Before the commencement of the IPL 2023 on March 31, a major sporting fact about match manipulation and betting has come to light. According to this, 13 cricket matches in the year 2022 were similarly questionable.
Match fixing and betting are two grim realities in the world of sports, and a survey has shown that a total of 1212 international matches were under investigation in 2022. This figure has climbed by 34% since 2021, and 8 lakh 50 thousand matches were monitored in 2022, with over 1200 of them being questionable. This report has come to light with less than a week to the start of the IPL. 12 sports were engaged in 1212 suspicious matches, which took place in 92 nations and five subcontinents. The majority of matches are under suspicion of football, although numerous cricket matches are also on this list. The 16th season of the IPL will commence on March 31st in India.
What is the most ‘game’ in football?
In 2022, Sportradar Integrity Services produced a report on Betting, Corruption, and Match Fixing that stated 775 football matches, 220 basketball matches, and 13 cricket matches were under investigation, with 630 in Europe, 240 in Asia, and 225 in South America. In other sports, 130 suspected cases were recorded, but in 2022, 437 in 11 games. The corporation employed UFDS to detect suspicious behaviour in any match.
How much corruption occurred in the cricket world?
13 cricket matches were determined to be suspicious in 2022, including two Bangladeshi cricketers who were not picked for the Women’s T20 World Cup. According to Sportradar, there was no cricket match in India that was in question. In 2020, Sportradar collaborated with the BCCI’s anti-corruption section to identify wrongdoing during IPL matches, including as betting and match-fixing.
Which league generates the most betting turnover?
Betting is growing more popular these days. When it reaches a high degree, it can also manifest as match-fixing. According to the figures shown in this study, the IPL generates around 135 million euros, or approximately 1200 crore rupees in betting turnover, or betting revenues. This is the fourth biggest number in the globe according to all leagues. Cricket, on the other hand, ranks fifth in terms of overall sports, with the greatest betting turnover of 67 million euros.
Will the number of tainted matches grow in 2023?
According to the report’s conclusion, the number of 1212 this year may climb in the year 2023. This might lead to more crooked matches this year. According to the research, this figure may rise as a result of economic uncertainty. In this situation, Europe may maintain its lead this year as well. Apart from that, Asia and South America can compete for second position. It further suggests that athletes on the verge of retirement might be enticed into match-fixing. Stopping match-fixing and corruption in sports will be a significant issue for the sports world.
