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Description: Predict which team wins the match.
Available In: All formats (Test, ODI, T20)
How It Works:
Typical Odds Examples:
T20 – Evenly Matched:
Mumbai Indians: 1.90
Chennai Super Kings: 1.95
ODI – Clear Favorite:
India: 1.40
Bangladesh: 3.20
Test – With Draw Option:
England: 2.10
Australia: 2.30
Draw: 3.50
Betting Strategy:
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
Description: Bet on match ending in a tie (exact same score).
Available In: Limited-overs cricket (T20, ODI)
How It Works:
Typical Odds:
Match to End in Tie: 25.00-50.00
When to Consider:
Betting Strategy:
Statistical Reality:
Description: Match ends without result after 5 days.
Available In: Test cricket only
How It Works:
Typical Odds:
Draw: 3.50-6.00 (varies by venue and teams)
Factors Increasing Draw Probability:
Betting Strategy:
Pre-Match:
In-Play:
Example Scenario:
Day 1: Team A scores 450
Day 2: Rain washes out entire day
Day 3: Team B scores 380
Day 4: Team A scores 220 in second innings
Day 5 Morning: Team B needs 291 in 80 overs, heavily overcast
Draw odds shorten from 4.50 to 2.20 as time and weather favor draw
Description: Predict which player scores most runs for their team.
Available In: All formats
How It Works:
Typical Odds Structure:
Opening Batsmen: 4.50-6.50
Top Middle-Order: 5.50-7.50
Middle-Order: 7.00-10.00
Lower Order: 12.00-20.00+
Factors To Consider:
Batting Position:
Current Form:
Opposition Bowling:
Venue History:
Match Situation:
Betting Strategy:
T20 Format:
ODI Format:
Test Format:
Example Analysis:
Match: India vs England (T20)
Venue: Wankhede Stadium (batting paradise)
Conditions: Flat pitch, short boundaries
Virat Kohli (Top Batsman): 5.50
– Bats at #3 (good position)
– Excellent recent form (3 fifties in last 5)
– Outstanding record at Wankhede (avg 58)
– Matchup: Struggles against Mark Wood (opposition has Wood)
Assessment: Despite good odds, Wood’s presence reduces value
Decision: Skip or bet smaller unit
Description: Predict which bowler takes most wickets for their team.
Available In: All formats
How It Works:
Typical Odds Structure:
New Ball Bowlers: 5.00-7.00
Primary Strike Bowlers: 4.50-6.50
Support Bowlers: 7.50-11.00
Part-Timers: 15.00+
Factors To Consider:
Bowling Role:
Pitch Conditions:
Opposition Batting:
Match Format:
Workload:
Betting Strategy:
T20 Format:
ODI Format:
Test Format:
Example Analysis:
Match: Australia vs Pakistan (ODI)
Venue: MCG (pace and bounce)
Conditions: Overcast, expected to assist swing
Mitchell Starc (Top Bowler): 5.50
– New ball specialist (bowls powerplay)
– Excels in overcast conditions
– Pakistani batsmen historically struggle against left-arm pace
– Fresh (rested previous match)
– MCG record: 34 wickets in 18 ODIs (excellent)
Assessment: Strong value at 5.50
Decision: 2 units bet
Description: Bet on specific player reaching milestone.
Available In: All formats
How It Works:
Typical Odds:
Fifty:
T20: 3.50-5.00 (rare due to format)
ODI: 2.50-4.00 (common)
Test: 2.00-3.50 (most common)
Century:
T20: 15.00-25.00 (extremely rare)
ODI: 6.00-10.00 (occasional)
Test: 4.00-7.00 (more frequent)
Factors To Consider:
Betting Strategy:
Fifty Bets:
Century Bets:
Example:
Player: Steve Smith (Test Match)
Bet: To Score Century
Odds: 5.50
Analysis:
– Batting at #4 (prime position)
– Venue: Sydney (flat pitch, high scores common)
– Form: 87, 64, 112 in last 3 Tests
– Conversion rate: Excellent (converts 50s to 100s)
– Opposition bowling: Moderate quality
Assessment: Value exists at 5.50
Expected conversion: ~20-25% in these conditions
Decision: 1 unit bet
Description: Bet on bowler taking 3 or 5 wickets in innings/match.
Available In: All formats
**Typical
Odds:**
Three Wickets:
T20: 4.50-7.00
ODI: 3.50-5.50
Test (Innings): 3.00-5.00
Five Wickets:
T20: 15.00-30.00 (very rare)
ODI: 10.00-18.00 (rare)
Test (Innings): 6.00-12.00 (occasional)
Strategy:
Description: Bet on whether combined runs exceed or fall below set line.
Available In: Limited-overs cricket (T20, ODI)
How It Works:
Line Set: 345.5 Total Runs
Over 345.5: 1.90 (both teams combine for 346+)
Under 345.5: 1.95 (both teams combine for 345 or less)
Factors Affecting Totals:
Pitch Type:
Venue Averages:
High-Scoring Venues:
– Chinnaswamy Bangalore: Avg 340 (ODI)
– Wankhede Mumbai: Avg 175 (T20)
Low-Scoring Venues:
– Chepauk Chennai: Avg 260 (ODI)
– Wanderers Johannesburg: Avg 155 (T20)
Weather:
Team Batting Strength:
Betting Strategy:
Research Process:
When to Bet Over:
When to Bet Under:
Example:
Match: India vs West Indies (T20)
Venue: Eden Gardens (avg 168 runs per match)
Pitch: Slightly slow, favor spinners
Weather: Clear, no dew expected
Teams: Both have quality spinners
Line: Over/Under 165.5
Analysis:
– Venue average: 168 (slightly above line)
– Conditions favor bowling (slow pitch, no dew)
– Quality spinners on both sides
– Expect below-average scoring
Bet: Under 165.5 at 1.90
Reasoning: 2-3 run edge against line
Description: Bet on specific team’s runs exceeding/falling below line.
Example:
India Team Total:
Over 172.5: 1.90
Under 172.5: 1.95
Advantages Over Match Total:
Strategy:
Description: Bet on first batting team’s total.
Advantage:
Strategy:
Description: Runs scored in overs 1-6 (field restrictions apply).
Typical Lines:
T20:
Over/Under 45.5 runs
ODI:
Over/Under 38.5 runs
Factors:
Strategy:
Description: Runs in final overs (usually 16-20 in T20, 41-50 in ODI).
Typical Lines:
T20 (Overs 16-20):
Over/Under 58.5 runs
Factors:
Strategy:
Description: How will first wicket fall?
Options & Typical Odds:
Caught: 1.90
Bowled: 4.50
LBW: 6.00
Run Out: 8.00
Stumped: 12.00
Analysis:
Strategy:
Description: Which team’s openers score more runs together?
Example:
India Opening Partnership: 1.85
Australia Opening Partnership: 2.00
Factors:
Strategy:
Description: Which team hits more boundaries?
Factors:
Strategy:
Description: Which team reaches milestone first?
Available In: T20 primarily
Example:
Race to 30 Runs:
Mumbai Indians: 1.80
Chennai Super Kings: 2.05
Factors:
Strategy:
Description: Predict match MVP.
Typical Odds:
Star Batsman: 4.50-6.50
Star All-Rounder: 5.50-8.00
Strike Bowler: 6.00-10.00
Winning Criteria:
Strategy:
Odds Fluctuation Example:
T20 – India Batting First
After Innings Break (India 185/6):
India: 1.70
Pakistan: 2.25
After 5 Overs (Pakistan 45/0):
India: 2.40
Pakistan: 1.60
After 10 Overs (Pakistan 78/3):
India: 1.75
Pakistan: 2.15
After 15 Overs (Pakistan 125/5, need 61 off 30):
India: 1.50
Pakistan: 2.70
Strategy:
Description: Runs scored in upcoming over.
Typical Lines:
T20 Powerplay: Over/Under 7.5
T20 Middle Overs: Over/Under 6.5
T20 Death Overs: Over/Under 9.5
Factors:
Strategy:
Description: How will next wicket fall?
Live Odds:
Caught: 2.20
Bowled: 5.00
LBW: 7.00
Run Out: 10.00
Analysis:
Description: Total runs scored by current batting partnership.
Example:
Current Partnership Over/Under 35.5 runs
Factors:
Strategy:
Description: Bet on tournament champion before it starts.
Example: IPL Winner Odds (Pre-Tournament):
Mumbai Indians: 5.50
Chennai Super Kings: 6.00
Royal Challengers Bangalore: 7.50
Gujarat Titans: 8.00
Rajasthan Royals: 9.00
[Other teams: 10.00-25.00]
Advantages:
Strategy:
Pre-Tournament Analysis:
Value Identification:
Hedging Strategy:
Pre-Tournament:
Gujarat Titans: ₹1,000 at 8.00 (₹8,000 potential)
After Strong Start (GT leads table):
GT Odds: 4.00
Hedge Bet:
Mumbai Indians (current form team): ₹500 at 5.00
Outcomes:
– GT wins: ₹8,000 – ₹1,500 = ₹6,500 profit
– MI wins: ₹2,500 – ₹1,000 = ₹1,500 profit
– Other team wins: -₹1,500 loss
Description: Predict leading run-scorer or wicket-taker for entire tournament.
Typical Odds:
Top Run Scorer:
Star Opener: 8.00-12.00
Consistent #3/4: 10.00-15.00
Explosive Middle Order: 12.00-20.00
Top Wicket Taker:
Strike Bowler: 10.00-15.00
All-Rounder: 15.00-20.00
Support Bowler: 18.00-25.00
Factors:
Strategy:
Best T20 Markets:
Avoid in T20:
T20 Characteristics:
Best ODI Markets:
ODI Characteristics:
Best Test Markets:
Avoid in Tests:
Test Characteristics:
Track Performance by Market:
| Market | Bets Placed | Win Rate | ROI | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Winner | 45 | 58% | +8.5% | Best market |
| Top Batsman | 32 | 44% | -3.2% | Needs work |
| Total Runs O/U | 28 | 61% | +12.1% | Excellent |
| Top Bowler | 15 | 40% | -8.5% | Avoid |
| Player 50+ | 12 | 50% | +2.3% | Marginal |
Analysis:
Specialization Benefits:
Beginner (Month 1-3):
Intermediate (Month 4-6):
Advanced (Month 7+):
Warning: Don’t rush complexity. Master simple markets first.
Low Risk Markets (Higher Units):
Medium Risk Markets (Standard Units):
High Risk Markets (Smaller Units):
Very High Risk (Micro Units):
Don’t Over-Diversify:
Bad Approach (Too Many Markets):
– Match Winner: ₹200
– Top Batsman: ₹100
– Top Bowler: ₹100
– Total Runs O/U: ₹150
– Player 50+: ₹100
– Most Sixes: ₹50
Total Exposure: ₹700 on single match
Problem: Too many bets, can’t all be value
Proper Diversification:
Good Approach (Focused):
– Match Winner: ₹300 (primary bet, strong conviction)
– Total Runs O/U: ₹200 (secondary bet, independent of winner)
Total Exposure: ₹500
Benefit: Focused on highest-conviction opportunities
Correlation Awareness:
Correlated Bets (Avoid):
– India to Win + India Top Batsman
– If India loses, both bets lose
– Concentrated risk
Independent Bets (Prefer):
– Match Winner + Total Runs O/U
– Can win one regardless of other
– True diversification
Understanding cricket betting markets transforms random betting into strategic advantage:
Start Simple – Master match winner and totals first Specialize – Find 2-3 markets matching your expertise
Track Results – Know which markets you profit from
Manage Risk – Adjust units based on market difficulty
Stay Disciplined – Don’t bet every available market
Market expertise separates profitable bettors from the crowd. Focus, specialize, and excel.
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