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Champions Trophy betting, where every ODI counts.
The Champions Trophy is the ICC's eight-team, 50-over tournament. With only three group games each, one loss can end a team's campaign. King Exchange offers pre-match, live and outright markets for every match.
Tournament at a glance
Ball-by-ball markets- Organiser
- ICC
- Format
- ODI, 50 overs a side
- Teams
- 8, two groups of four
- Knockouts
- Semi-finals and final
- Match length
- About 8 hours
The short version
Key takeaways
- 1The Champions Trophy is an eight-team, 50-over ICC tournament played in two groups of four.
- 2Each team plays only three group games, so one loss can end a campaign.
- 3The top two in each group reach the semi-finals.
- 4In day-night games, dew can help the team batting second.
Markets explained
What can I bet on at the Champions Trophy?
You can bet on match odds, the tournament winner, runs in the first 10 overs, innings runs, the top batter and bowler, and more. Each market is open pre-match and most stay open live. Back the team you think will win, or lay the one you think won't.
Match odds
Back the team you think will win, or lay the one you think won't. Ties are rare, and a Super Over decides a tied knockout.
In day-night games, the toss and dew both matter.
Tournament winner
Pick the team that lifts the trophy. The prices move after every group game.
An early loss hurts more here than in a longer event.
First 10 overs runs
Bet over or under a runs line for the first 10 overs of an innings.
Two new balls help seamers, so compare the line with recent starts at the venue.
Innings runs
Bet over or under a line for a team's total.
Lines come from the pitch report. Check whether the pitch is fresh or has been used.
Top batter and bowler
Back the leading run-scorer or wicket-taker, for one match or the whole tournament.
Top-order batters face the most balls.
Group winner and to qualify
Bet on who tops a group, or which teams reach the semi-finals.
Net run rate separates teams that finish level on points.
How it works
How does Champions Trophy betting work?
You back an outcome at a decimal price, and your return is your stake times the price: ₹1,000 at 2.20 returns ₹2,200. You can also lay a team, betting that it won't win; lay ₹1,000 at 2.20 and your liability is ₹1,200. Match bets settle on the day, outrights after the final.
You can also lay a team, which means betting that it won't win. Lay ₹1,000 at 2.20 and your liability is ₹1,200. The bet slip shows that number before you confirm.
Match bets settle on the day of the match. Outrights such as the tournament winner settle after the final.
Odds calculator
Tournament format
How does the Champions Trophy format work?
Eight teams play in two groups of four, and each team plays the other three in its group once. The top two in each group reach the semi-finals, and the semi-final winners meet in the final. Teams qualify through recent ODI results, such as the rankings or the standings at the previous World Cup.
Stage 1
Group stage
8 teams in two groups of four
Each team plays the other three once. The top two in each group go through.
Stage 2
Semi-finals
The top two from each group
Two knockout matches. The winners meet in the final.
Stage 3
Final
One match
Decides the Champions Trophy winner.
With only three group games each, an early loss hurts more than in a longer event, and outright prices shift after every result.
Fielding restrictions
How do the three phases of an ODI work?
An ODI innings has three fielding phases. Overs 1 to 10 allow two fielders outside the circle and help seamers. Overs 11 to 40 allow four, and spinners and partnerships take over. Overs 41 to 50 allow five, with the fastest scoring and the most risk.
Phase 1
Overs 1 to 10
2 fielders outside the circle
Two new balls and attacking fields. Seamers get the most help.
Phase 2
Overs 11 to 40
4 fielders outside the circle
Spinners and partnerships take over. Wickets here move live prices the most.
Phase 3
Overs 41 to 50
5 fielders outside the circle
The fastest scoring and the most risk. Wickets in hand at 40 overs often decide the total.
Conditions
What should I check before a match?
Check the playing XIs, because each front-line bowler bowls ten overs; the toss and whether the winner chose to bat or bowl; whether the pitch is fresh, which favours batting, or used, which helps spinners; dew in day-night games; and the weather, since a match needs 20 overs a side for a result.
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Playing XIs
Each front-line bowler bowls ten overs, so one injury leaves a big gap.
02
The toss
Check who won it and whether they chose to bat or bowl.
03
Fresh pitches
Early in the tournament, fresh pitches favour batting and push totals up.
04
Used pitches
Pitches used several times later in the tournament start to help spinners.
05
Dew
In day-night games, dew can help the team batting second.
06
Weather
Rain can shorten a match. Under 20 overs a side, there's no result.
Rain rules and settlement
What happens if rain or a tie hits?
An ODI needs at least 20 overs a side for a DLS result. If there's a result, match odds settle on it. If not, the teams share the points and match odds bets are void. A tie goes to a Super Over, which decides match odds only.
Rain and DLS
An ODI needs at least 20 overs a side for a DLS result. Match odds then settle on that official result.
No result
If there's no result, the teams share the points. Match odds bets are void and stakes are returned.
Super Over
A Super Over decides match odds. Markets for the 50 overs settle on those overs only.
Reserve days
Knockout matches often have a reserve day, so a rained-off semi-final or final may be finished the next day.
Overs not bowled
A session whose over is never bowled is void, unless its result was already decided.
Group and outright markets
Group markets settle at the end of the group stage. Tournament outrights settle after the final.
Side by side
How is it different from a T20 event?
The Champions Trophy is a 50-over event with eight teams, so favourites win more often than at a T20 World Cup and their match odds are shorter. Totals and top-batter markets have more room to develop, live prices move more gradually, and a rain result needs 20 overs a side rather than five.
| Feature | Champions Trophy | T20 World Cup |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ODI, 50 overs a side | T20, 20 overs a side |
| Teams | 8 | Up to 20 in recent men's editions |
| Group games per team | 3 | 4 in recent men's editions |
| Minimum for a rain result | 20 overs a side | 5 overs a side |
| How often upsets happen | Less often. Teams have more time to recover | More often. One spell can decide a game |
| Popular markets | Match odds, innings runs, top batter | Match odds, powerplay runs, sixes |
Betting on the shorter format? Read the T20 World Cup guide.
Getting started
How do I place my first Champions Trophy bet?
Get your ID on WhatsApp, deposit ₹100 or more by UPI or bank transfer from an account in your own name, then log in, go to Cricket and open the Champions Trophy. Pick a match or an outright market, check the playing XIs and the pitch report, enter a stake you can afford to lose, and confirm.
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Step 1 of 4
Get your ID on WhatsApp
Message the official number and pick a username. Your login details arrive in the same chat.
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Step 2 of 4
Add funds
Deposit ₹100 or more by UPI or bank transfer from an account in your own name, then send the UTR or a screenshot in the chat.
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Step 3 of 4
Open the tournament
Log in, go to Cricket and open the Champions Trophy. Pick a match or an outright market.
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Step 4 of 4
Pick a market and stake
Check the XIs and the pitch report, enter a stake you can afford to lose, then confirm.
18+ only
Before you place anything.
Betting carries financial risk and can become addictive. You must be 18 or over. Online betting laws differ from state to state in India, so check the rules where you live.
Responsible gaming tools- 1Set a loss limit before the match starts, and stop when you reach it.
- 2Don't chase losses with bigger stakes.
- 3Set a deposit limit by day, week or month. Support can add one for you.
- 4If betting stops being fun, ask support to pause or close your ID.
Sources
Where to check the facts.
- ICCFixtures, rankings, team news and the official playing conditions. (opens in a new tab)
- ESPNcricinfoScorecards, venue records and player statistics. (opens in a new tab)
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Answers
Champions Trophy betting: your questions
Short answers on markets, live betting, the format, qualification, washouts, ODI vs T20 and your ID.
8 questions
Match odds, the toss, first 10 overs runs, innings runs, player runs, top batter and top bowler, group winners, semi-final qualifiers, and outrights such as the champion and the top run-scorer.
Markets open before the toss
Ready for the next Champions Trophy match.
Ask for your ID on WhatsApp and you can be on a Champions Trophy market in a few minutes. 18+ only. Betting carries financial risk, so set a budget first.
- Match and outright markets
- Deposits from ₹100
- Same ID as the IPL