1ST INNINGS OVERS 0–6 (1X2) — MSPORT CRICKET GUIDE

INTRODUCTION 
 

The first six overs in cricket can set the tone for the entire innings. With fielding restrictions in place, teams often attack early, making this phase one of the most exciting parts of the game.

The 1st Innings Overs 0–6 (1X2) market on Msport lets you predict which team will perform better during this opening period. It’s fast, strategic, and settled early — perfect for bettors who understand powerplay dynamics.

UNDERSTANDING THE MARKET 

This market focuses only on the first 6 overs (Powerplay) of the first innings — meaning the team batting first.
You are predicting which side will have the higher score at the end of the 6th over, compared to the opponent’s first 6 overs when they bat.

Available option explained:

Home	The home team will score more runs in their first 6 overs than the away team.
Away	The away team will score more runs in their first 6 overs than the home team.
Draw	Both teams will score the same number of runs in their first 6 overs.

 

Important:

 

Both teams must complete their first 6 overs for the market to be fully settled.
Only runs scored within overs 0 to 6 count.
Wickets do not matter — only total runs.

HOW THE BET IS SETTLED 

Outcome	Result
Home team scores more runs in first 6 overs	Home wins
Away team scores more runs in first 6 overs	Away wins
Both teams score the same runs	Draw wins

 

Example Scenario
Match: Royal challengers Bengaluru (Home) vs Lucknow Super Giants (Away)

• Royal challengers Bengaluru (1st innings, overs 0–6): 52 runs
• Lucknow Super Giants (1st 6 overs): 48 runs
  
  Result: Home wins
  If both teams scored 50 runs each, then Draw wins.

STEP-BY-STEP: HOW TO BET ON MSPORT 

1. Log in to your Msport account (app or website).

 

 

2. Go to the CRICKET section under SPORTS.

 

3. Select your preferred match.

4. Scroll to find “1st Innings Overs 0–6 (1X2)”.

 

5. Choose HOME, DRAW, or AWAY then enter your stake in the bet slip, Click Place Bet to confirm. Your bet will be settled after both teams complete their first 6 overs.

 

6. You can follow the process of your bet under MY BET

FACTORS TO CINSIDER BEFORE BETTING

Powerplay Strength

 

Teams with aggressive openers are more likely to score quickly in the first 6 overs.

Pitch Conditions

Flat pitches favor high scoring in powerplay overs.

Bowling Attack

Strong new-ball bowlers can restrict early scoring.

Match Format

T20 → High scoring, aggressive starts.

ODI → More controlled but still attacking.

Toss Impact

Teams batting first on a good pitch often post strong powerplay scores.

 

BETTING INSIGHT

If a team has explosive openers and faces weaker new-ball bowling, they are more likely to dominate the first 6 overs making them a strong pick.

The Draw option usually has high odds because equal scores in both powerplays are rare.

REMINDERS  

Only runs from overs 0 to 6 are counted.

Extras (wides, no-balls, etc.) are included in total runs.

Wickets do not affect the result — only runs matter.

Match interruptions may affect settlement based on Msport rules.