Best Cricket Betting Sites

Betting is always subjective, and in cricket, it's even more so considering the several parameters and markets involved. With knowledge of the game and the experience over the years, decisions evolve. That said, here are the basics on how to bet in cricket.

1. Select your preferred betting website/sportsbook and register

This is an essential step as the odds, offers, and features will differ for each website and it is also recommended to explore the available options before picking one. Odds, for instance, may differ on different sportsbooks. First-time punters can seek out websites where the odds are better or favourable. Brand value of the website also plays its part.

2. Know the brief history of the fixture

Before betting on a match, you should keep yourself updated. Knowing stats like the head-to-head record, the player's and the teams' recent performances, the player's current form, injury updates and even controversies can play a part in the outcome of the match. These factors will provide clarity about the match's flow and let punters wager the result.

3. Study playing conditions

It is necessary to know the Playing XI of each team as they are the ones who will decide the outcome of the match. Reading the pitch is key, with historical records providing some insights on how it will play. For instance, the Sydney Cricket Ground favours the spinners while Perth is a fast-bowling domain. The Wankhede Stadium, meanwhile, is a batting paradise.

Weather also plays a part. In England, conditions are often overcast and aid swing bowlers. But those same bowlers could toil on a sunny day.

There are, however, always exceptions. Player form, for instance, may trump even if the conditions are unfavourable and vice versa.

But if there's enough homework done, there's no reason why a punter cannot place safe bets.

Top markets in cricket betting

The top markets in a betting site refer to the types of bets available in a certain event/match. Betting on the result of the match in any sport is the most common bet. Here are a few more markets for punters to consider:

• Which team will win the toss?
• Total fours and sixes
• Top bowler
• Top batsmen
• Match result
• Tied match
• Which player will score a century?
• Total score in the 1st/2nd Innings
• Total runs in an over
• First ball of the match

Each of these markets is associated with unique odds on which the users bet and the odds offered are different for different markets and websites. The markets also often differ on each sportsbook.