Updated March 2026 | IPL season edition
Picking up your phone and placing a live bet mid-over during an IPL match is now a routine experience for millions of Indians. The apps making that possible range from genuinely excellent to quietly frustrating — and the differences matter when real money is involved. We tested seven of the leading options available to Indian players right now across four core areas: app performance, cricket market depth, payment support, and bonus value. Here’s how they compare.
How We Ranked These Apps
Every app in this list was evaluated against the same four criteria, each scored out of 5:
- App performance — load speed, stability under live betting conditions, UI clarity, biometric/PIN login
- Cricket markets — IPL depth, live in-play options, match-day market count, session and player prop availability
- INR payments — UPI support, withdrawal speed, minimum deposit, crypto availability
- Bonus value — welcome offer size, wagering requirements, IPL-specific promotions
#1 — 10CRIC ★★★★★
Overall: 4.8 / 5
| Score | |
|---|---|
| App performance | 4.8 |
| Cricket markets | 5.0 |
| INR payments | 4.8 |
| Bonus value | 4.7 |
The best betting app in India for 2026 is the one that was built for India first and everywhere else second. 10CRIC’s Android app — downloaded directly from the official site as a 37MB APK — is engineered around 4G conditions, loads the full sportsbook without lag, and keeps live betting markets responsive during high-traffic events like IPL finals. A single match can carry 148+ markets across match winner, toss, session runs, fall of wicket, top batsman, and ball-by-ball in-play options. There is no other India-facing app that comes close on cricket depth.
Payments cover every major INR method: UPI via Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, and BHIM; IMPS and NetBanking; AstroPay and Neteller; and crypto in BTC, ETH, LTC, and USDT. Deposits credit instantly. iOS users access a fully optimised mobile browser version with no feature compromise.
The welcome offer — 150% up to ₹20,000 with code WELCOMEIPL on a minimum ₹250 deposit — carries a 20x sports wagering requirement at minimum odds of 2.00, completed within 15 days. IPL season promotions include Early Win markets, Combo Boosts, and Match Day Missions. Licensed by the Government of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros (License No. ALSI-202509027-FI1).
Best for: Cricket bettors who want maximum IPL market depth and a fully India-native app experience.
#2 — Parimatch ★★★★½
Overall: 4.4 / 5
| Score | |
|---|---|
| App performance | 4.6 |
| Cricket markets | 4.2 |
| INR payments | 4.4 |
| Bonus value | 4.3 |
Parimatch earns its place near the top through raw live betting performance. In-play odds on IPL markets update faster than most competitors, the Android and iOS apps both support biometric login and one-tap bet slips, and the interface is clean enough for new bettors to navigate without instruction. Cricket coverage is solid without being as deep as 10CRIC — expect 60 to 80 markets per IPL match rather than 140+. UPI and NetBanking are both supported. Welcome bonus runs to ₹30,000 on first deposit.
Best for: Live in-play bettors who prioritise speed over market breadth.
#3 — 1xBet ★★★★
Overall: 4.2 / 5
| Score | |
|---|---|
| App performance | 4.0 |
| Cricket markets | 4.8 |
| INR payments | 4.3 |
| Bonus value | 4.0 |
Market volume is 1xBet’s defining characteristic. The platform routinely lists over 500 pre-match lines on major IPL fixtures and extends that into live betting with ball-by-ball markets, player prop options, and method-of-dismissal markets rarely seen elsewhere. The Android app handles this volume reasonably well, though the interface density can overwhelm users unfamiliar with the platform. Welcome bonus scales between 100% and 120% up to ₹33,000 depending on deposit amount. UPI, Paytm, and NetBanking all supported.
Best for: Experienced bettors who want the widest possible market selection on each match.
#4 — Rajabets ★★★★
Overall: 4.1 / 5
| Score | |
|---|---|
| App performance | 4.2 |
| Cricket markets | 3.9 |
| INR payments | 4.4 |
| Bonus value | 4.8 |
Rajabets stands out on bonus generosity — a 200% welcome bonus up to ₹100,000 is among the largest available in the Indian market, and the wagering requirements are comparatively light. The app itself is clean and quick, built specifically with Indian players in mind. Hindi-language support and RuPay, UPI, and Paytm integration make it particularly accessible. Cricket coverage covers IPL and international fixtures well but lacks the specialist market depth of the top two.
Best for: New bettors who want a generous welcome offer and a low learning curve.
#5 — Dafabet ★★★★
Overall: 4.0 / 5
| Score | |
|---|---|
| App performance | 4.1 |
| Cricket markets | 4.1 |
| INR payments | 4.2 |
| Bonus value | 3.8 |
A decade-long presence in the Indian market has made Dafabet one of the more trusted names on this list. The Android and iOS apps run smoothly even on older devices and include detailed live match statistics alongside the betting interface — useful for bettors who want to make informed in-play decisions without switching apps. UPI, RuPay, and Skrill all supported. Welcome bonus of 160% up to ₹16,000 is respectable if not market-leading. Customer support responds quickly via live chat.
Best for: Bettors who value platform longevity, live stats, and reliable withdrawals.
#6 — 4rabet ★★★½
Overall: 3.9 / 5
| Score | |
|---|---|
| App performance | 4.2 |
| Cricket markets | 4.0 |
| INR payments | 3.6 |
| Bonus value | 3.9 |
4rabet has built a loyal following among Indian bettors through competitive cricket odds and a consistently light, fast app. The market coverage on IPL and T20 leagues is strong. The main limitation is payment flexibility — IMPS is the primary withdrawal method, which is slower than UPI-based alternatives. Hindi-language support and a simple registration flow work in its favour for newer players.
Best for: Odds-focused bettors willing to trade payment flexibility for competitive cricket lines.
#7 — Betway ★★★
Overall: 3.6 / 5
| Score | |
|---|---|
| App performance | 4.0 |
| Cricket markets | 3.4 |
| INR payments | 3.4 |
| Bonus value | 3.6 |
Betway brings a global platform reputation and a genuinely polished app to the Indian market, but its cricket coverage lacks the localisation that India-first operators deliver. IPL market counts are lower, INR payment options are more limited, and the absence of Hindi-language support places it behind competitors built for this market. Its strength lies in football, tennis, and esports. A solid option as a secondary app for multi-sport bettors.
Best for: Multi-sport bettors who want a globally recognised platform alongside a cricket-primary app.
Summary Comparison
| App | Overall | Cricket | Payments | Welcome Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10CRIC | 4.8 | ★★★★★ | UPI / Crypto / NetBanking | 150% up to ₹20,000 |
| Parimatch | 4.4 | ★★★★ | UPI / NetBanking | Up to ₹30,000 |
| 1xBet | 4.2 | ★★★★★ | UPI / Paytm | Up to ₹33,000 |
| Rajabets | 4.1 | ★★★★ | UPI / RuPay / Paytm | 200% up to ₹1,00,000 |
| Dafabet | 4.0 | ★★★★ | UPI / RuPay / Skrill | 160% up to ₹16,000 |
| 4rabet | 3.9 | ★★★★ | IMPS / UPI | Competitive |
| Betway | 3.6 | ★★★ | Limited INR | Standard |
Android vs iOS: A Quick Note
None of the apps on this list are available on the Google Play Store due to Google’s policies on real-money gambling apps in India. Android users download APK files directly from each operator’s official website — a straightforward process that takes under three minutes, including enabling installation from unknown sources in device settings. iOS users either download directly from the bookmaker’s website or access a fully optimised mobile browser version. Both experiences, when done through an official channel, are safe and technically equivalent to the desktop product.
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