CRICKET BETTING AND ODDS AT MAD MARKET

Many sports promote themselves as the world’s game, but cricket truly has one of the best claims to that title. It is estimated that over 2.5 million people play and follow cricket across the globe.

With major popularity in England, the Indian subcontinent, and Australasia, the sheer number of people who watch cricket also makes it a sport with huge betting interest, with online cricket betting growing in popularity year on year.

TOP CRICKET COMPETITIONS

Similar to football, rugby union, and other major sports, cricket is played at both domestic and international level. Red-ball cricket is played over a number of days – normally four for first-class domestic competition, and five in Test matches. White-ball cricket is traditionally a 50-over format, however the growth of Twenty20 cricket in the 21st century and The Hundred more recently, has seen an increase in shorter-form competitions.

England, India and Australia host the most well-known domestic leagues. In England, the County Championship is the most prestigious domestic first-class cricket competition, while the T20 Blast and The Hundred compete with the likes of the Big Bash (Australia) and Indian Premier League (India) to attract the biggest stars of limited-overs cricket. The fast-paced nature of 20-over cricket means it is often the most enticing option for cricket betting.

Aside from national leagues, cricket is also played on an international level via World Cups across 50-over and Twenty20 formats. Cricket World Cup betting is incredibly popular during the tournaments, with these competitions peaking the interest of millions, if not billions, around the world.

MOST POPULAR CRICKET BETTING MARKETS

Cricket betting follows some of the main trends that you see across most team sports, with outright betting, match betting, and individual player betting at the forefront of the most active markets. Outright betting on cricket tends to revolve around World Cups, with many people betting pre-tournament on which team they expect to win the competition. Those who have a greater knowledge of the game, however, will look to bet further in advance of the tournament as some online cricket betting platforms like Probet42 may offer greater odds. Bettors can also use the Edge sports betting platform which offers some of the best cricket betting odds.

Match betting also works the same way in cricket as it does in most other sports. It simply involves betting on one team to beat another in a specific match. Once again, World Cups draw great interest in match betting as the world’s best nations go head-to-head, but major finals such as The Hundred Final also attract significant betting interest.

Individual player markets are also popular, but not all online cricket betting sites offer the option to bet on individual player markets such as top run scorer or top wicket taker, meaning you should utilize bet brokers to compare and find sites that offer the markets you are looking for.

CRICKET BETTING TIPS

When betting on cricket, it is crucial to be knowledgeable about the sport, as this will help you to spot betting opportunities and place more informed bets. Watching cricket frequently will help you to build a greater understanding of the game, but you can also read tips from experts to help inform your cricket betting. We have a range of cricket betting tips, previews, and predictions available via the MadMarket Mystic Mac tipster Telegram channel here.

CRICKET BETTING STRATEGIES

Once you have built an understanding of cricket, and its rich complexity of rules and terminology, it is equally as important to form a reliable, effective strategy when it comes to betting on cricket. In order to be profitable, you must form a strategy which effectively makes use of the best cricket betting odds, while keeping track of your profit and loss ratio.

Analyzing form is key to any strategy, as it can help you to identify potential value bets. Many cricketers can go against their recent form however, performing better at home grounds, and preferring certain types of weather conditions and pitches. You should therefore consult player and team stats at specific grounds, in different weather conditions and against previous opponents before placing your bet with confidence. For players new to international cricket, you can review their domestic form.

Lastly, performance in Test cricket – the longest form of the game – does not always translate to success in white-ball cricket (50 over, Twenty20 or The Hundred). So be sure to check a player or team’s performance across all formats, to give a clearer indicator of future results.

LIVE CRICKET BETTING

Live cricket betting is especially popular during big tournaments, Test series, or white-ball international contests, where the most well-known players are in action. Live cricket betting is usually done on an over-by-over basis, where the bettor tries to predict how many runs will be scored or wickets taken in a specific upcoming over.

HOW TO BET ON CRICKET AT MADMARKET

ProBet42 is a great platform to use to bet on cricket. On ProBet42 you can find a range of cricket betting odds for a number of international and domestic competitions. You can also place a bet using the Edge platform on the MadMarket sports betting brokerage. The site includes more than 10 different bookmakers and exchanges, so you have plenty of options to place a bet on cricket.

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FAQ

What are the best sites for betting on cricket?

Most online betting sites will have some form of cricket betting available. It is advisable, however, to use a sports betting brokerage like MadMarket with access to multiple platforms to find the best cricket betting odds and the widest range of markets.

Can I combine multiple cricket bets?

Some sites allow you to combine multiple match bets to form an accumulator, similar to football match accumulators. Less common is the availability of bet builders, where you combine multiple selections within one match, such as top run scorer and top wicket taker, although some sites may offer this.

Can I place ante-post bets on cricket?

Ante-post betting is not as popular in cricket as it is in other sports, but it is still available. Betting on a team to win a competition, such as the Cricket World Cup many months in advance of the tournament taking place, would constitute an ante-post bet.

What are the key factors to consider when betting on cricket?

There are a number of factors to consider. Odds can be a good indicator as to each team’s chances of winning the game, but you should also take into account recent form, injuries, pitch condition and weather conditions, as all of these can significantly affect the outcome of a match.

Can you cash out a cricket bet?

This will depend on the bookmaker. If you have bet outright on the winner of The Ashes before the start of the series between Australia and England, and the team you backed are 2-0 up in the five-Test series, you can be offered a profitable cash-out option. Be sure to check whether or not your chosen bookmaker offers cash out before placing your bet. Using a bet broker like MadMarket is a simple way to compare sites and find those that offer a cash-out option.