Cricket carries enormous global betting volume, led by markets in India, the UK, Australia, and South Africa, and an increasing number of US sportsbooks now carry cricket markets as the sport’s popularity grows domestically.
Match Winner and Formats
The basic match-winner bet works like any other sport, but cricket’s format matters enormously: Test matches span up to five days, while T20 formats like the Indian Premier League (IPL) wrap up in a few hours, driving very different betting rhythms.
Ball-by-Ball Live Betting
Cricket’s structure — every single ball is its own discrete event — makes it a natural fit for live betting on outcomes like total runs in an over, next wicket, or boundary counts.
Popular Markets
Beyond match winner, totals on team runs, top batsman/bowler props, and method of dismissal are all common markets, especially during high-profile tournaments like the T20 World Cup.
Availability
Cricket markets are newer and less universal at US sportsbooks than football or basketball — check your chosen NJ-licensed operator’s sport list directly to confirm current coverage.
