Resolution criteria on PolyGram: This market refers to the combination of the pre-match coin toss and the final match result for the cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings scheduled for 2026-05-05 in Indian Premier League. This market resolves according to (1) the official toss result and (2) the finalized match result as published by https://www.espncricinfo.com/. The outcome corresponding to Delhi Capitals will be considered correct if Delhi Capitals is officially recorded as winning both the toss and the match. The outcome corresponding to Chennai Super Kings will be considered correct if Chennai Super Kings is officially recorded as winning both the toss and the match.
PolyGram is an on-chain prediction market where you trade YES or NO outcome shares with real USDC on Polygon. For this market, buy YES if you believe the event will happen, or NO if you think it won't. Your maximum loss is your stake — winning shares pay $1.00 each at resolution. Unlike sportsbooks, there is no house edge: prices are set by supply and demand from other traders and reflect the crowd's real-time probability.
Market outcomes
| DEL | 0% YES | 100% NO |
| Draw | 100% YES | 0% NO |
| CHE | 0% YES | 100% NO |
Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings will contest an IPL match on 5 May 2026, with this market requiring both a Delhi toss win and match victory to resolve YES. The compound probability—needing two independent events to align—naturally produces lower odds than either outcome alone. Toss outcomes in cricket carry roughly 50% probability for each team, whilst match results depend on squad composition, form, pitch conditions and head-to-head records. The current 0% implied probability on Polymarket's order book reflects either minimal trading activity at settlement or a structural absence of backing for this specific combination, rather than certainty of non-occurrence.
Historical IPL data shows Delhi Capitals have won approximately 45% of matches since the franchise's 2019 inception, whilst Chennai Super Kings maintain a stronger record around 52% win rate across their IPL tenure. Toss outcomes distribute near-evenly across seasons, making the joint probability mathematically around 22–24% under independence assumptions. The current zero probability suggests either no liquidity has formed on the YES side or traders are pricing in information unavailable in public records.
Traders should monitor squad announcements and injury updates closer to the match date, particularly regarding key batting or bowling personnel for both franchises. Weather forecasts for Delhi in early May will influence pitch preparation and match dynamics. Recent IPL scheduling and venue details from the BCCI will clarify whether this fixture proceeds as scheduled, which remains a prerequisite for settlement.
This market settles from the official outcome published at https://www.espncricinfo.com/. A proposer submits the final result to the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon; the two-hour dispute window closes and payouts clear in USDC.
The mechanics for trading "Indian Premier League: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings - Toss Match Double" are the same as any other PolyGram sporting event contract. Each YES share resolves to $1 if the event happens, or $0 if it doesn't. The current price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the market's probability estimate, set live by the order book.
$2K in lifetime turnover and $0 of resting liquidity puts this market in the below the median by volume for sports contracts on PolyGram. Order-book depth is thin — large orders may need to be split across the book or executed as limit orders.
The market has been open for under a month — fresh enough that information asymmetry remains a real factor.
Higher-volume markets tend to have tighter spreads and faster price discovery — meaning the displayed YES/NO percentages are more likely to reflect the true crowd-implied probability rather than a single trader's directional view.
Resolution is sourced from https://www.espncricinfo.com/. Settlement is executed by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon, with a 2-hour dispute window before payouts clear.
This prediction market is scheduled to close on 12 May 2026. After the resolving event occurs, settlement typically clears within 24 hours once the UMA optimistic oracle confirms the outcome. All payouts are in USDC on the Polygon network.
To trade on this prediction market, create a free PolyGram account at polygram.ink, deposit USDC via Polygon, and place a YES or NO order on the outcome you believe in. You can learn more on our how-it-works page. Your maximum loss is limited to your stake — there is no leverage or margin.
When the outcome is determined, winning YES shares pay out $1.00 each in USDC, while losing shares pay $0. Settlement is handled by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon — a proposer submits the result, a two-hour dispute window opens, and if uncontested, payouts are distributed automatically. You can withdraw your winnings to any Polygon wallet.
Prediction-market positions can lose 100% of staked capital. Outcomes are uncertain by definition — historical accuracy of crowd-implied probabilities is high in aggregate but not for any single market. PolyGram does not provide investment advice. Trade only with capital you can afford to lose.
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