MSPORT CRICKET: HOW TO PLAY TEAM WITH TOP BATTER

INTRODUCTION

Cricket is a team sport, but individual performances often make the biggest difference especially with the bat. Every match has a player who stands out by scoring the most runs. On Msport, you can now predict which team that top-scoring batter will come from through the “Team with Top Batter” market.

This betting market focuses on identifying the team that will produce the highest individual run-scorer in the match. It’s a simple, exciting option that adds more value to your cricket analysis and team understanding.

 

WHAT THE MARKET MEANS 

The “Team with Top Batter” market allows you to predict which team will have the player who scores the most runs in the match.
It doesn’t matter whether that player’s team wins or loses the game,  what matters is which side the top run-scorer belongs to.

Market Options:

Home: The player with the highest individual score will come from the home team.

Away: The player with the highest individual score will come from the away team.

Each option has its own odds, which represent the potential return on your bet. For example:

Home – 1.75

Away – 2.00

If the top batter is from the home team, a bet on “Home” wins.

If the top batter is from the away team, a bet on “Away” wins.

 

 

WHEN THE MARKET WINS OR LOSES

Scenario	“Home” Bet	“Away” Bet
The player with the most runs is from the home team	Win	Lose
The player with the most runs is from the away team	Lose	Win
Two players tie for highest runs (one from each team)	Usually void or shared, depending on site rules

 

Example

Let’s take an example from an India (Home) vs Australia (Away) ODI match:

Market: Team with Top Batter

 

• You select Home (India) at odds of 1.75.
• Match ends with these top scores:

      

       Rohit Sharma (India) – 92 runs

        David Warner (Australia) – 71 runs

Your bet wins because the top batter (Rohit Sharma) is from the home team.

If Warner had scored the most runs, “Away” would have been the winning option.

 

HOW TO PLACE THE BET ON MSPORT 

1. Log in to your Msport account via app or website.

2. Go to the "CRICKET"  section under "SPORTS".

 

3. Choose the match you wish to bet on.

 

 

4. Click on "INNINGS" then scroll down until you find the market “TEAM WITH TOP BATTER.”

 

5. Select your preferred option "HOME"  or "AWAY" and it will be added to your bet slip.

 

6. Enter your stake amount, check your potential return and tap Place Bet.

 

You can click voucher if you have vouchers to use.

 

 

Your bet will remain active and will be settled once highest run-scorer is confirmed. You can view your bet under  "MY BETS".

 

 

THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR BEFORE BETTING 

1. Team Batting Strength:

Teams with consistent top-order batters often produce the highest scorers.

2. Pitch Conditions:

Batting-friendly surfaces (flat or dry pitches) favor top batters.
Tough pitches may make it unpredictable.

3. Venue and Toss Impact:

Teams batting first on good surfaces often have better individual scores.

4. Player Form:

Check recent performances of leading batters like openers or top-3 positions.

 

MORE BET TIPS

If the home team has strong and in-form top-order batters who know local pitch conditions well, “Home” is often the safer pick.

However, if the away team has world-class batters who regularly perform against the hosts, “Away” could offer more value especially with higher odds like 2.00.

KEY REMINDER 

The result is based on the player with the highest individual runs, not the team’s total score or match winner.
Even if the away team loses, your “Away” bet still wins if their batter top-scores in the match.

 

BEST OF LUCK!!