Kabaddi Betting

Kabaddi Betting Guide

Kabaddi is a contact team sport played between two teams of seven on a mat, where points are scored by raiding and defending rather than by putting the ball in a net. One player enters the opponent's half while the rest defend, and the scoring comes entirely from how many defenders each side stops or lets through.

That structure makes kabaddi betting different from most other sports. A match does not build up gradually like a football game; it swings sharply with each raid, and the score changes in bursts rather than a steady flow.

Kabaddi is followed more closely on this site than any sport other than cricket. If you want the other side of the same audience, our cricket betting guide covers the sport with the broadest coverage here, and everything else is listed on the sports hub.

Understanding Kabaddi Markets

Match result markets

The match result market asks which team will win. Kabaddi matches are usually played as two halves of twenty minutes with a short interval, so the result depends on how those forty minutes of raiding are spread. A side that dominates one half and concedes the other may still finish on level terms.

Total points markets

Total points markets ask how many points the match will produce in total. A point is scored for each defender a raider touched who fails to return to their own half, and for each raider who is crossed but stops a defender. Because raids come in clusters, a single long raid or bonus point can shift this price sharply.

Raid and tackle related markets

Markets on raid points ask how many points a raider or a side will score through raiding alone, while tackle points ask the same question of the defending side. These separate the two halves of the scoring structure, which is why they carry their own prices rather than being folded into the total.

Team points and half markets

Some kabaddi markets cover a team's points rather than the match total, which matters when one side's attack is strong but their defence is not. Half markets ask for the leading side or the points scored in one half, and these often settle well before the final result.

Player and achievement markets

Player markets ask for the highest number of raid points or tackle points in a match, which depends on one player's role and the opposition they face. A bonus point for an all-out, which awards an extra point for emptying the opponent's half, is also part of how kabaddi scoring works and is worth understanding before you back a total points market.

Pre-Match vs In-Play Kabaddi

A pre-match kabaddi selection is placed before the first raid and covers the whole match. Because the price is fixed once accepted, this suits someone who has already formed a view on the fixture.

A live selection is placed once the match is underway. Kabaddi changes state quickly: a single successful raiding team can turn a three-point deficit into a lead within two raids, so live prices move in larger jumps than in most sports. Half-time and raid-to-raid markets are the main live options.

As with other live sports, markets can pause briefly while the score is confirmed after a raid or appeal, and a selection placed during a pause may not be accepted at the price shown. Our in-play betting guide explains how live markets work generally.

Common Kabaddi Betting Terms

• Raid – when one raider enters the opponent's half to score. Most points in kabaddi come from raiding.
• Raid point – a point scored by a raider for each defender touched who fails to return to their own half before the raid ends.
• Tackle point – a point scored by a defender who brings a raider down and stops the raid.
• Bonus point – an extra point awarded when a team empties the opponent's half, known as an all-out.
• All-out – the moment the opposing side has fewer than seven players remaining on the mat.
• Super tackle – a tackle made without holding the raider for a full second, worth more than a standard tackle.
• Do-or-die raid – a raid where the raider must score at least one point or the team loses a player.
• Half – one of the two twenty-minute periods that make up a kabaddi match.

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Kabaddi Betting Questions

What are the most common kabaddi markets?

Match result, total match points, team points and raid or tackle points are the most frequently listed kabaddi markets. Availability varies by fixture.

How is a kabaddi point scored?

A point is scored for each defender a raider touches who does not return to their own half before the raid is called. The defending side scores when a raider is brought down and the raid is stopped.

What is a bonus point in kabaddi?

A bonus point is an extra point awarded when a side empties the opponent's half, known as an all-out. Because that can add a point partway through a raid, total points markets need to account for it.

Why do live kabaddi prices move so quickly?

Kabaddi scoring comes in bursts. A raiding team can turn a small deficit into a lead within a couple of raids, so the live price jumps more sharply than in sports where scoring is steadier.

Does a kabaddi match include a draw option?

Where two sides finish on the same number of points, the market may include a tie or be settled on a tie-breaker. The market rules state which applies.

How do I control my kabaddi betting spend?

Set a deposit limit before you start, and keep betting money separate from everyday spending. The responsible gaming page explains the tools available.

Play Responsibly

Kabaddi settles faster than many people expect, so it is easy to place more selections than you planned. Set a deposit limit and a session time limit before you start, and stop when you reach either one.

Never stake money needed for bills, food or transport. If betting is taking more time or more of your budget than you intended, take a break and read the responsible gaming information on this site.