Cricket Betting

As a UK-licensed betting site regulated by the UKGC, Unibet offers a broad selection of cricket markets, competitive cricket odds and live in-play options that suit both newcomers and seasoned bettors. From The Ashes and the T20 Blast to the IPL and the ICC World Cup, we cover the full cricket calendar — so there's always a match to bet on.

 

Cricket Odds

Cricket odds tell you how much you can win from a successful wager and work in the same way as odds for any other sport: a decimal price, for example, multiplies your stake to show the potential return. Cricket odds vary by market — match result, totals, player props and handicaps all carry different prices — and they move as information arrives: team news, pitch reports, weather and in-play events all influence prices.

On Unibet, odds are displayed in decimal format by default — a decimal price multiplies your stake to show the total return. For example, a £10 bet at odds of 3.00 returns £30 (your £10 stake plus £20 profit).

If you're more familiar with fractional odds, the same bet would be expressed as 2/1 — meaning you win £2 for every £1 staked. Both formats represent the same probability; it's simply a matter of preference.
 

On Unibet, cricket odds are updated in real time so you can see pre-match prices and take advantage of in-play movement to find value. Understanding how cricket odds translate into potential returns is a basic but powerful step towards more confident betting.

 

Cricket Betting Markets

Match result betting is the backbone of cricket markets and is offered across Test, one-day and T20 formats — but the variety expands quickly from there. Here are some of the most popular cricket betting markets available on Unibet:

 

• Match winner: back the team you think will win outright
• Series winner: ideal for Test series like the Ashes or Border-Gavaskar
• Top run scorer: back a batsman to finish as the leading scorer in a match or tournament
• Top wicket taker: identify the bowler you think will take the most wickets
• Player props:  will a batter score a fifty or century? Will a bowler take five wickets?
• Totals: over/under markets on runs, sixes, fours and more
• In-play markets: next wicket, runs in the next over, method of dismissal and more

 

The growth of T20 cricket has multiplied these opportunities considerably, meaning modern cricket betting is diverse enough to suit statistical analysts, form students and fans who simply want to back their team to win.

 

Live Cricket Betting (In-Play)

In-play cricket betting is one of the most exciting ways to engage with a match as it unfolds. With Unibet, you can place bets after the first ball has been bowled and react to the shifting momentum of a game in real time.

 

Whether a top-order batting collapse changes your view on the match result, or a fast pitch is producing more wickets than expected, in-play betting lets you act on what you're watching. We offer live cricket odds across Test matches, ODIs and T20s, with markets updating ball by ball during the biggest fixtures. Live streaming is available on selected matches, so you can follow the action and bet without switching between screens.

 

Use the cash-out feature to settle your bet early — locking in a profit if things are going your way, or cutting your losses if momentum swings against you.
 

 

H2: IPL Betting odds

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of world cricket’s biggest spectacles and a central focus for many cricket bettors. The IPL is a fast, franchise-based T20 tournament featuring international stars and domestic talent, and it runs annually during a concentrated window of the cricket calendar. IPL betting brings high liquidity and a huge variety of markets — match winners, top batsman, total sixes, player-of-the-match and many more — which makes it one of the most attractive events for short-form cricket strategies. Good IPL cricket betting odds can appear frequently during the season, and because the league generates so much action, it’s a great place to look for live betting opportunities.

 

H2: Ashes betting and odds

The Ashes series between England and Australia is the historic pinnacle of Test cricket and a headline event for serious cricket bettors. Ashes betting draws long-term ante-post markets as well as detailed match-by-match and player markets across five-Test series. Odds for the Ashes reflect the unique nature of Test cricket — form over time, pitch cycles and squad depth matter more than in a single-match T20 — so bettors who research conditions and player form can often find value. Whether you’re backing series winners, individual Test results or specialist player markets, Ashes betting offers depth and drama that few other competitions can match.

 

H2: ICC Betting

ICC tournaments — primarily the Cricket World Cup and the T20 Cricket World Cup — bring international cricket into sharp focus and unlock a wide range of tournament-style markets. ICC betting covers long-term markets like tournament winner and group qualifiers, as well as match markets and player props across the event. Because these competitions attract global attention and longer ante-post windows, they offer opportunities for both strategic, longer-term cricket betting and reactive, in-tournament betting as form and injuries become clearer.

 

What are Cricket Betting Markets to bet on?

Match result betting is the backbone of cricket markets and is offered across Test, one-day and T20 formats, but the variety expands quickly from there. In limited-overs formats you’ll commonly see totals (runs, sixes, fours), top team or player scorers, and over/under markets tied to specific thresholds. Player props — for example, whether a batter will score a fifty or a century, or which bowler will take the best figures — are popular and give sharp, measurable outcomes to analyse.

 

Bowling markets remain valuable too: best bowling figures, number of wickets for a particular bowler, and head-to-head bowler battles are just a few examples. The growth of T20 cricket since 2003 has multiplied these opportunities, so modern cricket betting is diverse enough to suit statistical bettors and fans who prefer simpler win/lose stakes alike.

 

Why get involved with Cricket Betting?

Cricket betting can heighten the excitement of watching matches, whether you’re following a drawn-out Test or a rapid T20 evening. Traditional contests like the Ashes and global ICC events still carry special prestige, while domestic competitions such as the IPL have broadened the sport’s appeal and created round-the-year betting calendars. More markets mean more choice: you can adopt a long-term ante-post approach, target in-play volatility, or focus on precision player markets. For many people, a small, well-researched cricket bet makes viewing more engaging and rewards attention to form, conditions and match context.

 

How can I bet on cricket online with Unibet?

Betting on cricket online with Unibet is straightforward. Create an account, deposit, navigate to the Cricket section and choose from the available markets. Add selections to your bet slip, set your stake and confirm — pre-match or in-play. Online betting delivers convenience, quick odds updates, live streaming when available, and tools like cash-out and detailed statistics to help you make informed choices. As one of the recognised cricket betting sites, Unibet offers a clear interface and reliable cricket betting odds alongside guides and tips to help you get started.

 

Check out cricket betting tips

If you want to improve, explore our guides and match previews for cricket betting tips, strategy pieces on interpreting cricket odds and format-specific advice for Tests, ODIs and T20s. Our guides explain how to read numbers on form, how venues affect outcomes and how to spot value across different cricket betting sites. Head to the guides section to sharpen your knowledge and discover practical tips that turn insight into better, more confident bets.