Cricket Betting Rules
(20/20, 50 Overs, County Cricket, State Cricket, Test Cricket)
Special rules will take precedence over the common rules, nevertheless
The Game
Thinking of participating in cricket betting? Here’s what you should know.
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field at the center of which is a 20-meter (22-yard) pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two bails balanced on three stumps.
The batting side scores runs by striking the ball bowled at the wicket with the bat, while the bowling and fielding side tries to prevent this and dismiss each player (so they are “out”). Means of dismissal include being bowled, when the ball hits the stumps and dislodges the bails, and by the fielding side catching the ball after it is hit by the bat, but before it hits the ground. When ten players have been dismissed, the innings ends and the teams swap roles. The game is adjudicated by two umpires, aided by a third umpire and match referee in international matches. They communicate with two off-field scorers who record the match’s statistical information.
There are various formats ranging from 20-20, played over a few hours with each team batting for a single inning of 20 overs, to Test matches, played over five days with unlimited overs, and the teams each batting for two innings of unlimited length.
Traditionally cricketers play in all-white kits, but in limited-overs cricket they wear club or team colors. In addition to the basic kit, some players wear protective gear to prevent injury caused by the ball, which is a hard, solid spheroid made of compressed leather with a slightly raised sewn seam enclosing a cork core which is layered with tightly wound string.
The game’s governing body is the International Cricket Council (ICC), which has over 100 members, twelve of which are full members who play Test matches.
The game’s rules are held in a code called the
Laws of Cricket which is owned and maintained by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in London.
The sport is followed primarily in the Indian subcontinent, Australasia, the United Kingdom, southern Africa , and the West Indies, its globalization occurring during the expansion of the British Empire and remaining popular into the 21st century.
Women’s cricket, which is organized and played separately, has also achieved international standards.
The most successful side playing international cricket is Australia, having won seven One Day International trophies, including five World Cups, more than any other country, and having been the top-rated Test side more than any other country.
Common Rules of Cricket Betting
If a match is shortened, the result will be decided by the official competition rules. Where no official result is declared, outright bets are determined void.
When no price is offered for the tie on the match result and the official result is a tie, any means introduced by the official governing body to determine a winner will count i.e. ‘bowl off’, ‘super over’ etc.
Where no price is quoted for the tie and the official competition rules determine a winner/progressing side, bets will be settled on the official result.
In the event of a tied test match, for example, all innings have been completed and both teams have the same score, dead-heat rules will apply and stakes on the draw will be lost.
If a match is abandoned due to outside interference other than bad weather, and no official result is declared, bets will be made void. If a match is canceled, then all bets will be void if it is not replayed within 24 hours of its advertised start time.
Penalty runs may be added to the batting team total because of a slow over-rate by the bowling team, but do not count for any individual over or specified number of overs
20/20 Matches
Match Betting
A minimum number of 5 overs to be bowled by each team or all bets are determined void unless the result is already determined.
Example 1;
| 20 Over Game |
Innings Runs |
Actual Overs |
| Team A – 1st Innings |
155 |
20 |
| Team B – 2nd Innings |
25 |
4 |
Result = Void
Example 2;
| 20 Over Game |
Innings Runs |
Actual Overs |
| Team A – 1st Innings |
155 |
20 |
| Team B – 2nd Innings |
145 |
20 |
Result = Team 1 won by 10 runs
Example 3;
| 20 Over Game |
Innings Runs |
Actual Overs |
| Team A – 1st Innings |
155 |
20 |
| Team B – 2nd Innings |
45 |
7 |
Result = Official Result will be determined using the D/L method or similar
Over/Under 1st Innings Runs
Predict the innings score.
A minimum number of 18 overs to be bowled by each team or all bets are determined void unless the result is already determined.
| 20 Over Game |
Innings Runs |
Actual Overs |
| Team A – 1st Innings |
155 |
20 |
1st Innings Under/Over 142.5 Runs
Runs Scored = 155 -> Result = Over 142.5 Runs
Team ‘X’ Top Batsman
Predict the batsman to score the most runs.
(All bets stand principle)
| Batsman |
Runs |
| Gayle |
32 |
| Warner |
27 |
| Kohli |
52 |
| Williamson |
13 |
| Root |
8 |
| Butler |
32 |
| Taylor |
7 |
| Woods |
2 |
| Cummings |
Did not bat |
| Khan |
Did not bat |
| Kumar |
Did not bat |
Top Score = 52
Team X Top Batsman = Kohli
(Every other result is lost, including those who did not bat)
Next Man Out
Predict the next man out.
Both players must be at the crease at the same time for bets to stand. In the event of neither player being dismissed or one of the players retiring hurt before a wicket has fallen bets are determined void.
Most Sixes Hit in The Match
Predict the team to score the most sixes in a match.
Only those scored off the bat will count.
Highest Opening Partnership
Predict the team to score the highest opening partnership.
Bets stand provided the first ball has been bowled in each team’s first innings.
Example;
Team ‘A’ Opening partnership = 23
Team ‘B’ Opening partnership = 20
Result = Team A wins
Fall of Next Wicket?
Predict when the next wicket will fall over or under a specific number
Example;
When will the 7th wicket fall?
Under/Over 142.5 Runs
7th wicket fall = 155
Result = Over 142.5 Runs
Total Match Run-Outs
Predict the total number of run-outs in the match will be over or under a specific number.
Example;
| 20 Over Game |
Innings Run Outs |
| Team A |
0 |
| Team B |
2 |
How Many Match Run Outs?
Under/Over 2.5 Run Outs -> Result = Under 2.5 Run Outs
Runs scored in Over ‘X’ (1st Over, 2nd Over, 3rdOver, etc.)
Predict the number of runs scored in the over is higher or lower than a specific number.
If all 6 balls are not bowled due to a team being bowled out or reaching their target, bets will stand provided one ball is bowled. However, if the over is not completed due to adverse weather conditions or the team declaring then bets will be void unless a winning market has already been established.
Extra runs count.
Method of Dismissal (Caught, Bowled, LBW, Stumped, Run Out, Hit Wicket, Any other result)
Predict how the next wicket will fall.
Head to Head – Batsman to score most runs (Batsman 1 v Batsman 2)
Pick the winner.
Both batsmen must bat at least one ball. In the event of a tie, bets are void unless betting is available for the tie.
Head to Head – Bowler to take most wickets (Bowler 1 v Bowler 2)
Pick the winner.
Both bowlers must bowl at least one ball. In the event of a tie, bets are void unless betting is available for the tie.
Batsman Runs Scored (by innings) 25, 50, 75, 100, etc)
Predict whether any individual player will score over or underruns markets.
50 Over Matches
Match Betting
A minimum number of 10 overs to be bowled by each team or all bets are determined void, unless the result is already determined.
Example 1;
| 20 Over Game |
Innings Runs |
Actual Overs |
| Team A – 1st Innings |
255 |
50 |
| Team B – 2nd Innings |
35 |
9 |
Result = Void
Example 2;
| 20 Over Game |
Innings Runs |
Actual Overs |
| Team A – 1st Innings |
255 |
50 |
| Team B – 2nd Innings |
145 all out |
36.3 |
Result = Team 1 won by 110 runs
Example 3;
| 20 Over Game |
Innings Runs |
Actual Overs |
| Team A – 1st Innings |
155 |
20 |
| Team B – 2nd Innings |
135 |
17 |
Result = Official Result will be determined using the D/L method or similar.
Over/Under 1st Innings Runs
Predict the innings score.
A minimum number of 18 overs to be bowled by each team or all bets are determined void, unless the result is already determined.
| 20 Over Game |
Innings Runs |
Actual Overs |
| 1st Innings |
255 |
50 |
1st Innings Under/Over 262.5 Runs
Runs Scored = 255
Result = Under 262.5 Runs
Team ‘X’ Top Batsman
Predict the batsman to score the most runs.
(All bets stand principle)
| Batsman |
Runs |
| Gayle |
32 |
| Warner |
27 |
| Kohli |
52 |
| Williamson |
13 |
| Root |
8 |
| Butler |
32 |
| Taylor |
7 |
| Woods |
2 |
| Cummings |
Did not bat |
| Khan |
Did not bat |
| Kumar |
Did not bat |
Top Score = 52
Team X Top Batsman = Kohli
(Every other result is lost, including those who did not bat
Next Man Out?
Predict the next man out.
Both players must be at the crease at the same time for bets to stand. In the event of neither player being dismissed or one of the players retiring hurt before a wicket has fallen bets are determined void.
Most Sixes Hit in The Match?
Predict the team to score the most sixes in a match. Only those scored off the bat will count.
Highest Opening Partnership?
Predict the team to score the highest opening partnership. Bets stand provided the first ball has been bowled in each team’s first innings.
Example;
Team ‘A’ Opening partnership = 23
Team ‘B’ Opening partnership = 20
Result = Team A wins
Fall of Next Wicket?
Predict when the next wicket will fall over or under a specific number
Example;
When will the 7th wicket fall?
Under/Over 142.5 Runs.
7th wicket fall = 155 -> Result = Over 142.5 Runs
Total Match Run-Outs
Predict the total number of run-outs in the match will be over or under a specific number.
Example;
| 50 Over Game |
Innings Run Outs |
| Team A |
1 |
| Team B |
2 |
How Many Match Run Outs?
Under/Over 2.5 Run Outs
Result = Over 2.5 Run Outs
Runs scored in Over ‘X’ (1st Over, 2nd Over, 3rdOver, etc)
Predict the number of runs scored in the over is higher or lower than a specific number.
If all 6 balls are not bowled due to a team being bowled out or reaching their target bets will stand provided one ball is bowled. However, if the over is not completed due to adverse weather conditions or the team declaring then bets will be void unless a winning market has already been established.
Extra runs count.
Method of Dismissal (Caught, Bowled, LBW, Stumped, Run Out, Hit Wicket, Any other result)
Predict how the next wicket will fall
Head to Head – Batsman to score most runs (Batsman 1 v Batsman 2)
Pick the winner.
Both batsmen must bat at least one ball. In the event of a tie, bets are void unless betting is available for the tie
Head to Head – Bowler to take most wickets (Bowler 1 v Bowler 2)
Pick the winner.
Both bowlers must bowl at least one ball. In the event of a tie, bets are void unless betting is available for the tie.
Batsman Runs Scored (by innings) 25, 50, 75, 100, etc.)
Predict whether any individual player will score over or underruns markets.
