Cricbuzz Bet — frequently asked questions

Cricbuzz Bet is a sports-betting app built around cricket. It covers international fixtures, the IPL and other domestic T20 leagues, with in-play markets that update during the match. This site is an independent guide and is not operated by the Cricbuzz Bet platform.

No. Cricbuzz is a cricket news, scores and commentary product. Cricbuzz Bet is a separate betting product that uses similar wording. We are not affiliated with either.

It can be reached from India, but eligibility depends on your state. A handful of states (Goa, Sikkim, Meghalaya) have regulated frameworks. Several (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka) explicitly restrict online betting. Most other states sit in a legally unclear bucket. See our India guide for the breakdown.

There is no single national law that makes it clearly legal or illegal. The Public Gambling Act, 1867 covers physical houses but predates the internet, and individual states regulate online gaming separately. Treat anything you read — including this — as general information, not legal advice.

No. Real-money betting apps for India are not listed on Google Play. The Android build is distributed as a direct APK from the publisher’s domain. iOS users get a mobile-web version.

Open the publisher’s site in your mobile browser, allow ‘Install unknown apps’ for that browser, download the .apk and tap to install. Our APK download guide walks the full flow with safety notes and troubleshooting.

If you only use the publisher’s domain — yes, in the same sense any direct Android install can be safe. The risk comes from third-party APK mirrors and forwarded chat links. Verify the URL, match the file size, and decline any permissions a betting app does not need (SMS, contacts, accessibility, device admin).

Account creation is mobile-number based. Withdrawals normally require PAN and a government-issued photo ID, sometimes a selfie. KYC is verified before withdrawals release, not always before deposits.

UPI, IMPS, NetBanking and major Indian wallets. Card support is variable. Withdrawal speed depends on KYC status and the chosen rail; UPI is usually the fastest once verified.

Beyond match winner: top batsman, total runs over/under, wickets in an over, method of next dismissal, series and tournament outright, plus a long tail of in-play ball-specific markets that open and close in seconds.

Yes. The IPL is one of the most heavily covered competitions on the platform. Expect deep pre-match menus, player props, and rapid in-play markets — particularly during powerplays and end-overs.

Net winnings from online games are taxed at a flat 30 percent under Section 115BBJ, with TDS withheld by the operator. Since October 2023, online real-money gaming also attracts 28 percent GST on the deposit value at entry.

Look for a self-exclusion or account closure option in the responsible-gaming section. If you cannot find one, write to support requesting permanent closure and keep the email. Indian helplines are listed on our India and responsible-play pages.

No. cricbuzzbetappindia.com is an independent guide. We are not operated by, affiliated with, or endorsed by the Cricbuzz Bet platform or by Cricbuzz. External links are clearly marked.