Top Batsman/Bowler

11 min. readlast update: 12.10.2019

 

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 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
  • - All Domestic 40 Over Competitions - 10 overs
  • - All Domestic 50 Over competitions - 20 overs
  • - All Twenty20 Matches - 5 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. If no bowler takes a wicket, all bets will be void.

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.

For Innings Sixes specifically, for settlement purposes the outcome is based on all deliveries from which a batsman is credited with exactly six runs (including All-run/Overthrows). 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.

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.

In-Play/Live Runs in First 'X' Overs (including alternative quotes)

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.

A Fifty to Be scored in the Match

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 is already determined. For settlement purposes any batsman’s score of 50 or above will count.

Twenty20 Matches - The full 20 overs for each team.

One Day Matches - At least 40 overs for each team.

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.

The result of a match is a tie when the scores are equal at the conclusion of play, but only if the side batting last has completed its innings (i.e. all innings are completed, or, in limitedovers cricket, the set number of overs has been played or play is terminally stopped by weather or bad light).

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

Outside interference does not include weather events.

Top Batsman/Bowler

Only the first inning counts.

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.

A Fifty to Be Scored in the 1st Innings

Bets are struck on the 1st innings of the match the settlement of which is determined by the team batting 1st (as opposed to both teams). The innings must be completed (declarations count) otherwise bets are void unless settlement is already determined. For settlement purposes any batsman’s score of 50 or above will count.

A Hundred to Be Scored in the 1st Innings

Bets are struck on the 1st innings of the match the settlement of which is determined by the team batting 1st (as opposed to both teams). The innings must be completed (declarations count) otherwise bets are void unless settlement is already determined. This market is based on a century (as opposed to 100 runs) being scored.

Team Batsman to Score a Fifty in the 1st Innings

Declarations will be considered the end of an innings for settlement purposes. In the event of the 1st innings being forfeited all bets will be void. In the event of an innings not being completed due to outside interference or inclement weather all bets will be void unless settlement is already determined. For settlement purposes any batsman’s score of 50 or above will count.

Team Batsman to Score a Hundred in the 1st Innings

Declarations will be considered the end of an innings for settlement purposes. In the event of the 1st innings being forfeited all bets will be void. In the event of an innings not being completed due to outside interference or inclement weather all bets will be void unless settlement is already determined.

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.

For Innings Sixes specifically, for settlement purposes the outcome is based on all deliveries from which a batsman is credited with exactly six runs (including All-run/Overthrows).

In-Play/Live Runs in First 'X' Overs (including alternative quotes)

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.

First Innings Lead

Both teams must complete their first innings for bets to stand (including declarations). Deadheat 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.

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.

Top Batsman / Bowler (Both Teams)

Top batsman / bowler (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 / bowl 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.

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 Fifty Yes/No in Either Innings

The whole match counts. 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. All bets 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.

Outside interference does not include weather events.

The result of a match is a tie when the scores are equal at the conclusion of play, but only if the side batting last has completed its innings (i.e. all innings are completed, or, in limited overs cricket, the set number of overs has been played or play is terminally stopped by weather or bad light).

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 Team Batsman/ Team Bowler

Only the first innings count.

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.

First Innings Lead

Both teams must complete their first innings for bets to stand (including declarations). DeadHeat rules apply.

In-Play/Live Runs in First 'X' Overs (including alternative quotes)

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.

Cricket World Cup

Total Tournament Runs / Total Tournament Wickets

For any game which is abandoned or reduced via Duckworth Lewis, only the total number of runs and wickets actually registered count.

Total Tournament Run Outs / Total Tournament Stumpings

For settlement purposes the official total will stand regardless of any matches being abandoned or reduced in overs.

Team to Score Most Sixes /Player to Hit Most Sixes / Total Tournament Sixes For settlement purposes this is all deliveries from which a batsman is credited with exactly six runs (including All-run/Overthrows). For settlement purposes the official total will stand regardless of any matches being abandoned or reduced in overs. Dead-heat rules apply. For the Player market specifically, batsmen must face at least one delivery, otherwise bets are void.

Team with Highest Innings Score / Team with Lowest Innings Score Dead-heat rules apply.

Team with Highest Opening Partnership/ Team with Highest 1st 10 Overs Score Dead-heat rules apply.

First Team Century

Should two players score a century in the same game, for settlement purposes the winner shall be deemed the one who has reached their century first in terms of time. If no player scores a century then bets will be void. Stakes will be returned on any player who does not participate in the tournament.

First Team 5 Wicket Haul

Should two players take five wickets in the same game, for settlement purposes the winner shall be deemed the one who has taken their fifth wicket first in terms of time. If no player takes five wickets then bets will be void. Stakes will be returned on any player who does not participate in the tournament.

Fastest 100 Scored

This will be measured in terms of number of balls faced to reach a hundred. Dead-heat rules apply.

Tournament Hat Trick

Bets settled as ‘Yes’, if a ‘hat-trick’ (deemed as when a bowler dismisses three batsmen with consecutive deliveries in the same match) is officially recorded during the tournament.

Player of the Tournament

Bets will be settled on the officially declared Player of the Tournament. Dead-heat rules apply.

Settlement of Wagers

Statistics provided by the official score(s) provider or the official website of the relevant competition or fixture will be used to settle wagers. Where statistics from an official score(s) provider or official website are not available or there is significant evidence that the official score(s) provider or official website is incorrect, we will use independent evidence to support bet settlement.

In the absence of consistent, independent evidence or in the presence of significant conflicting evidence, bets will be settled based on our own statistics.

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