18. Cricket
Head to Heads
18.1. Match Betting
Description of the market: Who will win the match?
Rules: 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 deadheat rule 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 discontinued 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.
18.2. Double Chance
Description of the market: Will the match result be either of the three options given?
Rules: A tie will be settled as a dead heat. All match related bets will be settled in accordance with official competition rules.
If there is no official result, all bets will be void.
18.3. Match Betting: Draw No Bet
Description of the market: Who will win the match given that all bets will be void if the match is a draw?
Rules: A tie will be settled as a dead heat. All match related bets will be settled in accordance with official competition rules. If there is no official result, all bets will be void.
18.4. Toss Winner
Description: Who will win the toss?
Rules: If no toss takes place, all bets will be void. Other equivalents are considered a toss e.g. bat flip.
18.5. Toss/Win Double
Description: Who will win the toss, and then who will win the game?
Rules: Toss Winner rules as above. Match Betting rules as above
18.6. Tied Match
Description: Will the match be tied?
Rules: 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.
18.7. Most Fours
Description of the market: Which team will hit the most fours?
Rules: 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 of overs. 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.
18.8. Most Sixes
Description of the market: Which team will hit the most sixes?
Rules: 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 inning due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction of overs.
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.
18.9. Most Extras
Description of the market: Which team will have the most extras added to their batting score? Rules: 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.
18.10. Most Run Outs Conceded
Description of the market: Which team will concede the most run outs in the match? Rules: 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.
18.11. Highest First Over
Description of the market: Which team will score the most runs in the first over of their innings? Rules: 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 of overs. 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.
18.12. Most Runs in Groups of Overs
Description of the market: Which team will score the most runs after the first specified number overs of their innings? Rules: 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 of overs. In First Class matches the market refers only to each team’s first innings.
18.13. Highest First Partnership
Description of the market: Which team will score the most runs before losing their first wicket? Rules: 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
18.14. Match Markets Match Fours
Description of the market: How many fours will be in hit in the match? Rules: 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 of overs. 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.
18.15. Match Sixes
Description of the market: How many sixes will be hit in the match? Rules: 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 of overs. 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.
18.16. Match Extras
Description of the market: How many extras will be scored in the match? Rules: 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 of overs. 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.
18.17. Match Wides
Description: How many wides will be scored in total in the match?
Rules: 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.
18.18. Match Run Outs
Description of the market: How many run outs will there be in the match? Rules: 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 of the bet has already been determined before the reduction of overs. 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.
18.19. Match Wickets
Description: How many wickets will fall in the match?
Rules: 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.
18.20. Match Ducks
Description: How many ducks will be scored in total in the match?
Rules: 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.
18.21. Match Milestones
Description: How many of the specified milestone (50/100) will be scored in total in the match?
Rules: This is determined by how many individual innings of 50+ or 100+ are scored in the match. A score of over 100 would count as both a 50 and a 100. 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.
18.22. Maximum Over in Match
Description: How many runs will be scored in the highest scoring over of the match?
Rules: 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.74 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. For the Hundred, an over will consist of 5 legal deliveries, so a full innings will be made up of 20 overs. All other rules remain the same as other limited overs formats.
18.23. Match Top Batter
Description of the market: Which batter will score the most runs in the match? Rules: The result of this market is determined on the batter 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 inning at the time the bet was placed due to external factors, including bad weather. “Top batters” 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 a batter does not bat, but was named in the starting XI, bets on that batter will stand. If a batter is substituted in after the in-play market has been offered, the original market will be removed and settled as normal even if the substitute scores the highest individual score. A new market with updated selections may be offered. 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.
18.24. Match Top Bowler
Description of the market: Which bowler will take the most wickets in the match? Rules: 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 a bowler does not bowl, but was named in the starting XI, bets on that bowler will stand. If a substitute (concussion, or otherwise) not named in the starting XI takes the most wickets, bets on the market will be void. 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.
18.25. Team of Top Batter
Description: Which team will contain the top batter in the match?
Rules: Same rules apply as Match Top Batter, with dead heat rules applying if the runs scored by the top batter on both teams is the same. If settlement is already determined at the time a match is curtailed, bets will stand.
18.26. Team of Top Bowler
Description: Which team will contain the top bowler in the match?
Rules: 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. If settlement is already determined at the time a match is curtailed, bets will stand.
18.27. Player of the Match
Description: Who will be named player of the match?
Rules: Bets will be settled on the officially declared player of the match. Dead-heat rules apply. If no player of the match is officially declared then all bets will be void. All players who played in the match will be settled, including substitutes. If a player does not play, bets will be void.
18.28. First Innings Lead
Description: What will be the run deficit between first innings in a First-Class match?
Rules: 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.
18.29. Fifty/Hundred in Match
Description: Will there be a fifty/hundred scored in the match?
Rules: 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.
18.30. Fifty/Hundred in First Innings
Description: Will there be a fifty/hundred scored in the first innings of the match?
Rules: 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. In First Class matches, this market refers to just the first innings of the match, not both teams’ first innings.
18.31. Highest Individual Score
Description: What will be the highest score by a batter in the match?
Rules: 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 Dead heat rules apply.
Delivery Markets
18.32. Runs off Delivery
Description: How many runs will be scored off the specified delivery?
Rules: 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. For the Hundred, an over will consist of 5 legal deliveries, so a full innings will be made up of 20 overs. For example, if there are no illegal deliveries, the 5th ball bowled in the innings will be displayed as “X runs off 5th delivery, 1st over” and the 6th ball bowled in the innings will be displayed as “X runs off 1st delivery, 2nd over”. If there is an illegal delivery in the first five balls bowled, the 6th ball bowled in the innings will be displayed as “X runs off 6th delivery, 1st over”. All other rules remain the same as other formats.
Over Markets
18.33. Runs in Over
Description: How many runs will be scored in the specified over?
Rules: 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 unless penalty runs cause the innings or match end before a ball is bowled in the over, in which case that over will be void. If a run out occurs in the bowler’s run up to end the game, and no deliveries have been completed in that over, bets will be void. For the Hundred, an over will consist of 5 legal deliveries, so a full innings will be made up of 20 overs. All other rules remain the same as other formats.
18.34. Boundary in Over
Description of the market: Will there be a boundary scored in the specified over? Rules: As for “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.
18.35. Wicket in Over
Description of the market: Will a wicket fall in the specified over? Rules: As for “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.
18.36. Over Odd/Even
Description of the market: Will the number of runs scored in the specified over be odd or even? Rules: As for “Runs in Over”. Zero will be deemed to be an even number.
Group Markets
18.37. Runs in Groups of Overs
Description: How many runs will be scored in the specified number of overs?
Rules: 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. Extras and penalty runs in the particular group of overs count towards settlement of that group. 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 the Hundred, an over will consist of 5 legal deliveries, so a full innings will be made up of 20 overs. All other rules remain the same as other limited overs formats.
18.38. Wickets in Groups of Overs
Description: How many wickets will fall in the specified number of overs?
Rules: 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 batter 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. For the Hundred, an over will consist of 5 legal deliveries, so a full innings will be made up of 20 overs. All other rules remain the same as other limited overs formats.
18.39. Runs in Session
Description of the market: How many runs will be scored in the specified session? Rules: 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
18.40. Innings Runs
Description of the market: How many runs will a team score in a specified innings? Rules: 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, will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined. Bets will also be void in drawn first class matches, if less than 60 overs have been bowled in an incomplete innings, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined. If a team declares, that innings will be considered complete for the purposes of settlement.
18.41. Innings Wickets
Description of the market: How many wickets will the batting team lose in the current innings? Rules: 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. If a team declares, that innings will be considered complete for the purposes of settlement.
18.42. Innings Fours
Description of the market: How many fours will the batting team hit in their current innings? Rules: Same as for Most Fours.
18.43. Innings Sixes
Description of the market: How many sixes will the batting team hit in their current innings? Rules: Same as for Most Sixes.
18.44. Innings Extras
Description of the market: How many extras will be added to the named team’s batting innings? Rules: Same as for Most Extras.
18.45. Innings Wides Conceded
Description: How many wides will be bowled by the named bowling team?
Rules: Same as Match Wides.
18.46. Innings Ducks
Description: How many ducks will be scored in the named team’s batting innings?
Rules: Same as Match Ducks.
18.47. Innings Run Outs
Description of the market: How many run outs will be conceded in the innings? Rules: Same as for Most Extras.
18.48. Maximum Over in Innings
Description of the market: How many runs will be scored off the highest scoring over of the current innings? Rules: Same as for Maximum Over in Match
18.49. Innings Runs, Odd or Even?
Description of the market: Will the total innings runs be odd or even? Rules: If the innings is abandoned, forfeited or there is no official result, all bets will be void.
18.50. Innings to finish with a Boundary
Description of the market: Will the last ball of the innings be a boundary? Rules: 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.
18.51. Top Batter in Innings
Description: Which batter will score the most runs for the named team?
Rules: The result of this market is determined on the batter 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. Pre-match top batter 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 a batter does not bat, but was named in the starting XI, bets on that batter will stand. If a batter is substituted in after the in-play market has been offered, the original market will be removed and settled as normal even if the substitute scores the highest individual score. A new market with updated selections may be offered. 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.
18.52. Top Bowler in Innings
Description: Which bowler will take the most wickets for the named team?
Rules: 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. Pre-match 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 a bowler does not bowl, but was named in the starting XI, bets on that bowler will stand. If a bowler is substituted in after the in-play market has been offered, the original market will be removed and settled as normal even if the substitute takes the most wickets. A new market with updated selections may be offered. 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 inning, then all bets will be void.
18.53. Last Player Standing
Description: Which batter will be not out upon completion of the innings?
Rules: If there are two or more batters who are not out upon completion of the innings, the winner for the purpose of settlement will be the last batter 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. All players who played in the innings will be settled, including substitutes.
18.54. Most Economical Bowler
Description: Which bowler will concede the fewest runs per over in the innings?
Rules: The result of this market is determined on the bowler with the lowest number of runs conceded per over while bowling in an individual innings. To match the scorecard, so in this case wides and no-balls do count, though byes, leg byes and penalty runs do not. If a bowler does not bowl, but was named in the starting XI, bets on that bowler will stand. Pre-match 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 a bowler does not bowl, but was named in the starting XI, bets on that bowler will stand. If two or more bowlers have exactly the same runs per over, dead heat rules will apply. Runs conceded in a super over don’t count.
Player Markets
18.55. Batter Runs
Description: How many runs will the named batter score?
Rules: If the batter finishes the innings not out at the end of an innings their score will be the final result. If a batter does not bat, the bet will be void. If a batter retires hurt, but returns later, the total runs scored by that batter in the innings will count. If the batter does not return later, the final result will be as it stood when the batter 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 batter 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. For pre-match bets, only the batter’s first innings will count. Runs scored in a super over do not count.
18.56. Combined Batsman Runs
Description: How many total runs will the named batters score?
Rules: As “Batter Runs”, and if any of the named batters do not bat, the bet will be void, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined or goes on to be determined.
18.57. Batter Fours
Description: How many fours will the named batter hit?
Rules: If the batter finishes the innings not out at the end of an innings their number of fours will be the final result. If a batter does not bat, the bet will be void. If a batter retires hurt, but returns later, the total fours hit by that batter in the innings will count. If the batter does not return later, the final result will be as it stood when the batter 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 batter 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. For pre-match bets, only the batter’s first innings will count. Fours scored in a super over do not count.
18.58. Batter Sixes
Description: How many sixes will the named batter hit?
Rules: If the batter finishes the innings not out at the end of an innings their number of sixes will be the final result. If a batter does not bat, the bet will be void. If a batter retires hurt, but returns later, the total sixes hit by that batter in the innings will count. If the batter does not return later, the final result will be as it stood when the batter 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 batter 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. For pre-match bets, only the batter’s first innings will count. Sixes scored in a super over do not count.
18.59. Batter Milestones
Description: Will the named batter reach the specified milestone?
Rules: As “Batter Runs”
18.60. Batter Deliveries Faced
Description: How many deliveries will the named batter face?
Rules: To match the scorecard, so in this case wides do not count, but no-balls do. If a batter retires hurt, but returns later, the total deliveries faced by that batter in the innings will count. If the batter does not return later, the final result will be as it stood when the batter 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 batter 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. For pre-match bets, only the batter’s first innings will count. Deliveries faced in a super over do not count.
18.61. Batter Method of Dismissal
Description: How will the named batter be out?
Rules: If the specified batter is not out, all bets will be void. If the specified batter retires, and does not return to bat later, all bets will be void. If that batter does return to bat later and is out, bets will stand. Caught and bowled is included in fielder catch.
18.62. Bowler Wickets
Description: How many wickets will the named bowler take?
Rules: If a bowler does not bowl, 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. For pre-match bets, only the bowler’s first innings will count. Wickets scored in a super over do not count.
18.63. Bowler Runs Conceded
Description: How many runs will the named bowler concede?
Rules: To match the scorecard, so in this case wides and no-balls do count, though byes, leg byes and penalty runs do not. If a bowler does not bowl, 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, or goes on to be determined. Result will be considered determined if the line at which the bet was placed is passed, or the batter 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. For pre-match bets, only the bowler’s first innings will count. Runs conceded in a super over do not count.
18.64. Named Player Player Performance
Description: How many points will the named player score in the player performance scoring system?
Rules: Points are scored as follows: 1 point per run scored, 20 points per wicket taken, 10 points per catch taken, 25 points per stumping taken. 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 inning 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.
18.65. Batter Matchbet
Description: Which of the named players will score the most runs?
Rules: 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 inning 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 XI, 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.
18.66. Bowler Matchbet
Description: Which of the named players will take the most wickets?
Rules: 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 inning 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 XI, 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.
18.67. All-Rounder Matchbet
Description: Which of the named players will score the most points in the player performance scoring system?
Rules: Points are scored as follows: 1 point per run scored, 20 points per wicket taken, 10 points per catch taken, 25 points per stumping taken. 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 inning 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 XI, 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.
18.68. Keeper Matchbet
Description: Which of the named wicket keepers score more points in the player performance scoring system?
Rules: 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 inning 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.
Partnership Markets
18.69. Fall of Next Wicket
Description: How many runs will the batting team have scored when the next wicket falls?
Rules: If the partnership is ended by the end of an innings, bets will settle at the final score. For settlement purposes, a batter 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.
18.70. Next Player Out
Description: Which batter will be the next to be dismissed?
Rules: If either batter retires hurt or the batters at the crease are different from those quoted, the bets placed on both batters will be declared void. If no more wickets fall, all bets will be void.
18.71. Method of Next Wicket Dismissal
Description: How will the next batter be out?
Rules: The result will be determined by the dismissal method of the next wicket that falls. A batter retiring hurt does not count as a wicket. If a batter is retired out, all bets will be void. If the specified wicket does not fall, all bets will be void. Caught and bowled is included in fielder catch.
18.72. Race to ‘X’ Runs
Description: Which batter will reach the specified number of runs first?
Rules: All bets stand, regardless of any curtailment. If neither batter reaches the specified number of runs the markets will be settled as ‘Neither’
18.73. Next Boundary Four or Six
Description: Will the next boundary be a four or a six?
Rules: If there are no more boundaries in the innings, bets will be void. 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 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. 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. Boundaries scored in a super over do not count.
18.74. Winning Over
Description: In which over of the named team’s innings will the match be completed?
Rules: 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.
One-sided Markets
18.75. Both Teams to Score ‘X’ Runs
Description: Will both teams score the specified number of runs?
Rules: In line with Innings Runs rules, each innings will be judged to be complete if at least 80% of the overs scheduled to have been bowled at the time the bet was place have been bowled, and this market will be settled accordingly. In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 100 overs have been bowled in either team first innings, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined. Only runs scored in the first innings count. If a team declares that innings will be considered complete for the purposes of settlement.
18.76. Either Batter Method of Dismissal
Description: Will either of the named batters be dismissed in the specified method?
Rules: All bets will settle, regardless of whether either batter remains not out, or retired hurt, at the end of the innings.
18.77. Both Batters Method of Dismissal
Description: Will both of the named batters be dismissed in the specified method?
Rules: As “Either Batter Method of Dismissal”
18.78. Runs off Consecutive Deliveries
Description: How many runs will be scored off each of the specified deliveries?
Rules: As “Runs off Delivery” except the specified number of runs must be scored off both named deliveries.
18.79. Wicket off Delivery
Description: Will a wicket fall in the specified delivery?
Rules: The specified delivery must be completed for bets to stand. For settlement purposes, any wicket will count, including run outs. A batter retiring hurt does not count as a wicket. If a batter is timed out or retired out then the wicket is deemed to have taken place on the previous ball.
18.80. Both Batters to Score ‘X’ Runs in Over
Description: Will both batters score the specified number of runs in the over?
Rules: 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. Runs must be scored off the bat to count towards settlement. Bets will settle regardless of whether or not either of the specified batters are dismissed or retired hurt before the over commences.
18.81. Both Batters to Score a Boundary in Over
Description: Will both batters score a boundary in the over?
Rules: As “Both Batters to Score ‘X’ Runs in Over”. Both fours and sixes count as boundaries. Only fours or sixes scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) will count. Overthrows, all run fours and extras do not count.
18.82. Both a Four and a Six to be Scored in an Over
Description: Will both a four and a six be scored in the over?
Rules: 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. Only fours or sixes scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) will count. Overthrows, all run fours and extras do not count.
18.83. Batter and Bowler Combo Milestones
Description: Will the named batter, and the named bowler, reach their specified milestones?
Rules: For batter – same as “Batter Runs”. In first class games, only runs scored in the first innings will count. For bowler – if a bowler does not bowl, they will be deemed to have taken 0 wickets. 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. 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. The result will be considered determined if the lines at which the bet was placed are passed. In First Class games, only first innings wickets will count and runs. Wickets and runs scored in a super over do not count.
18.84. Batters Combo Milestones
Description: Will both the batters reach their specified milestones?
Rules: Same as “Combined Batter Runs”.
Notes for all Markets
18.85. Players sent off/retired out
A player being sent off is viewed as retired out, so will be settled as a wicket.
18.86. Concussion/tactical substitutions
When a player leaves the field as a substitute, this will 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 substitute, for settlement purposes both they and the player replaced will be looked upon as to have played a full part in the match.
18.87. 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 will not count towards settlement of markets in the previous innings.
18.88. The Hundred
For the Hundred, an over will consist of 5 legal deliveries, so a full innings will be made up of 20 overs. All other rules remain the same as other limited overs formats.
18.89. Incorrectly created matches
If a match is created in the wrong format (i.e. T20 instead of List A), bets will be void and a new match will be created.
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