Best Cricket Betting Apps in India 2026
We installed and tested every cricket betting app worth considering from an Indian phone — Android APKs and iOS alike — and graded them on the things that actually matter during a live match: tap-to-bet latency, in-play markets, live streaming, push alerts, and cash-out flow. This is the mobile-first ranking, not a repeat of our web reviews.
Quick Answer — The Three Apps to Install First
Our top 3 cricket betting apps, in one line each
- 1xBet: deepest IPL and international cricket markets on mobile; Android APK install is fastest of the 11 we tested.
- Parimatch: the slickest in-play cricket interface of any Indian-facing app — tap-to-bet feels instant, odds refresh cleanly ball-by-ball.
- Betway: most stable app of the group, MGA + UK-licensed, cleanest cash-out flow. The safe choice if licensing matters to you.
If you bet cricket primarily from your phone — not a desktop — these three cover the three things that matter most: depth, live UX, and stability. The full ranking below explains where the other 8 apps fit in. For a broader look at mobile betting beyond cricket, see our main betting apps hub; for a regulator-led list of legal betting apps that prioritise licensing, we have a separate guide.
Our Top 3 Cricket Betting Apps for Indian Mobile Users
1xBet
Widest range of IPL betting options on any app we tested, with ball-by-ball in-play markets. APK installs in under a minute on Android and ran without lag during the 2026 IPL matches we tested live.
- 100+ live cricket markets per match
- Live streaming for most IPL fixtures
- Biometric login (fingerprint/face)
- UPI deposits from within the app
Parimatch
The in-play interface is the cleanest we tested — odds refresh ball-by-ball without the lag we saw on three other apps. Tap-to-bet is close to instant. The best app if you actually place bets during the over.
- Sub-second odds refresh (in our tests)
- One-tap stake preset buttons
- Clean cash-out slider
- Push alerts for wickets and 4s/6s
Betway
Didn’t crash or freeze once across 20+ hours of live cricket testing. Dual-licensed (MGA/B2C/130/2006 + UK Gambling Commission 39372) — the safest choice if app reliability and regulatory cover matter most.
- Zero crashes in our testing window
- Full cash-out (full + partial)
- Biometric + PIN login options
- iOS App Store version available
Full Ranking — 11 Cricket Betting Apps Compared
This is the complete mobile comparison. “SBM app score” is our internal rating based on in-app UX only — desktop features don’t factor in. Availability refers to what we installed and tested, not what operators claim.
| # | App | Platform | Live betting UX | Live streaming | In-app cash-out | Login | Best for | SBM app score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1xBet | Android APK + iOS + Web | Excellent | Yes | Full + partial | Biometric + PIN | IPL market depth | 9.4 |
| 2 | Parimatch | Android APK + iOS + Web | Excellent | Selected matches | Full + partial | Biometric + PIN | In-play speed | 9.1 |
| 3 | Betway | Android APK + iOS + Web | Very good | Yes | Full + partial | Biometric + PIN | Stability + licensing | 8.9 |
| 4 | 22bet | Android APK + iOS + Web | Very good | Selected matches | Full | Standard + PIN | Clean interface | 8.6 |
| 5 | Dafabet | Android APK + Web | Good | Yes | Full | Standard + PIN | Live streaming coverage | 8.4 |
| 6 | 4rabet | Android APK + Web | Good | No | Full | Standard | India-focused design | 8.2 |
| 7 | Fun88 | Android APK + Web | Good | Selected matches | Full | Standard + PIN | IPL sponsorship integration | 8.0 |
| 8 | 10cric | Android APK + Web | Basic | No | Full | Standard | Simple, beginner-friendly | 7.8 |
| 9 | Megapari | Android APK + Web | Good | Selected matches | Full | Standard | Crypto-friendly app | 7.7 |
| 10 | Bettilt | Android APK + Web | Basic | No | Full | Standard | Newer app, still evolving | 7.4 |
| 11 | Melbet | Android APK + iOS + Web | Good | Yes | Full | Biometric + PIN | 1xBet alternative | 7.3 |
Scores reflect SBM in-app testing during the 2026 IPL season. Platform availability is what we verified during installation — not operator claims. “Live streaming” means cricket content specifically; some apps stream other sports but not cricket.
How We Test Cricket Betting Apps
We don’t score cricket apps on the same criteria we use for desktop sportsbooks. A great desktop site can be a mediocre app. Here’s what we test on mobile specifically — and our full methodology lives on how we rate.
In-play cricket UX
We open the live match, tap a market, and time how long it takes from tap to bet placement. We look for odds-refresh lag between balls, and whether the scorecard updates without a reload.
Live streaming
Does the app actually stream the cricket you’d want to bet on — IPL, international fixtures, domestic T20s? Or is “live streaming” a button that leads to a placeholder screen?
Push alerts & score awareness
Wickets, fours, sixes, milestones — the alerts that matter if you’re not watching. We check the default alert set-up, customisation depth, and whether push actually arrives on time.
Login, payments & cash-out in the app
Biometric login, UPI deposit flow from inside the app, cash-out slider responsiveness, withdrawal-from-mobile UX. The stuff that decides whether the app is a pleasure or a pain.
Every Cricket Betting App Ranked — Mini Reviews
1xBet
IPL marketsThe mobile cricket bettor’s default. 1xBet’s Android APK installs in under a minute, the in-play scorecard refreshes without reloads, and the match market depth is unmatched on mobile — we counted over 100 live markets on a single IPL fixture in our testing. Live streaming works for most IPL matches and the biometric login is snappy.
Parimatch
In-play speedIf you bet during the over rather than before the match, Parimatch is the app to install. Odds refresh ball-by-ball with the least lag we measured, stake preset buttons are front and centre, and the cash-out slider responds cleanly. Live streaming is patchier than 1xBet but the UX around in-play itself is best in class.
Betway
StabilityDidn’t crash once across our testing window, which we can’t say for three of the other apps on this list. Dual-licensed under MGA and the UK Gambling Commission, with full cash-out, biometric login, and an iOS App Store version — the rare mobile option that genuinely works on iPhone without APK workarounds.
22bet
Clean UIThe app we’d recommend to someone new to mobile betting. 22bet’s interface is the most uncluttered of the 11 — cricket markets are front and centre on open, the bet slip is always one tap away, and nothing buried. Live streaming is limited to bigger fixtures.
Dafabet
StreamingStrong live streaming coverage — more cricket fixtures streamed in-app than most competitors. In-play UX is good rather than excellent, and the iOS route is web-only, which is a miss for iPhone users. Android experience is solid.
4rabet
India-firstBuilt specifically for the Indian market, and it shows in the UPI-first deposit flow and INR defaults everywhere. No in-app live streaming, and iOS is web-only, but the cricket market coverage and Indian payment support are among the best at the mid-tier.
Fun88
IPL brandLong-running IPL partner and the branding shows up throughout the app — IPL content is prominently surfaced. In-play UX is good, cash-out works cleanly. Live streaming is hit-and-miss on non-IPL fixtures.
10cric
BeginnerThe simplest cricket app in the group — fewer markets, fewer features, cleaner entry point for someone placing their first cricket bet from mobile. No in-app streaming, limited in-play depth. If you want straightforward, this is it.
Megapari
CryptoThe crypto-friendly pick — Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals work cleanly from inside the app, which is unusual. In-play cricket UX is good, live streaming is selective. If you bet cricket and prefer crypto rails, Megapari’s app is the most frictionless option we tested.
Bettilt
EvolvingNewer app and you can tell — basic in-play depth, no streaming, no biometric login. What it does have is a clean installation flow and stable core betting. Fine if you want a secondary cricket app, not our pick as primary.
Melbet
1xBet sisterSister brand to 1xBet, with much of the same back-end. The app is similar but not identical — market depth is there, but in our testing the in-play interface felt a half-step behind 1xBet’s. Good fallback if 1xBet is unavailable.
How to Install a Cricket Betting App in India
Most offshore cricket betting apps aren’t in the Google Play Store — Play Store policy excludes real-money gambling apps outside a small number of regulated markets. That’s why you’ll download an APK directly from the operator. Here’s the path for each route.
Android APK
- Open the operator’s site in Chrome on your phone
- Tap the “Download app” or “Android” link
- Allow “Install from unknown sources” when prompted (one-time setting)
- Open the downloaded APK, tap Install
- Log in or register, complete KYC, deposit
iOS (iPhone)
- Check if the app is in the Indian App Store (Betway, 1xBet Global, and Melbet often are)
- If not, use the operator’s mobile web version — modern iOS Safari handles it well
- Add to Home Screen: Share button → Add to Home Screen for an app-like icon
- Log in, complete KYC, deposit
Mobile web (all devices)
- Open the operator’s site in any mobile browser
- Cricket menu → select fixture → tap market
- Login persists with cookies/biometric if supported
- Works on both Android and iOS without an app install
Install safety
Only download APKs directly from the operator’s own domain. Third-party APK mirrors can be tampered with. If your Chrome gives a Play Protect warning for a legitimate operator APK, that’s expected — it’s not a malware flag, it’s because Play Protect doesn’t whitelist gambling apps.
The App Features That Actually Matter During a Cricket Match
Here’s what separates a good cricket app from a forgettable one — the features that either make or break live betting from your phone.
Tap-to-bet latency
The time between tapping a market and the bet confirming. Under one second is excellent; over three seconds is the app that misses the over.
Odds refresh between balls
Good apps update odds without a pull-to-refresh. Bad apps require a manual reload every over, which kills in-play rhythm.
Live streaming in-app
Watching and betting in the same window beats phone-plus-TV. Quality varies — 1xBet and Dafabet had the most reliable cricket streams in our tests.
Push alerts on wickets
Not watching? A well-configured app pings you on wickets, fours, sixes, and 50s — useful for multi-match days.
Cash-out slider
Full and partial cash-out are now standard; a responsive slider that confirms instantly is the differentiator. Laggy sliders lose cash-out windows.
Biometric login
Fingerprint or face unlock removes the friction of typing a password during a live over. Most top-tier apps now offer it.
In-app UPI deposit
Deposit inside the app, return to the bet slip without context-switching to a browser. The smooth operators do this well.
Bet history with cricket context
Good apps show your bet against the live scorecard. Bad apps show it as a row in a list you have to cross-reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best cricket betting app in India?
Based on our mobile-specific testing across 11 apps during the 2026 IPL season, 1xBet ranks first for overall cricket betting app experience — deepest in-play markets, reliable live streaming, and a stable Android APK. Parimatch is a close second for pure in-play speed, and Betway leads on stability and regulatory cover.
Can I install cricket betting apps from the Google Play Store?
Most offshore cricket betting apps are not on the Play Store because Google’s policy restricts real-money gambling apps outside a few licensed markets. You download the APK directly from the operator’s site instead. See our install guide above for the step-by-step on Android, iOS, and mobile web.
Are cricket betting apps safe to download?
APKs downloaded directly from licensed operators (1xBet, Betway, Parimatch, and the others we rank) are safe. The risk is third-party APK mirror sites, which can be tampered with. Always get the file from the operator’s own domain. A Google Play Protect warning on a gambling APK is expected — it’s a policy flag, not a malware detection.
Which cricket betting app has the best live streaming?
In our testing, 1xBet had the broadest cricket streaming coverage in-app, with most IPL and major international fixtures available. Dafabet was second for cricket-specific streaming reliability. Streaming availability depends on rights deals which change — don’t take it for granted before a specific series.
Do cricket betting apps work on iPhone?
Some. Betway, 1xBet Global, and Melbet have iOS App Store versions in India. Most others offer mobile web only on iPhone — which works well on modern Safari, and you can Add to Home Screen for an app-like icon. If iOS is important to you, prioritise the three named operators.
Can I deposit via UPI inside the cricket betting app?
Yes, at every operator we reviewed. The in-app UPI flow varies in polish — 1xBet, Parimatch, and 4rabet handle it most smoothly in our tests. See our UPI betting guide for which operators perform best on UPI specifically.
Is cricket betting on apps legal in India?
Placing bets on offshore licensed cricket betting apps is not criminalised for individual Indian users under current central law, including the 2025 PROGA act. State laws vary — Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana impose stricter restrictions. See our is online betting legal in India? for the full picture. This is not legal advice.
What is the minimum deposit on cricket betting apps?
Minimum deposits on the apps we ranked sit between ₹100 and ₹500 via UPI, depending on the operator. 1xBet and 22bet have some of the lowest minimums we saw. Crypto minimums are usually equivalent to ₹1,000–2,000. Promotional minimums for welcome bonuses are often higher — read the bonus T&Cs.