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Kabaddi on King Exchange: match odds, handicaps and totals with back and lay, on the same ID. How kabaddi is scored, what moves prices and how ties settle.
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Kabaddi betting, raid by raid.
Kabaddi betting means backing an outcome in a match: who wins, the winning margin, or how many points both teams score. On King Exchange you can bet on the Pro Kabaddi League and international kabaddi, before the first raid and live, with your ID set up on WhatsApp.
Kabaddi at a glance
In-play markets- Main league
- Pro Kabaddi League
- Match length
- Two 20-minute halves
- Key markets
- Winner, handicap
- When to bet
- Pre-match & live
- Odds style
- Decimal, back & lay
The short version
Key takeaways
- 1A kabaddi match is two 20-minute halves, and points come from raids, tackles and all outs.
- 2PKL league matches can end in a tie, so check whether the match winner market has a tie option.
- 3An all out is worth 2 extra points and is the biggest single swing in a live price.
- 4One ID covers the Pro Kabaddi League and international kabaddi.
Markets explained
What can I bet on in kabaddi?
You can bet on the match winner, handicaps, total points, the first half, the top raider and more, pre-match and live. Match winner is the simplest, but PKL league games can end in a tie, so some markets list it as a third outcome. Check each team's starting seven first.
Match winner
Pick the team that wins the match. In PKL league games a tie is possible, so some markets list it as a third outcome.
Check the starting seven. Losing one top raider changes a team's chances a lot.
Handicap
One team starts with a points head start or deficit. On a −4.5 line, the favourite has to win by 5 points or more.
Close teams often finish within a few points, so small lines matter.
Total points
Bet over or under a line for the combined score of both teams.
Two strong raiding sides usually mean a high total. Two strong defences pull it down.
First half
Bet on the leader or total points at half-time. The market settles after the first 20 minutes.
Some teams start cautiously and push hard after the break.
Top raider
Pick the player who scores the most raid points in the match.
Look at who takes the do-or-die raids. They get the most chances to score.
Live in-play
Back or lay a team while the match is on. Prices update raid by raid as the score changes.
Wait for the first all out before you judge which side is in control.
Know the game
How is kabaddi scored?
A raider crosses into the other half, touches as many defenders as possible and tries to get back within 30 seconds. Every defender touched is a point for the raiding team. If the defenders stop the raider getting back, the defending team scores instead. Each team has seven players on the mat, and a match is two halves of 20 minutes.
| Score | Points | How it happens |
|---|---|---|
| Raid point | 1 per defender | The raider touches defenders and gets back to their own half. |
| Bonus point | 1 | The raider crosses the bonus line while six or seven defenders are on the mat. |
| Tackle point | 1 | The defenders stop the raider getting back. |
| Super tackle | 2 | Three or fewer defenders on the mat stop the raider. |
| All out | 2 extra | Every player on one team is out. The other team gets 2 bonus points and the full side comes back on. |
A player who is out sits on the bench until a teammate scores and revives them. That's why one big raid can swing the match.
Handicap and odds
How does a kabaddi handicap work?
A handicap gives one team a head start in points, so the bet is about the winning margin. If the favourite is −4.5, it has to win by 5 points or more. The underdog at +4.5 wins the bet if it wins, ties, or loses by 4 or fewer.
Favourite −4.5
Win by 5 points or more. A win by 4 or fewer loses.
Underdog +4.5
Win, tie, or lose by 4 points or fewer. A defeat by 5 or more loses.
Prices are decimal. Your return is your stake times the price, so ₹500 at 1.90 returns ₹950. Lay the same bet and your liability is ₹450. Half-point lines can't end in a refund.
Odds calculator
Settlement
Can a kabaddi match end in a tie?
Yes, in the PKL league stage. If the market lists a tie, it's a result like any other; if it doesn't, your stake is split equally between the two sides and each part is paid at full odds. Playoff matches always produce a winner because a tie-breaker is played.
All kabaddi bets settle on the official result at the end of the match. Bets on a team that doesn't take part are void, and the stake goes back to your balance.
Full settlement rulesPKL league stage
A match can finish level. If the market lists a tie, the tie is a result like any other.
No tie option
If teams finish level and the market doesn't offer a tie, your stake is split equally between the two sides and each part is paid at full odds.
PKL playoffs
A knockout match needs a winner, so a tie-breaker decides it. Markets settle on the official result.
In-play
What moves kabaddi odds during a match?
Kabaddi odds update after every raid. All outs swing them most, because the team gets 2 extra points and the other side rebuilds from seven players. Super tackles, do-or-die raids, a star raider sitting out, injuries and a leading team slowing the game late all move the price too.
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All outs
The biggest swing. The team gets 2 extra points and the other side has to rebuild from seven players again.
02
Super tackles
A short-handed defence that stops a raider earns 2 points and can turn a match quickly.
03
Do-or-die raids
After two empty raids, the third must score. Pressure raids lead to more tackle points.
04
Star raider out
A raider who is out sits on the bench until a teammate revives them, which hurts the attack.
05
Injuries
Kabaddi is a contact sport. A lost starter changes both the raiding and the defence.
06
Game management
A team leading late may slow the game down with safe raids, which keeps the total lower.
Competitions
Which kabaddi matches can I bet on?
You can bet on Pro Kabaddi League matches, from the league stage through the playoffs, plus international kabaddi. They all use the same ID and balance as your cricket bets, with match winner, handicap and total points markets before the match and live.
- PKL league stage
- PKL playoffs
- International kabaddi
Getting started
How do I place my first kabaddi 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, open Kabaddi and pick a match. Check each team's starting seven and recent form, start with match winner or total points, check the price and liability, 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
Choose a match
Log in, open Kabaddi and pick a match. Check each team's starting seven and recent form before you choose a market.
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Step 4 of 4
Start with a simple market
Match winner or total points are the easiest to follow. Enter your stake, check the price and liability on the slip, 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- 1Decide what you can afford to lose 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.
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Markets open before the first raid
Ready for the next raid.
Ask for your ID on WhatsApp and you can be on a kabaddi market in a few minutes. 18+ only. Betting carries financial risk, so set a budget first.
- PKL and international
- Deposits from ₹100
- Same ID as cricket