TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.5b
24H VOL:
$271,200,656
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,922,627,141
420,368
Markets across
40,352
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,484
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 24, 1:43 PM EST
Polymarket
This market refers to the cricket match between Namibia and Ireland scheduled for October 24 2026 at 4:00 AM ET in Ireland Tour of Namibia ODIs.
This market refers to the cricket match between Namibia and Ireland scheduled for October 24 2026 at 4:00 AM ET in Ireland Tour of Namibia ODIs.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks often set initial lines based on expert analysis and incorporate a margin for profit, while this market allows anyone to participate and express their beliefs. If a significant discrepancy exists between the two, opportunities for arbitrage may arise, as traders attempt to profit from the difference. However, it’s important to remember that both represent probabilities as perceived by different groups, and neither is guaranteed to be perfectly accurate.
On Polymarket, this market is priced through a continuous auction mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing their belief in the outcome. The price of a share directly reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as determined by supply and demand. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The more traders who believe an outcome is likely, the higher the price of shares representing that outcome will climb. This creates a dynamic and responsive market that reflects the collective intelligence of the participants. The current price indicates the market's aggregate prediction.
This market resolves around Oct 31, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the result of the Ireland-Namibia ODI series is verifiable from credible public reporting. Resolution will be based on the official results published by the governing body of the series. The market will determine which outcome—based on the series result—is the winning prediction. Traders holding shares in the correct outcome will be entitled to a payout, while those holding shares in incorrect outcomes will forfeit their investment.
Several factors could influence trading activity in this market. Any news regarding player injuries, changes in team lineups, or weather conditions affecting the matches could significantly shift the odds. Unexpected performance during the early stages of the series, or even pre-match analysis highlighting a team's strengths or weaknesses, could also drive price movements. Furthermore, large trades by influential participants or shifts in broader public sentiment could all contribute to changes in the market's price as traders adjust their predictions leading up to Oct 31, 2026.