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World Test Championship betting, session by session

Back or lay Tests that count towards the ICC World Test Championship on Goexch, and the final that ends each two-year cycle. Bet on match odds with the draw, series results, the first-innings lead, top batter and bowler, and the WTC winner.

Goexch cricket desk · Updated 12 Oct 2026

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At a glance

The WTC on Goexch in five lines

Organiser: International Cricket Council (ICC)
Cycle: Two years, ending in a one-off final
Teams: Nine Test nations
Points: Win 12, tie 6, draw 4, loss 0
When to bet: Pre-match, live, series and outrights

Markets explained

Which World Test Championship markets can I bet on?

Markets on single Tests, on whole series, and on the race to the final.

Match odds with the draw

Back either team or the draw. The draw price shortens as time runs out or rain takes overs away.

Series result

Who wins the whole series, or whether it's drawn. It settles after the last Test of the series.

Correct series score

The exact result, such as 2-1 or 1-1. Harder to call, so the prices are longer.

First-innings lead

Which team scores more in its first innings. It settles once both first innings are complete.

Top batter and top bowler

For one innings, one Test or the whole series. Session runs markets are also open during play.

To reach and win the final

Outrights on the two teams that top the table, and on the team that lifts the mace.

How it works

How does Test match betting work?

Goexch shows decimal odds. If your back bet wins, you get your stake multiplied by the price, stake included. The difference from white-ball cricket is the draw: Test match odds have three outcomes, and the draw is often a real contender.

Session and innings markets settle during the match. Match odds wait until the Test ends, which can take up to five days.

Worked example

A bet on the draw

Stake: ₹1,000
Odds: 3.40
Return: ₹3,400

₹1,000 × 3.40 = ₹3,400 if the Test is drawn, which is ₹2,400 profit plus your stake.

Points system

How does the World Test Championship work?

Over a two-year cycle, each of the nine teams plays six series: three at home and three away. A series can be anything from two to five Tests.

Because teams play different numbers of Tests, the table ranks them by the percentage of available points they've won, not by total points. Slow over rates can cost points too. The top two at the end of the cycle meet in the final.

World Test Championship points per Test
Result	Points per Test
Win	12
Tie	6
Draw	4
Loss	0

The final

How does the WTC final work?

The top two teams play a single Test at a neutral ground, so neither side has home advantage. A reserve day makes up time lost to weather. If the final still ends in a draw or a tie, the two teams share the title.

Past World Test Championship finals
Cycle	Result	Venue
2019 to 2021	New Zealand beat India	Southampton
2021 to 2023	Australia beat India	The Oval, London
2023 to 2025	South Africa beat Australia	Lord's, London

In-play

What moves Test match odds?

Test prices move more slowly than T20 prices, but over five days they can travel a long way. These are the things that move them most.

Wickets
Nothing moves a Test price more. A collapse can swing a match within a session.
Run rate against time
A team chasing a win needs runs quickly enough to bowl the other side out in time.
Rain and bad light
Every session lost pushes the draw price shorter.
Pitch wear
Days four and five usually help spinners as the surface cracks and turns.

Live betting guide

What happens to Test bets if it rains?

Tests aren't shortened with DLS. Overs lost to rain are simply gone, which leaves less time to force a result and makes a draw more likely. A rain-hit Test that ends without a winner is a draw, and bets on the draw win. Match odds bets are only void if the match is abandoned with no result.

Test match settlement rules

Side by side

Which Test market should I pick?

Test markets settle over very different time spans, from one session to a two-year cycle.

Test cricket betting markets compared
Market	Settles	What drives it	Good for
Session runs	End of the session	Pitch, new ball, batters at the crease	Live bettors
First-innings lead	After both first innings	Toss, pitch, top order	A view on the first few days
Match odds	When the Test ends, up to five days	Wickets, time left, weather	Most bettors
Series result	After the last Test	Squad depth, home conditions	A view on a whole series
WTC winner	After the final	Table position, form, conditions	A long view of the cycle

Getting started

How do I place a Test match bet?

Four steps, from a WhatsApp message to a confirmed bet.

Step 1
Get your Goexch ID
Send us your name and mobile number on WhatsApp. Your ID usually arrives within a few minutes.
Step 2
Add funds
Deposit by UPI or bank transfer from an account in your own name.
How to deposit
Step 3
Open the Test
Go to Cricket, pick the Test or series and check the XIs, the pitch and the forecast.
Step 4
Choose a market and stake
Pick a market, enter a stake you're fine losing and confirm.
Step-by-step bet guide

Before you place anything

A Test runs for up to five days, and it's easy to keep betting session after session. Set a budget for the whole match before it starts and don't chase losses. Betting laws differ between Indian states, so check yours, and you must be 18 or older.

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Questions

World Test Championship betting FAQ

Short answers to what players ask us most. The full FAQ covers payments, bonuses and account issues.

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Can I bet on a Test match ending in a draw?

Yes. Test match odds include the draw. If the match is drawn, bets on the draw win and bets on either team lose.

Test match settlement rules

How are World Test Championship points worked out?

A win is worth 12 points, a tie 6, a draw 4 and a loss 0. Because teams play different numbers of Tests, the table ranks them by the percentage of available points they've won. Points can also be deducted for slow over rates.

What happens if the WTC final is drawn?

The final has a reserve day to make up time lost to weather. If it still ends in a draw or a tie, the two teams share the title, and bets on the draw in the match odds market win.

Does rain void a Test match bet?

No. A rain-hit Test that ends without a winner is a draw, and bets on the draw win. Match odds bets are only void if the match is abandoned with no result.

When are Test match bets paid?

Session and innings markets settle during the match. Match odds settle when the Test ends, which can be up to five days after it starts, and series markets after the last Test.

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