Session and Fancy Markets in Cricket: A Practical Guide

Buying and selling a line

If a six-over session is quoted at 48-50, buying means you expect more than 50 runs and selling means you expect fewer than 48. The wider the spread, the more uncertainty the market sees.

Common fancy lines

Batter runs, partnership runs, total fours and sixes, wickets in a phase, and highest opening partnership. Each has its own line and its own settlement rule.

Void rules

If an innings ends before the full session is bowled, most session markets are voided rather than settled on the partial number. Read the market rules before staking.

Why staking discipline matters here

Fancy markets resolve quickly and tempt rapid re-entry. Fix a per-session stake and a daily cap before the first ball.

Frequently asked questions