Session and Fancy Betting – Yes/No Lines Explained

By Polar Loop editorial teamUpdated 2026-11-047 min read

Session betting means betting Yes or No on a number — such as total runs after 6 overs — and fancy is the wider family of these number-based markets, including player runs and fall of wicket. You pick Yes if you think the actual figure will reach the line and No if you think it will fall short, and the rate tells you how much you win. Below are worked rupee examples, how rates like 90/110 change your payout, and the settlement rules to check first.

What is session betting?

A session is a market on a number reached by a fixed point in an innings — most commonly total runs at the end of 6, 10, 15 or 20 overs in a T20, or 10, 20, 30 and so on in an ODI. The panel posts a line, such as “6 over runs IND: No 48 / Yes 49”, and you take one side.

Fancy is the umbrella term Indian panels use for all these Yes/No number markets, including runs scored by a particular batter, the score at which a wicket falls, partnership runs, and runs in a single over. Sessions are the most popular because they run every few overs of almost every match on an IPL ID or T20 betting ID.

How do Yes and No lines work?

Most panels show two figures. Using “No 48 / Yes 49” as the example:

• Yes 49 wins if the team scores 49 or more by the end of the 6th over
• No 48 wins if the team scores less than 48
• If the team scores exactly 48, both Yes 49 and No 48 lose on most panels — that one-run gap is the panel’s edge

The Yes side is shown in a blue box and the No side in a pink box, like back and lay on the match odds. Sometimes the two figures are the same (No 50 / Yes 50), in which case 50 or more is a Yes and 49 or fewer is a No, and the panel makes its edge through the rate instead. Always read the exact line on your bet slip, because the display differs between panels.

What do session rates like 100 and 90/110 mean?

The rate is the payout per ₹100. A rate of 100 is even money: stake ₹1,000 on Yes and you win ₹1,000 or lose ₹1,000.

When one side is more likely, the panel adjusts the rate instead of moving the line. A common display is “No 50 @ 110 / Yes 50 @ 90”. On most panels that means:

• Yes @ 90: stake ₹1,000, win ₹900 if the score is 50 or more, lose ₹1,000 if not
• No @ 110: win ₹1,000 if the score is under 50, but your liability is ₹1,100 if it reaches 50

In both cases the panel is telling you that Yes is the slightly stronger side. A 90 rate means you get paid 0.9× your stake. Rate formats vary by panel, so check the profit and liability on the bet slip before confirming.

Worked example: 6-over session

An IPL team is batting first on a good pitch. Before the first ball, the panel shows “6 over runs: No 52 / Yes 53” at rate 100. You think the opening pair will go hard in the powerplay, so you take Yes 53 for ₹2,000.

• Team scores 61/1 after 6 overs → 61 ≥ 53, you win ₹2,000
• Team scores 53/2 → exactly 53 still counts as Yes, you win ₹2,000
• Team scores 52/2 → below 53, you lose ₹2,000
• Team scores 44/3 → you lose ₹2,000

Now suppose after 3 overs the team is 34/0 and the line has jumped to “No 60 / Yes 61”. You can take No 60 for ₹2,000. If the final 6-over score is 53 to 59, both your bets win (+₹4,000). If it is 60 or more, Yes wins and No loses, so you break even (₹0). If it is below 53, Yes loses and No wins, again ₹0. Taking both sides of a moving line like this is called a middle. Lines can also move against you, so this is never risk-free. Powerplay patterns are covered in our powerplay betting strategy post.

Worked example: 10-over session with a 90 rate

In an ODI, the 10-over line is shown as “No 54 @ 110 / Yes 54 @ 90”. Overcast conditions make you expect early swing, so you take No for ₹1,000.

• Score after 10 overs is 47/2 → under 54, you win ₹1,000
• Score after 10 overs is 54/1 → it reaches the line, you lose your liability of ₹1,100

Your friend takes Yes for ₹1,000 at 90 on the same line. At 47/2 he loses ₹1,000; at 54/1 he wins ₹900. The rate tilts the reward towards the side the panel thinks is less likely. Check the pitch report and conditions before taking an early session — they matter more here than in any other market.

Player runs and fall of wicket fancy

Player runs markets put a line on one batter’s score, such as “Kohli runs: No 31 / Yes 32”. Yes wins if he reaches 32. If he is out for 25, No wins. These are usually settled when the batter is dismissed or the innings ends — check whether your panel settles if the batter retires hurt or does not bat.

Fall of wicket (FOW) markets ask at what team score the next wicket will fall, for example “1st wicket fall: No 38 / Yes 39”. If the first wicket falls at 42, Yes wins. If it falls at 20, No wins. Openers who survive the powerplay turn these markets quickly, which is why FOW prices swing hard ball by ball.

Other fancy markets you may see include partnership runs, runs in a single over, total boundaries and “lambi” (full-innings runs). The same Yes/No logic applies.

What moves a session line?

The panel sets each line from the score, wickets in hand and conditions, then adjusts it as money comes in. Knowing what drives the line helps you judge whether a figure looks high or low.

• Pitch and venue. A flat, small ground lifts every session line; a slow or seaming surface pulls them down.
• Fielding restrictions. Only two fielders may be outside the 30-yard circle during the first 6 overs of a T20 and the first 10 of an ODI, so scoring is usually quicker in those overs.
• Wickets in hand. A team 40/0 after 4 overs gets a much higher 10-over line than one at 40/3, because the second side has to rebuild.
• Batting depth. In the IPL the Impact Player rule, which the league has kept for the 2025–2027 cycle, lets teams add an extra batter, so sides often bat aggressively deeper into the innings.
• Dew and conditions. In evening games, dew can make the ball hard to grip in the second innings, which can lift chasing sessions.

Lines are usually suspended for a moment before each ball and after every wicket or boundary review, then reopen at a new number.

How are sessions settled, including rain-shortened matches?

A session settles the moment its point is reached — a 6-over session settles at the end of the 6th over, and you are paid straight to your wallet. If the innings ends early because the team is bowled out, most panels settle on the final score, which usually means No wins.

Rain is where rules differ most. If overs are reduced, some panels void sessions that can no longer be completed, some settle sessions that were already passed, and some have special rules for lines posted after the reduction. With DLS involved in the result, match odds may settle differently from sessions. Rules vary by panel — check before betting, ideally in the market rules on your panel before you place a large session bet in a game with a poor forecast.

Common session and fancy mistakes

• Ignoring the one-run gap between No and Yes — exactly 48 against “No 48 / Yes 49” loses both sides
• Taking No at a high rate like 110 without realising your liability is more than your stake
• Chasing a moving line ball after ball and stacking up liability on one side
• Betting sessions in a rain-threatened match without reading the void rules
• Treating a hot streak as skill — sessions are close to coin-flips by design
• Betting after a suspension lifts at a worse line than you wanted, because you clicked too fast

Session vs match odds: which is better?

Many people use sessions for short bursts of action and match odds for bigger, considered positions. Compare both in our back vs lay guide.

Practise sessions first

The quickest way to get comfortable with lines and rates is to watch them move during a real match. Ask for a free demo ID and follow a few sessions with practice bets, and read our in-play betting guide for timing tips.

Real-money online betting is restricted in India under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. Read about whether online betting is legal in India before depositing anything, and set limits using our responsible gaming tips. Sessions are fast, which makes them easy to overbet.