General Cricket Betting Rules
These rules apply to all types of betting on cricket matches at Zuplay. The following describes what happens in different situations.
- If the match has not started:
If a game, series or tournament has not started and the ball has not been bowled, all bets are cancelled.
The only exceptions are bets where the result is already known (e.g. ‘Match played’). - When a match is shortened. When a match is shortened due to rain or other weather reasons, the betting is calculated using the official result. In limited overs matches this may be the Duckworth-Lewis result.
- If the outcome is decided by coin toss or bowl-off. If the outcome is decided by coin toss or bowl-off, all bets will be cancelled except those already settled.
Rules for Test Matches
Test matches can last up to five days. Separate rules apply in case of unforeseen situations.
If the Match Is Interrupted for Reasons Other Than Weather
If the match is interrupted for other reasons (e.g. protests, pitch damage, riots), all bets are cancelled. Only those that have already been decided remain valid.
If the Match is Not Completed on Time
If the game is not completed within five days of the date on which it was scheduled, bets will be cancelled except those already settled.
Rules for Limited Overs Matches (ODI and T20)
These games go by a predetermined number of overs. They have their own rules.
If a Match Is Cancelled
If a game is declared a forfeit, all bets are cancelled. Exceptions are bets that have already been decided or if the correct number of overs have been played (specified separately).
If a Reserve Day Is Used
If the match is postponed and a new draw is made, all bets placed later than 30 minutes before the start of the first day of play will be cancelled. This applies to all markets except those already settled.
Additional Rules and Special Cases
There are several important rules that apply in non-standard cricket betting situations. They all relate to fair play, technicalities and the calculation of individual bets.
Main provisions:
- If one person uses two accounts from the same IP address, winnings for both accounts will be cancelled;
- If a match is interrupted due to rain, incomplete sessions will be cancelled and completed sessions will be settled. In Over Lottery betting, only the last digit of the total score counts (e.g. 43 points counts as 3);
- In case of an error in market selection (e.g. the wrong type of bet is opened), the company can cancel all bets on it;
- Bets placed from inside the stadium or looking suspicious can be cancelled by the decision of the administration. This decision will be final;
- Transferring money between accounts, betting using inside information, artificially creating a turnover for the sake of commission and betting for the purpose of random winnings are prohibited. In case of violation, the money will be withdrawn with no possibility of appeal;
- Comments and text broadcasts are provided for convenience only. The company is not responsible for their accuracy or delays.
If an incorrect odds are specified in a fancy bet, such a bet will be cancelled. Erroneous bets placed by a player are considered confirmed bets and cannot be deleted; - In bets on Dot Ball do not count serves wide, no ball, leg bye, bye run, as well as any cases of exit of the player (wicket);
- Penalty points awarded by umpires are taken into account when calculating betting totals;
- For bets on a full Test match to be valid, a minimum of 300 overs must be played or a result must be recorded. Otherwise bets will be cancelled;
- If at least one ball is bowled in a single over and the match is stopped, that over is considered complete for betting purposes;
- If one of the two playing partners is injured, the partnership continues with the next player on the field.
How Line Market Works?
This is a betting market for the number of points for a certain number of overs. Below is an explanation of the rules.
Principle of Operation
- All bets are fixed at odds of 2.0;
- YES (buy) – wins if there are more points than the bet;
- NO (sell) – wins if there are less points.
When a Bet Is Counted
- If at least 5 overs are played;
- Or if the team is completely knocked out;
- Or if the team reaches the required score.
When a Bet Is Cancelled
- If the number of overs is reduced (e.g. due to rain) and it is less than the original number of overs;
- Even if the result was already known – such bets are still cancelled.
Rules for PSL Series
This series consists of 34 matches from the first match to the final. If less than 40 overs are played in any match (e.g. due to rain), the rounding rule applies:
- 38.5 overs counts as less than 40;
- 39.1 overs counts as the full 40.
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