Cricket is an ideal sport to place a bet on. Some people like to gamble on smaller matches. However, the majority of wagers are made during big cricket events. This is when there is a lot of hype and media attention for the sport.
Ashes Series
This famous English and Australian rivalry involves the national teams competing for a trophy containing the ashes of a cricket ball. Common bets include which team will win and by how many points. The trophy has moved back and forth between England and Australia for decades. The tournament usually lasts five Tests. Over the years England has won 32 and Australia has won 33. Six have so far ended in a draw.
T20 World Cup
Also known as Twenty20, this cricketing event emerged in 2003. It features a shortened version of the traditional game, which lasts approximately 3 hours. Each inning takes 90 minutes to complete. This fast paced nature has made T20 popular with both the sporting and gambling communities. The West Indies have dominated T20 and tend to have the best betting odds.
ICC Cricket World Cup
This international championship takes place every 4 years. It is one of the most watched cricket events in the world. During the games there is a spike in online sports betting activity. Every ICC team is eligible to play, giving gamblers an abundance of countries to bet on. The best performing teams qualify automatically. Others have to qualify through the World Cricket League.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy
India and Australia compete against each other in this Test series. The name comes from Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar who are revered for their high Test scores. It began in 1996 and since then has started to gain the attention of sports bookies. Several gambling sites offer wagers for the event.