Kabaddi betting
The short answer
Kabaddi betting means staking money on a kabaddi match: who wins, by how many points, how many points are scored, or which raider scores most. Most betting is on the Pro Kabaddi League, where a match is two halves of 20 minutes. League games can end in a tie, so check whether the match market includes one. On KhelKing you can bet before the match or live.
By the KhelKing team · Updated · 6 min read
Example market
League stageMatch winner
Prices are an example. If Team A wins, the ₹500 bet makes ₹375 profit.
Twelve teams, usually played in the second half of the year.
Two halves of 20 minutes with a short break between them.
Each raid is short, so the score and the prices move constantly.
League games can end level. Check how the market treats a tie.
At a glance
01Markets
Match winner and total points cover most of the betting. Player markets come down to the raiders and defenders in the starting seven.
Who wins the match?
The main kabaddi market. In league games a tie is possible, so the market may list it as a third outcome at a big price.
Check the market rules for what happens to your bet if the match ends level.
By how many points?
The favourite gives up points. At -4.5, they need to win by five or more for the bet to win.
Close teams in the middle of the table often finish within a few points.
Over or under the line?
Add both teams' scores and compare them with the line, such as 72.5. All-outs and super raids can push a total over fast.
Two strong raiding sides against weak defences tend to suit the over.
Who leads at half-time?
Winner, handicap or total for the first or second half on its own. It's the kabaddi version of a session bet.
Some sides start fast and fade. The first half is where you can bet on that.
Who scores the most raid points?
Pick the raider with the most raid points in the match. A team's lead raider takes most of its raids, so they usually head the market.
Wait for the starting seven. A lead raider on the bench changes everything.
Who makes the most tackles?
Pick the defender with the most tackle points. Corners and covers who tackle often lead the way.
Keep stakes small. Tackle points are spread thinly across a defence.
02Scoring
Every total, handicap and player market is built on these points, so they're worth knowing before you bet.
The raider touches a defender and gets back over the midline. Each defender touched is out.
The raider crosses the bonus line with six or seven defenders on the mat.
The defenders stop the raider getting back. The raider is out.
A tackle made with three or fewer defenders on the mat.
A single raid that scores three points or more.
Every player on one side is out. The other team gets two extra points and the side comes back on in full.
A raid lasts 30 seconds. After two empty raids in a row, the next one is a do-or-die raid: the raider has to score or they're out.
03Settlement
In the Pro Kabaddi League stage, a match level at full time stays a tie, and both teams take points from it. In the playoffs, a tie-breaker of extra raids decides the winner, so there's always a result.
That matters for match winner bets. If the market lists the tie as an outcome, a bet on either team loses when the game ends level. If it doesn't, the market rules decide what happens. The betting rules cover each case, so check before a close game.
04In-play
Prices change raid by raid. Markets pause briefly after an all-out or a super raid, then reopen at the new price.
An all-out swings the score by at least two points and resets the losing side. Expect the price to jump right after one.
After two empty raids in a row, the third must score or the raider is out. These raids are where tackles pile up.
A side down to two or three players is close to an all-out, but it can also land a super tackle worth two points.
Teams protecting a lead slow the game down with safe raids. A small lead late on is harder to overturn than it looks.
To close a position before the final whistle, lay the side you backed at the current price. The live betting guide explains how.
05Get started
Message KhelKing on WhatsApp. Your account is ready in a few minutes and opening it is free.
Deposit by UPI. Support sends the payment details in the same chat.
Open kabaddi and choose a match. Check the starting seven and who's carrying an injury.
Try match winner or total points first. Enter a stake, check the slip and confirm.
The Pro Kabaddi season has matches most evenings, so set a budget for the week and keep to it. Don't raise your stakes to win back a loss. Kabaddi betting on KhelKing is for players aged 18 and over, and the law on online betting differs from state to state.
Support can add a deposit limit or pause your ID in one message. If gambling stops feeling like fun, free help is available:
Need a break? Support can pause or close your ID in one message, any time of day.
06FAQ
Can't find your answer? Our support team is online 24/7.
Match winner, handicap, total points, first and second half markets, top raider and top defender. They're open before the match and live, mainly for the Pro Kabaddi League and international kabaddi.
In the Pro Kabaddi League stage, yes. Both teams take points from a tied game. In the playoffs a tie-breaker decides the winner, so there's always a result. Check the market rules for how a tie affects your bet.
Yes. Prices update raid by raid, and markets pause briefly after big moments such as an all-out or a super raid before reopening.
Raiders score a point for each defender they touch and a bonus point for crossing the bonus line. Defenders score a point for each tackle, or two for a super tackle with three or fewer on the mat. Putting the whole opposing side out earns two extra points.
Multiply your stake by the decimal odds. ₹500 at 1.75 returns ₹875, which is ₹375 profit.
On the exchange you can lay the side you backed at the current price to close your position while the match is live, as long as there's a price available.
A Pro Kabaddi match is two halves of 20 minutes with a short break between them. With timeouts and reviews, a match takes just under an hour.
Not sure how a bet settled? Message support with the match, the market and your username.
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