Pre-Event Cricket Rules
Match Markets
1. Match Betting
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.
If there is no official result, all bets will be void.
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. Bets on the draw will be settled as losers.
If a match is abandoned due to external factors, then bets will be void unless a winner is declared based on the official competition rules.
If a match is cancelled then all bets will be void if it is not replayed or restarted within 36 hours of its advertised start time.
1.1 Match Betting: Double Chance
Rule | Detail |
Tie | Settled as a dead heat |
Settlement | Official competition rules apply |
No official result | All bets void |
1.2 Match Betting: Draw No Bet
Rule | Detail |
Tie | Settled as a dead heat |
Settlement | Official competition rules apply |
No official result | All bets void |
2. Tied Match
All bets will be settled according to the official result.
If the match is abandoned or there is no official result, all bets will be void.
For First Class matches a tie is when the side batting in the fourth innings is bowled out when the scores are level.
3. Toss Winner
If no toss takes place, all bets will be void.
3.1 Toss/Win Double
Toss Winner rules as above.
Match Winner rules as above.
4. Runs in First Over
The first 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 void, unless settlement has already been determined.
Scope | Applies |
First Class matches | First innings only |
Extras / penalty runs | Included |
5. Runs off First Delivery
The result will be determined by the number of runs added to the team total off the first ball of the match.
For settlement purposes, all illegal balls count as deliveries. For example, if the over starts with a wide, then the first delivery will be settled as 1 and, although there has not been a legal ball bowled, the next ball will be deemed as delivery 2 for that over.
If the delivery leads to a free hit, the runs scored off the additional delivery do not count.
All runs, whether off the bat or not are included. For example, a wide with three extra runs taken equates to 4 runs in total off that delivery.
Scope | Applies |
First Class matches | First innings only |
6. Runs in Groups of Overs
If the specified number of overs are not complete the bet will be void, unless the team is all out, declares, reaches their target or settlement has already been determined before the reduction.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if the innings is reduced to less than 80% of the stated maximum overs at the time the bet was placed, unless settlement had already been determined.
Scope | Applies |
First Class matches | First innings only |
7. Wickets in Groups of Overs
Same conditions as “Runs in Groups of Overs”.
For settlement purposes, if a batsman is timed out or retired out then the wicket is deemed to have taken place on the previous ball. Retired hurt does not count as a dismissal.
Scope | Applies |
First Class matches | First innings only |
8. Runs in First Partnership
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 void if innings is reduced below 80% overs unless settlement already determined.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled unless settlement already determined.
Scope | Applies |
First Class matches | First innings only |
9. Method of First Dismissal
Retired hurt will not count as the first wicket. If the first batsman retires out, all bets will be void. If the specified wicket does not fall, all bets will be void.
Scope | Applies |
First Class matches | First innings only |
Caught & bowled | Included in fielder catch |
10. Match Fours
Condition | Rule |
Limited overs | Void if <80% overs completed due to external factors |
First Class | Void if fewer than 200 overs bowled |
Valid events | Only fours scored from bat |
Excluded | Overthrows, all-run fours, extras |
Super overs | Do not count |
11. Match Sixes
Condition | Rule |
Limited overs | Bets void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled to be bowled due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction |
First Class | Bets void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined |
What counts | Only sixes scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) |
Exclusions | Overthrows and extras do not count |
Super overs | Do not count |
12. Match Run Outs
Condition | Rule |
Limited overs | Bets void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has already been determined before the reduction |
First Class | Bets void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement has already been determined |
Super overs | Run outs do not count |
13. Maximum Over in Match
Condition | Rule |
Limited overs | Bets void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of overs scheduled due to external factors unless settlement already determined |
First Class | Bets void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled unless settlement already determined |
Settlement | All runs including extras count |
Super overs | Do not count |
14. Match Ducks
Condition | Rule |
Limited overs | Bets void if <80% overs completed unless settlement already determined |
First Class | Bets void if fewer than 200 overs bowled unless settlement already determined |
Definition | A duck is a dismissal for zero runs |
Retired hurt | Does not count as a dismissal |
Super overs | Do not count |
15. Match Wides
Condition | Rule |
Limited overs | Bets void if <80% overs completed unless settlement already determined |
First Class | Bets void if fewer than 200 overs bowled unless settlement already determined |
Settlement | Any runs resulting from a wide delivery (except penalty runs) count |
Super overs | Do not count |
16. Match Extras
Condition | Rule |
Limited overs | Bets void if <80% overs completed unless settlement already determined |
First Class | Bets void if fewer than 200 overs bowled unless settlement already determined |
Included extras | Wides, no balls, byes, leg byes, penalty runs |
Rule | Runs off bat do not count when extras occur on same delivery |
Super overs | Do not count |
17. Match Wickets
Condition | Rule |
Limited overs | Bets void if <80% overs completed unless settlement already determined |
First Class | Bets void if fewer than 200 overs bowled unless settlement already determined |
Retired hurt | Does not count as a dismissal |
Super overs | Do not count |
18. Match Top Batsman
The result of this market is determined on the batsman with the highest individual score in the match.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 50% of the overs scheduled in each innings at the time the bet was placed due to external factors, including bad weather.
Top batsmen bets for First Class matches apply only to the first innings of each team, and will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless both first innings have been completed.
If a player was named at the toss, but later is removed as a substitute, that player will still be counted, as will the replacement player.
When two or more players score the same number of runs, dead-heat rules will apply.
Runs scored in a super over do not count.
19. Match Top Bowler
The result of this market is determined on the bowler with the most wickets in the match.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 50% of the overs scheduled in each innings at the time the bet was placed due to external factors, including bad weather.
Top bowler bets for First Class matches apply only to the first innings of each team, and will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless both first innings have been completed.
If a player was named at the toss, but later is removed as a substitute, that player will still be counted, as will the replacement player.
If two or more bowlers have taken the same number of wickets, the bowler who has conceded the fewest runs will be the winner.
If there are two or more bowlers with the same wickets taken and runs conceded, dead heat rules will apply.
Wickets taken in a super over don’t count.
20. Team of Top Batsman
Same rules apply as Match Top Batsman, with dead heat rules applying if the runs scored by the top batsman on both teams is the same.
21. Team of Top Batsman 3-way
In limited overs matches at least 80% of the originally allotted overs in each innings must be available to be bowled to each team unless settlement is already determined.
Runs in a super over do not count.
In first class or Test matches only runs in the first innings count.
If the leading runscorer from each team end on the same number of runs then this shall be settled as a tie.
22. Team of Top Bowler
Same rules apply as Match Top Bowler, with dead heat rules applying if the wickets taken by the top bowler on both teams is the same.
23. Man of the Match
Bets will be settled on the officially declared man of the match.
Dead-heat rules apply.
If no man of the match is officially declared then all bets will be void.
24. First Innings Lead
Both first innings must be completed. Dead heat rules apply in the case of a tie. In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
25. Fifty/Hundred in Match
Any score of 50 and above counts as a fifty. Similar for hundred.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of overs scheduled due to external factors unless settlement already determined.
In First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled unless settlement already determined.
26. Fifty/Hundred in First Innings
Any score of 50 and above counts as a fifty. Similar for hundred.
In limited overs matches, bets void if <80% overs in first innings completed due to external factors unless already determined.
In First Class matches, innings must be completed or over 200 overs unless settlement already determined.
27. Highest Individual Score
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if <80% overs completed unless settlement already determined.
In First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled unless settlement already determined.
Dead heat rules apply.
28. Rabbit Runs
If a team declares, that innings will be considered complete for the purposes of settlement.
In limited overs matches, bets void if <80% overs completed due to external factors unless already determined.
In First Class matches, bets void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled.
The number 11 is taken to be the last man to come out to bat in the innings, regardless of previously stated batting order.
If more than 11 players bat, the market will be void.
If the innings is completed without the number 11 coming to the crease, that batsman will be deemed to have scored 0.
29. Most Runs in First Over
Same as Runs in First Over.
30. Most Runs in Groups of Overs
Same as Runs in Groups of Overs.
31. Highest First Partnership
Same as Runs in First Partnership.
32. Most Fours
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
In First Class games, only first innings fours will count.
Only fours scored from the bat (off any delivery – legal or not) will count towards the total fours. Overthrows, all run fours and extras do not count.
Fours scored in a super over do not count.
33. Most Sixes
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
In First Class games, only first innings sixes will count.
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.
34. Batsman Matchbet
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Both players must be named in the starting eleven. If either does not then subsequently bat all bets are void.
In First Class games, only first innings runs will count.
Runs scored in a super over do not count.
35. Bowler Matchbet
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Both players must be named in the starting eleven. If either does not then subsequently bowl all bets are still settled.
In First Class games, only first innings wickets will count. If no bowlers take a wicket in an innings then all bets will be void.
Wickets taken in a super over do not count.
36. All-Rounder Matchbet
Points are scored as follows:
Action | Points |
Run | 1 |
Wicket | 20 |
Catch | 10 |
Stumping | 25 |
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled.
Both players must be named in the starting eleven. If either player does not then subsequently bat or bowl then all bets are still settled.
In First Class games, only first innings points will count.
Points scored in a super over do not count.
37. Keeper Matchbet
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled.
Both named players must start the match as a wicket keeper but if their playing role changes for any reason all bets will still be settled in accordance with scoring system above.
In First Class games, only first innings points will count.
Points scored in a super over do not count.
38. Most Keeper Catches
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
If a team changes their wicket keeper mid innings, the catches taken by the replacement will count towards settlement.
In First Class games, only first innings catches will count.
Catches taken in a super over do not count.
39. Most Catches
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
In First Class games, only first innings catches will count.
Catches taken in a super over do not count.
40. Most Stumpings
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
In First Class games, only first innings stumpings will count.
Stumpings taken in a super over do not count.
41. Most Run Outs Conceded
A run out “conceded” means that a member of that team will be run out while batting.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the overs scheduled in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has already been determined before the reduction.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
In First Class games, only first innings run outs will count.
Run Outs in a super over do not count.
42. Runs in Team A First Over
Same as Runs in First Over.
43. Runs in Team A Group of Overs
Same as Runs in Groups of Overs.
44. Runs in Team A First Partnership
Same as Runs in First Partnership.
45. Team A Method of First Dismissal
Same as Method of First Dismissal.
46. Fall of Next Wicket
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.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has already been determined, or goes on to be determined. Result will be considered determined if the line at which the bet was placed is passed, or the wicket in question falls.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
47. Next Man Out
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 void.
If no more wickets fall, all bets will be void.
48. Batsman Match Bet
Bets will settle based on the official scores for the specified batsmen in the innings, as detailed in the “Batsman Runs” section above.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, after the bet is placed unless settlement has already been determined.
49. Method of Next Wicket Dismissal
The result will be determined by the dismissal method of the next wicket that falls.
A batsman retiring hurt does not count as a wicket. If a batsman is retired out, all bets will be void. If the specified wicket does not fall, all bets will be void.
Player Markets
50. Batsman Matchbet
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Both players must be named in the starting eleven, or appear as a substitute. If either does not then subsequently bat all bets are still settled.
Runs scored in a super over do not count.
51. Bowler Matchbet
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Both players must be named in the starting eleven, or appear as a substitute. If either does not then subsequently bowl all bets are still settled.
Wickets taken in a super over do not count.
52. All-Rounder Matchbet
Points are scored as follows: 1 point per run, 20 points per wicket, 10 points per catch, 25 points per stumping.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Both players must be named in the starting eleven, or appear as a substitute. If either player does not then subsequently bat or bowl then all bets are still settled.
Points scored in a super over do not count.
53. Keeper Matchbet
Points are scored as above.
In limited overs matches, bets will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather, unless settlement has been determined.
In drawn First Class matches, bets will be void if fewer than 200 overs have been bowled, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Both named players must start the match as a wicket keeper, or appear as a substitute, but if their playing role changes for any reason all bets will still be settled in accordance with scoring system above.
Points scored in a super over do not count.
Pop Up Markets
54. Free Hit
The result will be determined by the number of runs added to the team total, off the specified delivery. If the free hit is re-bowled because of an illegal delivery, the runs scored off the second free hit do not count.
Extras and penalty runs will count towards settlement.
55. Race to ‘X’ Runs
All bets stand, regardless of any curtailment.
If neither batsman reaches the specified number of runs the markets will be settled as ‘Neither’.
56. Next to Hit Six
All bets stand, regardless of any curtailment.
If neither batsman scores a six after the bet is offered, then the market will be settled as ‘Neither’.
Overthrows and extras do not count.
57. Next to Take a Wicket
All bets stand, regardless of any curtailment.
If none of the named bowlers take a wicket the market will be settled as ‘None of the above’.
For settlement purposes, a batsman retiring hurt does not count as a wicket.
Run outs, timed out, retired out and any other method of dismissal not awarded to a particular bowler will be settled as ‘None of the above’.
58. Winning Over
All bets will be void if there is no official result.
In limited overs matches, all bets will be void if, subsequent to placing the bet, the maximum overs possible are reduced in any way.
Notes for all Markets
59. Players sent off/retired out
A player being sent off is viewed as retired out, so counts as a wicket.
60. Concussion substitutions
When a player leaves the field as a concussion substitute, this does not count as a wicket. If the player does not return later, the final result will be as it stood when the player left the field. When a player enters the match as a concussion substitute, for settlement purposes both they and the player replaced are looked upon as to have played a full part in the match.
61. Penalty runs after the conclusion of an innings
Penalty runs added to a team’s total after the start of the other team’s innings do not count towards settlement of markets in the previous innings.
62. Non Completion
If a competition is not completed due to unforeseen circumstances, BetVictor will settle all bets as per the decision made by the relevant governing body.
63. Series Winner
Bets on Series markets stand as long as at least one scheduled match is completed, unless stated otherwise.
If there is no further play in a Series after bets are placed, then bets will be void.
If a Series is drawn and no draw option is offered, bets will be void.
64. Series Correct Score / Series Handicap
Series Correct Score - Bets will be void if the number of scheduled games are not played.
Series Handicap - Bets will be void if the number of scheduled games (after bets are placed) are not played, unless settlement of bets is determined.
65. 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 batsmen ending on an equal number of runs then dead heat rules will apply.
In the event of two or more bowlers ending on an equal number of wickets, then the bowler with the least number of runs conceded will be the winner.
66. Bet Boosts
If there is a change to the scheduled number of overs then Bet Boosts will be void if it has not been possible to complete at least 80% of the scheduled overs in either innings due to external factors, including bad weather.
67. Maximum Payout
Please see here for Maximum Payout Details.
