Stake Cricket Betting in India

Stake runs a Weekly Raffle with a total prize pool of USD 75,000, open to eligible registered users every week. New players in India can participate by meeting the minimum activity requirements outlined in the promotions section of their account. The raffle is not restricted to specific bet types, so qualifying wagers placed on pre-match and live cricket markets, including IPL and ICC tournament fixtures, count toward eligibility.

There are no complex wagering multipliers attached to raffle prizes. Winnings from the raffle are credited directly to your account balance and are available for use across the sportsbook, including cricket betting markets. Prize amounts vary per draw and are distributed across multiple winners from the weekly pool.

For Indian players, all deposit thresholds are listed in INR within the Cashier section. The raffle gives new users a structured opportunity to extend their betting activity and build their cricket bankroll from the moment they join.

Stake offers a broad selection of cricket betting markets covering all major formats and tournaments available to players in India.

1. Match Winner: Bet on which team wins the match across T20, ODI, and Test formats.
2. Top Batsman: Back a specific player to score the most runs in an innings or match.
3. Top Bowler: Select the player expected to take the most wickets in a given innings.
4. Total Runs (Over/Under): Predict whether combined or individual innings runs will exceed a set line.
5. Total Sixes: Wager on the number of sixes hit during a match or innings.
6. Man of the Match: Pick the player awarded best performance at the end of the fixture.
7. First Over Runs: Bet on the total runs scored in the opening over of an innings.
8. Method of Dismissal: Select how the next wicket in play will fall, such as caught or bowled.
9. Series Winner: Back a team to win a bilateral Test, ODI, or T20I series across multiple matches.
10. Live In-Play Markets: Place bets on ball-by-ball outcomes with odds updating throughout the match.

The Stake mobile app delivers a full cricket betting experience on Android and iOS, with the complete sportsbook accessible from any smartphone.

1. Visit the Stake Website on Your Mobile Browser: Open your smartphone browser and navigate to this website. Locate the app download section from the main menu or footer.
2. Download the App for Your Device: For Android users, download the APK file directly and enable installation from unknown sources in your device settings. iOS users can access the app via the App Store link provided on the site.
3. Install the App: Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen installation prompts. The app requires Android 5.0 or later and iOS 12 or later.
4. Log In or Register: Open the app and sign in with your existing Stake credentials, or complete a new registration directly within the app.
5. Place a Cricket Bet: Tap “Sports” in the bottom navigation bar, select Cricket, choose a match, pick a market, enter your stake, and confirm your bet.

Applying a structured approach before placing any bet significantly improves long-term results on any cricket betting site.

• Analyse team form thoroughly: Review each side’s last 5 to 10 results in the same format before betting. Check individual batting and bowling averages for the current season, not just career figures. Factor in recent injury reports, player workloads, and travel schedules, as fatigue directly affects performance in multi-match series.
• Study weather and pitch conditions: Rain interruptions in ODIs trigger Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) recalculations that can override pre-match run-line bets. High humidity supports swing bowling and reduces expected totals, while dry, flat pitches in venues like Wankhede and Chinnaswamy favour high-scoring T20 matches. Check the 48-hour weather forecast and pitch reports from the host venue before finalising any selection.
• Apply strict bankroll management: Allocate no more than 2 to 5 percent of your total betting balance to a single match. Set a fixed weekly budget in INR and avoid adjusting it based on recent wins or losses. Consistent stake sizing protects your balance during variance-heavy tournament periods such as the IPL’s 74-match schedule.

Stake provides live match statistics, real-time odds updates across all markets, and a dedicated live betting interface that lets you act on in-play developments as they unfold.

Stake’s live betting interface updates odds ball-by-ball, giving Indian cricket bettors the tools to act on match developments the moment they happen.

• Ball-by-ball odds updates: Markets refresh after every delivery, reflecting wickets, boundaries, and run rates in the current score;
• Wide in-play market selection: Live options include next over runs, current partnership total, next dismissal method, and live match winner across T20, ODI, and Test formats;
• Live statistics panel: In-play score, run rate, partnership data, and recent form indicators are displayed alongside each market without requiring a separate tab;
• Cash Out functionality: Stake’s Cash Out option lets you settle an active bet before the match ends, locking in a return or limiting a loss based on current live odds;
• Live betting on all major tournaments: IPL, ICC T20 World Cup, ICC Cricket World Cup, and bilateral India series are all covered with full in-play market listings;
• Mobile live betting: The Stake app carries the complete live cricket interface, with touch-optimised bet slip entry and instant confirmation on every in-play wager.