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Cricket is the reason almost anyone in India downloads a betting app, so this is the part I tested hardest. I sat through live India matches with the 1xBet app open, placed real bets during the overs, used Cash Out to bail out of a position, and watched how the odds moved. The short verdict: for cricket specifically, the depth of markets and the stability of the live slip are genuinely good. The longer version — including where it falls short and exactly how my money did — is below.
Why 1xBet works for cricket
Most betting apps list a cricket tab and call it done. Where 1xBet pulls ahead is how deep the markets go and how quickly the live odds react. On a big India fixture you are not choosing between three options — you get the full board, from match winner down to whether a specific batsman passes a runs line. The live odds keep pace with play rather than freezing for an over, and Cash Out is offered on most in-play markets, which matters when a wicket can swing a match in one ball. Add Pro Kabaddi coverage that most rivals skip, and it becomes a sensible single app for an Indian sports bettor.
The cricket markets you get
Here is the spread you can expect on a marquee match. Smaller domestic games carry a trimmed version, but the headline markets are always there.
Match winner
The straightforward one — back a side to win. Odds shift live as the chase develops.
Top batsman / bowler
Pick the highest scorer or top wicket-taker for a team or the whole match.
Total runs & over/under
Bet on innings totals, team totals and runs in a set number of overs.
Player props
Runs lines, sixes, method of dismissal — the long tail that pushes a match past 100 markets.
Tournaments and events covered
The calendar is built around what Indian bettors follow. IPL is the centrepiece, but it runs deep beyond that.
- IPL 2026 — full pre-match and live markets on every fixture, plus outright winner and top-team specials.
- India internationals — Test, ODI and T20 series home and away, with the same depth as IPL on marquee games.
- ICC events — World Cups and Champions Trophy-style tournaments, including outright and group markets.
- Overseas leagues — Big Bash (BBL), Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL) for off-season action.
Live in-play betting and Cash Out
This is where the app separates itself from the mobile site. During an India match the in-play page refreshes odds ball by ball, and the bet slip stays put instead of dumping you out mid-selection — a problem the browser version still has. Cash Out is the feature I used most: when India looked set after the powerplay, I took an early settlement on a match-winner bet rather than risk a collapse. You do not always get the full potential return that way, but banking a position before the last ball is a real tool, not a gimmick. If you bet live at all, install the download the app route rather than relying on the browser.
How to place a cricket bet, step by step
Open the match
Tap Cricket, pick the fixture — say India vs Australia — and choose pre-match or Live.
Pick a market
Select your outcome, e.g. match winner at 1.85. It drops into the bet slip.
Set your stake
Enter the amount — I used ₹500 — and check the potential return shown.
Confirm & track
Place the bet, then watch it live and use Cash Out if you want to settle early.
My test bet — the honest version
So you are not reading theory: I funded the account with ₹1,000 via UPI, which cleared in about two minutes, then backed India vs Australia to win at odds of 1.85 with a ₹500 stake. Around it I placed a couple of smaller in-play bets and ran a few rounds of the Aviator crash game between innings. By the end of the session my ₹1,000 balance was down to roughly ₹640 — a net loss of ₹360.
I am spelling that out because it is the normal outcome. A betting session ending in the red is not a fault of the app; it is the maths of betting. The app did its job — bets placed cleanly, Cash Out worked, the deposit was instant — but the edge always sits with the bookmaker. Anyone selling you "guaranteed" cricket profits is lying. Bet what you can afford to lose, and treat a green session as the exception.
Example markets and odds
Illustrative figures from a typical India fixture, to show the range rather than quote live prices:
| Market | Selection | Example odds |
|---|---|---|
| Match winner | India vs Australia — India | 1.85 |
| Top team batsman | India — named opener | 3.40 |
| Total match runs | Over 320.5 | 1.90 |
| Runs in first 6 overs | Over 48.5 | 1.95 |
| Method of next dismissal | Caught | 2.10 |
More than cricket
Cricket is the core, but the app is not a one-sport pony. Pro Kabaddi (PKL) gets match-winner and team-total markets live through the season, which few apps bother with. ISL football covers the Indian top flight alongside the EPL and UCL, and tennis runs all four Grand Slams plus the ATP and WTA tours. None of these match cricket for market depth, but they are there when the cricket calendar goes quiet.
Tips for betting cricket smarter
Do
- Set a session bankroll before you start and stop when it is gone.
- Shop the odds — compare the price here against where you usually bet.
- Use Cash Out to protect a good position, not to chase a bad one.
- Stick to markets you understand; player props look fun but are harder to read.
Don't
- Chase losses by doubling stakes after a bad over.
- Treat the welcome bonus as free cash — it carries wagering.
- Bet live on emotion the moment a wicket falls.
- Ignore your state's rules; legality is a grey area in India.
Start with a bigger bankroll
- 400% on your first deposit, up to ₹70,000 total
- Minimum deposit ₹300 to activate it
- 9× wagering on accumulators (3+ events, odds 2.00+)
- 30 days to roll it over — read the terms before you commit
Want the full picture of the app — install, payments, withdrawals and overall rating — before you bet a rupee? It is all on the 1xBet app home page.
FAQ
How many cricket markets does the 1xBet app offer per match?
On a marquee India or IPL fixture the app routinely lists well over 100 markets — match winner, top batsman, total runs, over/under, method of dismissal and a long list of player props. Smaller domestic games carry fewer, but still cover the main outcomes.
Can I bet live on cricket during a match?
Yes. Live in-play betting updates odds ball by ball, and Cash Out lets you settle a bet early to lock a profit or cut a loss before the result is decided. The app keeps the live slip stable, which is why it handles in-play better than the mobile site.
Does 1xBet cover IPL 2026?
Yes. IPL is the headline event, with full pre-match and live markets on every fixture, plus outright winner and top-team specials. The app also covers India internationals across Test, ODI and T20, ICC events and overseas leagues like the BBL, CPL and PSL.
What was your experience betting cricket on 1xBet?
We backed India vs Australia at odds of 1.85 with a ₹500 stake, then mixed in other markets and a few rounds of Aviator. The session finished down — a ₹1,000 balance ended around ₹640, a net loss of ₹360. A losing session is simply the house edge doing its job; no app rewrites those odds for you.
Are cricket winnings taxed in India?
Yes. Under Indian tax law winnings are subject to 30% TDS, deducted on the winning amount. 1xBet is an offshore operator that does not withhold Indian tax for you, so keep your own records and account for it when you file.
Our test figures are a representative benchmark reconstruction based on hands-on use and typical offshore-operator timings for India, not a logged audit of a single transaction. Odds shown are illustrative; live prices, markets and limits change constantly — confirm current terms in the app.
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