Cricket is one of the most popular sports globally, and there are quite a few betting rules that come with it. It is one of the most complex games to bet on and probably why so many people like it.

This brings us to the main topic of this article, the best cricket betting rules you should know about. Also, the dead heat rules apply in the article.

What Is A Wicket In Cricket And What Are The Different Types of Wickets?

The wicket is one of the essential parts of a cricket match. Knowing the different types of wickets will help you understand when bets will stand.

In which case, what is a wicket in cricket? A wicket is one of three stumps and two bails that the fielding side must attack to dismiss a batsman. Each team plays one or two innings each, depending on the type of match they are playing. With each team batting in turn for the innings and scoring more runs than their opponent. The innings is over when ten men are out. The team that has scored the most number of runs wins.

The wicket consists of three wooden stumps (or posts) hammered into the ground and two bails balanced on top of them. You place the stumps approximately 22 yards apart and opposite each other. The stumps and bails are made out of wood, most commonly ash; they can also be made from metal.

Types of Wickets in Cricket

There are four different types of wickets in Cricket, and we describe them below:

• Bowled: This is the result of the bowler hitting the stumps directly, or the ball comes off the batsman and hits the stumps
• Caught: The batsman hits the ball with the bat, but a fielder catches the ball before it touches the ground.
• Stumped: This results from a batsman moving outside the crease and hitting the ball. The wicketkeeper takes off their bails as they move out of their crease before they can return to it.
• Run Out: This is when a fielder picks up a ball and throws it at either set of stumps. Then, one or both of them fall before the batsman can get back to their crease.

How Does a Batsman Score Runs in Cricket?

For bets to stand, the batsman scores runs by hitting the ball with the bat and running between the wickets.

The bowler bowls the ball to the batsman, who must hit it away out of the reach of his fielders and sprint to complete one run before it is returned.

He scores one run if he completes a run before it is returned.

If he hits the ball far enough, and extra runs will be scored by running multiple times. If the balls clear the boundary without bouncing, the batsman/team is awarded six runs.

What are the Different Types of Shots That you can Play?

You can play various types of shots in Cricket. Each shot has its name. But some shots are named differently depending upon the batsman’s side. Here are standard shots:

• Forward Defensive: Play this shot to defend the ball from hitting the wickets.
• Cover Drive: Play this shot to hit the ball towards the cover region.
• Square Cut: Play this shot to hit the ball towards the point region.
• Pull Shot: Play this shot to hit a short-pitched ball into the stands.
• Reverse Sweep: The batsman moves his hand and feet in the opposite direction to play this shot.
• Switch Hit: The batsman changes his stance at the last moment before playing this shot and creates a reverse sweep.

How Do Fielders Attempt to Get Batsman Out of the Game?

There are several ways that a batsman can be put out (out is a term used to describe a player being dismissed) in Cricket. The total number of methods are:

• Bowled – The batsman has missed the ball and hit the stumps directly; hence, bets are void for settlement purposes.
• Caught – The batsman hits the ball with his bat, and one of the fielding players catches it before hitting the ground. Then bets will be void.
• LBW – Bets will be void if the bowler bowls and hits the batsman’s leg or body. If it had gone on to beat the wicket, he is out, and then all bets will not count.
• Run out – This bet will be made void when the batsman doesn’t make it to the opposite crease before a fielder stumps him.
• Stumped – If the batsman misses the ball, and the wicket keepers collect it and stumps him while he is out of his crease (the line he must be behind while batting).
• Hit Wicket – The batsman knocks down their wicket with some part of their body or bat while trying to play a shot.

What is an Over in Cricket and How Many Balls Are There in an Over?

The number of overs is a sequence of six legitimate deliveries bowled by one bowler.

To understand the concept of an over in Cricket, we need to know about-

A ball:- A ball is a legitimate delivery.

An over:- A sequence of 6 legitimate deliveries is called an over.

Legitimate deliver:-A legitimate delivery is a delivery in which no run result and no invalid action occurs.

A No ball:- If a bowler bowls a no-ball, it is not considered a legitimate delivery. So, that is not counted as a ball.

A wide ball:- If a bowler bowls a wide ball, it is not considered a legitimate delivery. So, runs will not be counted as part of the over.

A match is abandoned due to outside interference such as poor weather, and the umpire declares the match a draw.

How Do You Bowl a Maiden Over in Cricket?

A maiden over is a term used in Cricket to describe an over in which the batsman scores no runs. Furthermore, an over must be completed. An over consists of six legal deliveries bowled by the same bowler (a pitcher) and to the same batsman (batter), with no extras (runs not credited to the batsman). A bowler who bowls six balls for no runs is credited with a settlement of a maiden over.

What is a No Ball in Cricket, and Why Is It Called That?

The no-ball is a type of delivery in Cricket. An umpire calls a no-ball if a bowler oversteps the popping crease or breaks the other bowling rules.

When a bowler commits a no-ball, the batting team is awarded one extra run, which is not part of their score but can be added to extras. The batsman also cannot be dismissed from a no-ball and will have another delivery to face.

Is a No Ball Penalized?

No ball is the most popular of all Cricket’s penalties. It is much more common than a wide or byes. A no-ball is when the bowler breaks the rules in his/her delivery.

The umpire calls a no ball if the bowler’s front foot lands on or beyond the popping crease (the white line behind the stumps at either end of the pitch). If this happens, it is an automatic no-ball, and the bets to stand unless there is an appeal.

When Can a Fielder Appeal for a Catch or Stumping in Cricket?

Fielding teams can appeal to the wicketkeeper for a catch or stumping in cricket.

They can do this at any point in the match.

Two or more players can also appeal for decisions on the field by the umpire, such as LBW, but only after the batsmen have run past each other to the end of the crease.

The standard signal is a raised finger, which means “out.”

Frequently Asked Questions About Betting in Cricket?

Here is a breakdown of common questions with cricket betting:

Last Updated on March 16, 2024