The sport of cricket is played year-round. There are numerous events on which you can place wagers. Others are contested over five days (and can still result in a tie). This article will examine the top cricket events you can wager on, including both men’s and women’s matches.
- International Test Matches
- One-Day Internationals (ODIs)
- Twenty-20 International (T20Is)
- Indian Premier League (IPL)
- Cricket World Cup
International Test Matches
A test match between two nations is scheduled to be played over the course of five days. Since the late 19th century, they have been contested and are regarded by purists as the best form of cricket.
Test-playing nations include England, Australia, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, India, Pakistan, South Africa, the West Indies, and Sri Lanka. There are other international teams that play the game, but they are not yet considered strong enough to be considered test-playing nations.
As teams worldwide compete in test cricket, the events are available for wagering throughout the year. A country like England will host matches in the summer and travel to other continents during the winter.
Test matches provide numerous opportunities for profitable wagers. There are five days’ worth of in-play wagering opportunities, so there are multiple opportunities to make a profit.
One-Day Internationals (ODIs)
One-day internationals are limited-overs events between national teams. Each team has 50 overs to bat and field, and matches typically last a single day.
A new game version named ‘The Hundred’ is expected to be released in 2021. This means that teams are limited to 100 balls in their innings. As with T20 leagues, there will be abundant elite international players and numerous betting opportunities.
Twenty-20 International (T20Is)
T20Is are the shortest international cricket format. Each team plays twenty overs, and each match lasts approximately three hours. T20 matches are notorious for their rapid tempo and excitement.
Cricket World Cup
The Cricket World Cup is a four-year international tournament featuring various countries’ teams. It is one of the most prestigious cricket competitions and attracts a lot of interest from both cricket fans and bettors.