Best Cricket Betting Sites India 2026: 10 Platforms Tested & Ranked
Our editorial team tested every major cricket betting platform available to Indian users across the 2026 IPL window. This is our ranked list — with the methodology behind it and the specific reason each platform earned its position.
Maintains the platform record set covering 21 operators · Documents UPI, IMPS and bank-transfer withdrawal processes · Writes the side-by-side platform comparisons
Rahul writes the platform coverage on CricketBetGuides. He documents how the operators Indian users searched for actually worked: how accounts were opened, which payment rails they relied on, how long withdrawals took, and where users most often ran into trouble. Since the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 came into force, that work has shifted from assessment to record-keeping. His pages now serve a different purpose: explaining a platform's status, what happened to balances when real-money services closed, and how to recover funds without falling for advance-fee recovery scams.
Our ranking is based on 6 criteria: Licensing and Safety (25%), Cricket Market Depth (25%), Payment Experience including UPI (20%), Withdrawal Speed (15%), Customer Support Quality (10%), and Mobile Experience (5%). All platforms were tested by our editorial team in June–July 2026 with real deposits and withdrawals.
- #1Bet3658.5 / 10
Industry-leading live streaming, deepest in-play cricket markets and the most reliable withdrawal cycle of any platform we test.
Best for: Users who want the most trusted, feature-complete cricket betting experience.
Read full review → - #2Betway8.0 / 10
UKGC and MGA-licensed, clean interface and predictable UPI withdrawal cycle — the safest 'first betting account' option for Indians.
Best for: First-time bettors who prioritise safety and predictable withdrawals.
Read full review → - #31xBet7.5 / 10
Largest cricket market range and best Indian payment support among Curacao-licensed operators.
Best for: Experienced bettors chasing maximum market variety.
Read full review → - #4Parimatch7.0 / 10
IPL-first sportsbook with strong Hindi UX, cleaner apps and slightly faster withdrawals than 1xBet.
Best for: IPL-focused bettors who want Hindi UX.
Read full review → - #5Dafabet7.0 / 10
Two-decade Asian operating history with unique Asian handicap depth on cricket.
Best for: Asian handicap enthusiasts and long-term Asian-market users.
Read full review → - #622Bet6.5 / 10
1xBet-family sportsbook with a cleaner UI and the segment's lowest minimum deposit.
Best for: Small-ticket bettors who want low minimum deposits.
Read full review → - #7Rajabets6.5 / 10
Newer Curacao entrant that stands out for bonus-terms transparency and solid IPL coverage.
Best for: Users who want honest bonus terms up front.
Read full review → - #8Indibet6.0 / 10
Hindi-first UX and sharp IPL session-market pricing built specifically for Indian users.
Best for: Session-market bettors who prefer Hindi interfaces.
Read full review → - #910Cric6.0 / 10
Cricket-specialist sportsbook with cricket-only promotions and eight-year India track record.
Best for: Cricket-only bettors uninterested in other sports.
Read full review → - #10Fun886.0 / 10
Established Asian sportsbook that also serves Indian cricket bettors as a secondary market.
Best for: Users familiar with Asian sportsbook UX.
Read full review →
Why we don't recommend unlicensed platforms
Brands like Mahadev Book operate without any recognised licence and face active law-enforcement action in India — read our Mahadev Book review and our state-by-state legal guide for the full picture. Every platform on this ranked list holds at least a Curacao licence; the top five carry stricter UKGC/MGA-tier oversight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the #1 cricket betting site for Indians in 2026?
Bet365 — highest overall score across licensing, cricket market depth, live streaming, withdrawal speed and mobile experience.
Is Bet365 legal in India?
Bet365 operates offshore under UK, Malta and Gibraltar licences. Indian federal law does not specifically prohibit betting on offshore sites, but several state laws restrict online betting.
Which platform has the fastest UPI withdrawals?
In our June–July 2026 tests: Bet365 (22 hours), Rajabets (27 hours), Betway (38 hours), Indibet (41 hours).
Are these rankings paid for?
No. CricketBetGuides does not sell rankings and does not take payment to influence editorial position. See our How we make money page.
Why aren't Reddy Anna Book or Mahadev Book on this list?
Both are unlicensed. Mahadev Book is additionally under active ED investigation. See our full reviews of each and our recommendation to prioritise licensed alternatives.