wicket, 10 points per catch, 25 points per stumping.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Both players must be named in the starting eleven, or appear as a substitute. If either player does not then subsequently bat or bowl then all bets are still settled.
Points scored in a super over do not count.

51. Keeper Matchbet

Points are scored as above.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Both named players must start the match as a wicket keeper, or appear as a substitute, but if their playing role changes for any reason all bets will still be settled in accordance with scoring system above.
Points scored in a super over do not count.

Pop Up Markets

52. Free Hit

The result will be determined by the number of runs added to the team total, off the specified delivery. If the free hit is re-bowled because of an illegal delivery, the runs scored off the second free hit do not count.
Extras and penalty runs will count towards settlement.
For example, if a wide is bowled on the free hit delivery specified, the result will be 1. Then another free hit market may be offered.

53. Race to ‘X’ Runs

All bets stand, regardless of any curtailment.
If neither batsman reaches the specified number of runs the markets will be settled as ‘Neither’.

54. Next to Hit Six

All bets stand, regardless of any curtailment.
If neither batsman scores a six after the bet is offered, then the market will be settled as ‘Neither’.
Overthrows and extras do not count.

55. Next to Take a Wicket

All bets stand, regardless of any curtailment.
If none of the named bowlers take a wicket the market will be settled as ‘None of the above’.
For settlement purposes, a batsman retiring hurt does not count as a wicket.
Run outs, timed out, retired out and any other method of dismissal not awarded to a particular bowler will be settled as ‘None of the above’.

56. Winning Over

All bets will be void if there is no official result.
In limited overs matches, all bets will be void if, subsequent to placing the bet, the maximum overs possible are reduced in any way.

Notes for all Markets

57. Players sent off/retired out

A player being sent off is viewed as retired out, so counts as a wicket.

58. Concussion substitutions

59. Penalty runs after the conclusion of an innings

Penalty runs added to a team’s total after the start of the other team’s innings do not count towards settlement of markets in the previous innings.

60. Non Completion

If a competition is not completed due to unforeseen circumstances, talkSPORT BET will settle all bets as per the decision made by the relevant governing body.

61. Series Winner
Bets on Series markets stand as long as at least one scheduled match is completed, unless stated otherwise.
If there is no further play in a Series after bets are placed, then bets will be void.
If a Series is drawn and no draw option is offered, bets will be void.

62. Series Correct Score/Series Handicap
Series Correct Score - Bets will be void if the number of scheduled games are not played.
Series Handicap - Bets will be void if the number of scheduled games (after bets are placed) are not played, unless settlement of bets is determined.

63. Top Series Batsman/Bowler
Any quoted player, who takes no part in the specified series, will be void. In the event of two or more batsman ending on an equal number of runs then dead heat rules will apply. In the event of two or more bowlers ending on an equal number of wickets, then the bowler with the least number of runs conceded will be the winner.

64. Bet Boosts
If there is a change to the scheduled number of overs then Bet Boosts will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather.

Maximum Payout Limits

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