On the websites of verified bookmakers operating under a license, you can often find more than 10 types of sports for betting
Among them, live cricket betting is gaining popularity, characterized by its dynamism. To navigate well through the offered types of bets on this sport, it is important to understand its specifics. This is what we propose to do in the article below.
What is cricket and the main rules of the game
In cricket, the match takes place on an oval grass field, where the central part is a rectangular area known as the pitch, marked with stumps, resembling the inverted letter “W.” Two teams of 11 players each participate in the game.
One team plays the role of the attacker, while the other defends. The main task of the attackers is to destroy the opponent’s stumps by hitting them with a ball. The defending team seeks to prevent their stumps from being hit, thus denying opponents the opportunity to score points.
The ball is bowled in playing areas along the length of the pitch, marked with lines known as creases. The player delivering the ball is called the bowler, while the player batting is called the batsman. The defender standing behind the stumps and catching throws, wearing gloves, is known as the wicketkeeper.
Features of betting on cricket events
In general, live cricket betting offers bettors a variety of interesting types of bets, in addition to the classic ones. This is due to the rules of the game, which are important to study from the very beginning. Let’s look at the most commonly used strategies:
- Match outcome. The bettor predicts which of the teams will win the match. Due to the absence of a draw possibility (except in top-level tournaments), the bettor can choose between the victory of the first or second team. Experts recommend analyzing previous matches for a more informed choice.
- Offers a wide range of possibilities, considering the duration of matches. Bookmakers offer various totals, such as the total number of runs in the match or the total runs within a specific segment of the game (e.g., after 5 or 10 overs). Totals can be overall or individual, allowing the bettor to assess the performance of each team.
- Additional bets. These include selecting a team with a handicap, either plus or minus. In cricket, it is also possible to place bets on the handicap in terms of the number of runs scored. In test matches, bettors often prefer zero handicaps to safeguard their results in case of a possible draw.
Note that bets should only be made with responsible gaming practices, including proper bankroll management and control of the time dedicated to gambling. Also, it is advisable to register only on verified sites of legal bookmakers.