If you are new to cricket betting, the chances are that you might not be so sure of where to start. On the other hand, it could be you are a seasoned cricket bettor with years of experience under your belt, but you need to keep learning. There are always new things to learn as far as cricket betting is concerned. And it also pays when you brush up on some details that you already know.
Your ability to bet on cricket successfully largely depends on your knowledge of the sport. You also need to know some popular cricket bets that you can place. That said, here is a rundown of some bets to try in your cricket betting exploits.
Match Betting
Match bets are one of the most straightforward bets. You only have to choose between three possible outcomes. You can bet on a home team win, an away team win, or the match will end up as a draw.
Complete Match
When it comes to one-day matches, you can bet on whether you think the game will end on that particular day. In this yes or no bet, you bet thinking about the possibility that there could be an outside factor that could make the game extend to another day.
Innings Runs
This bet type allows you to predict the number of runs that will be scored during the first innings. The innings runs bet often assumes an over/under format. The sportsbook comes up with the number of expected runs. From there, players make his or her predictions of the actual number of runs.
Win Toss
Cricket bets are not always tied to the performances on the pitch. You can also bet on the team that you think will win the coin toss. In some instances, you can place a toss combination bet; will the team that wins the toss bowl or bat?