
Cricket covers three very different formats: five-day Tests, one-day internationals and T20. Each has its own markets and its own rhythm for in-play betting.
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Popular Cricket Markets
| Market | What it means | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | Win, lose, or draw in Tests | Weather makes the Test draw a real outcome |
| Top batter | Highest scorer for a team | Dead heat rules often apply |
| Total runs | Over or under a runs line | Pitch and weather reports are key |
| Method of dismissal | How the next wicket falls | High margin novelty market |
| Series winner | Who takes a multi-match series | Check how a drawn series settles |
Judging the Price
Add up the implied probabilities across a market (1 divided by the decimal odds, or for fractional odds such as 10/11, 11 divided by 21). The amount above 100% is the bookmaker's margin. Compare the same market at two or three books before you bet; the difference over a season is bigger than most people expect.
UK Notes
Rain-shortened limited-overs matches are decided by the DLS method. Check how the book settles bets on matches that are reduced or abandoned.
Before You Bet
- Check the pitch and weather report before betting on runs.
- Dead heat rules can halve top batter payouts.
- Know how abandoned matches are settled.
Betting is entertainment with a cost. Set a weekly budget, never chase losses, and use the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 if betting stops being fun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a dead heat in cricket betting?
When two players tie for top batter, the stake is split between them, so the payout is reduced.
How are rain-affected matches settled?
Usually on the official result, including DLS. If there is no result, many bets are void. Check the book's rules.