Cricket Terms You Should Know Before You Bet
Innings
One team's turn to bat. In Test format, each team plays two innings. In T20 and One Day Internationals (ODIs), each team plays just one innings.
Over
A set of six consecutive deliveries bowled by one bowler. Once an over is complete, a different bowler takes over. In T20, each team faces 20 overs — making it the most compact and fast-paced format of the game.
Wicket
The three-stump structure that a batsman defends. When a batsman is dismissed, it is recorded as a wicket fallen. The bowling side aims to take 10 wickets to end the opposition's innings.
Run Rate
The average number of runs a team scores per over. Used to measure a team's scoring rate. In in-play betting, a sharp change in run rate often moves the odds significantly.
DLS Method
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method — a mathematical formula used to recalculate run targets when a match is interrupted by weather or other factors. Essential knowledge for fans following ODI and T20 matches outdoors.
Handicap Runs
A type of betting market where one team is given a run advantage or disadvantage at the start of a match. For example, Team A given +15 runs means they need to win outright or lose by fewer than 15 runs for the handicap bet on them to succeed.
Why Cricket Is the Top Choice for Sports Bettors in Malaysia
Cricket has long been passionately followed by a large segment of the Malaysian community, particularly those with cultural ties to India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. When the IPL rolls around each April to May, interest in cricket among waze2win's Malaysian users rises sharply.
Cricket's appeal to bettors lies in the sheer variety of market opportunities within a single match. Unlike sports with just one final outcome, cricket offers hundreds of events in a game — from who scores the first fifty, to how many sixes in an over, to whether there's a wicket in the next over. Each of these can be its own separate betting market.
Waze2win understands this context and structures its cricket markets with Malaysian users in mind — a Bahasa Melayu interface, deposits in MYR, and customer support that's familiar with South Asian match schedules that often kick off late at night Malaysian time.
How to Read Cricket Odds & Types of Markets Available
How to Read Odds — Examples
Say India is up against Australia in a T20 match. The odds on offer are: India 1.65 and Australia 2.30. This means if you bet RM 100 on India and they win, you receive RM 165 (profit of RM 65). If you bet RM 100 on Australia and they win, you receive RM 230 (profit of RM 130). Higher odds reflect a lower probability of winning according to the current market.
This is for illustrative purposes only. Actual odds change based on live match conditions.
Cricket Market Types at waze2win
| Market Type | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Match Winner | Overall match winner |
| Top Batsman | Who scores the most runs |
| Top Bowler | Who takes the most wickets |
| Handicap Runs | Run line betting |
| Total Sixes | Total sixes in the match |
Four Key Cricket Events Followed on waze2win
The world's most popular T20 cricket league, held every April–May. The IPL features top players from around the globe representing franchises from major Indian cities. Malaysian cricket fans follow the IPL more than any other cricket tournament, making it the primary focus of waze2win's cricket markets during the season.
The pinnacle T20 tournament at international level, held every two years by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The latest edition features 20 nations competing in a fast-paced, unpredictable knockout format. Markets for this tournament open early and are continuously updated throughout the group stage and knockout rounds.
Test cricket is the oldest and most prestigious format of the sport, played over a maximum of 5 days. While the pace is slower than T20, Test cricket betting markets offer a deeper strategic dimension — including first innings markets, draw outcomes, and day-by-day results.
Beyond the IPL, several popular domestic T20 leagues draw strong followings across Asia, including the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lanka Premier League (LPL), and Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). These leagues keep Malaysian cricket fans engaged throughout the year, letting them follow their favourite players outside of the IPL season.
Cricket vs Other Sports on waze2win
| Aspect | Cricket | Badminton | E-Sports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Duration | 3–5 hours (T20), 5 days (Test) | 45–90 minutes | 30–90 minutes |
| Peak Season | April–November (varies by tournament) | Year-round — Superseries & BWF | Year-round |
| Specialty Markets | Top Batsman, Total Sixes, Handicap Runs | Handicap Set, Total Games | Handicap Map, Total Kills |
| In-Play Available | Yes — updated per over | Yes — updated per point | Yes — updated in real time |
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Three Frequently Asked Questions About Cricket Betting
T20 betting centres on matches completed in 3–4 hours, with both teams playing a single innings of 20 overs each. This format offers more in-play markets per unit of time and faster results. Test betting, on the other hand, involves 5-day matches with two innings per side — providing longer-term market opportunities such as first innings result, draw or win, and player statistics across the full match. For Malaysian fans who follow the IPL, the T20 format is the most familiar.
If a match is interrupted by rain or other reasons and the DLS method is used to determine the result, most match winner bets will still be settled based on that DLS result. However, markets such as Total Runs or Top Batsman may be voided if the match does not reach the minimum number of overs required. For full details on bet settlement policies when a match is interrupted, check the platform FAQ.
Generally, confirmed bets cannot be cancelled or changed, except in specific situations such as a match being called off before it starts. Some markets offer a cash out option that lets you settle your bet early at the current value before the final result. Cash out availability depends on the market type and current match conditions. Check your bet slip for details on whether this option is available for your active bets.