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World Test Championship betting, five days at a time.
World Test Championship betting means backing outcomes in the ICC's two-year Test league: a single Test, a whole series or the final. Unlike white-ball cricket, a Test can end in a draw, and that changes how every price works.
WTC at a glance
Ball-by-ball markets- Organiser
- ICC
- Cycle
- Two years + a final
- Teams
- 9 Test nations
- Format
- Tests, up to 5 days
- Outcomes
- Win, lose or draw
The short version
Key takeaways
- 1The WTC is a two-year league for nine Test nations, and it ends in a one-off final.
- 2Test match odds include the draw, which changes how every price works.
- 3A win is worth 12 points, a tie 6 and a draw 4. Teams are ranked by the percentage of points they win.
- 4DLS doesn't apply to Tests, so time lost to weather makes a draw more likely.
Markets explained
What can I bet on in the WTC?
You can bet on match odds with three outcomes, including the draw, the series result, the correct series score, the first-innings lead, the WTC final and more. Match odds is the main market: back or lay Team A, Team B or the draw. A rain forecast pushes the draw's price down.
Match odds
Three outcomes: Team A wins, Team B wins, or the match is drawn. You can back or lay any of them.
A rain forecast pushes the price of the draw down.
The draw
Back the match to finish without a winner after five days.
Flat pitches and wet weather help the draw. Spinning pitches rarely produce one.
Series result
Bet on who wins a series, or on the series being drawn.
Home sides win most Test series, so away wins come at bigger prices.
Correct series score
Name the exact series scoreline, such as 2-1.
Count the drawn Tests too. A 1-0 series can include two draws.
First innings lead
Bet on which team leads once both sides have batted once.
A fair way to back the team batting first on a good pitch.
WTC final and to reach the final
Outright bets on the two teams that reach the final, and on the team that wins it.
Look at how many home Tests each team has left. That shapes their path.
How it works
How does Test match betting work?
You back an outcome at a decimal price, and your return is your stake times the price: ₹1,000 on the draw at 3.40 returns ₹3,400. You can also lay an outcome; lay the draw for ₹1,000 at 3.40 and your liability is ₹2,400. A Test can take five days to settle.
You can also lay an outcome, which means betting that it won't happen. Lay the draw for ₹1,000 at 3.40 and your liability is ₹2,400. The bet slip shows that number before you confirm.
A Test can take five days to settle. Outrights on the WTC final settle after the final.
Odds calculator
Championship format
How does the World Test Championship work?
Nine Test nations play over a two-year cycle, and the top two meet in a one-off final. Each team plays six series, three at home and three away, and each series is two to five Tests long. Teams are ranked by the percentage of available points they won, and the final is played at a neutral venue with a reserve day.
Stage 1
League cycle
Two years, nine teams
Each team plays six series, three at home and three away. A series can be two to five Tests.
Stage 2
Standings
Percentage of points won
Teams play different numbers of Tests, so they're ranked by the share of available points they won.
Stage 3
WTC final
1st vs 2nd, one Test
Played at a neutral venue with a reserve day. If it ends drawn or tied, the title is shared.
Points system
How are WTC points awarded?
A Test win earns 12 points, a tie 6, a draw 4 and a loss none, and slow over rates cost points. Because teams play different numbers of Tests, the table ranks them by the percentage of available points they won, not their total. The top two meet in the final.
| Result | Points |
|---|---|
| Win | 12 |
| Tie | 6 |
| Draw | 4 |
| Loss | 0 |
| Slow over rate | Points deducted |
Over five days
How does a Test pitch change?
A Test pitch is used for all five days, so conditions shift. On days 1 and 2 a fresh pitch and the new ball help seamers, and a new ball every 80 overs helps them again. By days 4 and 5 pitches often wear, turn and keep low, which brings spinners into the game.
Days 1 and 2
Help for seamers
A fresh pitch and the new ball give fast bowlers their best conditions.
Every 80 overs
A new ball
The fielding side can take a new ball, which gives the seamers help again.
Days 4 and 5
Turn and low bounce
Pitches often wear, turn and keep low, which brings spinners into the game.
Price movers
What moves Test match odds?
Wickets move a live Test most, followed by the run rate and the time left: as overs run out, the draw shortens unless one side is close to winning. Weather and lost overs push the draw up, home sides win most series, and the follow-on and declarations show who's pushing to win.
01
Wickets
The biggest mover in a live Test, followed by the run rate and the time left.
02
Time left
As overs run out, the draw shortens unless one side is close to winning.
03
Weather
Overcast skies help swing bowlers. Lost overs push the draw's chances up.
04
Home advantage
Home sides win most Test series, so check where each series is played.
05
The follow-on
A big first-innings lead lets the fielding side make the other team bat again straight away.
06
Declarations
When and how a captain declares shows how hard a team is pushing for the win.
Rain, draws and settlement
How are Test bets settled?
Match odds settle on the official result, and a draw is one of the results. If the Test is drawn, bets on the draw win and bets on either team lose. DLS doesn't apply, so rain only takes time out of the match.
A drawn Test
Bets on the draw win, and bets on either team lose.
Rain and lost time
Tests aren't shortened by DLS. Time lost just leaves fewer overs, and match odds settle on the official result.
Abandoned or no result
If a Test is abandoned or declared no result, match odds bets are void and stakes are returned.
Session and player bets
They stand only if the play they cover takes place. A session whose overs are never bowled is void.
Player not in the XI
Bets on a player who isn't in the playing XI are void.
WTC final outrights
They settle after the final. If the final is drawn or tied, the two teams share the title.
Side by side
How is the WTC different from the World Cups?
Tests can end in a draw, the WTC runs over a two-year cycle plus a one-off final, and rain simply costs time because there's no DLS. The ODI and T20 World Cups last a few weeks, can't be drawn and use DLS. Home advantage is strong in every Test series.
| Feature | WTC | ODI World Cup | T20 World Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Tests, up to 5 days | 50 overs a side | 20 overs a side |
| Length | Two-year cycle plus a final | About six weeks | About four weeks |
| Draw possible? | Yes | No | No |
| Rain rules | Time is lost, no DLS | DLS, 20 overs a side minimum | DLS, 5 overs a side minimum |
| Home advantage | Strong in every series | Mostly for the hosts | Mostly for the hosts |
| Popular markets | Match odds with the draw, series result | Match odds, innings runs | Match odds, powerplay runs |
Prefer white-ball cricket? Read the ODI World Cup guide or the T20 World Cup guide.
Getting started
How do I place my first Test 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 pick the Test. Check the pitch report and the forecast, start with match odds or the series result, stake only what 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 Test
Log in, go to Cricket and pick the Test. Check the pitch report and the forecast.
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Step 4 of 4
Pick a market and stake
Start with match odds or the series result. Stake only what you can afford to lose, then confirm.
18+ only
Before you place anything.
Betting is entertainment with real money at risk, and it 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 Test 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.
- ICCWTC standings, fixtures 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
WTC betting: your questions
Short answers on Test markets, the draw, the points system, the final, rain and how long bets take to settle.
8 questions
Match odds with the draw, series result, correct series score, first innings lead, top batter and bowler, session runs, and outrights on the WTC final.
Markets open before the toss
Ready for the next Test.
Ask for your ID on WhatsApp and you can be on a Test market in a few minutes. 18+ only. Betting carries financial risk, so set a budget first.
- Match odds with the draw
- Deposits from ₹100
- Same ID as the IPL