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Prop betting: bets on what happens inside a match
A prop bet is a bet on something other than the final result: a player's runs, the top batter, the number of sixes or how the first wicket falls.
Props suit bettors who follow players closely, but many have several outcomes and a higher margin. Here is how to read them.
- Two-way prop
- Over/under e.g. a batter's runs
- Many-outcome prop
- Top batter higher margin
- Odds 1.91
- 52.4% implied probability
- Age limit
- 18+ at every bookmaker we list
Short answer
Are prop bets good value?
Two-way props such as a batter's runs over or under a line can be priced close to match markets. Many-outcome props such as top batter usually carry a higher margin. Compare the book sum before you bet.
Examples
Cricket props and what to check
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Batter runs over/under
A line such as 24.5 runs. Check the batting position: an opener faces more balls than a number six.
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Top team batter
One winner from the batting side. Dead-heat rules apply when two batters tie.
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Method of first dismissal
Caught, bowled, LBW, run out, stumped and others. Caught is the most common in most formats, and its odds reflect that.
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Total sixes
An over/under line for the match. Ground size and conditions matter.
Glossary
Glossary
- Prop bet
- A bet on something inside a match, such as a player's runs or the method of the first dismissal. So what: these markets often carry a higher margin than the match winner.
- Over/under
- A bet on whether a total, such as runs, ends above or below a line. So what: you bet on the number, not on who wins.
- Margin
- The share of all stakes a bookmaker keeps on average, built into the odds. So what: a lower margin means more of your stake comes back over time.
- Implied probability
- 1 ÷ decimal odds: the chance the price suggests. So what: if your own estimate is higher, the bet may have value.
FAQ
What is a prop bet?
A bet on an event inside a match, such as a batter's runs or the total number of sixes, rather than on the winner.
What are common cricket props?
Top batter, top bowler, a player's runs over or under a line, total sixes and the method of the first dismissal.
Why are prop margins higher?
Markets with many outcomes, like top batter, spread the margin across many prices, and bookmakers have less data and more risk on them.
What if a player does not play?
Rules differ. Many bookmakers void player props if the player is not in the starting XI. Read the market rules.
Is online betting legal in Bangladesh?
No. The Gambling Prevention Act 2026, passed on 1 July 2026, replaced the Public Gambling Act 1867 and makes online gambling and online betting offences, with prison terms of up to five and seven years respectively, or fines, or both. A bookmaker's foreign licence does not change this. See our responsible gambling page.