Cricket Rules

Date/Site Changes

If the match is no longer playing at the venue advertised, your bet will still stand. This applies if the venue has not been changed to the opponent's ground (or in the case of international matches, if the venue remains in the same country).  Any bets on a game not played on the scheduled date will be declared cancelled unless there is an official reserve day(s) then bets will stand if played on that day(s).

Minimum Length of Play

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. This includes matches affected by a mathematical calculation such as the Duckworth-Lewis method. If there is no official result, all bets will be cancelled.

Cricket Wagers

Match Betting: Who will win the match?

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. If the Draw was offered bets on the draw will be settled as losers. If a match is abandoned due to external factors, then bets will be cancelled unless a winner is declared based on the official competition rules.

Match Betting: Double Chance

Will the match result be either of the three options given? 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 cancelled.

Match Betting: Draw No Bet

Who will win the match given that all bets will be cancelled if the match is a draw? 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 cancelled.

Top Batsman in An Innings

Winning bets must predict the top run scorer in an individual innings of any match. Bets stand provided that 60 overs are bowled in a Test Match or First-Class innings, 25 overs have been bowled in a One Day International or 50 over domestic innings, 10 Overs must be completed in an innings for a 20/20 match. Runs scored in a Super Over do not count. All players in the starting 11 are eligible whether they bat in the innings or not. Any bet on a player not in starting 11 will be cancelled. If a player retires his innings, for whatever reason, and does not resume, his score at the time of retirement will be deemed his total. If two or more players score the joint highest number of runs, then BetMGM will enforce Dead Heat Rules.

Top Bowler in An Innings

Winning bets must predict the top wicket taker in an individual innings of any match. Bets stand provided that 60 overs are bowled in a Test Match or First-Class innings, 25 overs have been bowled in a One Day International or 50 over domestic innings, 10 Overs must be completed in an innings for a 20/20 match. Wickets taken in a Super Over do not count. All players in the starting 11 are eligible whether they bowl in the innings or not. If two or more players take the joint highest number of wickets, then we will enforce Dead Heat Rules.

Number of Runs/Wickets in A Session

Winning bets must predict the number of runs or wickets in a session. The first session is the period of play between the Start and Lunch. The second session is the period of play between Lunch and Tea. The final session is the period of play between Tea and Close of Play. In the event of less than 20 overs being bowled in a session, all bets will be cancelled. If both teams bat in a session, then bets will be settled on the combined total of runs or wickets.

Team Innings Runs/Match Handicap

In the event of a reduced overs match, otherwise known as Duckworth-Lewis, all these markets will be cancelled.

Run Outs/Total 6's/Total 4’s/ Total Wides/Total Stumpings/Total Ducks/Specials in A One Day or 20/20 Match

In the event of a reduced overs match, otherwise known as Duckworth-Lewis, all these markets will be cancelled, unless line made up prior to reduction in overs.

Run Outs/6's/4’s/Wides /Stumpings/Ducks occurring in a super over do not count.

Individual Batsman Runs

Winning bets must predict the number of runs scored by an individual batsman in an innings or match. Bets are cancelled if the batsman does not face a ball in the innings. If a player retires in either innings, for whatever reason, and does not resume, his score at the time of retirement will be deemed his total. Runs scored in a super over do not count.

Individual Bowler Wickets

Winning bets must predict the number of wickets taken by an individual bowler in an innings or match. Bets stand provided the bowler has bowled at least one ball. Bets are cancelled if the bowler does not bowl at any stage in the innings or match. Wickets taken in a super over do not count.

Batting Match

Bets Winning bets must predict the highest scoring of two batsman in an innings or match. Both batsmen must go into bat and at least one ball must be bowled to either player in the innings/match for bets to stand. In the event of a tie, bets are cancelled, unless otherwise stated. Runs scored in a super over do not count.

Bowling Match Bets

Winning bets must predict the highest wicket taker of two bowlers in an innings or match. Both bowlers must bowl at least one ball in the match for bets to stand. In the event of a tie, bets are cancelled, unless otherwise stated. Wickets taken in a super over do not count.

Highest First Wicket Partnership

Which team will score the most runs before losing their first wicket? 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 cancelled if the innings has been reduced due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has already been determined. In First Class matches the market refers only to each team’s first innings. Both teams must bat.

Most Sixes

Which team will hit the most sixes? In limited overs matches, bets will be cancelled if it has not been possible to complete at least 50% of the overs scheduled to be bowled due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined. Bets will also be cancelled if one team faces less overs than the opposition, unless settlement of bet had already been determined before reduction of overs took place. 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.

Fall of Next Wicket

How many runs will the batting team have scored when the next wicket falls? 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.

Runs in Over

How many runs will be scored in the specified 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 cancelled, unless settlement has already been determined. If the over does not commence for any reason, all bets will be cancelled. Extras and penalty run in the over count towards settlement.

Wicket in Over

Will a wicket all in the specified 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. 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 cancelled, unless settlement has already been determined. If the over does not commence for any reason, all bets will be cancelled. Extras and penalty run in the over count towards settlement.

Over Odd/Even

Will the number of runs scored in the specified over be odd or even? Zero will be deemed to be an even number. 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 cancelled, unless settlement has already been determined. If the over does not commence for any reason, all bets will be cancelled. Extras and penalty run in the over count towards settlement.

Next Man Out

Which batsman will be the next to be dismissed? 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 cancelled. If no more wickets fall, all bets will be cancelled.

Method of Next Wicket Dismissal

How will the next batsman be out? The result will be determined by the dismissal method of the next wicket that falls. For settlement purposes, a batsman retiring hurt does not count as a wicket. If the specified wicket does not fall, all bets will be cancelled.

Series Betting

Winning bets must select the winning team in the Series. Bets are cancelled if the scheduled number of matches in the Series are not completed, unless enough matches have been played to determine the outcome of the Series. In the event of a tied Series, Dead Heat Rules apply to bets placed on the two teams concerned unless a price for the tie is quoted. Bets placed on the draw will be losers.

Top Series Batsman/Bowler

Winning bets must select the batsman and bowler with the highest aggregate runs or wickets in the Series. All players are eligible in this market regardless of whether they play in the Series or not. Players may be added to this market at any time. In all cases where the above rules do not cover a situation then the official result will determine settlement.