Live Cricket Odds

Cricket's come a long way over the last few centuries: once upon a time, the sport was played with a wool ball in small fields among local teams. These days, the sport is popular all around the world, with mainstream coverage courtesy of high-profile broadcasters and betting markets galore. 

Here at talkSPORT BET, we offer a wide variety of competitive odds on upcoming cricket bouts. Read on for our comprehensive guide on the main types of cricket bets you can place with us, major competitions where in-play betting is offered, and helpful tips to keep in mind before placing a wager.

How to Bet on Live Cricket

You can bet on live cricket by either heading to our cricket betting page on our site or by clicking on the in-play page where you will find all the sports we have in-play markets for.

When you have found the selection(s) you want to bet on in the live cricket betting, click on their odds to add it to your bet slip. Once you are happy with what is on your bet slip, add your stake and click place bet. We will confirm once the bet has been placed.

In-Play Cricket Betting

Within our in-play cricket betting section, things develop quickly. Expect to see the odds change after every ball in a match, as a wicket or boundary has a big impact on the score. As well as match betting, you can find a range of markets on this page, including total team runs and the next man out.

What are the Live Cricket Betting Markets?

The most popular live cricket betting market is the match result. This is a two-way market with odds offered for Team A and Team B.

If you want to bet on the team which is batting live, we offer a spread on how many runs they will score. You can choose to bet under or over the mark we set. As this score includes a 0.5 at the end of the number, there are only two possible outcomes here.

There will also be a range of player specials on our live cricket betting page, such as who will be the next player out and the method of their dismissal.

In-play cricket betting is advantageous for bettors because it allows you to place a bet on a game while the action is unfolding. This means that if you missed your shot with a pre-match wager, or simply feel like you've got a solid idea of how the game is going to be played out, you can still get involved. 

Many sports bettors prefer betting in-play as they like to watch the early stages of a match to see how the players are doing. This then gives them the information they need to make an informed decision about who to put their money on. 

Tips and Strategies for In-Play Betting

Betting in-play requires speed, as the odds can change quickly with one delivery. The best time to place a cricket bet live is in between overs, as this gives you more time to add your selection and place the bet. 

Another one of the best live cricket betting tips worth considering is to do some research into the par score for the pitch the match is taking place on. This will give you a good idea of how the batting team is doing. You can then determine if you feel one of the selections in our betting is good value.

Our in-play betting page not only includes the latest odds, but you will see a thorough scorecard from the match. This is updated after every ball, which ensures you get an accurate and up-to-date sense of how the game is going. 

There is also a statistics tab in the in-play feature, which allows you to look back following each over in the game to see how many runs were scored and when wickets were taken.

Live cricket can be followed on various platforms in the UK and Ireland, including Sky Sports, BT Sport, and the BBC. If you are unable to watch, talkSPORT has the rights to many competitions on its radio platform.

Of course, you can always follow the action right here at talkSPORT BET, right from our in-play page. You can find the latest scores, odds, and stats around the game on this page. 

The latest major competitions can be found on our cricket page along with the dates for these events. Here is a look at some of the biggest events renowned among avid cricket fans:

The Ashes Series

The Ashes is a Test series that is played between England and Australia. Each country takes it in turns to host this series over five Test matches. It's worth remembering that this traditional meet has a long history: this showdown first took place back in 1882.

You can check out the latest Ashes odds for this year's edition.

IPL

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most successful franchise competitions in the world. The annual T20 event takes place in India, and it attracts the best players from around the world to 10 different franchises.

You can see our Indian Premier League betting markets to check out who's the favourite to win next year.

Cricket World Cup

The Cricket World Cup is the most prestigious international tournament in the sport. It takes place every four years. The 50-over tournament features the leading countries in the world, including England, Australia, and India.

See our up to date Cricket World Cup odds when you sign up to talkSPORT BET.

Big Bash

The Big Bash is a T20 competition played in Australia. It features eight teams, and it is played annually between the summer months in Australia of December, January, and February. The latest renewal of the competition was won by the Perth Scorchers who won the title for the fifth time when beat Brisbane Heat in the final at the Perth Stadium.

The Hundred

One of the newest franchise cricket leagues is The Hundred. It was inaugurated in 2020 and it has been a big success since. There is a men’s and women’s league, and both of those competitions attract the best T20 players. Unlike standard T20 cricket, an inning consists of 100 balls.