Cricket Match Betting

Although there are plenty of specials and futures bets that can be placed on cricket, the most popular way to bet is on the final outcome of matches. All of bigger online bookmakers offer cricket match betting for Twenty20, ODI, and Test matches.

Cricket match bets use the money line, where punters select outright winners of matches without using a handicap.

Example:
New South Wales: 4/7
Trinidad & Tobago: 11/8

In this case, New South Wales is the favoured team, paying £4 profit for every £7 wagered. Since Trinidad & Tobago are the underdogs, £11 profit would be paid for every £8 wagered if they won the match.

Home Field Advantage in Cricket

In most team sports there is a distinct home field advantage that punters need to pay attention to. However, a study by Northeastern University in 2010 reveals that the home field advantage in cricket is amongst the smallest in all major sports. If you’re new to betting on cricket, but have experience in betting on sports like football or basketball where home field advantage is something you generally consider, you’ll want to put less importance on it in for this sport.

In cricket, home field advantage comes more into play in international events when the teams have different types of bowlers and pitches. In this case, it’s always best to compare stats for each team and see how they’ve performed against similar types of opponents.

Match Betting Vigorish

Most online bookmakers charge a 10% vig (commission) on match bets, but some sites offer reduced juice on specific days of the week or on the day of the match. Reduced juice usually translates into 5-8% vig instead of 10%.

Serious & professional cricket punters need to register and fund accounts at several of the best online bookmakers to compare odds and look for special promotions. Over the course of a season, saving 2-5% on every match betting wager can translate into hundreds or thousands of pounds in your pocket.

Popular Leagues & Internationals for UK Cricket Betting

Some of the most popular leagues & international events for match betting include:

  • Twenty20 Champions League
  • English County Cricket
  • Test Series
  • ODI Series
  • The Ashes
  • Twenty20 World Cup
  • Cricket World Cup (ODI)
  • ICC Test Championship
  • English County Cricket
  • IPL (Indian Premier League)