Cricket Betting
10 of 10 reviewed sportsbooks cover Cricket.
About Cricket Coverage
Cricket coverage varies considerably across operators, reflecting the sport's regional popularity. UK and Australian-focused platforms tend to offer stronger Test match and domestic competition coverage. IPL events are increasingly covered by most major operators, while women's cricket and lower-profile international fixtures are less consistently available.
Market depth — including innings betting, player performance markets, and session wagering — differs significantly between platforms. Our sports coverage score reflects the breadth and depth of cricket markets available rather than simple confirmation that cricket is listed as a supported sport.
Test Cricket, ODIs, and T20 Betting
Cricket's three formats generate distinct betting profiles. Test matches support multi-day markets — series winner, match result, session betting, top batsman and bowler across the match, innings totals, and Duckworth-Lewis-Stern provisions for weather interruptions. ODI markets centre on match winner, powerplay totals, and player performance. T20 betting is faster-paced: over-by-over wagering, innings totals, and powerplay markets are common. Operators with deeper cricket products support session-level and over-level betting in Test matches, which is a meaningful differentiator from those offering only basic match result and totals. The breadth of format coverage — not just the presence of cricket — is the relevant comparison for dedicated cricket bettors.
IPL and Domestic T20 Coverage
The Indian Premier League is now the most commercially prominent T20 competition globally and is available across all operators in this dataset that cover cricket. IPL market depth — including player props, powerplay betting, and live in-play markets — varies between operators. The Big Bash League and other major domestic T20 competitions are available at operators with broader cricket coverage. Women's cricket, including ICC Women's World Cups and major bilateral series, is available at several operators, though with fewer markets than men's international cricket. The breadth of domestic T20 coverage, beyond the IPL, is a differentiator in how operators score on cricket depth.
Live Betting on Cricket
Live in-play betting is available at all 10 operators. Cricket's pace — slower than football or tennis — means live odds updates are less frenetic, but Duckworth-Lewis-Stern target revisions during weather interruptions can produce rapid market movement. Operators with deeper cricket coverage maintain active session betting markets through rain delays more reliably than those with thinner provision. Bet365 (sports coverage: 88) offers live streaming for cricket alongside live markets — the combination confirmed in the operator data allows bettors to watch and bet simultaneously.
How to Compare Operators for Cricket
UK and Australian-focused operators tend to have deeper cricket coverage. Bet365 (88) and William Hill (82) lead the dataset for UK and Irish cricket including Test matches and ODI coverage. DraftKings (70) and Sports Interaction (68) reflect North American commercial orientations with correspondingly less depth on Test cricket. For bettors whose primary interest is in Test match and major international cricket, starting with the operators scoring 78 or above on sports coverage — Bet365, William Hill, Unibet, Pinnacle, and Betway — provides the most consistent coverage.
Regional Availability for Cricket
Cricket betting has particular relevance for UK, Australian, and New Zealand markets. Six UKGC-licensed operators serve UK customers. Bet365 is the only operator in this dataset serving Australia — significant given the domestic importance of cricket and the Big Bash League. New Zealand customers have access to several operators in this dataset including Betway and Betsson. Six operators are available in Ireland. The country pages on this site list full operator availability and verified licensing status for each market.
Sportsbooks Covering Cricket
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cricket competitions are available for betting?
Most operators in this dataset cover major Test matches, One Day Internationals, and Twenty20 Internationals involving the top Test nations. IPL markets are widely available across all platforms. The Big Bash League and other domestic T20 competitions are available at operators with deeper cricket coverage. Women's cricket is increasingly covered at major operators but depth varies.
What betting markets are available for cricket?
Common cricket markets include match winner, series winner, top batsman and bowler, innings totals (runs over/under), and player performance markets. Specialist markets such as session betting and over-by-over wagering are available at operators with stronger cricket offerings. Market variety is a key differentiator between operators on cricket coverage depth.
Is live betting available for cricket?
Live cricket betting is available at operators in this dataset with live market capabilities. Cricket's longer match format lends itself to sustained in-play betting across sessions and overs. Common live markets include the next wicket, runs in the next over, and session totals. The pace of cricket compared to football means live odds updates are less frenetic.
How does weather affect cricket betting?
Weather interruptions are significant in Test matches and ODIs. Most operators include provisions for abandoned matches — typically settling in-play bets at the time of abandonment. Specific weather-affected rules differ between operators. Checking the terms for any match that has a material risk of interruption before placing bets, especially multi-session wagers, is advisable.
Is women's cricket available for betting?
Women's cricket coverage has grown across major operators over the last few years. ICC Women's World Cups and major bilateral series are increasingly available. Coverage below international level varies significantly between operators. Our sports coverage assessment considers both men's and women's international cricket where material information is available for each operator.
Does IPL coverage differ between sportsbooks?
IPL is now among the most widely covered cricket competitions globally and is available at all operators in this dataset that support cricket. Market depth for the IPL — including player props, powerplay betting, and live markets — varies between operators. The IPL's high-profile and consistent format makes it a benchmark for assessing cricket coverage depth.