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WicketX review 2026

WicketX is ranked third on Malik Mumbai for 2026, with a score of 9.0 out of 10. It has the lowest minimum deposit of any site we rank at ₹200, low-margin cricket odds and a flexible bet builder. There's no live streaming, and the app is plain. New players get a ₹1,000 free bet.

Updated By Rohan Mehta, Head of Cricket 18+ only

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Quick overview

  • Our rating: 9/10. Low-margin odds and a flexible bet builder make this a favourite for regular bettors.
  • Welcome offer: ₹1,000 free bet
  • Best for small deposits.
  • Strengths: Competitive margins, low minimum deposit.
  • Drawbacks: No live streaming, basic app design.

Our verdict

Is WicketX worth it?

WicketX is the site for bettors who care about price. Its margins are low, so over a season the same bets return more than they would at a site with fatter margins, and the ₹200 minimum deposit makes it the easiest place on our list to start small. Payouts land the same day. Next to SixerBet and PitchPro, it has no live streaming and a plainer app. If you only bet when you've found value, those matter less than the odds.

What we like

  • Competitive margins
  • Low minimum deposit

Watch out for

  • No live streaming
  • Basic app design

Test results

How did WicketX do in our tests?

WicketX passed every test on our checklist. We used our own money, deposited by UPI, bet through live IPL matches and timed every withdrawal to an Indian bank.

Read how we test
  • UPI deposits

    Pass

    ₹500, ₹2,000 and ₹10,000 sent through PhonePe, Google Pay and Paytm. All landed, and the app kept each payment inside it.

  • Withdrawals

    Pass

    Paid to an Indian bank the same day, tested in the evening during the IPL. Well inside our 48-hour limit.

  • Live betting

    Pass

    Odds refreshed within 3 seconds of each ball during live IPL matches, which is our pass mark. There's no stream, so you follow the match elsewhere.

  • Cricket markets

    Pass

    Full match and session markets on T20 games at low margins, plus a bet builder for combining selections from one match.

  • App

    Pass

    Installed on a mid-range Android phone and an iPhone. It opened in under 3 seconds and didn't crash. The design is basic but it works.

  • Support

    Pass

    Three questions in English and Hindi, asked in the evening. Answers were correct and specific in both languages.

  • Bonus terms

    Pass

    A ₹1,000 free bet for new players, with terms we could explain in a sentence.

01 · Odds & margins

Does WicketX have good cricket odds?

Yes. Competitive margins are the main reason to use WicketX. The bookmaker keeps a small cut of each market, so its prices sit close to the real chances of each outcome.

Here's how a margin works. If a match is a true coin flip, fair odds on both teams would be 2.00. A site that offers 1.90 on each side is keeping about 5% of everything bet on that market. The lower that cut, the more of each winning bet comes back to you, and over a full IPL season the difference adds up.

It shows in outright prices too. On our IPL odds table, WicketX has the best title price for three of the six teams, level with PitchPro and ahead of SixerBet. Compare all three before any futures bet.

02 · Bet builder

How does the WicketX bet builder work?

The bet builder lets you combine several selections from the same match into one bet, for example a team to win plus a total runs line. The odds multiply together into a single price.

It's useful when you have a view on how a game will play out, not just who wins. If you expect a big chase on a flat pitch, you can tie the result to a high total in one bet.

Bet builder prices carry extra margin, and every selection has to win. Keep stakes smaller than on a single bet. Our cricket betting markets guide explains which markets suit combining.

03 · Deposits & withdrawals

What is the WicketX minimum deposit, and how fast are withdrawals?

The minimum deposit at WicketX is ₹200, the lowest of the sites we rank. Our withdrawals reached an Indian bank account the same day, tested in the evening during the IPL.

You can pay by UPI, Paytm or bank transfer. UPI is the quickest, and the payment stays inside the app without a browser detour. Same-day payouts are slower than SixerBet, which paid us in under an hour, but well inside our 48-hour limit.

A ₹200 deposit is a sensible way to test any site before trusting it with more. Deposit the minimum, place one small bet and withdraw. Upload your PAN and Aadhaar when you sign up so that first withdrawal isn't held for KYC. Our payment methods guide covers the rest.

04 · Welcome offer

Is the WicketX free bet worth claiming?

New WicketX players get a ₹1,000 free bet. It's smaller than the deposit matches at SixerBet and PitchPro, but it doesn't grow with your deposit, so it's worth relatively more if you start small.

With most free bets, only the winnings are paid out and the ₹1,000 stake itself isn't returned. That means a free bet is worth more on longer odds. Check WicketX's terms for the minimum odds and expiry date before you place it.

If you plan to deposit ₹5,000 or more, a percentage match like PitchPro's 150% bonus gives you more to bet with.

05 · Where it falls short

What are WicketX's weaknesses?

There's no live streaming, and the app design is basic. Both make live betting less comfortable, though odds still refreshed within 3 seconds of each ball in our tests.

If you like to watch and bet on the same site, PitchPro streams the matches it covers and adds partial cash-out. If the look of an app matters to you, SixerBet is cleaner. The welcome offer is also smaller than theirs unless you deposit very little.

Is it right for you?

Who should use WicketX?

WicketX suits you if

  • You want to start with ₹200
  • You shop for the best price on every bet
  • You like building multi-selection bets on one match
  • You're happy following the match on TV while you bet

Look elsewhere if

  • You want to stream matches where you bet
  • You want a polished, modern app
  • You'll deposit a lot and want a large match bonus
  • You need your withdrawal within the hour

Side by side

How does WicketX compare?

WicketX compared with the other betting sites we rank: rating, welcome offer, payout time, minimum deposit and payments
SiteRatingWelcome offerPayoutMin depositPayments
SixerBet9.6/10100% up to ₹20,000Under 1 hour₹300UPI, Paytm, PhonePe, NetBanking
PitchPro9.3/10150% up to ₹15,0001–3 hours₹500UPI, Skrill, Crypto
WicketX9/10₹1,000 free betSame day₹200UPI, Paytm, Bank transfer
Boundary Club8.7/10200% up to ₹10,0002–6 hours₹400UPI, PhonePe, AstroPay
StumpsUp8.4/1050% up to ₹25,000Under 24 hours₹1,000UPI, NetBanking, Crypto

Offers and terms are set by each operator and change often. Check them on the site before you deposit.

Real-money online betting is banned in India under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The Act targets operators and payment providers rather than players, but banks can block payments, and money held with an offshore site has no legal protection here. Read our guide to betting law in India first.

Set a deposit limit the day you open an account. If betting stops being fun, our responsible gambling guide lists free, confidential help.

FAQ · 7

WicketX questions, answered

Short answers to what readers ask us about WicketX before they sign up.

Is WicketX a good betting site?

Yes. WicketX is ranked third on our list for 2026, with a score of 9.0 out of 10. It's our pick for small deposits and for bettors who want low-margin cricket odds.

What is the minimum deposit at WicketX?

₹200, by UPI, Paytm or bank transfer. That's the lowest minimum deposit of any site we rank. SixerBet starts at ₹300 and PitchPro at ₹500.

What is the WicketX welcome offer?

New players get a ₹1,000 free bet. With most free bets only the winnings are paid out, not the stake, so check WicketX's terms for minimum odds and expiry before you use it.

How long do WicketX withdrawals take?

Our UPI withdrawals reached an Indian bank account the same day, tested in the evening during the IPL. Finish KYC before your first withdrawal to avoid delays.

Does WicketX have live streaming?

No. You can bet live on WicketX, and odds refreshed within 3 seconds of each ball in our tests, but you'll need to watch the match elsewhere. PitchPro is our pick if you want streaming.

What does low margin mean in betting?

The margin is the cut a bookmaker builds into its odds. On a true 50/50 match, fair odds are 2.00 on each side. A site offering 1.90 on both keeps about 5%. Lower margins, like WicketX's, mean more of each winning bet comes back to you.

Is WicketX legal in India?

Real-money online betting is banned in India under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, and that includes WicketX. The Act's penalties target operators and payment providers rather than players, but money you hold on the site has no legal protection in India. Read our guide to betting law in India before you sign up.

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