TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$130,522,377
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,438,389,636
404,028
Markets across
30,214
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,681
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 16, 8:30 PM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the outcome of the men's ODI cricket match between West Indies and New Zealand scheduled for July 16, 2026. The aggregated consensus across Polymarket and Kalshi shows a 10.0% probability for the leading outcome, with resolution determined by the official final result published on ESPNcricinfo. Watch for the match result on July 16, 2026, which will trigger settlement across both platforms.
This market refers to the cricket match between West Indies and New Zealand scheduled for July 16 2026 in ODI Series West Indies vs. New Zealand. This market resolves according to the finalized match result as published by https://www.espncricinfo.com/. DLS/DRS, over-rate penalties, forfeit/walkover, or any other on-field ruling that leads the competition to declare a winner are treated as ordinary wins. If the match ends tied and the playing conditions provide an on-field tiebreak (e.g., Super Over), the winner determined by that tiebreak will be used for resolution. If the match ends tied and no on-field tiebreak is used or available under the playing conditions (e.g., group-stage ODI with no Super Over), the market will resolve 50-50. If the match is postponed/rescheduled, the market remains open until the listed fixture is completed. If the match is permanently canceled or abandoned or otherwise is completed without a winner, the market resolves 50-50. The primary resolution source for this market is the official statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 2 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.
The West Indies vs New Zealand ODI match scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM EDT will determine the resolution of these markets. Each team has a corresponding market that resolves to Yes if that team wins the match. If the match ends without an official winner—including scenarios where it results in a tie, draw, no result, abandonment, or cancellation—all markets resolve to $0.50. Similarly, if a forfeit, disqualification, or concession occurs before the match begins, all markets resolve to $0.50. However, if such an event occurs after play has begun and the governing body declares an official winner, the markets resolve based on that declared result. If play commences but insufficient play occurs to determine an official result, all markets resolve to $0.50.
Prediction markets like those tracked here operate on a fundamentally different model than traditional sportsbooks. Rather than a bookmaker setting odds and taking the other side of your bet, prediction markets are peer-to-peer exchanges where traders themselves determine prices through supply and demand. This often results in tighter spreads and more efficient pricing, especially as new information emerges. Sportsbooks build in margins and may adjust odds more slowly; prediction markets typically react faster to breaking news, team injuries, or shifting public opinion. Over time, prediction market prices tend to converge toward actual outcomes, making them valuable benchmarks for comparing against fixed sportsbook lines.
Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Each platform attracts different trader demographics, liquidity pools, and fee structures, which naturally creates pricing variations. Polymarket and Kalshi may have different user bases with distinct information sets or risk appetites, causing one venue to price the outcome higher or lower than the other. Market depth also varies—a platform with deeper liquidity may show tighter bid-ask spreads and faster price discovery. Additionally, platform-specific rules around market hours, settlement timelines, or dispute resolution can influence how traders value the same outcome. Comparing prices across venues is a smart way to identify arbitrage opportunities or confirm which platform's consensus feels most reliable.
Key player injuries, roster announcements, or last-minute team changes can shift odds significantly, as can recent form and head-to-head momentum leading into the series. Weather conditions at the venue, pitch reports, and toss outcomes during individual matches will likely trigger intraday volatility. Major upsets or dominant performances in early matches often reprrice the entire series outlook. Off-field news—such as coaching changes, player controversies, or travel disruptions—can also influence trader sentiment. As the series progresses, each result narrows the possible outcomes, typically tightening the spread between the two teams' implied probabilities. Monitoring these catalysts helps you anticipate market moves before they're fully priced in.