Total Wickets Cricket Betting Market

• In a T20 match, you bet on Over 12.5 total wickets, meaning you expect 13 or more wickets. This simply means that your prediction is that one of the teams will win before losing all 10 wickets (still have some batters in play).

• In 5-day Test cricket matches, there is a higher chance for a draw before all innings are completed, so the lines for the whole game here are higher, 20-30 wickets. You can also choose to bet on the first winning wickets, especially if you expect strong batting conditions.

• Total Match Wickets – Over 15.5 (1.90) / Under 15.5 (1.90)
• Team A Total Wickets – Over 6.5 (2.11) / Under 6.5 (1.75)

Every pitch has its own conditions that can drastically differ. For instance, Perth tends to favour pace bowlers and increase wicket chances early in the game. To make yourself comfortable with predicting the total wickets of the game, take a look at some of the data for that specific venue – Average wickets per match, the weather forecast, spin effectiveness and others.

Different formats lead to different strategies and approaches, which inevitably affect the number of wickets. In T20 matches, there are only 20 overs per innings, which leads to less time to score 10 dismissals, which is why teams usually finish down on wickets, making the Under an excellent choice.

On the other hand, in Test matches wickets are more likely to fall, because teams aim to build pressure across the 4-5 days of play, which makes it perfect for the Over line.

Paying closer attention to that detail isn’t about the team to win the toss market itself but the team’s decision after the win, whether the captain chooses to bat or bowl first. If a team bats last on a tricky or dusty pitch, expect more dismissals.

There is usually information on how the batters and bowlers performed in the recent matches. And that’s something very important. Weak or inexperienced lineups are more likely to lose more wickets. Strong batters may only lose 3-4 per inning. A stronger lineup with top-form batters often loses fewer wickets during the game.

Rain, clouds, and even higher humidity are affecting the pitch conditions and, respectively, the number of wickets that will fall. In rain-affected games, overs are reduced in ODIs or T20S, which will result in fewer total wickets. In a Test, there might be whole days lost due to bad conditions on the pitch. So in short, always check the local forecasts and act with your bets accordingly.

The tournament stage or game situation will influence how aggressively or defensively teams will play. In a must-win match, the team usually takes more risks. In a dead rubber game (where one or both of the teams are already qualified), the team might experiment, have squad rotations or have lower motivation.

Player absence can completely alter the match dynamics, and with that, the number of wickets is likely to fall. So, even if you prefer betting on pre-match games, wait until the official team news is available. Don’t assume that a player will take part in the game just because it’s important for the team.

Not every team will play as you expect. Some formats (especially Test) feature long and cautious batting. So, in short, you have to study each team’s playing style. Defensive batting prioritises preserving wickets rather than chasing quick runs, which means that it could totally ruin your over total wickets bet.

While theoretically, Test matches can result in 40 wickets and ODI/T20s can have a total of 20, do not assume that there could be a lot of wickets. Bat-friendly pitches may result in 500+ runs scored with only 3 or 4 wickets lost per inning. Especially in Tests, do not blindly go for the over; there are many more factors that contribute to the end result, so add them into the equation.

• Top bowler – This market will let you bet on which bowler will take the most wickets in a match or innings. Instead of focusing on the total number, you strictly follow one single player during the game. This is best used if the team has a clear lead bowler and you’ve done your homework on individual player performances.
• Method of dismissal – A highly volatile and fast-paced market that promises to excite you. Best working in all cricket live score matches, your task is to predict how the next batter will get out – caught, bowled, stumped, LBW, etc. So if you have identified a bowler’s pattern, you can take the chance to apply your observations during a live-streaming session of the match.
• Fall of the first wicket – Rather than betting on the number of wickets in total, you can focus on the number of runs before the first wicket falls. You can analyse the openers’ form and the pitch behaviour in the first few overs before going for that market.