Sportsbet Cricket: Odds, Markets & Betting Guide for Australian Punters
Sportsbet offers up to 95 possible markets on cricket matches. Our coverage includes everything from The Ashes and Indian Premier League to the Pakistan Super League and Big Bash. Sportsbet cricket options are top runscorer, total runs, match winner and boundary combos. As the second-most popular sport to bet on in Australia, we at Sportsbet Australia accept bets on domestic and international competitions.
How Cricket Betting Works on Sportsbet
Selecting “Cricket” from our list of A-Z sports allows you to bet on Test, One-Day, Twenty20 and other formats of the game. Sportsbet cricket odds are available throughout the year and cover men’s and women’s matches. We accept pre-game, live and outright bets, with markets separated into the following categories: Featured, Upcoming, Bet live and All cricket.
We cover the English County Championship, Metro Bank Women’s One Day Cup, ICC World Cup League, Caribbean Premier League, The Hundred and many more cricket events. Cricket is also eligible for our multi builder feature.
Types of Cricket Bets: Cricket Odds Sportsbet Markets
Some of the cricket matches we cover offer over 90 markets. This includes games from the IPL and County Championship, aside from other available tourneys. However, these two are some of the most popular betting options on our betting site.
| Cricket Sportsbet Bet Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Match winner | Betting on the winner of a cricket game. Wagering on a draw is possible with some game formats. | The Mumbai Indians to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad @1.92 |
| Top runscorer | Wagering on the leading runscorer for a particular team or in the entire match. | Tim Robinson to score the most runs for New Zealand in their T20 match against Bangladesh @3.90. |
| Total runs | The number of runs scored by an individual team or both teams combined. | The Delhi Capitals to score under 188.5 runs against the Rajasthan Royals @1.88 |
| Player of the match | The individual who is named player of the match after the game finishes. | Virat Kohli to be named man of the match in the IPL against the Gujarat Titans @7.00. |
| Player props | Cricket odds Sportsbet on a player scoring a half century/century. | Hammad Mirza to score 50+ runs for Oman against Nepal @5.50. |
| Method of Dismissal | Wagering on how the first wicket of the innings will fall. Fielder catch, keeper catch, bowled, LBW, run out and stumped are the options. | A keeper catch to be the first dismissal for Bangladesh when they play New Zealand @7.00. |
| Runs in over | A bet placed on how many runs will be scored in a particular over of the match. | The Hyderabad Kingsmen to score over 6.5 runs in the opening over against the Multan Sultans @1.80. |
How to Read Cricket Odds on Sportsbet
Understanding Sportsbet cricket odds is the first port of call for any bettor. We offer decimal and fractional odds, with each outcome having a price. Prices fluctuate before and during cricket games. We use a graph to show visitors to our site how the odds have changed. Most Aussie bettors favour decimal odds as this format clearly showcases your total returns, including your stake.
Sportsbet Cricket Rules & Settlement
Our Sportsbet cricket rules are extensive and cover series betting, completed matches, tied matches and the toss winner. What happens if a match you have bet on is delayed or cancelled due to rain? We will void all bets placed on matches that are cancelled without a ball being bowled. This will not occur if the match is replayed within 48 hours.
Rain Rules & Abandoned Matches
Here are some other potential scenarios that we have covered in our Sportsbet cricket rules. This includes matches decided by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, a mathematical formula used to calculate the target score for the team batting second in a rain-effected game.
| Scenario | Bet Outcome |
|---|---|
| Rain delay | All bets stand and the final result is still used to determine whether your bet wins or loses. |
| Match abandoned | The market will carry over to a reserve day and settled on the official match result. |
| DLS applied | All bets stand. |
Dead Heat Rules & Player Substitutions
It is important to understand rules regarding dead heats and player substitutions. This is the case whether you bet on Sportsbet cricket World Cup For example, what would happen if two players share the highest run score? We use dead heat rules in this case.
This means that we pay out at the ticket’s face value. We take the stake and payout figure and divide it by the number of players. Meanwhile, we don’t count it as a wicket when a player leaves the field as a substitute. Bets will be settled as normal if the player returns to the field.
Sportsbet Cricket Ashes Betting: Australia vs England
Ashes markets are the most popular for punters in Australia. Their series with England occur every two years and our platform accepts bets on almost every ball. You can bet on Australia to win the series at Sportsbet cricket section. Pre-game and live markets are then available across the five games at iconic UK venues.
Sportsbet Cricket World Cup & ICC Tournament Betting
The World Cup is one of the many major cricket tournaments available to bet on at Sportsbet. Others include the T20 World Cup and World Cup League 2. You can bet on the outright winner of each competition months in advance. Team and player props are popular during these events at cricket Sportsbet, including player of the tournament and highest runscorer.
ICC Champions Trophy / T20 World Cup Markets
The Sportsbet cricket betting options also include major ICC events including:
| Tournament | Dates | Cricket Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Champions Trophy | February-March 2025 | Outright winner |
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | February-March 2026 | Outright winner, Top 4 finish, number of sixes |
| 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup | June-July 2026 | Outright winner, group winner, player of the tournament |
| 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup | October-November 2027 | Outright winner, group stage first place, highest runscorer, leading wicket taker |
Big Bash League (BBL) & Domestic Cricket
The Big Bash (BBL), County Championship, The Hundred, and T20 Blast are just some of the domestic cricket events we cover. The BBL is a T20 event involving eight city-based franchises. Held annually, the Perth Scorchers have six titles to its name and Chris Lynn has the most runs (4,133). Along with the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), we offer a large number of cricket Sportsbet markets on these events operated by Cricket Australia.
Sportsbet Cricket vs. Competitors
We are one of the many Aussie bookies that cover international and domestic cricket, as well as events like Sportsbet cricket Ashes. Use the table below to see how we compare with some of our rivals:
| Bookmaker | Number of Cricket Markets | Live Betting | Cash Out | Ashes Specials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsbet | 90+ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TAB | 60+ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ladbrokes | 100+ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bet365 | 5+ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
FAQ
What happens to my cricket bet if rain stops play?
Your bet will be settled as normal as long as play resumes and there is a result. We will void your bet if the match is cancelled without a ball being bowled.
Does Sportsbet offer live betting on cricket?
Live betting is available on many cricket games, including those from the IPL, The Ashes, T20 World Cup, and Big Bash League. You can bet on games once the first ball has been bowled, right until the final wicket or run.
How do Sportsbet cricket odds compare to other bookmakers?
Our odds are competitive and we often offer the best prices on The Ashes. You can view odds in decimal or fractional formats.