Different Cricket Formats
When cricket was first introduced, it was purely the raw and rudimentary form of modern Test Cricket. However, the game has since come a long way and is now played in a number of different formats, with numerous different leagues and tournaments.
Although the more traditionalists prefer a classic test format, whilst the younger audience tends to favour the faster formats such as One Day Cricket and the quickest of them all, T20 Cricket.
Cricket betting very much depends on the format of the game – as do the strategies and results. As such, you really shouldn’t consider using the same online cricket betting strategy for Test Match betting as you do for ODI or T20 betting.
One Day International Cricket Betting
ODU cricket is played between different countries and is usually the most popular game format amongst international and domestic players. This format tests the limits of each and every bowler and batsman by making them play 50 overs, whilst trying to break records – and trying to stop the opponents from breaking records.
ODI cricket is fast-paced, whilst still being reasonably long. What makes this format particularly tricky is that the players can neither afford to play too fast or too slow.
The classic short game format of the sport is played for 50 overs per side. It is played by 2 teams of 11 players that each take turns to bat and bowl for 50 overs – apart from if the bowling team manages to take out all the batters before the 50 overs has been completed.
The limitations of fielding are very important for not only the on-field team, but also for those bettors who were ready to wager on the batters. With just 2 fielders placed outside of the inner circle for the first 10 overs, the chances of batters swinging hard is extremely likely – which means that so are the odds for 4s, 6s and a scoring pace.
These numerous field restrictions in each over as per the format of the game will help to define the probability and chances of high runs, low runs, dot balls and big shots etc.
When choosing your preferred cricket sports betting site, make sure that it covers One Day International and Domestic matches. Make sure you read as many predictions and previews as possible and look to see who is the favourites – and make use of the available free bets to the best value ODI wagers.
The format for betting on ODIs is very different from the Test format, with bettors often focused on the number of fours, sixes, centuries, half centuries, double centuries, runs in the first over, first wicket method, total run outs, highest individual scores etc. These are highly popular markets in ODI betting.
Test Cricket
Test cricket and test cricket betting is where it all really began. It is still very popular and is generally played over 5 days. Online cricket betting on the test format of the sport is very different from betting on shorter formats such as T20 and One Day Internationals, because the format of the game is long and both of the teams play twice – with at least 90 overs to get through.
It;s also worth remembering that the chances of a draw is much higher in Test match format than it is in the shorter game formats. Which is one of the reasons it is a much different game to bet on. The game is played over 5 days with more than 90 overs – played in the morning, afternoon and evening, which makes Test matches even more complex – and sometimes even more thrilling than the One Day format.
Test betting has its own cricket betting markets and often punters prefer to bet on individual scores – or the team that wins. Test cricket betting odds are hugely important when choosing your preferred betting market.
Unlike One Day betting, Test cricket often has even more options to bet on. You can still bet on many of the popular ODI markets such as Man of the Match, Highest Score, Toss Winner, Top Bowler, Team to win and more. You can also expand it to bet on other markets such as a Batsman to score a century in the first inning, betting on a draw, a batsman to score 50 in the 1st inning, and whether a batsman scores a century or double century etc. Additionally, the Over/Under line is also a very popular betting market for Test fans.
T20 Cricket
T-20, also known as Twenty-Twenty has taken the sport of cricket to the next level. It is a much faster and more fierce format – of 20 overs per team. T20 cricket is still, however, where the betting market can enjoy even more attention. The pace of the game means that making decisions on your bets can’t be taken with the same minute calculation that you would use to place bets on other cricket formats.
Just as with ODI, T20 also has its own restrictions for the fielding team, which adds pressure to the side that is bowling. However, with the fielders mainly focused inside the line, the batters are under pressure to make the most of the first 5-6 overs by hitting as freely as possible. The ping-pong format of hitting each ball ensures a thrilling environment for players, fans – and, of course, the punters looking to make some money on this fast and furious game format.
A lot of the betting markets here are all about the form of the players in the T20 match. Indeed, Over/Under runs line is always popular, but the betting market for T20 cricket betting includes all of the major markets including total fours, total sixes, highest score, first wicket method, first wicket runs – and also the thrilling ‘Super Over’ bet, that is only available in this format of cricket betting.
The game is played by two teams, 11 players per side and 20 overs per side…. Fast, furious and the reason it is now a major player in the online betting industry!