Cricket betting odds - markets, tournaments and live cricket on Stake

Cricket betting is available year-round at Stake, with a wide selection of markets including Test cricket betting, One Day Internationals, domestic league, T20 cricket, and international tournaments.

From pre-match cricket odds to live cricket betting opportunities, we offer extensive coverage across the cricket calendar.

2026 is an exciting year for cricket fans all over the world. India won a thrilling Men’s T20 World Cup, while the Women’s T20 World Cup is currently taking place in England. Bettors can also follow major events like The Hundred, the Caribbean Premier League and upcoming ODIs at Stake.

The cricket betting coverage on Stake Sportsbook includes all major formats. Our odds are competitive with other cricket betting sites. While live betting and free live-streaming on selected events help players stay close to the action. Bettors can also choose between odds formats, including decimal odds, to make it easier to calculate your potential payouts.

About Cricket - formats, competitions and global reach

All cricket matches follow the same basic rules, but the format, including how many overs are used, changes depending on the format. Regardless of the format, betting on these matches works in the same way. Our guide to sports betting has more information.

There are three main formats in professional cricket:

• Test matches - Test matches are the oldest form of professional cricket, with matches that can last up to five days. Each team gets two innings, with unlimited overs. Play normally lasts for 90 overs per day.

• One Day Internationals (ODIs) - A specialised form of cricket designed to ensure matches are completed within one day. Each team gets a single innings, with 50 overs per team. This format is used in the ICC Cricket World Cup, which is held every four years.

• T20 cricket - Fast-paced cricket with 20 overs per team. Each team plays a single innings, and matches last between 2 and 3 hours. Competitions such as the IPL and T20 World Cup use this format.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is responsible for governing the sport and setting the regulations for all formats and matches. There are 12 full member nations of the ICC, which are qualified to play official Test matches, ODIs and T20s. These are: Australia, England, India, Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and Ireland)

Major cricket tournaments to bet on in 2026

2026 is one of the biggest years in world cricket, with lots of exciting tournaments and matchups to look forward to. We’ve already seen India win the men’s T20 World Cup, while the women’s T20 World Cup is still ongoing. What’s more, there are big events on the horizon, including an action-packed second half of franchise cricket and a bilateral series.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

India became the first men’s side to win 3 T20 World Cup titles after a resounding victory over New Zealand in the final. The tournament, which was hosted by India and Sri Lanka, was the 10th edition of the ICC men’s T20 World Cup and featured 20 teams.

Teams at the 2026 T20 World Cup were drawn into groups, with the top 2 teams from each group progressing to the Super 8, while the other teams were eliminated. The Super 8 were split into 2 groups, with the best 2 teams from each advancing to the semifinals. India beat England by 7 runs, while New Zealand defeated South Africa by 9 wickets. In the final, India won by 96 runs.

The ICC T20 World Cup betting is available every two years, and you’ll be able to enjoy the best odds and betting markets right here when it returns in 2028.

IPL 2026

The IPL is the biggest and most popular domestic T20 competition, with fans all over the world following the action throughout the season. 10 franchises currently take part in the league, which is split into a double-round-robin regular season and the playoffs to determine the champion. The 10 franchises that make up the IPL are the Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, Chennai Super Kings. As well as Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Following the round-robin stage, the top 2 teams advance to the playoff qualifier 1 match, while the 3rd- and 4th-place teams play in an eliminator. The winner of the eliminator then faces the loser of the qualifier match, and the winner faces the winner of the qualifier 1 match in the final. Find IPL odds on matches throughout the regular season and playoffs at Stake. This includes IPL betting markets such as cricket match winner, total runs and player props like top scorer. Find out more in the guide to cricket betting.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup takes place in England over the summer of 2026. 12 teams compete across 33 matches at 7 venues around the country. These are Edgbaston Cricket Ground, County Ground, Headingley Cricket Ground, Lord’s, The Oval, Old Trafford Cricket Ground and Rose Bowl. England face Sri Lanka at Edgbaston in the opening match on 12 June.

All matches of the Women’s T20 World Cup, including the final on 5 July, are available to bet on at Stake. With the tournament currently underway, you can find outright and regular T20 betting markets right now. Make the most of live betting opportunities as the action happens.

The Hundred, CPL, and upcoming cricket

This summer, you can also bet on the 2026 season of The Hundred at Stake. The professional cricket league uses a unique 100-ball format and features 8 teams from across England and Wales. Look out for pre-match and live betting markets during the event between 21 July and 16 August.

Throughout July and August, top teams compete in the Lanka Premier League, while the Caribbean Premier League will be in full swing in the West Indies between August and September.

Later in the year, you can follow the action of bilateral Test and ODI cricket between major international teams such as India vs Sri Lanka and India vs New Zealand. Coverage of every match is available at Stake, with live betting offered throughout.

Cricket betting markets at Stake

Stake covers all the major tournaments and international leagues, as well as Test matches and ODI betting. Bettors consider Stake Sportsbook to be one of the best cricket betting site thanks to its wide range of cricket betting markets, no matter what format and competition you’re betting on.

The most popular cricket betting markets

There are lots of ways to bet on cricket, but by far the most popular is the match winner market. Also known as moneyline, this is a prediction of which team will win a specific match. Meanwhile, the cricket outright betting markets allow you to bet on tournament outcomes. For example, betting on which team will win the T20 World Cup.

If you like betting on specific player stats, you can choose markets such as cricket top batsman and cricket top bowler markets. What’s more, there are player prop bets like runs scored, wickets taken or dismissal method, available on major matches.

The cricket over/under betting market is another popular one, allowing you to bet on the over/under line for the total runs in an over, innings or match. A lot of cricket fans also enjoy placing cricket handicap bets, which apply a specific runs advantage to one team to even the odds. Lastly, parlays let you place a cricket accumulator, combining multiple bets into one.

Live cricket betting and in-play markets

Live betting lets you place bets as the action unfolds on the pitch. The cricket odds are updated in real time based on the current state of play, and you can bet on specific live cricket betting markets such as next over runs, wicket in next over and method of dismissal.

Bear in mind that live odds can change quickly, but watching the free live streams helps give you greater insights into what might happen. If you need to, you can use the cash out feature to settle eligible bets early.

How to bet on cricket at Stake

Betting on cricket is as simple as signing up or logging in to your account before searching for the event you’d like to bet on. You can look at live and upcoming matches, or check out the outright betting tab.

If needed, add funds to your account using any of our accepted payment methods. It’s possible to deposit and bet with cryptocurrency at Stake, but local currencies are also supported. Once you’ve chosen your bet, add it to your bet slip, enter your stake and confirm to place it.

Expert tips for betting on cricket

Before placing bets on cricket, consider the following:

• Pitch conditions - Pitch conditions can have a major impact on the flow of a cricket match, affecting each team’s strategy and influencing player matchups and run-scoring rates. Lush, green pitches favour fast bowlers, while drier tracks can provide an advantage to spin bowlers. Whether the pitch is dry or damp can also influence batting ability, either offering consistent bounce or slowing the ball down and causing unpredictability.

• Match format - A team’s performance can change drastically depending on the format they’re playing. Teams select different players based on their strengths, with Test cricket requiring higher levels of stamina and patience than the faster-paced T20 cricket. Check the format of the match you’re betting on and the team’s form within that format.

• Player props - You can often find value in cricket player props, especially if you carefully analyse the stats before you bet. Look at the top-order batters and strike bowlers and how they matchup against the opponent while paying attention to the conditions.

• Knockout volatility - Compared to domestic leagues and group stages, the knockout rounds can be a lot more volatile, with a higher potential for upsets. Consider each team’s relative tournament experience and how well they’re able to handle the pressure of big occasions.

Cricket promotions, bonuses and VIP at Stake

As you’re making the most of the cricket odds and markets available at Stake, you can also enjoy the various sports betting promotions on offer. Placing bets can also unlock VIP rewards when you join the VIP club, with the potential to benefit from reloads, rakeback and more as you level up.

To stay safe and avoid getting carried away, Stake offers a variety of Stake Smart tools, such as deposit limits and self-exclusion. These can be activated from your account, and more information is available in the responsible gambling guidelines.