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Low skillMatch winner
Back the team that wins. League matches can end in a tie, so some sites offer three outcomes and others void two-way bets on a tie.
Anjali's note: Read the tie rule before you bet.
Kabaddi guide
Kabaddi betting from the mat up
Kabaddi betting means predicting the result of a kabaddi match, most often in the Pro Kabaddi League. The main markets are match winner, handicap, total points and top raider. All outs and super tackles can swing the score within seconds, so live prices move quickly.
This guide covers the scoring rules first, then each market and the research behind our picks.
Updated By Anjali Verma, Kabaddi Specialist and former Rajasthan state player
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Markets explained
7 v 7
Players on the mat
30 sec
Time limit per raid
2 × 20 min
Halves in a PKL match
Quick overview
- Main markets: Match winner, then handicap and total points. Top raider is the most popular player market in the Pro Kabaddi League.
- Ties: PKL league matches can end level, while playoffs use a tie-breaker. Check how your market settles a tie.
- All outs: When a whole side is out, the other team gets two extra points. These cause the biggest swings in live kabaddi odds.
- The law: Real-money online kabaddi betting and paid fantasy contests are banned under the 2025 Act. Free prediction games are allowed.
Is kabaddi betting legal in India?
Not online for real money. The Online Gaming Act 2025 bans online money games, which covers kabaddi betting and paid fantasy kabaddi. Free prediction games are allowed, and so is following our picks for fun. Our guide to betting law in India explains the Act.
The rules
How is a kabaddi match scored?
Seven players a side take turns to raid. A raider has 30 seconds to touch defenders in the opposition half and get back; each defender touched is out and worth a point. If the defenders hold the raider, they score instead. A Pro Kabaddi match is two halves of 20 minutes.
How kabaddi betting works- Raid point
- Each defender the raider touches and escapes from is out, and the raiding team scores a point for each.
- Tackle point
- If the defenders stop the raider getting back to the half-way line, the defending team scores one point.
- Bonus point
- A raider scores one by crossing the bonus line while six or more defenders are on the mat.
- Super tackle
- When three or fewer defenders stop a raider, the tackle is worth two points instead of one.
- All out
- When every player on one side is out, the other team gets two extra points and the full side comes back on.
- Do-or-die raid
- After two empty raids in a row, the third must score a point or the raider is out.
Markets
What are the main kabaddi betting markets?
Match winner, handicap and total points are offered on most kabaddi matches. During the Pro Kabaddi League you will also find player markets such as top raider, top defender and Super 10, plus first all out. Some sites also open live markets during play, which move quickly after a super tackle or an all out.
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Medium skillHandicap
One team starts with a points head start or deficit, such as India -8.5. The favourite has to win by more than the line.
Anjali's note: Sharpest market in one-sided fixtures.
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Medium skillTotal points
Over or under a combined score for the match. Bonus, all-out and technical points all count because they are part of the official score.
Anjali's note: Two attacking sides with weak defences push totals up.
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Medium skillHalf-time result
Who leads after the first 20 minutes. First-half lines are lower because fewer all outs have happened yet.
Anjali's note: Teams that start fast don't always finish fast.
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High skillTop raider
The player who scores the most raid points in the match. Usually a team's lead raider, but rotation can change that.
Anjali's note: Check the starting seven before backing a star.
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High skillTop defender
The player with the most tackle points. Corners and covers on strong defensive units do well here.
Anjali's note: Weak opposition raiders mean more tackle chances.
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High skillSuper 10 and High 5
Yes or no on a raider scoring 10 or more points (a Super 10) or a defender scoring 5 or more tackle points (a High 5).
Anjali's note: Only worth it on a player you track closely.
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High skillFirst all out
Which team inflicts the first all out. It often decides the momentum of the first half.
Anjali's note: Watch for a side running thin on the mat early.
Research
What decides kabaddi matches?
Raiding form and defensive tackle points matter most, followed by how players hold up in the second half. Squad rotation and the home leg can tip a close match either way. Check which raiders start, because a side's lead raider sitting out changes the handicap more than any other team news.
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Raiding form
A side with two in-form raiders can beat teams above it in the table. Track successful raids per match over the last five games.
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Defensive tackle points
Strong corners stop star raiders and set up super tackles. A defence that leaks raid points will struggle against any good attack.
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Second-half fatigue
Some raiders fade after half-time. Split raid and tackle points by half to see who finishes strongly.
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Squad rotation
One missing raider changes a total points line. Confirm the starting seven before the match.
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Home leg
Pro Kabaddi travels from city to city, and the local team plays in front of its own crowd during its leg. Visiting raiders feel that noise.
In play
How do you bet on kabaddi live?
Watch the number of players on the mat. All outs bring two bonus points and reset the mat, so they cause the biggest live swings, and the odds start moving before the all out happens. Do-or-die raids and rested raiders move prices too.
Our live betting guide- 1
A side down to three players
An all out is close, and the two bonus points that come with it are already moving the price. A tackle by those three defenders is also a super tackle, worth two points.
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After two empty raids
The next raid is do-or-die: score or the raider is out. Strong defences pick up easy points here, and live totals lines are slow to account for it.
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A lead raider off the mat
When a team's main raider is out or substituted for a spell, the handicap can drift further than a short absence deserves. Check when they can come back.
The analyst
Who writes our kabaddi picks?
Anjali Verma, a former defender for the Rajasthan state women's team. She spent five years in Hindi commentary and stats analysis before joining Malik Mumbai, where she covers every Pro Kabaddi season game. Her author page lists her experience and every kabaddi article she has written.
AVAnjali VermaKabaddi Specialist · Jaipur, RajasthanPro kabaddiRaid & tackle statsKabaddi marketsPlayer form- Tracks raid success and tackle points per match, split by first and second half.
- Watches squad rotation closely, since one missing raider changes a total points line.
- Keeps predictions to markets she can explain in a sentence.
Pre-match checklist
Five checks to run before any kabaddi bet.
- 01Confirm the starting seven. One missing raider changes a total points line.
- 02Split each team's raid and tackle points by half, not just by match.
- 03Check whose home leg it is and how many matches each side has played that week.
- 04Read how your market settles a tie before you bet on a league match.
- 05Stick to markets you can explain in one sentence.
Pro Kabaddi League
What is the Pro Kabaddi League?
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is India's professional kabaddi league, launched in 2014 and shown on Star Sports. Twelve city teams play a league stage and playoffs each season, and the league turned kabaddi into one of the most watched sports in India after cricket.
Internationally, India dominates. The men's team won every Asian Games gold from 1990 to 2014, lost to Iran in 2018 and won it back in 2022, when the women's team also took gold.
Anjali covers every Pro Kabaddi season game for Malik Mumbai. Read her profile to see how she builds her picks.
| Season | Champion |
|---|---|
| Season 1 (2014) | Jaipur Pink Panthers |
| Season 2 (2015) | U Mumba |
| Season 3 (2016) | Patna Pirates |
| Season 4 (2016) | Patna Pirates |
| Season 5 (2017) | Patna Pirates |
| Season 6 (2018-19) | Bengaluru Bulls |
| Season 7 (2019) | Bengal Warriors |
| Season 8 (2021-22) | Dabang Delhi K.C. |
| Season 9 (2022) | Jaipur Pink Panthers |
| Season 10 (2023-24) | Puneri Paltan |
| Season 11 (2024) | Haryana Steelers |
Questions about kabaddi betting
What readers ask most about kabaddi markets, rules and the Pro Kabaddi League.
Is kabaddi betting legal in India?
Not online for real money. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 bans online money games across India, including betting on kabaddi and paid fantasy kabaddi contests. Free prediction games with no money at stake are allowed.
What is the most popular kabaddi betting market?
Match winner. Handicap and total points come next, and top raider is the most popular player market during the Pro Kabaddi League.
Can a kabaddi match end in a tie?
Yes. Pro Kabaddi league matches can finish level, while playoff matches use a tie-breaker. Check how your market settles a tie before you bet.
What is an all out in kabaddi?
When every player on one side has been put out. The other team scores two extra points and the full side returns to the mat. All outs cause the biggest swings in live kabaddi odds.
What is a super tackle in kabaddi?
A tackle made when the defending side has three or fewer players on the mat. It is worth two points instead of one, which is why live odds move when a team is down to its last few defenders.
How do you bet on kabaddi live?
Watch for the moments that swing the score: a side down to three players, a do-or-die raid after two empty ones, or a lead raider being rested. Compare the live price with a pre-match fair price and only bet when the move looks bigger than the match situation.
What is a Super 10 in Pro Kabaddi?
A Super 10 is when a raider scores 10 or more points in one match. The defensive equivalent is a High 5, five or more tackle points.
Which team has won the most Pro Kabaddi titles?
Patna Pirates, with three titles in a row from Season 3 to Season 5. Jaipur Pink Panthers won Seasons 1 and 9.
When did the Pro Kabaddi League start?
In 2014. It was paused in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and returned with Season 8, played in a bio-bubble in Bengaluru over 2021 and 2022.
Still unsure? Ask our team
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