What happens to my cricket bet during a rain delay?

Short Answer: If a match is shortened due to rain, bets are usually settled according to the official match result, which is often determined by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.

1. Minimum Overs Required

For a bet to stand in a rain-affected match, a minimum number of overs must be bowled (usually 20 overs in an ODI or 5 overs in a T20). If the match is abandoned before this minimum is met, most bets are voided and your stake is returned.

2. Impact on Totals

If you bet on 'Total Runs' or 'Player Runs' and the overs are reduced after you placed the bet, the market is typically voided because the player no longer has the same 'resource' (time) to hit the target as when the odds were set.