Best Cricket Betting Apps in India: Android, iPhone and UPI
Last updated: 26 September 2026
The best cricket betting apps for Indian players are not in Google Play or India’s App Store. On Android, most come as an APK from the bookmaker’s own site. On iPhone, you use the mobile site. Most list UPI. Our ratings come from our full reviews.
- Compared: 10 apps, rated 4.0 to 4.8 in our reviews. Stake has no score yet.
- Payments: all 10 apps we compare list UPI in our reviews. Stake and BC.GAME are crypto-first and use payment partners.
- Watch out: apps in the stores that carry these names are not confirmed as the bookmakers’ own.
Bookmaker offers for Indian players
Offers vary by region, so check the terms on the bookmaker's site before you deposit. 18+ only.
10
Apps compared
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In India's App Store
10/10
List UPI (our reviews)
4.8
Highest rating (Dafabet)
Illustration only, not a screenshot of a real app.
Best Cricket Betting Apps Compared
The Android and UPI columns come from our full review of each app. The iPhone column reflects India’s App Store, where none of these apps is listed. Ratings are ours, and Stake has no score yet. Tap an app’s name to read its review. To turn odds into a win chance, use our implied probability calculator.
| App | Our rating | Android | iPhone | UPI | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1win | 4.3 | APK | Mobile site | Yes | Up to 500% first-deposit bonus (1win's terms) |
| 1xBet | 4.6 | APK | Mobile site | Yes | Ball-by-ball and session markets |
| 4rabet | 4.2 | APK | Mobile site | Yes | UPI payouts within a few hours |
| Dafabet | 4.8 | APK | Mobile site | Yes | Betting exchange; low margins |
| Stake | No score | Web app | Mobile site | Via partners | Crypto-first web app |
| BC.GAME | 4.7 | APK | Mobile site | Via partners | Crypto-first casino and sports |
| Vavada | 4.0 | APK | Mobile site | Yes | Welcome bonus is casino-only |
| Paripesa | 4.3 | APK | Mobile site | Yes | Deep cricket markets |
| Nextbet | 4.4 | APK | Mobile site | Yes | ₹500 minimum deposit |
| Planbet | 4.4 | APK | Mobile site | Yes | ₹95 minimum deposit |
Cricket Betting App Download on Android
Step-by-Step Guide
APK Installation
Open the bookmaker's site
Use the browser on your phone.
Tap the app download link
It is usually on the home page or in the menu.
Let your browser install unknown apps
The menu name varies by phone. On Android 8 and later, you give this right to one app at a time, such as Chrome.
Install and log in
Open the file you downloaded, tap Install, then sign up or log in.
Stay safe: Only install from the bookmaker's own site. An APK from outside Google Play has not been checked by Google. Apps on Google Play that carry these names are not confirmed as the bookmakers' own. To update the app, go back to the bookmaker's site.
Cricket Betting Apps on iPhone
None of these apps is in India's App Store
Apple's rule 5.3.4 says real-money gaming apps must be licensed where they are used and geo-restricted to those places. None of the 10 apps in our table is listed in India's App Store.
What to do: Open the bookmaker's mobile site in Safari. For an app-like shortcut, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen.
UPI, Paytm and Withdrawal Times
Most of these apps list UPI, Paytm, PhonePe and Google Pay for deposits. Withdrawals go back to your bank account through UPI. Stake and BC.GAME are crypto-first: our reviews list UPI through a payment partner or a crypto on-ramp.
Some banks may decline these payments, so keep a second method ready.
Withdrawal times vary by app. Our reviews give UPI payouts of 15 minutes to 24 hours at 1xBet and Planbet, and 1 to 24 hours at Vavada. At 4rabet they take a few hours. Nextbet takes 24 to 48 hours, and Paripesa 24 to 72 hours.
| App | UPI | Paytm | PhonePe | GPay | Crypto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1win | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4rabet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1xBet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dafabet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Ten Apps in Detail
1win
Bonus up to 500%
4.3
Our rating
1win advertises up to 500% on first deposits, on 1win's terms. Our review says the first-deposit bonus varies by region. The app lists UPI, Paytm and PhonePe, and our review says deposits are usually instant. For the Android and iPhone steps, see our 1win app guide.
Strengths
- ✓ Up to 500% on first deposits
- ✓ UPI, Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay and crypto
- ✓ Loads fast, per our review
Limitations
- • Bonus terms vary by region
- • Not in India's App Store
1xBet
Ball-by-ball markets
4.6
Our rating
1xBet has live ball-by-ball and session markets on major matches. The downside, per our review, is a busy screen that can overwhelm a new user.
Strengths
- ✓ Ball-by-ball and session markets
- ✓ UPI, Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay and crypto
Limitations
- • Interface can feel cluttered
- • Overwhelming for beginners
- • Not in India's App Store
4rabet
India-focused
4.2
Our rating
Our review calls 4rabet one of the more visible India-facing bookmakers. UPI withdrawals typically arrive within a few hours. It also takes crypto, and our review says crypto withdrawals are faster. For the Android and iPhone steps, see our 4rabet app guide.
Strengths
- ✓ UPI payouts within a few hours
- ✓ UPI, Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay and crypto
Limitations
- • Fewer markets than 1xBet
- • Not in India's App Store
Dafabet
Low margins, plus an exchange
4.8
Our rating
Dafabet was founded in 2004. It runs two sportsbooks, OW Sports and Dafa Sports, and a separate betting exchange, Dafabet Exchange, where you can back and lay. Over 38 matches from July to September 2026, its sportsbook's average margin was 4.36%. The other bookmakers in our odds data averaged 5.47%, and a lower margin is better for bettors. For the Android and iPhone steps, see our Dafabet app guide.
Strengths
- ✓ Margins below the average in our odds data
- ✓ Betting exchange: back and lay
- ✓ UPI, Paytm, PhonePe and Google Pay
Limitations
- • Exchange liquidity varies
- • No crypto in our review
- • Not in India's App Store
Stake
Crypto-first web app
No score yet
Our rating
Stake runs as a progressive web app (PWA) rather than a native APK. It is crypto-first, and our review lists UPI through payment partners. Crypto withdrawals often clear within minutes to an hour.
Strengths
- ✓ No APK needed on any phone
- ✓ Crypto withdrawals often clear within an hour
Limitations
- • UPI only through payment partners
- • No score from us yet
BC.GAME
Crypto-first sportsbook
4.7
Our rating
BC.GAME was founded in 2017. It is crypto-first, and UPI goes through payment partners. Our review lists UPI and crypto for both deposits and withdrawals, plus live ball-by-ball markets and a Cash Out feature. For the Android and iPhone steps, see our BC.GAME app guide.
Strengths
- ✓ UPI and crypto for deposits and withdrawals
- ✓ Live ball-by-ball markets
- ✓ Cash Out feature
Limitations
- • UPI only through payment partners
- • Some features need crypto knowledge
- • Not in India's App Store
Vavada
Casino-first, with a sportsbook
4.0
Our rating
Vavada is casino-first by design, and its sportsbook covers 30+ sports, cricket included. Its welcome bonus is casino-only: sports bets do not count toward its wagering. Our review gives a minimum deposit of ₹300 and UPI withdrawals of 1 to 24 hours.
Strengths
- ✓ UPI, Paytm, PhonePe and crypto
- ✓ Live streaming for selected events
- ✓ Sports and casino in one account
Limitations
- • Welcome bonus is casino-only
- • Fewer cricket markets than specialist books
- • Not in India's App Store
Paripesa
Deep cricket markets
4.3
Our rating
Paripesa looks and works almost exactly like 1xBet, with deep cricket markets. With the code maximus, its bonus is 130%, capped by Paripesa's terms. Our review gives a minimum deposit of ₹300 to ₹500, depending on the payment method.
Strengths
- ✓ Deep cricket markets
- ✓ 130% bonus with code maximus
- ✓ UPI listed in our review
Limitations
- • UPI withdrawals take 24 to 72 hours
- • Not in India's App Store
Nextbet
Simple, sportsbook-first
4.4
Our rating
Nextbet has been active since 2015. Our review calls it sportsbook-first, with a clean layout and Asian Handicap markets. The minimum deposit is ₹500 for most methods, including UPI, and UPI withdrawals take 24 to 48 hours.
Strengths
- ✓ Clean, simple layout
- ✓ Asian Handicap markets
- ✓ UPI, Paytm, PhonePe and crypto
Limitations
- • UPI withdrawals take 24 to 48 hours
- • Lacks HD live streaming
- • Not in India's App Store
Planbet
₹95 minimum deposit
4.4
Our rating
Planbet launched in 2023 and looks and feels almost exactly like 1xBet. It has live streaming for many events. Our review gives a minimum deposit of ₹95 and UPI withdrawals of 15 minutes to 24 hours.
Strengths
- ✓ ₹95 minimum deposit
- ✓ Live streaming for many events
- ✓ Multi-LIVE: several matches on one screen
Limitations
- • App can feel crowded
- • Layout may overwhelm beginners
- • Support can be slow at peak times
Melbet is not one of the ten apps above. For its Android and iPhone steps, see our Melbet app guide.
App or Mobile Site?
Android APK
- ✓ Installs from the bookmaker's own site
- ✓ Update it from the same site
- • Android only
Mobile Site
- ✓ Nothing to install
- ✓ The route on iPhone, in Safari
- ✓ Add to Home Screen for a shortcut
- • Stake works this way on any phone
Licences, Tax and Safety
Since 24 December 2024, Curaçao’s online gambling licences come from the Curaçao Gaming Authority, not the old Curaçao eGaming system. Its register, last updated on 21 September 2026, lists these licence holders.
| App | Licence holder | Licence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dafabet | Osmila N.V. | OGL/2024/1276/0583 | Valid to 15 October 2026 |
| Vavada | Vavada B.V. | OGL/2024/252/0153 | Listed as indefinite |
| 1win | 1Win N.V. | OGL/2024/587/0621 | Renewal pending |
| Stake | Medium Rare N.V. | OGL/2024/1451/0918 | Renewal pending |
| Paripesa | Optim Development B.V. (named in our review) | OGL/2024/225/0601 | Renewal pending |
For 1xBet, 4rabet, BC.GAME, Nextbet and Planbet, check the licence holder named on the bookmaker’s site against the regulator’s own register.
All of these bookmakers’ sites use HTTPS. Their main domains often forward to other “mirror” domains, and the mirrors change, so check the address before you log in or pay.
Tax: if an app pays out without deducting tax, the money is not tax-free. Your winnings are still taxable income.
Red flags to avoid:
- • APK files from third-party stores or file-sharing links
- • Store apps that use a bookmaker's name but are not confirmed as its own
- • An app that asks for your contacts or SMS without a clear reason
- • A site that does not use HTTPS
IPL 2026: the season ran from 28 March to 31 May 2026. It had 74 matches, and RCB won. For the matches on now, see today’s cricket tips.
FAQ: Cricket Betting Apps in India
How do I download a cricket betting app in India?
Google Play restricts gambling apps, so you download the APK file from the bookmaker's own site. Open the site in your phone's browser, tap the app download link, allow your browser to install unknown apps (the menu name varies by phone), then install the APK. Or skip the download and use the mobile site.
Are cricket betting apps legal in India?
India's 2025 Online Gaming Act is aimed at the companies that offer betting. It has no penalty for players. A few states, such as Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, have their own bans, so check your state's rules. Your winnings are still taxable.
How long do withdrawals take?
It depends on the app and the method. Our reviews give UPI withdrawals of 15 minutes to 24 hours at 1xBet and Planbet, 1 to 24 hours at Vavada, a few hours at 4rabet, 24 to 48 hours at Nextbet and 24 to 72 hours at Paripesa. Crypto withdrawals at Stake often clear within minutes to an hour.
Can I use UPI and Paytm on betting apps?
Yes, on most. Our reviews list UPI, Paytm, PhonePe and Google Pay at 1win, 4rabet and Dafabet, and withdrawals go back to your UPI-linked bank account. Stake and BC.GAME are crypto-first and list UPI through payment partners. Some banks may decline these payments, so keep a second method ready.
Do cricket betting apps work on iPhone?
Not as apps. None of these apps is in India's App Store. On iPhone, use the bookmaker's mobile site in Safari. Tap Share, then Add to Home Screen, for an app-like shortcut.
Why are betting apps not on Google Play in India?
Google Play allows real-money gambling apps only in select countries, and only from operators licensed by that country's gambling authority. None of these bookmakers holds such a licence in India, so their Android apps come as APKs from their own sites (Stake runs as a web app). Apps on Google Play that carry their names are not confirmed as the bookmakers' own.
What is the minimum deposit on betting apps?
It varies by app and payment method. Our reviews give ₹95 at Planbet, ₹300 at Vavada, ₹300 to ₹500 at Paripesa and ₹500 at Nextbet. A bonus can need more: our Dafabet review gives ₹1,000 as the bonus minimum.
Are betting app APKs safe to install?
Install only from the bookmaker's own site. An APK from outside Google Play has not been checked by Google. The bookmakers' main domains also forward to mirror domains that change, so check the address before you log in or pay.
Conclusion
The Short Version
Android
APK
from the bookmaker's site
iPhone
Mobile site
in Safari
Payments
UPI
Stake and BC.GAME are crypto-first
Which of the best cricket betting apps suits you depends on your phone and how you pay. Each of our ratings comes from a full review. Install only from the bookmaker's own site, and check the address before you log in or pay.
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