Complete IPL 2026 betting guide for Lotus365 — match winner, powerplay, top batsman, live in-play odds, team analysis, and expert strategy. Deposit via UPI in seconds.
The Indian Premier League is the biggest cricket betting event of the year — and Lotus365 is built for it. With 50+ betting markets per match, ball-by-ball live odds, and instant UPI deposits, no other Indian platform comes close for IPL 2026.
Over 1.2 lakh bets are placed on Lotus365 on peak IPL match days. The system never had a major outage during live IPL 2024 games — making it the most reliable option for in-play betting in India.
Here is every IPL betting market on Lotus365, organised by category:
| Market | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Match Winner | Which team wins the match | Most popular — start here |
| Toss Winner | Which team wins the coin toss | High variance, good value |
| Toss & Match Winner | Team wins toss AND the match | Higher odds, combined selection |
| Man of the Match | Which player wins MOM award | Research batting conditions first |
| Method of Next Dismissal | Caught, LBW, run out, bowled etc. | Expert market — high skill |
| Market | Description | Typical Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Total Match Runs — Over/Under | Combined runs over or under a line | 1.85 – 1.95 |
| Powerplay Score (Overs 1–6) | Runs in the first 6 overs | 1.80 – 2.10 |
| Total Sixes in Match | Over or under a set line | 1.85 – 2.00 |
| Total Fours in Match | Over or under a set line | 1.85 – 2.00 |
| Fall of First Wicket | Runs before first wicket falls | 1.80 – 2.20 |
| Team Runs in 10 Overs | Specific team's first 10 overs score | 1.85 – 1.95 |
| Market | Description | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Top Batsman (Team) | Highest scorer in a team's innings | Check current form & position |
| Top Bowler (Team) | Most wickets by a bowler in a team | Check pitch and conditions |
| Player Runs — Over/Under | Does a player score over/under X? | Combine with batting position |
| Player Wickets | Does a bowler take X+ wickets? | Death overs specialists best |
| 50+ / 100+ Scored | Does any batsman hit a 50 or century? | Good accumulator leg |
| Market | Description | When to Bet |
|---|---|---|
| IPL 2026 Winner | Which franchise wins the trophy | Before tournament — best odds |
| Top Run Scorer | Most runs across all matches | Early in the season |
| Top Wicket Taker | Most wickets across all matches | Early in the season |
| Qualifier / Finalist | Will a team reach playoffs? | Mid-season |
Live IPL betting on Lotus365 is available from the first ball to the last wicket. Odds update every 2–3 seconds. Here is how to use it:
All 10 IPL 2026 teams are available for betting on Lotus365 from the season opener:
These are the most consistently useful approaches used by experienced Lotus365 IPL bettors:
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| Method | Deposit Speed | Withdrawal | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPI | Instant | 5–15 mins | All IPL bettors — fastest |
| PhonePe | Instant | 5–15 mins | Best UPI alternative |
| Paytm | Instant | 15–30 mins | Good backup option |
| IMPS | 2–5 mins | 30–60 mins | Larger amounts ₹50,000+ |
| Net Banking | 5–10 mins | 2–24 hours | Only if UPI unavailable |
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