Cricket is one of the most strategic and widely followed sports across the world, offering action across every format, from its T20 match-ups to long-form test matches that take place over several days. With tactical battles between batters and bowlers, and match-defining individual performances, this sport delivers excitement throughout the year, across both international and domestic league matches.
Due to the size of its following and the constant stream of games over the course of the year, BOYLE Sports offers a range of cricket betting markets complete with competitive odds. From strong sides dominating a game to low-scoring encounters, there are several unique and unpredictable aspects surrounding cricket, hence its popularity in online betting today.
What Competitions Does Cricket Betting Cover?
BOYLE Sports offers a variety of cricket betting markets across a wide range of competitions. Whether bettors are looking to wager on international fixtures or domestic leagues, our cricket markets allow users to choose from some of the biggest events in the sport.
Key competitions include the ICC World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup, Test matches, and T20 fixtures. We also cover popular domestic leagues such as the Indian Premier League, Big Bash League, and The Hundred, featuring some of the world’s best players and teams.
How To Bet On Cricket?
Betting on cricket at BOYLE Sports is a simple process, with a variety of markets available across international fixtures, domestic competitions, and major tournaments. Whether you prefer to place a bet before the match begins or follow the action through in-play markets, there are plenty of options to choose from, with the process of making predictions on all of these remaining consistent.
Log in to your BOYLE Sports account and make your way over to our Cricket betting page.
Select the cricket fixture you may want to bet on from the available upcoming matches.
Browse the range of cricket betting markets available, including match result predictions, innings markets, player performances, and other match-specific options.
Choose your preferred selection and review the available odds before adding it to the betslip.
Enter your chosen stake and confirm your bet before the match starts.
For selected fixtures, in-play cricket betting may also be available, allowing you to place wagers while the match is underway as the momentum and conditions change.
Once a cricket event begins, any in-play bets are settled automatically as the relevant markets are decided. After the match has concluded and the official result has been confirmed, all remaining bets are settled automatically based on the outcome of the event and the odds available, just like in tennis betting.
How Do Cricket Betting Odds Work?
At BOYLE Sports, cricket odds are typically shown in fractional format, although this can be changed in a user's account settings. These numbers represent the perceived chances of an outcome occurring and are influenced by a range of factors before and during a match.
For example, if a cricket team is priced at 3/1 to win a match, a £10 bet could return £30 if the selection is successful, plus the original £10 stake back, giving a total return of £40.
Live Cricket Betting Odds
As new information becomes available, the live odds will change to reflect the latest developments. Several factors could impact cricket odds, including recent team performances, weather conditions, players' availability and injuries. Another thing that can influence the odds is the format, due to the fact that Test matches and T20 fixtures are played differently.
Types Of Cricket Betting Markets
Cricket betting includes a wide variety of markets that can give bettors the option to approach games from different perspectives. Whether you are looking for straightforward selections or player bets, the odds of each of these remain competitive, regardless of the format or competition.
Match Result
One of the most popular cricket betting markets is the match result selection. As with many sports, including football betting, this option lets bettors select the team they think will win the match. This is available for all different types of cricket matches, making it a core part of online cricket betting.
Innings Runs
Innings Runs markets focus on how many runs a team will score during a specific inning. Bettors are often presented with a total line. They can predict whether the score will finish over or under that amount, similar to the goal total markets seen in Australian Rules betting. Batting depth and playing style can influence the cricket betting odds for these options, with the prices also changing depending on the format of the game.
Outright Cricket Betting
Outright cricket betting allows you to place predictions on events that are decided over a longer period of time, rather than a single match outcome. Popular outright markets include backing a team to win a major tournament, finish as champions of a competition, or predicting individual achievements such as the top run scorer or leading wicket taker. These markets are available throughout the cricket calendar and can change as tournaments progress.
In-Play Cricket Betting
In-play cricket betting makes placing wagers while a match is already underway possible, giving you the opportunity to react to how the game is unfolding. Live markets can include match winners, runs scored, wickets taken, and other match-specific outcomes, with odds updating throughout the fixture based on factors such as the score, player performances, and match situation.
Cricket Betting Promotions
BOYLE Sports offers a range of cricket betting promotions designed to bring some additional bonuses across selected fixtures and competitions. From enhanced odds and special markets to other promotional offers surrounding the biggest events in the sport, cricket bettors can find a series of offers throughout the year. However, be sure to check the latest terms and conditions for each offer, including eligibility requirements and qualifying selections.
Cricket Betting Tips
When betting on cricket, understanding the teams, conditions, and format of the match can help you make selections. With Test matches, ODIs, and T20 fixtures all requiring different approaches, considering the style of play and current circumstances is an important part of assessing potential opportunities. Some of the main cricket betting tips include:
Analysing team form: Look at recent performances, head-to-head records, and how teams have performed in similar conditions.
Considering player availability: Injuries, squad changes, and the absence of key batters or bowlers can have a major impact on a team’s chances.
Paying attention to conditions: Weather, pitch conditions, and venue history can all influence how a cricket match is expected to unfold.
Bet On Cricket With BOYLE Sports
At BOYLE Sports, we offer an array of cricket betting markets across international matches, domestic leagues, and other major global tournaments. With a full range of regularly updated odds available for result and innings run options, there are a handful of ways to potentially make predictions on one of the world's most popular and watched sports.
As well as our cricket betting markets, we also present individuals with darts betting and golf betting options on site.
Cricket Betting FAQs
What is Cash Out in Cricket Betting?
Cash out is a feature that allows you to settle a wager early, with the user receiving a new price for the selection before the bet is complete. In cricket betting, this allows users to cash out selections before the cricket match has finished.
Can you bet on Cricket In-Play/Live?
Yes, the selected cricket game features in-play betting markets, allowing you to predict what will happen as the game progresses. Live cricket betting odds update continuously as momentum shifts between overs and innings, meaning you can follow what happens as it happens.
What is a Century in Cricket Betting?
A century is when a batter scores 100 or more runs in an inning, and in cricket betting, it is a selection to place bets on. Player century and team century markets are available at BOYLE Sports.
