Cricket is the most popular sport for betting in India, and it has a special place at 1Win. At any given moment, there are more than 80 cricket matches open on the site simultaneously — IPL, T20 World Cup, Asia Cup, Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League, English County and other international tournaments and series. For each IPL match, an average of 80 to 50+ pre-match and live markets are available, respectively. To avoid getting lost in this variety, it is useful to understand the differences between the types of bets and which one is suitable for a particular situation.
Pre-Match: Bets Before the Start of the Match
Pre-match bets are the most common format. You choose an event before it starts, when the odds are fixed and do not change after the bet slip is confirmed. This is convenient if you have studied the team line-ups, head-to-head statistics, pitch conditions and weather conditions for the day of the game in advance.
At 1Win online, the following markets are available for IPL matches in pre-match betting:
- Match Winner — a basic bet on one of the two teams;
- Total runs — “over” or “under” a specified number of runs for the match or a single inning;
- Best batsman of the match — which player will score the most runs;
- Best Bowler — who will take the most wickets;
- Total wickets — prediction of the number of wickets in a match;
- Most sixes — a separate market for specific statistics.
For Indian national team matches or major tournament finals, the number of markets may be higher. All odds on 1Win India are displayed in decimal format — this is the standard for Indian players, where the calculation is simple: the bet amount is multiplied by the odds.
Live: Bets During the Match
Live betting works differently — odds are constantly updated to reflect the current situation on the field. After each over, wicket or batsman change, the line changes. This creates opportunities that are not available in pre-match betting: for example, placing a bet on the favourite at higher odds after their unexpected early failure.
At 1Win, the live cricket section includes several real-time market formats — total runs in the current over, next wicket, powerplay result. Right in the live section after 1Win login, free HD streaming of selected matches opens: you can watch the game and place bets in one window without switching to third-party broadcasts. Statistics are updated in real time — overs, strike rate, current bowler economy rate.
Live betting requires quick decisions. The odds that caught your attention may change in a few seconds — especially after a wicket or a bowler change. That is why it is more convenient to place live bets through the mobile app: there, the coupon is confirmed with a single touch. This format is for those who follow the match directly and can quickly navigate the situation.
Single Bet, Express and System
In addition to choosing a market, the type of coupon is also important at 1Win India.
- Single bet — one outcome, the calculation is clear immediately. If you win, you get your bet multiplied by the odds. A mistake costs exactly the amount of that bet.
- Express — several outcomes in one coupon with multiplied odds. At 1Win online, for an express bet of three or more events with odds of 1.30 each, a bonus is automatically added to the winnings: from 7% for three events to 15% for eleven or more. The bonus is credited as real money without additional wagering. For example, if an express bet on five cricket matches brings in ₹20,000, ₹21,400 will be credited to the account. The downside: one mistake in the betting slip and the entire express bet is lost.
- The system is an intermediate option: a set of accumulators of all possible combinations of a given size is created from several selected events. For example, the “3 out of 4” system for IPL matches forms four separate accumulators. Some of them can win even if one prediction does not come true. It costs more, but it reduces the risk of a total loss with a single mistake.
Virtual Cricket
1Win login opens up virtual cricket in addition to real matches. Virtual matches take place around the clock, regardless of the real sports schedule. Each match contains about 8 markets with a live video broadcast of the event. The results are determined by an algorithm, not real players — this is an option for those who want to bet right now, without waiting for the next IPL match.
How to Choose the Right Bet Option on 1Win
The choice depends on a few simple questions. Are you watching the match right now? Live betting gives you up-to-date odds as the game progresses. Have you studied the upcoming game in advance? Pre-match betting will give you a fixed odds without any surprises. Want to bet on several events in one day — express bets will increase your potential winnings and activate a bonus. Want to reduce the risk with multiple predictions — the system provides a margin of safety through combinations.
For cricket betting on 1Win online in India, UPI, PhonePe, Paytm and bank transfers in rupees are available — the minimum deposit is ₹300. All transactions are conducted in rupees without conversion, and withdrawals via UPI and PhonePe are processed within a few minutes.
There are Many Markets — It’s Better to Start with Something Simple
At 1Win, the cricket line covers IPL, international tournaments and domestic series. The number of markets, coupon types and betting formats is large enough that you will eventually find what works for you. A good starting point after logging in to 1Win is single pre-match bets on familiar teams with odds in decimal format, on the match winner or total runs markets. Next, move on to live and express bets, once you understand the mechanics of calculation and there are no surprises with the coupon.