Online Cricket Betting at Puntit

Cricket has been celebrated as India's #1 sport for centuries, and it's the same on our online betting site, too. Here, every cricket fan can enjoy competitive odds and a seamless betting journey, whether wagering on fast-paced 20-over matches or strategic 5-day tests. Place your bets in-play or pre-game on your favourite men's and women's competitions. As a leading sportsbook in the cricket betting industry, Puntit sets the benchmark in online cricket betting, ensuring our bonuses offer great benefits for cricket bettors and each match offers the best cricket betting odds for you.

Cricket has come a long way from its humble historical beginnings in the English countryside centuries ago when it was just a simple game for kids on village greens. Over time, this memorable batting game grew in popularity and got more organised, with clubs and rivalries forming and rules being established by the 1700s. From the British Empire, cricket travelled overseas, taking root in places like India and Australia, where it quickly found enthusiastic fans who fell in love with the game. Today, this village game has become a global phenomenon, beloved by millions and celebrated with iconic matches around the world.

Cricket’s rules are quite complex, depending on the format of the game being played. With that being said, there are still some basics that you can understand to get a better grasp of how the game works. 

Some of the most important basic terms and rules in cricket include: 

• Bowler - The player who bowls the ball to the batsman, aiming to dismiss them by putting down the Wicket
• Batsman - The player who attempts to score by hitting the ball while protecting the Wicket
• Wicket - the two sets of tree stumps with two bails at each end 
• Crease - the white line painted on the field that defines the areas for batters and bowlers, respectively; 
• Run Out - when the batter is dismissed from the game after they get out of the Crease and their Wicket is broken.
• Innings - the periods when one team bats and the other bowls and fields.
• Over - A set of 6 consecutive deliveries that are legal and bowled by the same bowler.
• Leg Before Wicket (LBW) - When the Batter is dismissed for blocking a ball with their leg which would have hit the Wicket.
• Claiming Runs - Runs are scored by batsmen running between the wickets after a hit. Each completed run adds a point, while a ball reaching the boundary automatically scores four runs (if it bounces) or six (if it doesn't). 
• Extras - There are extras that increase the batting team's score, and they include things like no-balls, wides, leg byes, and byes.

The game is played between two teams, each having 11 players and a “12th player” who is not selected for the starting lineup and has a more passive role. Furthermore, newer rules allow for substitutions, but this sub is not permitted to bat, bowl, or captain the team. Should a player suffer a concussion, a substitute is permitted, and this sub can bat and bowl in the game, but there are certain rules that dictate who can replace who. Some cricket events allow substitutes to bat and bowl; they are usually known as impact subs.

While there are cricket matches almost every week, the difference in quality is evident between major and minor events. The biggest Cricket events to bet on at Puntit are:

• IPL - The Indian Premier League offers some of the most exciting matches in the world, With the best Cricketer’s on the planet competing in this 10 team event. Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are locked in a fierce battle for supremacy, each boasting 5 IPL titles. Kolkata Knight Riders back to defend their title they picked up last year by beating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final. Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all looking for their first IPL title and lets not forget the Gujarat Titans who will be looking for their third final appearance and second title in four years. Rajasthan Royals are also there trying to add to their only IPL title they won in 2008.
• PSL - The Pakistan Super League has quickly become one of the most exciting T20 tournaments around, with Six teams and tons of sixes it's a joy to watch.
• Big Bash League: The Australian T20 tournament, and it’s extremely popular with Aussie punters.
• T20 World Cup: One of the biggest competitions in the sport, and cricket fans eagerly await it every 2 years.
• Cricket World Cup: A must-watch event taking place every 4 years, in which the best of each country teams up to win in a 50-over format
• International Tests: A newly established Championship, the ICC World Test Championship offers a competition between the biggest countries in cricket, and India, Australia, New Zealand, England, Bangladesh, South Africa, and Pakistan measure their forces over a 2 year period.

Betting on any Cricket event on Puntit is extremely simple. First, you have to sign up for an account with our casino. Remember, you must have money in your account to place a bet with our sportsbook. To bet, find the match you want to put your cricket betting prediction on, select the market to bet on and place your bet.

While there are many betting options available in Cricket, here are some of the most popular at Puntit:

Match Betting is the simplest way to wager on cricket. You’re simply picking which team will win the match. Choose Team A or Team B – if your chosen team wins, your bet pays out.

Team Runs in Over allows you to wager on how many runs will be scored in each over of the game.

Here you can predict how many runs the batting team will score during their innings.

Top Batter (also called Top Run Scorer) means betting on the player you think will score the most runs in the match. Top Bowler bets work the same way for bowlers – you’re predicting who will take the most wickets. 

Here, you wager on the total number of boundaries (four-run shots) hit in a match. Our team at Puntit will set an expected number, and you predict whether the actual number of fours will be Over or Under that line. For example, if the line is 25 fours and you think it’ll be a high-scoring game, you might bet on “Over 25”.

Similar to Total Fours, this market is all about sixes (shots that clear the boundary without bouncing). You predict the total number of sixes in the game.

Instead of guessing the exact count, you wager on which team will hit the most boundaries in the match. That includes both fours and sixes combined (sometimes offered as separate “Most Fours” or “Most Sixes” bets, too).

Outright bets are long-term wagers on the overall outcome of a tournament or series rather than a single match. With this option, you might bet on who will win the World Cup, the IPL, or any league title before or during the competition.

To deposit funds, tap on the “Deposit” button in the top right corner once you’re logged into your account. Then, select your preferred currency and finalise the transaction. The funds should be attributed to your account instantly, and when that happens, you can start betting.

While sports betting relies mostly on luck, there are certain strategies that you can use to improve your odds of winning, including:

• Know the rules of the game: As with any sport, knowing the rules of the game allows you to explore additional betting options as well as understanding the dynamics on different matchups and who will come on top, especially for in-play betting.
• Leverage Prop Bets: Prop bets like the number of Runs a batter will score or whether they will reach a batting milestone.
• Know the Difference Between 20 and 50 Overs: Knowing the format of the game will help you make a better prediction, especially on Prop Bets like Runs and Wickets.
• Leverage Our Sports Welcome Package: Our Sports Welcome Package offers a superb bundle that can be used to bet on Cricket, consisting of a 100% deposit match up to ₹20,000 + ₹500 Casino Bonus + Lucky Dip spin.
• Play Responsibly: Responsible gaming should be the go-to practice, and always bet for fun. Remember, set a preferred budget and stick to it!

Even as a relatively new cricket betting site, our impressive odds and generous bonuses have quickly made us a favourite among cricket enthusiasts in India. Here, you can explore a wide range of cricket betting markets and leagues. Remember, if you are in the mood for something different, our engaging online casino games and live dealer tables offer plenty of extra excitement.