If you want to make a bet on “1st Over Total Runs” in a Test match, the online betting company will suggest you Over and Under options of a fractional run (5.5).
Besides, Why .5? Generally the bets like Over/Under will include “.5“. So the confusing thing is how do teams score the .5 runs? Actually, it is not confusing. It makes this type of bet easier because it skips the possibility of a draw.
Now, you have to choose a particular option from the several options given by the online bookmaker. After choosing the option, you have to allocate your stakes. If your given option matches the end result, then you will be the winner of this bet. As a result, you can claim the stake. Moreover, you can earn the profit too from the bet.
But, if it goes another way, then you will lose the stakes.
For example, there will be a Test match played between India and South Africa. Suppose, you made a bet of 100 dollars that the total amount of runs will be under 1.5 in the 1st over. After that, it seems there’s only 1 run scored in the 1st over. So, it matches your selectable option. Therefore, you win the be on 1st Over Total Runs betting term.
As a result, you can claim the stake of yours and of course, you will earn the profit money of this betting term too.
In order to understand this betting term more thoroughly, check the example below.