Cricket

Betfair has offered cricket betting markets for over 25 years. The Sportsbook offers fixed-odds betting (where the odds accepted at the time of bet placement are guaranteed for payout) on international fixtures, domestic leagues and major tournaments across all three formats: Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 (T20) cricket.

This page explains how cricket betting works, which markets are available, and how different formats affect the way odds are set. All results are settled using official match outcomes as confirmed by the ICC or the relevant governing body. Full settlement rules are published on our platform.

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Cricket is played in three distinct formats, each with different rules, match lengths and betting considerations.

Test Cricket

Test matches are scheduled over five days but can finish early, with each team batting twice. A team wins by dismissing the opposition twice and scoring more runs in total. Matches can also end in a draw (time runs out with no result) or a tie (scores level with all wickets taken). Twelve nations hold Test status.

One Day Internationals (ODIs)

Each team bats for a maximum of 50 overs. The side batting first sets a target; the side batting second must surpass that total to win. ODI cricket has distinct phases: powerplay (overs 1-10), middle overs (11-40), and death overs (41-50), each with different typical scoring rates.

Twenty20 (T20)

The shortest format. Each team faces 20 overs, with matches lasting around three hours. T20 forms the basis of franchise leagues like the IPL, Big Bash and The Hundred. Matches are faster-paced and more volatile, which is reflected in how quickly in-play odds move.

Popular fixtures that are in progress or upcoming include South Africa v Australia in which you can bet on South Africa to win at odds of 1.91, Bangladesh v West Indies in which you can bet on Bangladesh to win at odds of 1.83, England v Sri Lanka in which you can bet on England to win at odds of 1.44.

On Betfair Sportsbook, you can bet on any of the 17 Cricket competitions available. Some of the most popular competitions include Test Matches, One Day Internationals, International Twenty20 Matches, Womens One Day Internationals, Twenty20 Big Bash, WBBL, Indian Premier League, Ford Trophy.

There are many markets you can choose from on Betfair Sportsbook, such as Match Odds, Australia Runs at Fall of 1st Wicket in 1st Innings, Draw No Bet, Australia Total Runs in 1st Innings, Australia 1st Over Total Runs in 1st Innings. There is also a variety of outright markets available, such as Twenty20 Big Bash Big Bash Winner 2026/2027, WBBL WBBL Winner 2026, Indian Premier League Winner, ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Men's World Cup 2027, The Ashes 2027 Series Betting.

Match Winner - Bet on which team will win. If the match ends in a tie and goes to a Super Over, that result determines the winner. In Tests, you can also bet on the Draw.

Tournament Outright - Bet on which team will win a competition (e.g., Cricket World Cup, IPL, The Ashes). Odds adjust throughout based on results and remaining fixtures.

Top Batter / Top Bowler - Bet on which player will score the most runs or take the most wickets in an innings or match. Dead-heat rules apply if players tie.

Total Runs (Over/Under) - Predict whether runs scored will be above or below a specified line, e.g., "Over 320.5 runs in the first innings."

Player Performance - Bet on individual milestones: will a batter score 50+, will a bowler take 3+ wickets, will a player hit a six.

Man of the Match - Predict which player will receive the official award.

ICC Tournaments: Cricket World Cup (ODI), T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, World Test Championship

Bilateral Series: The Ashes (England vs Australia), Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India vs Australia), Pataudi Trophy (England vs India)

Domestic T20 Leagues: Indian Premier League, Big Bash League, The Hundred, Caribbean Premier League, Pakistan Super League, SA20

First-Class Cricket: County Championship (England), Sheffield Shield (Australia), Ranji Trophy (India)

Pitch and Conditions - Pitches vary. Green surfaces assist fast bowlers; dry, cracked pitches favour spin. Test pitches change across five days.

Weather - Rain can reduce overs, alter targets via DLS, or cause matches to end without result. Check forecasts, particularly for UK fixtures.

Toss - Winning the toss influences match dynamics, especially on deteriorating pitches or in day-night conditions.

Squad News - Confirm the playing XI before betting. Teams rotate frequently in bilateral series.

Format Records - A team that excels in T20 may struggle in Tests. Check format-specific records.

What happens if a match is abandoned?
Bets on the match winner are typically void with stakes returned. Markets already determined may stand. See our Betting Rules.

How are Super Over results settled?
The Super Over result determines the match winner for betting purposes.

What does Dead Heat mean?
If players tie in Top Batter/Bowler markets, your stake is divided by the number who tied, and winnings calculated on that reduced stake.

What is the DLS method?
Duckworth-Lewis-Stern calculates revised targets in rain-affected limited-overs matches, accounting for overs lost and wickets remaining.

Can I cash out?
Cash Out is available on selected markets. The value is based on live odds and may differ from your potential return. Partial Cash Out is also available.

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