Cricket betting has surged in popularity globally, with diverse formats of the game offering abundant betting opportunities. Whether it’s Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), or T20 leagues, bookmakers deliver a variety of betting options that cater effectively to both novice and experienced bettors.
Let’s explore the various types of betting in cricket in detail.
1. Match Betting
This is the most common form of cricket betting, where punters place a wager on the outcome of a match. The options are usually:
Win – Betting on a team to win.
Draw – Mostly applicable to Test cricket, where a match can end in a draw.
Tie – A rare occurrence where both teams score the same runs.
2. Series Winner Betting
Bettors can place wagers on the overall winner of a cricket series, such as the Ashes or a bilateral series between two nations.
3. Outright Betting
This involves betting on the overall winner of a tournament, such as the ICC Cricket World Cup, Indian Premier League (IPL), or T20 World Cup.
4. Top Batsman and Top Bowler Betting
Top Batsman: Predicting which player will score the most runs in a match or tournament.
Top Bowler: Betting on the bowler who will take the most wickets.
5. In-Play (Live) Betting
Bettors place bets while the match is ongoing, with odds fluctuating based on real-time events.
Common in-play bets include:
Next wicket to fall
Runs scored in an over
Mode of next dismissal
6. Over/Under Betting
This involves predicting whether a certain statistic (like total runs, wickets, or boundaries) will be over or under a given number set by the bookmaker.
7. Session Betting
This type of betting focuses on specific sessions of a Test match or innings in a limited-overs game.
Examples include betting on runs scored in the first 10 overs of an ODI.
8. Method of Dismissal Betting
Predicting how a particular batsman will get out, such as:
Bowled
Caught
LBW
Stumped
9. Man of the Match Betting
Bettors wager on which player will be named the Man of the Match based on performance.
10. Player Performance Betting
Betting on an individual player’s performance, such as:
Total runs scored
Number of wickets taken
Catches held
11. Highest Opening Partnership Betting
Wagering on which team’s opening pair will score more runs.
12. Odd/Even Runs Betting
Betting on whether a team’s total runs or an individual batsman’s score will be an odd or even number.
13. First Ball/First Over Betting
Predicting the outcome of the first ball (dot ball, run, boundary, wicket) or the total runs in the first over.
14. Toss Winner Betting
A simple bet on which team will win the toss before the start of the match.
15. Fall of First Wicket Betting
Bettors predict the score at which the first wicket will fall.
With a diverse array of cricket betting options available, punters have the opportunity to choose from straightforward bets to highly strategic wagers. It's imperative to engage in responsible betting to guarantee a fun and controlled experience. By mastering the different types of bets and thoroughly analyzing team performances, player form, and match conditions, bettors can substantially boost their chances of success in cricket betting.
