1xBet review Sep 2026: cricket depth, payout speed & CRICMAX26 bonus tested

Our 1xBet review covers market depth on IPL and international fixtures, in-play pricing, withdrawal speed, the exclusive CRICMAX26 welcome bonus and more.

1xBet review summary

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1xBet review score 9/10⭐

1xBet is a cricket betting dream. Here, you will find more than 70 cricket tournaments and events at any point in the calendar, from IPL and ICC fixtures down to The Hundred and domestic T20 leagues and headline matches opens with hundreds of markets before the toss. Ball-by-ball, method of dismissal, partnership totals and top batter are all available to wager on pre-match.

The CRICMAX26 promo code unlocks a 130% first deposit bonus up to ₹26,000, which is 30% above the standard 1xBet welcome offer. Wagering is 3x on single bets at odds of 2.0 or higher, inside 30 days. That is a low multiplier by market standards, but the single-bet restriction is unusual and it rules out the accumulator route most bettors default to.

The 1xBet Android app is not on the Play Store and the iOS build requires an App Store region change, so installation is a manual job either way.

Live chat opens with a chatbot and a human agent took six minutes to arrive during testing. Responsible gambling tooling is thin: wager limits and a self-assessment test exist, deposit limits and hard self-exclusion do not.

  • 70+ cricket tournaments covered
  • Hundreds of markets on IPL and ICC fixtures
  • 130% welcome bonus
  • Competitive odds
  • Fast UPI, PhonePe, Google Pay and Paytm deposits
  • Run several in-play matches on one screen
  • CricketX, Aviator, Teen Patti and Andar Bahar
  • No Play Store listing for Android and iOS needs an App Store region switch
  • Live chat routes through a chatbot first
  • Responsible gambling controls are limited

1xBet ratings breakdown

CategoryRating
Cricket markets and depth9.5/10
Odds and margins9.0/10
Welcome bonus and promotions8.5/10
Live betting and streaming9.0/10
Payments and withdrawal speed8.5/10
Casino and live dealer9.0/10
Mobile app8.0/10
Customer support7.5/10
Responsible gambling tools6.0/10
Overall8.6/10

1xBet welcome bonus and the CRICMAX26 promo code

New accounts opened through Criclines with the 1xBet promo code CRICMAX26 receive a 130% match on the first deposit, capped at ₹26,000 or local currency equivalent. The standard public offer sits at 100%, so the code adds 30 percentage points of match value on the same deposit.

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1xBet Betting Bonus 400% up to ₹70,000
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Promo Code
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Maximum bonus
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Min deposit
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Bonus expiry
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Wagering requirements
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Minimum odds
2

Bonus terms and conditions

TermDetail
Promo codeCRICMAX26
Bonus percentage130% of first deposit
Minimum deposit₹300
Maximum bonus₹26,000
Deposit for maximum bonus₹20,000
Wagering requirement3x the bonus amount
Qualifying betsSingle bets only
Minimum odds2.0
Bonus expiry30 days from deposit date
Eligible payment methodsUPI, PhonePe, Google Pay, NEFT, Bank Transfer, PayTM, Amazon Pay
Excluded payment methodsCryptocurrency

To unlock the maximum ₹26,000 bonus you will need to stake ₹78,000 in qualifying singles at 2.0 or better inside 30 days.

The offer suits a cricket-led account well as there are plenty of evenly matched games across all formats where teams hover around that Evens (2.0) mark.

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Accumulators contribute nothing to the 3x rollover no matter how large the stake, and neither does anything priced below 2.0 so set the bet slip to singles before you place the first qualifying wager.

Players who prefer the casino side can take a separate welcome package worth up to ₹150,000 with the same CRICMAX26 code. Remember, you can't claim both offers so choose wisely when you register. See more about 1xBet casino below.

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Market depth on IPL and international fixtures

Cricket coverage runs to more than 70 tournaments and events, and the calendar rarely goes quiet for an India-facing account. The tournaments that carry the most liquidity:

  • Indian Premier League
  • Women's Premier League
  • ICC Cricket World Cup and Champions Trophy
  • ICC World Test Championship
  • Big Bash League
  • The Hundred
  • The Ashes and bilateral Test series
  • International T20 and ODI series across all full member nations

On a marquee IPL or ICC fixture, 1xBet offers hundreds of pre-match markets, including:

  • Match winner and tied match
  • Toss winner and toss/match double
  • Top batter and top bowler, per side and overall
  • Total match runs, team totals and innings runs bands
  • Highest opening partnership
  • Method of first dismissal
  • Fall of first wicket runs
  • Player runs, wickets and boundaries lines
  • Race to 10, 20 and 50 runs
  • Ball-by-ball outcomes during live play

Live betting and streaming

In-play betting is the strongest part of the 1xBet product. Odds refresh in real time and market suspensions are short, which is key in T20 where action is fast-paced.

The 1xZone tracker supplies live statistics and odds movement charts alongside the bet slip and Multi-LIVE lets you drag several fixtures onto one screen and bet across them without losing your place.

Streaming is available on selected cricket, tennis, ice hockey and football events, marked with a live icon in the fixture list. Coverage is not exactly comprehensive and there is no audio commentary so treat the streaming as a bonus.

Cash Out is available on eligible pre-match and in-play bets, with auto and partial variants. This gives you great exit points throughout any cricket match.

Odds and margins

The overall payout percentage sits just below 96% which we would say is competitive without being exceptional.

Odds display in decimal by default and switch to fractional or American in account settings. The minimum stake is ₹25 which is low enough to grind the bonus rollover in small increments.

Maximum stakes are not published and vary by market. When we asked support they said the general per-bet payout ceiling is around the $50,000 mark (or currency equivalent) so there are probably better options out there for true high rollers.

Cricket promotions worth using

Accumulator of the Day applies a 10% odds boost to a pre-built accumulator selected daily by 1xBet. Place it through the dedicated link on the Promotions page to qualify. No opt-in is needed beyond that.

Lucky Friday credits a deposit bonus on any Friday deposit made through the site or app. It runs weekly with no new-customer restriction, so existing accounts can take it repeatedly.

30% cashback applies to deposits made with selected e-wallets including Skrill and Neteller, credited straight to the account balance. Check the current eligible list on the Promotions page before depositing.

A birthday free bet credits automatically on the date of birth entered at registration, which is one more reason to get the registration details right first time.

Other sports at 1xBet

1xBet covers close to 30 sports on any given day and we estimate there are more than 1,000 events priced daily.

Football is the largest section by volume: Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and major international tournaments dominate the coverage but there is also space for Indian Super League and I-League, plus hundreds of lower division matches.

Tennis carries the four Grand Slams and the ATP and WTA tours, basketball runs NBA and EuroLeague, and field hockey and badminton both include Olympic coverage. Kabaddi appears in some market configurations and not others, so check the sport list on your own account rather than assuming Pro Kabaddi League pricing is there.

The esports section is fairly serious with Dota 2, League of Legends, Valorant and Counter-Strike all carrying live markets and frequent streaming. Bet types cover singles, doubles, trebles, accumulators, system bets and outrights, and the bet constructor lets you build custom selections on major fixtures.

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Our analysis found that 1xBet offered an average of 211 markets per football fixture, 77 on rugby and 62 on basketball, ahead of Dafabet and BC.Game on football and level with Melbet.

1xBet casino

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Maximum bonus
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Free spins
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Min deposit
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Bonus expiry
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Wagering requirements
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1xBet casino features several thousand titles from well over 100 studios, including NetEnt, Play'n GO, Playtech, Microgaming, Blueprint Gaming, Betsoft and Turbo Games. Slots dominate the count, spanning classic three-reel machines, Megaways, jackpot titles and bonus-buy games.

Table games cover blackjack, roulette, baccarat and several poker variants under RNG, with live dealer versions supplied by Ezugi and 7Mojos alongside game show formats.

GameTypeRTP
CricketXCrash98.80%
Andar BaharLive dealer and table97.85%
AviatorCrash97.00%
JetXCrash97.00%
Teen PattiLive dealer and table96.60%
RummyTable96.60%
Three Card PokerTable96.63%
Crazy TimeLive game show96.08%

Jhandi Munda is absent which is probably the one notable gap for the India-facing lobby. Demo play is available on most RNG titles.

Casino play does not count toward the sports welcome bonus rollover: The casino package follows its own separate 35x rollover so keep the two balances apart.

1xBet app and mobile

The Android app is not listed on the Google Play Store. You download the APK from the 1xBet site: allow installation from unknown sources in your device settings, then install the file manually. The process takes a few minutes and is the standard route for the best cricket betting apps in India.

iOS is a bit messier but still possible: You need to change your App Store country to a supported region, accept the terms, set payment to None, then search for the app.

If you can't be bothered with all that, you can just use the mobile site instead which carries live betting, streaming, Cash Out, statistics, and casino - it's essentially fully featured.

However, once installed, the 1xBet app is noticebly better than the mobile site. Navigation is cleaner than the desktop site which packs a great deal of information into a small space and takes new users time to learn.

Loading is quick under live conditions, push notifications cover bet settlement and promotions, and every payment method available on desktop works inside the app.

1xBet payments and withdrawals

Deposits made with the methods below qualify for the CRICMAX26 welcome bonus. Cryptocurrency deposits are supported on the platform but do not qualify for the offer.

MethodMin. depositMax. depositDeposit timeMin. withdrawalWithdrawal time
UPI₹300₹50,0005-15 mins₹5505 mins to 24 hrs
UPI Fast₹300₹50,0005-15 mins₹5505 mins to 24 hrs
PhonePe₹300₹100,0005-15 mins₹1,0005 mins to 24 hrs
Google Pay₹300₹100,0005-15 mins₹1,0005 mins to 24 hrs
PayTM₹300₹50,0005-15 mins₹1,0005 mins to 24 hrs
NEFT₹300₹100,0005-15 mins₹1,5005 mins to 24 hrs
Bank Transfer₹1,000₹100,0005-15 mins₹1,500Up to 3 working days
Amazon Pay₹1,000₹50,0005-15 minsMethod dependent5 mins to 24 hrs

Limits shown are for accounts registered in India. Amounts and available methods vary for accounts in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal, where local rails replace the UPI options.

Methods that can't be used to claim the welcome bonus still work for normal play. More than 25 cryptocurrencies are supported including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin, usually settling within the hour, but a crypto first deposit forfeits the welcome bonus entirely.

Skrill and Neteller clear within 24 hours and you can use them to unlock a 30% e-wallet cashback offer.

Withdrawals must go back through the method used to deposit, and the account must be verified first. Documentation is a national ID card, driving licence or passport, plus a proof of address no older than three months where requested.

When our researchers tested the verification process, all were able to complete within around 12 hours.

1xBet launched in 2007 and moved online in 2011, operating from Limassol, Cyprus. The platform holds a Curaçao licence, number 1668/JAZ, issued through the Curaçao Gaming Control Board, and additional approvals exist in several other jurisdictions.

The operator holds no Indian licence, because India issues none to offshore sportsbooks. The Public Gaming Act 1867 predates the internet and does not address online play, which is why offshore books are accessible to Indian players. Several states run their own restrictions on online gaming, and those rules change. Check the position in your own state before depositing. The same applies to accounts opened in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal, where local regulation differs again.

Site-wide SSL encryption protects account and payment data, two-factor authentication is available on request, and anti-fraud monitoring flags unusual account behaviour.

1xBet customer support

Live chat runs 24 hours a day and is reachable from any page. It opens with a chatbot, which handles simple queries acceptably, and you can escalate to a human agent.

During our testing, waits for a human agent were around six minutes (longer than the instant response the site advertises). Screenshots can be attached to a chat, which speeds up payment and bonus disputes considerably.

Email support answers within 12 to 24 hours. Indian players should use info-ind@1xbet-team.com for Hindi support and info-en@1xbet-team.com for English. A toll-free India line operates on 000 800 919-02-66, and WhatsApp support is available in some regions. Complaint response averages around two days on public review platforms.

Support covers more than 40 languages including Hindi, and the site itself also runs in Hindi.

Verdict

1xBet earns its marke-leading position among IPL betting apps on cricket volume and in-play features. Seventy-plus tournaments, hundreds of markets on a headline IPL fixture, ball-by-ball price updates and Multi-LIVE running several matches at once add up to a product built for people who watch the cricket they bet on.

It is not the tidiest operator on the market: The desktop layout takes learning, the app has to be side-loaded on Android and region-switched on iOS, live chat hides a human agent behind a chatbot, and the responsible gambling toolkit is thinner than it probably should be.

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