Cricket betting rules

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All Matches
Matches not played as listed
If a match venue is changed then bets already placed will stand providing the home team is still designated as such. If the home and away team for a listed match are reversed then bets placed based on the original listing will be void.

Batsman matches
Note that in test and county championship matches only the first innings counts. Both players must reach the crease for bets to stand. In the event of a tie bets void.

Batsman match runs
The following minimum number of overs must be scheduled, and there must be an official result (Duckworth-Lewis counts) otherwise all bets are void, unless settlement of bets is already determined.

Twenty20 matches - The full 20 overs for each team.
One-day matches - At least 40 overs for each team.
Test and County Championship matches - The whole match counts. In drawn matches there must be a minimum of 200 overs bowled.

Batsman runs (in-play)
Over/under runs bets will stand after batsman has faced one ball or is given out before first ball is faced. Score counts if batsman is not-out including if innings is declared.

Test Matches and County Championship Matches - Subject to the above all bets will stand irrespective of delays caused by rain or for any other reason. The whole match counts

One Day Matches - Bets will be void if the intervention of rain or any other delay results in the number of overs being reduced by 5 overs or more than that scheduled when the bets were struck unless settlement of bets is already determined.

Twenty20 Cup matches - Bets will be void if the intervention of rain or any other delay results in the number of overs being reduced by 3 overs or more than that scheduled when the bets were struck unless settlement of bets is already determined.

To Score 50/100/150/200
Bets will stand after batsman has faced one ball or is given out before first ball is faced. Score counts if batsman is not-out including if innings is declared.

Test Matches and County Championship Matches - Subject to the above all bets will stand irrespective of delays caused by rain or for any other reason.

One Day Matches - Bets will be void if the intervention of rain or any other delay results in the number of overs being reduced by 5 overs or more than that scheduled when the bets were struck unless settlement of bets is already determined.

Twenty20 Cup matches - Bets will be void if the intervention of rain or any other delay results in the number of overs being reduced by 3 overs or more than that scheduled when the bets were struck unless settlement of bets is already determined.

Player performance
These markets use a points based scoring system to determine their outcome. The point schedule is as follows:

1 pt per run, 20 pts per wicket, 10 pts per catch, 25 pts per stumping (Wk). Stakes refunded on non-selected players. Where non-selected player(s) then Rule 4 will apply in Super 7 bets.

In one day games both teams must face at least 40 overs each, otherwise bets void, unless settlement of bets is already determined. In Test and County Championship matches, the whole match counts. In drawn games a minimum of 200 overs must be bowled, otherwise bets void, unless settlement of bets is already determined. In Twenty20 Matches the match must be scheduled for the full 20 overs and there must be an official result unless settlement of bets is already determined. In matches where the number of overs has been reduced and the outcome has not already been determined then bets will be void.

Man of the match
Bets will be settled on the officially declared man of the match.

Highest 1st innings opening partnership
Bets stand once 1 ball has been bowled in each team's 1st innings. Dead-Heat rules apply.

Match sixes
If a match is abandoned due to outside influences then all bets will be void. If a match is reduced in overs and a match result is reached then the team that hits the most sixes regardless of amount of overs faced will be the winners. In matches decided by a ?super-over?, sixes hit during the super-over will not count for settlement purposes.

Next dismissal
If either batsman retires hurt or batsman at the crease is different from those quoted then all bets placed on both batsmen will be made void and stakes returned. In the event of no further wickets falling then all bets will be void and stakes returned.

Method of dismissal
The options available are: caught, bowled, LBW, run out, stumped or any other.

Runs in next over/Runs on next over odd-even
Extras and penalty runs will be included. The over must be completed for bets to stand unless result already determined. If an innings ends during an over then that over will be deemed to be complete unless the innings is ended due to inclement weather in which case all bets will be void.

Wickets in next over
The over must be completed for bets to stand unless result already determined. If an innings ends during an over then that over will be deemed to be complete unless the innings is ended due to inclement weather in which case all bets will be void.

To Score Most Runs
Both players must reach the crease for bets to stand. Settlement is based on the official score(s) of the specified batsman.

Odd/even runs in next over
For this market zero will be deemed to be an even number. Extras and penalty runs will be included. If an innings ends during an over then that over will be deemed to be complete unless the innings is ended due to inclement weather in which case all bets will be void.

Session runs
Extras and penalty runs will be included. 20 overs must be complete for bets to stand.

1st innings run handicap
Both team's 1st Innings must be completed (including declarations) for bets to stand.

Wickets lost
One ball must be bowled for bets to stand.

Player of the series
All In-Play or not. Winner as declared by the ICC.

Series correct score
Bets void if the designated number of matches are not completed.

Top series batsman/bowler
All-In-Play or not. In event of two or more players ending on an equal number of wickets then the bowler with the least number of runs conceded will be deemed the winner.

Bowler matches (series)
In the event of both bowlers taking an equal number of wickets then the bowler with the least number of runs conceded will be deemed the winner.

Batsman matches (series)
In Test series runs scored in both innings will count. In the event of a tie bets void.

Most sixes (series)
In the event of a tie bets void.

Top team spinner (series)
In the event of two or more spinners taking an equal number of wickets then the spinner with the least number of runs conceded will be deemed the winner.

One Day Matches
Match betting
In matches affected by adverse weather bets will be governed by the official competition rules with the following exception: if a match is decided on either a bowl out or the toss of a coin then all bets will be void.

Where no price is quoted for the tie and the official competition rules do not determine a winner then Dead-Heat rules will apply, in competitions where a bowl out or super over determines a winner then bets will be settled on the official result.

If a match is abandoned due to outside interference then bets will be void unless a winner is declared based on the official competition rules. In the event of a change of opponent from the one advertised then all bets for that match are void.

If a match is cancelled then all bets will be void if it is not replayed within 36 hours of its advertised start time.

Series betting
Bets void if the designated number of matches changes, unless settlement of bets is already determined. If a series is tied and no draw option is offered bets will be void.

Race to 10 runs
Bets stand unless either of the listed players do not open the batting, then all bets are void. Bets stand, regardless of which of the listed players faces the 1st ball. If neither player reaches 10 runs then the option "neither" is the winner.

In weather affected matches, if neither of the batsmen reaches 10 runs and either are Not Out then bets void. If neither of the batsmen reaches 10 runs and both are Out then 'neither' is the winning option.

Match handicap
The handicap is added at the end of the match. If the team batting first wins or ties the match then Runs Handicap will be used for settlement purposes.

If team batting second wins the match then Wickets Handicap will be used for settlement purposes. If a match is abandoned due to outside interference then bets will be void. If the match is affected by weather or any other delay and overs are reduced in either innings then all bets will be void.

Top batsman/bowler
Bets placed on any player not in the starting 11 or nominated as the designated substitute 12th man are void. Bets on players who are selected but do not bat or do not field will be settled as losers. Dead-Heat rules apply.

The following number of minimum overs must be bowled unless All Out or match has been completed, otherwise bets void.

- One-Day Internationals - 20 overs.
- Pro40 - 10 overs.
- Friends Provident Trophy - 20 overs.
- Twenty20 Cup - 6 overs.

In event of two or more players ending on an equal number of wickets then the bowler with the least number of runs conceded will be deemed the winner. Dead-Heat rules apply.

Innings runs (including alternative quotes) / Innings Sixes
In one day matches Over/under innings runs and Innings Sixes bets will be void if the intervention of rain or any other delay results in the number of overs being reduced by 5 or more from that scheduled when the bets were struck unless settlement of bets is already determined. Twenty20 Cup matches bets will be void if the number of overs is reduced by 3 or more from that scheduled when the bets were struck unless settlement of bets is already determined. In matches of 10 overs or less, bets will be void if the entire innings is not completed, unless settlement of bets is already determined.

Penalty runs for slow over rate - for this market only please note that any penalty runs added to a team total because of a slow over rate by the bowling team WILL NOT COUNT for settlement purposes.

Runs in 1st 6/10/15 overs
Prices are offered for how many runs will be scored by the batting side in the first 6/10/15 overs of their innings. All 6/10/15 overs must be completed, unless settlement of bets is already determined, otherwise all bets void.

Team with lowest innings score
Predict the team which will make the lowest score. A team must be all out or complete all 50 overs for the score to count.

Runs at fall of next wicket
The total innings runs scored by a team before the fall of the specified wicket determines the result of the market. If a team declares or reaches their target then the total amassed will be the result of the market.

Over at fall of next wicket
The over number in which the fall of the specified wicket occurs determines the result of the market. If a team declares or reaches their target then the over number at that time will be the result of the market.
For example if a wicket falls after 46.2 overs, we settle on 47th over.

We offer quotes using under/over 'half' overs e.g. 10.5, with the .5 representing half, as opposed to specifying balls bowled in an over

Runs off next ball (including alternative quotes)
For settlement purposes all extras count as deliveries. For example, if an over starts: Wide - No Ball - Four, then the 'Four' is deemed to be the third ball of the over.

In-play runs in first 'x' overs
If the selected number of overs is not complete due to external factors then bets will be void, unless settlement of bet is already determined.
If the natural length of the innings is less than the selected number of overs (e.g. a team is all out in less than the selected overs or reaches their target) then bets will stand.

Wickets lost by 'x' runs
Settlement is determined by the number of wickets lost by the time a specific score is reached. If a team declares or reaches their target then the wickets lost at that time will be the result of the market.

Test Matches
Match betting/Draw no bet/Double Chance
Bets will stand on the official result provided at least one ball has been bowled. In the event of a tie then Dead-Heat rules will apply and bets on the draw will be losers.

If a match is abandoned due to outside interference then bets will be made void.

Top batsman/bowler
Top batsman/bowler bets are for first innings only.

Bets placed on any player not in the starting 11 are void. Bets on players who are selected but do not bat or do not bowl will be settled as losers.

A minimum of 50 overs must be bowled unless All Out. Otherwise bets are void.

In the event of two or more players ending on an equal number of wickets then the bowler with the least number of runs conceded will be deemed the winner.

Player match wickets
Bets stand if player bowls 1 ball. Otherwise bets are void. Both innings count.

Innings runs (including alternative quotes) / Innings Sixes
A minimum of 50 overs must be bowled unless All Out or team declares. Otherwise bets void, unless settlement of bets is already determined.

First innings lead
Both teams must complete their first innings for bets to stand (including declarations). Dead-Heat rules apply.

Series betting
Bets void if the designated number of matches are not completed. For series batsman total runs and player matches runs scored in both innings of all the matches in the series will count. For player performance the runs scored, wickets, catches and stumpings taken in both innings of all matches in the series will count.

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 players ending on an equal number of wickets, then the bowler with the least number of runs conceded will be the winner.
Dead-heat rules apply.

Which player will score the fastest fifty in the series?
This will be measured in terms of balls faced to reach fifty.

Which player will score the fastest hundred in the series?
This will be measured in terms of number of balls faced to reach a hundred.

Runs in 1st Over (2 way)
Extras and penalty runs will be included. The over must be completed for bets to stand unless result already determined.

Make a century (Yes/No)
To make a century bets are for the whole match.
Bets placed on any player not in the starting 11 are void. Bets on players who are selected but do not bat will be settled as losers.

Top Batsman (both teams)
Top batsman (both teams) bets are for the whole match.
Bets placed on any player not in the starting 11 are void. Bets on players who are selected but do not bat will be settled as losers.
Dead-heat rules apply.

Test Match Team Totals (2 Way)
For Test matches totals are settled on the1st Innings only. A minimum of 50 overs must be bowled unless All Out or team declares. Otherwise bets void, unless settlement of bets is already determined.

Fall of 1st wicket in match over/under Runs
The total innings runs scored by a team before the fall of the 1st wicket determines the result of the market. If a team declares or reaches their target then the total amassed will be the result of the market.

Will there a run off 1st ball of match
Extras and penalty runs will be included. In the event of no play bets will be void.

Opening partnership over/under innings runs
Bets stand once 1 ball has been bowled in each team's 1st innings. Bets are void if the innings is forfeited.

To make a 50 Yes/No in either innings
To make a 50 in either innings bets are for the whole match.
Bets will stand after batsman has faced one ball or is given out before first ball is faced. Score counts if batsman is not-out including if innings is declared.
Subject to the above all bets will stand irrespective of delays caused by rain or for any other reason.County Championship Matches
Match betting
Unless a price is quoted for a draw, in the event of a drawn match, bets will be void. If a match is abandoned due to outside interference then bets will be made void. In the event of a tie Dead-Heat rules will apply.

Innings runs
A minimum of 50 overs must be bowled unless All Out or team declares. Otherwise bets void, unless settlement of bets is already determined.

Top batsman/bowler
Top batsman/bowler bets are for first innings only.

Bets placed on any player not in the starting 11 are void. Bets on players who are selected but do not bat or do not bowl will be settled as losers.

A minimum of 50 overs must be bowled unless All Out. Otherwise bets are void.

First Innings Lead
Both teams must complete their first innings for bets to stand (including declarations). Dead-Heat rules apply.

Runs at fall of next wicket
The total innings runs scored by a team before the fall of the specified wicket determines the result of the market. If a team declares or reaches their target then the total amassed will be the result of the market.

Over at fall of next wicket
The over number in which the fall of the specified wicket occurs determines the result of the market. If a team declares or reaches their target then the over number at that time will be the result of the market.
For example if a wicket falls after 46.2 overs, we settle on 47th over.

We offer quotes using under/over 'half' overs e.g. 10.5, with the .5 representing half, as opposed to specifying balls bowled in an over.

Runs of next ball (including alternative quotes)
For settlement purposes all extras count as deliveries. For example, if an over starts: Wide - No Ball - Four, then the 'Four' is deemed to be the third ball of the over.

In-play runs in first 'x' overs
If the selected number of overs is not complete due to external factors then bets will be void, unless settlement of bet is already determined.
If the natural length of the innings is less than the selected number of overs (e.g. a team is all out in less than the selected overs or reaches their target) then bets will stand.

Wickets lost by 'x' runs
Settlement is determined by the number of wickets lost by the time a specific score is reached. If a team declares or reaches their target then the wickets lost at that time will be the result of the market.

Batsman Number of 4's
For settlement purposes this is all deliveries from which a batsman is credited with exactly four runs (including All-run/Overthrows).

Team Runs Handicap
Both teams must complete the relevant innings (Includes declarations) unless settlement is already determined, otherwise bets are void.

Team Wickets Handicap
Both teams must complete the relevant innings (Includes declarations) unless settlement is already determined, otherwise bets are void.

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