In cricket sports betting, the market “Total Runs 1” usually refers to:
Total Runs by Team 1 (or Batsman 1)
This can depend on the context and sportsbook, but generally, it means one of the following:
1. Total Runs – Team 1
- You are betting on how many runs Team 1 will score, often in a specific period like:
- Total Runs in Match
- Total Runs in 1st Over
- Total Runs in First 6 Overs (Powerplay)
- Total Runs at Fall of 1st Wicket
Example:
Total Runs 1 – Over/Under 275.5
- Bet Over 275.5 → Win if Team 1 scores 276 or more.
- Bet Under 275.5 → Win if Team 1 scores 275 or fewer.
2. Batsman 1 Total Runs
- Betting on the number of runs scored by the opening batsman (Batsman 1).
Example:
Batsman 1 Total Runs – Over/Under 29.5
- Bet Over 29.5 → Win if the batsman scores 30 or more.
- Bet Under 29.5 → Win if the batsman scores 29 or fewer.
3. Total Runs in 1st Over
Sometimes, “Total Runs 1” can also refer to:
Total Runs in Over 1 (the first over of the match)
Example:
Over 5.5 Runs in Over 1
Means you’re betting there will be 6 or more runs scored in the first over.
To Be Sure:
Check the betting slip description or sportsbook rules to see if “Total Runs 1” means:
- Team 1’s total runs,
- First over total,
- Or first batsman’s total.
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