Cricket Settlement Rules
Full Documentation for Sportsbook & Exchange Markets (2025)
This document explains how cricket betting markets are settled across different sportsbook and exchange-style channels.
Clarify how and when bets are settled
Explain void, half-void, and winning conditions
Cover abnormal match situations (rain, DLS, Super Over, abandoned matches)
Apply across multiple sportsbook infrastructures (fixed odds & exchange models)
This is an informational rule reference. Final settlement always follows the official match result and market-specific rule text.
General Settlement Principles (Non-Negotiable)
The following principles apply to all cricket betting markets unless explicitly stated otherwise:
Official Result Rule
Bets are settled based on the official result declared by the recognized governing body or match authority.
Market-Specific Priority
Each market has its own settlement conditions. If a market rule conflicts with general rules, the market rule prevails.
Completion Requirement
Some markets require: Match completion, Innings completion, or Player participation.
Timing Finality
Once a market is settled, later statistical corrections do not change settlement.
Market Status Definitions (Very Important)
Understanding these statuses prevents most disputes.
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Settled | Result confirmed and bet finalized |
| Void | Bet cancelled and stake returned |
| Half-Void | Part of stake returned, part settled |
| Pending | Awaiting official confirmation |
| Suspended | Temporarily paused (live markets) |
Match Winner / Match Result
| Scenario | Settlement |
|---|---|
| Match completed normally | Bets settled on winner |
| Tie (no Super Over) | Tie rules apply |
| Super Over played | Settlement depends on 'Includes Super Over' |
| Match abandoned | Market void unless stated otherwise |
| No Result declared | Market void |
Important: Some competitions include Super Over as part of match result, others do not. Always check the market label.
Asian Handicap & Line Markets
| Condition | Settlement Logic |
|---|---|
| Handicap result met | Winning bet |
| Handicap exactly matched | Push / Void |
| Match abandoned | Market void |
| Reduced overs | Market may void or reprice |
| DLS applied | Settlement based on revised target |
Handicap markets exist to balance probability, not guarantee fairness.
Total Runs Markets (Over / Under)
| Market Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Match Total | Full match required |
| Team Total | Team innings completion |
| Innings Total | That innings must start |
| Powerplay Total | Powerplay overs must be completed |
If required overs are not completed, the market is typically void.
Micro & Event-Based Markets
| Market | Settlement Condition |
|---|---|
| Over Runs | Entire over must be completed |
| Next Over | Next over must begin |
| First Ball | Ball must be delivered |
| First Over Total | Over must complete |
| Next Wicket | Wicket must fall |
These markets are high volatility and often suspended during interruptions.
Player-Based Markets
| Scenario | Settlement |
|---|---|
| Player starts as expected | Market active |
| Player does not bat/bowl | Market void |
| Retired hurt | Depends on market wording |
| Substituted player | Usually void |
| Player injured pre-match | Market void |
Player markets require actual participation, not squad listing.
Live (In-Play) Betting Specific Rules
Suspension Windows
Markets may suspend during:
- Wickets
- Review decisions
- Rain delays
- Boundary checks
Acceptance Timing
Bets placed after an event occurs but before odds update may be voided.
Latency Risk
Exchange-style markets update faster than sportsbook feeds.
Non-Standard Cricket Events & Settlement (Critical Section)
| Event | How Settlement Works |
|---|---|
| Rain interruption | DLS may apply |
| DLS target change | New target governs settlement |
| Match reduced overs | Some markets void |
| Abandoned mid-innings | Partial markets may stand |
| Super Over | Market dependent |
| Forfeit | Official result governs |
| Match restarted | New markets may open |
Multi-Provider Rule Scope
These settlement principles apply across:
Multiple sportsbook and exchange platforms
Fixed-odds sportsbook models
Traditional betting platforms
Exchange / trading-style markets
Peer-to-peer betting systems
Asian handicap–focused platforms
Specialized handicap markets
Multi-channel providers
Lucky Exchange, BTI Sports, UG Sport, IBC Sports, SBO Sports
Each provider may display slightly different wording, but the core logic remains consistent.
Dispute Handling & Final Decisions
Settlement Finality Process
Important Reminder
Responsible Use Notice
- Settlement rules exist to remove ambiguity
- Faster markets = higher risk
- Always read market descriptions before betting
- This documentation does not guarantee outcomes
- Cricket betting should be treated as entertainment, not income
Settlement FAQ (Rule-Level Questions)
Because that market required full completion or excluded Super Over. Different markets have different completion requirements.
Final Note
This documentation exists to reduce confusion, not promise certainty. Cricket is a complex sport; betting systems reflect that complexity.
© 2025 Bigwin959 Cricket Settlement Rules | Independent Information Resource
This is an informational documentation page. Always refer to official platform rules for final settlement decisions.