What Does “Fielder Catch | 1st Innings” Mean?
This bet type allows you to predict if a catch will be taken by a fielder (such as a player positioned in the slips, covers, mid-off, mid-on, or boundary) during the first innings of a cricket match.
You may find options like:
- Yes – A fielder will take at least one catch in the 1st innings.
- No – No fielder will take a catch in the 1st innings.
Example:
Let’s take an example with teams India vs Australia (ODI Match).
Example Market:
Market: Fielder Catch | 1st Innings
Options:
- Yes @ 1.50
- No @ 2.60
Example Scenario:
- Australia bats first (1st innings).
- During the innings, Virat Kohli (India) takes a catch at cover to dismiss David Warner.
Your bet “Yes” wins because a fielder took a catch in the first innings.
If no fielder takes a catch (for example, all wickets are bowled, LBW, or caught by the wicketkeeper),
Your bet loses if you selected “Yes.”
How the Bet Is Settled
- “Yes” wins if any fielder (not the keeper or bowler) takes at least one catch in the first innings.
- “No” wins if no fielder takes a catch in the first innings.
- Catches by wicketkeepers or bowlers do not count.
Important Notes
- Only catches taken by fielders are valid.
- Applies only to the 1st innings.
- If the match is abandoned before a catch is taken, bets are usually void.
- Dropped catches do not count — the fielder must complete the catch successfully.
Betting Tips for “Fielder Catch | 1st Innings”
- Check Pitch Conditions:
Dry, bouncy pitches increase the chances of aerial shots — hence, more catches. - Consider Team Bowling Strength:
Teams with swing or pace bowlers (like India, Australia, England) often force batsmen to play risky shots. - Fielding Quality:
Teams known for sharp fielding (e.g., Australia, South Africa) increase the likelihood of catches. - Match Format:
- In T20s, aggressive batting = more catches.
- In Tests, defensive play = fewer catching chances early on.
- In ODIs, moderate risk = balanced chances.
- Weather Conditions:
Cloudy or windy conditions can help bowlers swing the ball, leading to more mistimed shots and catches.
Example Betting Tip:
In a T20 match between India and England, if the pitch looks hard and dry and both teams have strong pace bowlers (like Bumrah and Archer), betting “Yes” on “Fielder Catch | 1st Innings” is a smart choice.
Summary
| Bet Type | What You Predict | Key Detail | Example Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fielder Catch | 1st Innings | A fielder takes a catch in the first innings | Kohli catches Warner – Yes Wins |
| No Catch | 1st Innings | No fielder catch in the first innings | All wickets bowled or LBW – No Wins |