Ian Bishop stopped a teenager at an airport during the 2024 IPL season because he could not believe the young man was a leg-spinner. That teenager was Yash Raj Punja, six foot five inches tall, and his route to a Royals net-bowling roster began as a fortnight at Kartik Jeshwant's Six Academy in Bengaluru.
18+ · Eligible Indian states · Wager responsibly. Always verify current terms on the official app before betting.
Fresh match notes and squad updates from the editorial team.
12bet is a betting company, not a generic fantasy aggregator. That distinction matters because the editorial coverage, the captain picks and the live tracker are all written from the perspective of a sports bettor, not a hobbyist dream-team builder. When 12bet says a captain is likely to outperform his projected points, we are giving you the framework to size the bet, not just to lock the badge. When we flag an over-rated all-rounder, we are saving you real money — not just helping you place mid-table in a free contest.
The companion app is the operational layer where you actually place wagers, claim bonuses and withdraw winnings. The editorial site you are reading right now is the analytical layer: verified squad intel, win-probability models, head-to-head breakdowns and the captaincy framework. Read this guide, install the app, place the bet — in that order. Every page links to the next so you can audit the logic before you commit any cash.
12bet is a betting company, not a generic fantasy aggregator. That distinction matters because the editorial coverage, the captain picks and the live tracker are all written from the perspective of a sports bettor, not a hobbyist dream-team builder. When 12bet says a captain is likely to outperform his projected points, we are giving you the framework to size the bet, not just to lock the badge. When we flag an over-rated all-rounder, we are saving you real money — not just helping you place mid-table in a free contest.
The companion app is the operational layer where you actually place wagers, claim bonuses and withdraw winnings. The editorial site you are reading right now is the analytical layer: verified squad intel, win-probability models, head-to-head breakdowns and the captaincy framework. Read this guide, install the app, place the bet — in that order. Every page links to the next so you can audit the logic before you commit any cash.
Our editorial desk refreshes these figures after every match. The data feed is the same feed that powers the in-app scoreboard — no separate editorial number.
12bet's win-probability model gives Mumbai Indians a 62% win chance at the Wankhede. The number moves with toss and weather — verify on the live tracker.
Lock your captain, double his fantasy points. The right pick is the single largest swing in your weekly score — see the captain strategy guide for the framework.
From PAN upload to first withdrawal takes less than an hour on average. 12bet's KYC pipeline is the fastest in the segment.
The captain pick is the most lucrative decision in any fantasy lineup. A right call on captain over a median captain pick can swing your weekly score by 30 to 50 fantasy points, which is the difference between finishing in the top decile of any paid contest and finishing outside the payout band. The 12bet captaincy framework is built on three inputs: projected fantasy points, role split (batter, all-rounder, bowler) and matchup-specific probability of outperforming the median.
The framework is documented in detail on the captain and vice-captain strategy page, with worked examples from the last three IPL seasons. The same framework is also encoded into the editorial captain pick that appears on the homepage every match day, so you can audit our call against the data and decide for yourself whether to follow it.
12bet is a betting company, not a generic fantasy aggregator. That distinction matters because the editorial coverage, the captain picks and the live tracker are all written from the perspective of a sports bettor, not a hobbyist dream-team builder. When 12bet says a captain is likely to outperform his projected points, we are giving you the framework to size the bet, not just to lock the badge. When we flag an over-rated all-rounder, we are saving you real money — not just helping you place mid-table in a free contest.
The companion app is the operational layer where you actually place wagers, claim bonuses and withdraw winnings. The editorial site you are reading right now is the analytical layer: verified squad intel, win-probability models, head-to-head breakdowns and the captaincy framework. Read this guide, install the app, place the bet — in that order. Every page links to the next so you can audit the logic before you commit any cash.
The app applies an in-app geo-fence at sign-up. This table is the editorial view — the in-app version is the legally binding version.
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur & all major cities. Full access to paid contests.
Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru. Full access to paid contests.
Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad. Full access.
Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara. Full access to paid contests.
Kolkata, Howrah, Darjeeling. Full access.
Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur. Full access.
Hyderabad & state. Free contests only - paid contests blocked by state notification.
Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, etc. Free contests only.
Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai. Free contests only.
State-level restrictions apply. Free contests only.
| State / UT | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | Eligible | Paid contests allowed, all formats |
| Karnataka | Eligible | Paid contests allowed, all formats |
| Delhi NCR | Eligible | Paid contests allowed, all formats |
| Gujarat | Eligible | Paid contests allowed, all formats |
| West Bengal | Eligible | Paid contests allowed, all formats |
| Rajasthan | Eligible | Paid contests allowed, all formats |
| Tamil Nadu | Restricted | Free contests only — paid contests blocked by state notification |
| Telangana | Restricted | Free contests only — paid contests blocked by state notification |
| Andhra Pradesh | Restricted | Free contests only — paid contests blocked by state notification |
| Odisha | Restricted | Free contests only — paid contests blocked by state notification |
| Assam | Restricted | Free contests only — paid contests blocked by state notification |
| Sikkim | Restricted | Free contests only — paid contests blocked by state notification |
| Nagaland | Restricted | Free contests only — paid contests blocked by state notification |
The fastest way to use any 12bet page is to read it three times. The first pass is the headline and the eyebrow — that tells you the editorial scope. The second pass is the structure: skim the section headings to build a mental outline of the page so you know where the captain framework lives, where the FAQ sits, where the verification badge is. The third pass is the deep read — work through each section in order, following the internal links as you go.
If you are short on time, every page has a one-paragraph summary at the top of the section list and a detailed FAQ at the bottom that covers the recurring reader questions. The summary is for the time-poor reader; the FAQ is for the reader who wants to interrogate the page before applying its framework to a real bet.
12bet is a betting company, not a generic fantasy aggregator. That distinction matters because the editorial coverage, the captain picks and the live tracker are all written from the perspective of a sports bettor, not a hobbyist dream-team builder. When 12bet says a captain is likely to outperform his projected points, we are giving you the framework to size the bet, not just to lock the badge. When we flag an over-rated all-rounder, we are saving you real money — not just helping you place mid-table in a free contest.
The companion app is the operational layer where you actually place wagers, claim bonuses and withdraw winnings. The editorial site you are reading right now is the analytical layer: verified squad intel, win-probability models, head-to-head breakdowns and the captaincy framework. Read this guide, install the app, place the bet — in that order. Every page links to the next so you can audit the logic before you commit any cash.
Every row below links to a withdrawal record inside the app. We do not publish screenshots from anonymous or unverified sources.
Every payout row on the 12bet winners hub links to a withdrawal record inside the app. The withdrawal record shows the player's anonymized user-id, the contest id, the gross payout, the TDS deduction (where applicable) and the IMPS reference number. Readers can request the same withdrawal record format by writing to [email protected] — we reply within 24 hours on weekdays.
We do not publish screenshots from anonymous Telegram channels or from operators who refuse to share the underlying IMPS record. If you see a "12bet winner" claim elsewhere on the internet, verify it against this page — if it is not listed here, it is not verified.
12bet is a betting company, not a generic fantasy aggregator. That distinction matters because the editorial coverage, the captain picks and the live tracker are all written from the perspective of a sports bettor, not a hobbyist dream-team builder. When 12bet says a captain is likely to outperform his projected points, we are giving you the framework to size the bet, not just to lock the badge. When we flag an over-rated all-rounder, we are saving you real money — not just helping you place mid-table in a free contest.
The companion app is the operational layer where you actually place wagers, claim bonuses and withdraw winnings. The editorial site you are reading right now is the analytical layer: verified squad intel, win-probability models, head-to-head breakdowns and the captaincy framework. Read this guide, install the app, place the bet — in that order. Every page links to the next so you can audit the logic before you commit any cash.
Install the 12bet app, complete KYC in under six minutes and claim the current first-deposit bonus. Read the bonus code page for the rollover terms before you deposit.
12bet operates under three editorial principles. First, we cite the source — every claim is linked to the official ball-by-ball feed, the franchise media release or the state gazette notification that supports it. Second, we publish the inputs to our models — a prediction that hides its inputs is marketing, not analysis. Third, we re-verify on a published cadence — weekly during the IPL, monthly in the off-season.
We do not chase engagement. We do not publish countdown timers, we do not run "limited offer" banners that distract from the editorial content and we do not pay for sponsored editorial in disguise. Where we do accept sponsorship, the post is clearly labelled at the top and reviewed under the same editorial pipeline as every other guide on this site.
12bet is a betting company, not a generic fantasy aggregator. That distinction matters because the editorial coverage, the captain picks and the live tracker are all written from the perspective of a sports bettor, not a hobbyist dream-team builder. When 12bet says a captain is likely to outperform his projected points, we are giving you the framework to size the bet, not just to lock the badge. When we flag an over-rated all-rounder, we are saving you real money — not just helping you place mid-table in a free contest.
The companion app is the operational layer where you actually place wagers, claim bonuses and withdraw winnings. The editorial site you are reading right now is the analytical layer: verified squad intel, win-probability models, head-to-head breakdowns and the captaincy framework. Read this guide, install the app, place the bet — in that order. Every page links to the next so you can audit the logic before you commit any cash.
Each guide is updated after every IPL match. Open the one that matches the bet you are about to place.
The 12bet prediction model outputs a probability for every match. That probability is the basis of every over/under bet, every match-odds recommendation and every fantasy captain pick. If we hid the inputs, the output would be a black-box number that you would have to take on faith — and betting on faith is the fastest way to lose a bankroll.
Instead, every prediction on the match prediction hub lists the five inputs that fed the model: form (last 5 matches weighted), venue (average score, pitch type, boundary length), head-to-head (last 5 meetings), weather (verified at match start) and toss (captain choice history at the venue). You can audit any of those inputs against the ball-by-ball feed, and you can disagree with the output if your read of the inputs is different. That is the standard the betting industry should be held to.
12bet is a betting company, not a generic fantasy aggregator. That distinction matters because the editorial coverage, the captain picks and the live tracker are all written from the perspective of a sports bettor, not a hobbyist dream-team builder. When 12bet says a captain is likely to outperform his projected points, we are giving you the framework to size the bet, not just to lock the badge. When we flag an over-rated all-rounder, we are saving you real money — not just helping you place mid-table in a free contest.
The companion app is the operational layer where you actually place wagers, claim bonuses and withdraw winnings. The editorial site you are reading right now is the analytical layer: verified squad intel, win-probability models, head-to-head breakdowns and the captaincy framework. Read this guide, install the app, place the bet — in that order. Every page links to the next so you can audit the logic before you commit any cash.
Same events, different pay-off profiles. Cross-check the official points system page for any specific number.
The single biggest scoring event in any fantasy contest
Pick the captain carefully - biggest decision in your team
The second-biggest point multiplier on the team
Fielding matters - top fielders earn big points
| Action | IPL · T20 | T20I | ODI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run scored | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| Boundary bonus (4) | +4 | +4 | +4 |
| Six bonus | +6 | +6 | +6 |
| Wicket (excl. run-out) | +25 | +25 | +25 |
| LBW / Bowled bonus | +8 | +8 | +8 |
| Catch | +8 | +8 | +4 |
| Stumping | +12 | +12 | +8 |
| Captain multiplier | ×2.0 | ×2.0 | ×2.0 |
| Vice-captain multiplier | ×1.5 | ×1.5 | ×1.5 |
The captain multiplier is the single most lucrative lever in the points system. A captain who scores 80 fantasy points on the raw matrix contributes 160 to your team total, while a vice-captain who scores 80 contributes only 120. The 40-point swing is the difference between finishing mid-table in a paid contest and finishing inside the payout band.
The 12bet captaincy framework turns that observation into a decision rule: pick your captain from the top three projected-point candidates for the match, then verify against the role split (top-order bat, death-overs bat, pace all-rounder, spin all-rounder, specialist quick, specialist spinner). If your captain is a death-overs bat and your vice-captain is a specialist spinner, you have hedged across roles — that is the safest captaincy construction.
12bet is a betting company, not a generic fantasy aggregator. That distinction matters because the editorial coverage, the captain picks and the live tracker are all written from the perspective of a sports bettor, not a hobbyist dream-team builder. When 12bet says a captain is likely to outperform his projected points, we are giving you the framework to size the bet, not just to lock the badge. When we flag an over-rated all-rounder, we are saving you real money — not just helping you place mid-table in a free contest.
The companion app is the operational layer where you actually place wagers, claim bonuses and withdraw winnings. The editorial site you are reading right now is the analytical layer: verified squad intel, win-probability models, head-to-head breakdowns and the captaincy framework. Read this guide, install the app, place the bet — in that order. Every page links to the next so you can audit the logic before you commit any cash.
Get the iOS, Android or direct APK build from the download page. Install size and minimum OS version are listed on the same page.
OTP verification completes in under a minute on every Indian carrier — Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL.
PAN + Aadhaar + bank account in your name. The full withdrawal guide walks through the upload format. Average time: under six minutes.
Start with a free practice contest before committing cash. Once you have a feel for the captaincy framework, graduate to a paid head-to-head or mega contest.
Use the team builder, lock captain and vice-captain, submit before toss. Read the captain strategy guide first — it pays off.
Watch fantasy points update ball by ball on the live tracker. Withdrawals via IMPS land in your bank account inside an hour.
12bet is a betting company. We operate the app, we set the odds, we pay out the winners. That means our editorial incentive is aligned with yours in one important way: if you bet well, you come back. We do not chase short-term player acquisition with promotional odds that cannot be sustained; we publish the odds we believe are correct, and we let the model audit itself.
Where 12bet differs from the marketing-first betting apps is that we publish every input to every prediction. The captaincy framework, the win-probability model, the state-by-state eligibility map and the KYC pipeline are all public. Read the methodology page for the audit trail on each one.
12bet is a betting company, not a generic fantasy aggregator. That distinction matters because the editorial coverage, the captain picks and the live tracker are all written from the perspective of a sports bettor, not a hobbyist dream-team builder. When 12bet says a captain is likely to outperform his projected points, we are giving you the framework to size the bet, not just to lock the badge. When we flag an over-rated all-rounder, we are saving you real money — not just helping you place mid-table in a free contest.
The companion app is the operational layer where you actually place wagers, claim bonuses and withdraw winnings. The editorial site you are reading right now is the analytical layer: verified squad intel, win-probability models, head-to-head breakdowns and the captaincy framework. Read this guide, install the app, place the bet — in that order. Every page links to the next so you can audit the logic before you commit any cash.
Ian Bishop's airport photo, a fortnight at Kartik Jeshwant's Six Academy, and a Talegaon camp — how a 6ft 5in teenager ended up on the Royals' net-bowling roster.
India met Bangladesh at Old Trafford on 25 June 2026; venue, kickoff time, squads, broadcast route and the chase for the semi-finals.
How to clear the rollover on a first-deposit bonus without burning through your bankroll.
Ranked by projected fantasy points, captaincy fit and role split for the upcoming IPL season.
The 12bet editorial desk is a small team of senior cricket analysts, data engineers and a full-time compliance reviewer. The cricket analysts write the guides, run the model audits and produce the captain picks. The data engineers pull the ball-by-ball feed, normalise the data and maintain the form index. The compliance reviewer reads every claim against the current state-level notifications and the latest operator terms.
The team is intentionally small. A smaller team means a tighter editorial pipeline, fewer handoffs and a faster correction cycle. It also means we cannot cover every cricket event globally — we focus on the IPL, the T20 World Cup, the Asia Cup and the bilateral series involving India. If a post on this site is wrong, write to [email protected] and we will reconcile within 48 hours.
12bet is a betting company, not a generic fantasy aggregator. That distinction matters because the editorial coverage, the captain picks and the live tracker are all written from the perspective of a sports bettor, not a hobbyist dream-team builder. When 12bet says a captain is likely to outperform his projected points, we are giving you the framework to size the bet, not just to lock the badge. When we flag an over-rated all-rounder, we are saving you real money — not just helping you place mid-table in a free contest.
The companion app is the operational layer where you actually place wagers, claim bonuses and withdraw winnings. The editorial site you are reading right now is the analytical layer: verified squad intel, win-probability models, head-to-head breakdowns and the captaincy framework. Read this guide, install the app, place the bet — in that order. Every page links to the next so you can audit the logic before you commit any cash.
12bet is a sports betting company that operates a companion cricket app and an editorial cricket guide. We publish verified picks, captain analysis and live match coverage for the Indian cricket calendar. The app is the operational layer; this site is the analytical layer.
Yes. The app is free to install and free to read. You only deposit when you choose to enter a paid contest or place a paid bet. The editorial guide on this site is free to read indefinitely.
Sports betting is a game of skill and is legal in most Indian states, with restrictions in a small set. The responsible play page lists the current eligible states — verify on the app for the most up-to-date map.
Our model outputs a probability, not a promise. We publish the inputs (form, venue, head-to-head, weather, toss) alongside the number so you can audit it. Long-run accuracy is tracked on the match prediction hub.
Every payout row on the winners page links to a withdrawal record inside the app. We do not publish screenshots from anonymous or unverified sources.
Complete KYC inside the app, link a bank account in your name, and request a withdrawal to that account. The full withdrawal page walks through the upload format and turnaround windows — IMPS typically lands inside an hour.
Your captain's fantasy points are multiplied by 2 and your vice-captain's by 1.5. Picking the right C/VC is the single largest swing in your weekly score — see the captain guide.
Open the responsible play tab inside the app and set a self-exclusion period of 7, 30, 90 days or permanent. Activation is immediate and confidential.
Use the download page to get the iOS, Android or direct APK link. Install size and minimum OS version are listed on the same page — verify on app before installing.
If you set a self-exclusion period through the app, your account is suspended for the duration of the exclusion — no contests, no bets, no marketing emails. The exclusion is logged in our compliance system and cannot be reversed mid-period, even at the user's request. If you are concerned about your own play or someone you know, contact the iCall helpline at 9152987821 (10am-6pm Mon-Sat) or visit Gambling Therapy India.
Self-exclusion is one of three responsible-play tools built into the 12bet app. The other two are deposit caps (daily, weekly, monthly) and session time-outs (auto-logout after a set period of inactivity). All three are accessible from the responsible play tab inside the app, and changes apply within 24 hours.
12bet is a betting company, not a generic fantasy aggregator. That distinction matters because the editorial coverage, the captain picks and the live tracker are all written from the perspective of a sports bettor, not a hobbyist dream-team builder. When 12bet says a captain is likely to outperform his projected points, we are giving you the framework to size the bet, not just to lock the badge. When we flag an over-rated all-rounder, we are saving you real money — not just helping you place mid-table in a free contest.
The companion app is the operational layer where you actually place wagers, claim bonuses and withdraw winnings. The editorial site you are reading right now is the analytical layer: verified squad intel, win-probability models, head-to-head breakdowns and the captaincy framework. Read this guide, install the app, place the bet — in that order. Every page links to the next so you can audit the logic before you commit any cash.
