2026 India Cricket Tournament Odds & Tips - Bet on T20 Cricket Season

The biggest Indian cricket league of the year is ready to get underway, and some of the biggest and best in world cricket will face off to become the nation’s champions. There are few countries with as rich a cricket heritage, making this one of the most prestigious tournaments in the professional club game.

Here, we’ll take a look at the T20 season in India, some of the teams and players involved, and what to expect when betting on cricket at Stake Sportsbook.

What is the Professional T20 Cricket League?

T20 - or Twenty20 - cricket is a format of the sport, shortened when compared with standard Test and First-Class cricket. Both teams have just one innings each, with a 20-over maximum. In India, the major domestic tournament is a T20 cricket league, administered by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and featuring some of the sport’s biggest stars, with teams allocated based on the player auction.

Because it is a shortened format of the game, each match lasts around 3 hours, rather than the multi-day games seen in other competitions worldwide, such as the Cricket World Cup. There are ten franchise teams involved, and the league uses a double round-robin format, with post-season playoffs deciding the ultimate champion.

History of India Cricket Tournaments

The current format of domestic cricket in India is approaching 20 years old, as it was first held in 2008. At that time, there were only 8 teams involved, and the Chennai Super Kings lost in the final game to the Rajasthan Royals.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the current champions, but the MS Dhoni-led Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians are the most successful sides in the current competition’s history, and Virat Kohli and Yuzvendra Chahal are the best for runs and wickets taken, respectively.

Cricket is the most popular sport in the country, and that means that there has been a long list of competitions authorised by the Cricket Board throughout history. That includes First Class competitions like the Ranji Trophy, Limited Overs cricket, and even regional state competitions.

Previous Winners & Iconic Players

There are now 10 franchises in domestic cricket in India, and each one is highly competitive. Because of that, despite a couple of teams dominating, there have been several different winners throughout the years. Here are the last 10:

• 2025: Royal Challenger Bengaluru

• 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders

• 2023: Chennai Super Kings

• 2022: Gujarat Titans

• 2021: Chennai Super Kings

• 2020: Mumbai Indians

• 2019: Mumbai Indians

• 2018: Chennai Super Kings

• 2017: Mumbai Indians

• 2016: Sunrisers Hyderabad

What’s more, domestic cricket in India has attracted some of the world’s biggest stars, and a number have well and truly made their mark on the sport’s culture. Here are the last 10 Players of the Season:

• 2025: Suryakumar Yadav

• 2024: Sunil Narine

• 2023: Shubman Gill

• 2022: Jos Butler

• 2021: Harshal Patel

• 2020: Jofra Archer

• 2019: Andre Russell

• 2018: Sunil Narine

• 2017: Ben Stokes

• 2016: Virat Kohli

Format & Schedule of 2026 T20 Cricket Tournament

The double round robin format of the Indian domestic cricket league will get underway on March 28, with all teams playing each other twice in the league section. The top 2 teams progress to the Qualifier 1 round, while the 2 below them move on to the Eliminator round.

The winner of the Eliminator round will face the loser of Qualifier 1 in the Qualifier 2 round. Whoever comes out on top in this game will progress to the Final to face the winner of Qualifier 1 on May 31.

How to Bet on Cricket & Types of Bets

To bet on cricket at Stake.com, simply log in or create a new account, add funds, and select the competition you want to bet on from the full range of cricket betting markets. You will find events including competitions like the T20 World Cup and teams like the West Indies and New Zealand.

You can take a look at our sports betting guide for information on all of the basics, or learn the specifics of how to bet on cricket with guides on moneyline betting, handicap bets, Asian totals, and even outright betting. Be sure to also check out our premier cricket betting picks on this top tier Indian tournament for the most up to date news! Below are some of the common bet types you might see:

• Match Winner

• Tournament Winner

• Match Winner (incl. Super Over)

• Team to Win the Coin Toss

• 1st Innings - Player Total

• Total Fours

• Total Sixes

• Team with Top Batter

• Team with Top Bowler

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You can place in-play bets as you see potential outcomes unfolding, but make sure you know the differences between pre-match v live betting before getting started.

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Stake Sportsbook Promotions, VIP Club, & Responsible Betting

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