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The Complete Guide to Online Cricket Betting with Live Odds & Crypto

Cricket meets crypto in one of the most exciting evolutions in online betting. 

Whether you're backing your favorite Test side or chasing value in IPL outrights, betting on cricket with Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, or other top cryptos gives you faster payouts, lower fees, and total control of your funds. Bet on cricket at Cloudbet, the world’s leading online sportsbook and crypto casino. 

This guide breaks down everything you need to know to get started, including how to bet on cricket with digital assets and why Cloudbet is the go-to crypto sportsbook for cricket fans worldwide. From ODI showdowns to T20 thrillers, we’ve got your crypto betting strategy covered.

Bitcoin betting is available for all your favorite cricket competitions and tournaments from international test matches to limited overs games. Bet on the Indian Premier League, Australia’s Big Bash League, the West Indies’ Regional Super50 league, the World Cup and T20 World Cup.

What is cricket?

Cricket is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of eleven, with roots stretching back to 16th-century England. It’s grown into one of the world’s most-followed sports, particularly across South Asia, the UK, Australia, and the Caribbean. At its core, cricket is a strategic battle of runs versus wickets but the beauty is in the formats, traditions and how it's evolved with time.

The sport’s most traditional form is Test cricket. These are matches that last up to five days, played with a red ball, white kits and all the old-school strategy. It’s the purest version of the game and still revered for rivalries like The Ashes between England and Australia, or the epic five-day duels between India and Pakistan.

But cricket has never stood still. In 1971, One Day Internationals (ODIs) introduced a 50-over-per-side format that wrapped games up in a single day. Then came the real disruptor: T20. Launched in 2003, Twenty20 cricket condensed the action into three hours of big hits, fast pace, and fan-friendly entertainment. The format exploded globally, giving rise to high-octane leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL), Big Bash League (BBL), and The Hundred.

Today, all three formats exist side-by-side, each with its own rhythm, betting angles and superstar players.

Cricket’s history is stacked with revered icons. Sir Donald Bradman still holds the highest batting average in Test history (an absurd 99.94). In the modern game, India’s Virat Kohli and England’s Joe Root have become masters across formats. Sachin Tendulkar remains the benchmark for greatness in ODIs. And in the T20 era, players like Chris Gayle, Jos Buttler and Rashid Khan have redefined what short-form dominance looks like.

Whether it’s the tactical depth of a Test series or the explosive pace of T20, cricket offers a diverse betting landscape - from top runscorer markets to ball-by-ball live odds. And when you're wagering with crypto at Cloudbet, that edge gets even sharper.

Bet on cricket in 2026 with bitcoin

There are plenty of options to bet on global cricket leagues with bitcoin. Take a look at some of our league outrights:

  1. 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Defending champions India and Australia are favorites for this tournament jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka starting in February 2026. The 2024 edition was hosted by the West Indies and the United States, marking the first time a major ICC event was held on American soil. The final saw India defeat South Africa to claim their second title, ending a 17-year drought since their inaugural win.
  2. 2026 Indian Premier League: The Mumbai Indians, aiming for their sixth IPL title, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the defending champions, are favorites to win this year. The Gujarat Titans are also contenders, spearheaded by captain Shubman Gill, who also leads the Indian national team in all formats of the game.
  3. 2025-2026 Big Bash League: The Hobart Hurricanes are the defending champs, having won their first Big Bash title with a seven-wicket win over Sydney Thunder in the 2024-2025 final. The Perth Scorchers are perennial contenders, having won the league title five times.

There are just some of the 2025-2026 cricket competitions that you can bet on with Cloudbet. 

Getting started: How to bet on cricket with bitcoin?

Betting on cricket with bitcoin is easy at Cloudbet. We offer the most competitive cricket odds. Bet on cricket with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin and more, along with stablecoins like USDT and USDC.

Just follow these steps:

  1. Sign into your Cloudbet account and fund your wallet with BTC (or any of the 30+ cryptocurrencies we support on the platform.)
  2. Head over to the 'Sports' menu and select 'Cricket'. The page covers ongoing and upcoming games, as well as outrights on all global competitions.
  3. Research teams, players, trends, and available bet types before placing a bet. Cloudbet also offers insights on bets placed on select games from the sidebar of your chosen match.
  4. Place your bitcoin bets and watch the action unfold!

What cricket markets can you bet on with Cloudbet's Online Sportsbook?

Bet with bitcoin on international test matches, T20 games, 50-over matches and special events like the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Our pre-game and live in-play markets include:

  1. Match winner 
  2. Player props
  3. Total runs scored
  4. Total 4s/6s scored
  5. Innings scores
  6. Scores by over

Why use bitcoin to bet on cricket?

Bitcoin and cricket are a natural match, which is why cricket has become so popular with crypto and bitcoin casino bettors. Here are some of the key benefits to betting on cricket matches with bitcoin on Cloudbet:

  1. Fast payouts: Withdraw your winnings almost instantly with no hassle and no withdrawal admin fees.
  2. Better odds: Bitcoin betting sites often offer better odds than traditional bookies.
  3. Global reach: Bitcoin has no borders, perfect for a global sport like cricket.
  4. Anonymity: No need to provide personal info to sign up and bet on cricket matches.
  5. Transparency: Crypto users can see where their funds go on blockchain networks.
  6. 24/7 access: The bitcoin network never sleeps, so you can bet anytime. Plus, Cloudbet offers 24/7 multilingual support through Live Chat.
  7. No-limit betting: We offer some of the lowest betting limits in the industry on all major sports, with our proprietary trade execution engine.

Join Cloudbet today and start earning from every cricket event bet!