Most traders look for big swings in a match. Scalpers look for tiny ripples.
Scalping is the art of entering and exiting the market quickly to steal 1 or 2 ticks of profit.

How Scalping Works

In cricket, the odds are constantly moving.

  • Ball 1: Dot ball. Odds drop slightly.
  • Ball 2: Single. Odds stable.
  • Ball 3: Dot ball. Odds drop again.

A scalper takes advantage of these small movements.

The Loop:

  1. Back at 1.95.
  2. Wait for 2 balls (no boundary).
  3. Lay at 1.93.
  4. Profit: 2 ticks.
  5. Repeat 50 times a match.
Scalping Profit Staircase

Requirements for Scalping

  1. High Liquidity: You need your bets to be matched instantly. Only possible on big matches (IPL, BBL).
  2. Fast Stream: You must see the action live with minimal delay. TV is too slow; you need a fast stream or court-siding data.
  3. Focus: You cannot take your eyes off the screen.

Risks of Scalping

The biggest risk is a Sudden Event (Wicket or Six) while you are waiting to exit.

  • You Back at 1.95.
  • WICKET!
  • Odds jump to 2.50.
  • You are now stuck with a loss.

Solution: Always have a "Stop Loss". If the market turns against you, exit immediately. Don't hope it comes back.

Conclusion

Scalping is intense but rewarding. It turns betting into a video game of grinding small wins.
If you prefer identifying mispriced odds instead of trading live, check out our Value Betting Guide.