Cricket betting has become extremely popular around the world, with fans eager to test their knowledge and luck across different formats of the game. It's essential to understand the terminology associated with cricket betting to make informed decisions. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced bettor, this glossary will assist you in navigating the world of cricket betting with confidence.
A to Z Cricket Betting Terms
A
Accumulator (Acca) – A bet combining multiple selections into one, where all selections must win for a payout.
Ante-Post Betting – Placing bets on an event well in advance, often before teams or squads are announced.
Arbitrage Betting – Betting on all possible outcomes with different bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
B
Bankroll – The total amount of money a bettor has set aside for betting.
Betting Exchange – A platform where bettors can wager against each other rather than a bookmaker.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – A bet predicting whether both teams will score a certain number of runs or wickets.
Bookmaker (Bookie) – An individual or organization that sets odds and accepts bets.
C
Cash Out – A feature allowing bettors to settle a bet before the event concludes, securing a portion of the winnings or reducing losses.
Correct Score – A bet predicting the exact score of a match or innings.
Covering the Spread – Betting on a team to either win or not lose by more than a specified margin.
D
Dead Heat – When two or more selections finish in a tie, leading to a reduced payout.
Double Chance – A bet covering two possible outcomes, such as Team A win or draw.
Draw No Bet – A bet where the stake is refunded if the match ends in a draw.
E
Each-Way Bet – A bet that consists of two parts: one for the win and one for a place (top positions).
Edge – A bettor’s advantage over the bookmaker due to research or knowledge.
Evictions (Dismissals) – Bets related to how a batsman gets out, such as bowled, LBW, or caught.
F
First Innings Lead – A bet predicting which team will lead after the first innings in Test matches.
Fixed Odds – Pre-determined odds at the time of placing the bet, not subject to change.
Futures Bet – A long-term bet on an event, such as the winner of a tournament.
G
Gubbing – A term referring to when a bookmaker limits a bettor’s account due to consistent winning.
Golden Duck – A bet on a batsman getting out for zero on the first ball faced.
Green Book – A situation in betting exchange where all possible outcomes lead to a profit.
H
Handicap Betting – A way of balancing odds by giving one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage.
Hedge Bet – Placing bets on the opposite outcome to minimize risk or secure profit.
Highest Opening Partnership – A bet on which team’s openers will score more runs in their partnership.
I
In-Play Betting (Live Betting) – Placing bets while the match is ongoing.
Innings Runs Bet – Predicting the total runs a team will score in an innings.
L
Lay Bet – A bet against an outcome happening, available on betting exchanges.
Live Streaming Betting – Placing bets while watching live matches via a bookmaker’s streaming service.
Lucky 15 – A system bet consisting of 15 individual bets on four selections.
M
Man of the Match (MOTM) – Betting on who will be the best performer in a match.
Market – A specific betting option within an event, such as top batsman or highest wickets.
Match Bet – A wager on the overall result of a match (win, lose, or draw).
O
Odds – The numerical representation of the probability of an event occurring.
Over/Under Bet – Betting on whether a statistic (runs, wickets, etc.) will be above or below a given number.
Outright Winner – Betting on the winner of an entire tournament.
P
Parlay – Another term for an accumulator bet.
Player Prop Bet – Betting on an individual player’s performance, such as total runs or wickets.
Powerplay Betting – Wagers related to the first six overs of a T20 or ODIs.
R
Run Rate – The number of runs scored per over, which can be the basis for various bets.
Runner – A player or team on whom a bet has been placed.
S
Session Betting – Betting on outcomes for specific sessions in Test cricket (e.g., first session runs).
Stake – The amount of money placed on a bet.
Super Over Betting – Placing bets on the outcome of a Super Over in limited-overs cricket.
T
Tie – A match where both teams finish with the same score, affecting certain bets.
Top Batsman/Bowler – Betting on which player will score the most runs or take the most wickets.
To Win the Toss – Betting on which team will win the coin toss before the match.
U
Underdog – The team expected to lose, often with higher odds.
Unquoted – When a particular score or player is not available for betting in a market.
V-Z
Void Bet – A bet that is canceled, often due to match abandonment or incorrect odds.
Wicket Bet – Wagering on when a wicket will fall or how many will be taken by a team or bowler.
