Cricket · ICC Cricket World Cup (ODI)
The next ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, the 50-over tournament, is co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October and November 2027. Fourteen teams will play at 12 venues.
Our example ODI, Bangladesh v Pakistan, shows how much the margin on a match-winner bet differs between sportsbooks.
Short answer
Bet on two-way markets and compare prices. In our example the match-winner margin runs from 4.8% at NAGAD88 to 5.4% at Onrake.
Markets Example odds
Example odds for Bangladesh v Pakistan.
Who wins, Bangladesh or Pakistan. Limited-overs cricket has no draw in this market, so there are two outcomes.
| Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 2.60 | 38.5% |
| Pakistan | 1.50 | 66.7% |
| Sum | 105.1% | |
| Margin | 4.9% |
So what: two outcomes keep the margin low.
Runs in the first innings, above or below the line the sportsbook sets.
| Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Over 275.5 | 1.90 | 52.6% |
| Under 275.5 | 1.90 | 52.6% |
| Sum | 105.3% | |
| Margin | 5.0% |
So what: you do not need to pick a winner, only a run total.
Most runs in Bangladesh's innings. Many outcomes, so each price carries more margin.
| Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | 4.00 | 25.0% |
| Litton Das | 4.20 | 23.8% |
| Towhid Hridoy | 4.50 | 22.2% |
| Any other batter | 2.50 | 40.0% |
| Sum | 111.0% | |
| Margin | 9.9% |
How the first wicket falls.
| Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Caught | 1.50 | 66.7% |
| Bowled | 4.80 | 20.8% |
| LBW | 6.00 | 16.7% |
| Run out | 11.00 | 9.1% |
| Other | 21.00 | 4.8% |
| Sum | 118.0% | |
| Margin | 15.3% |
So what: the dearest market here: five outcomes.
Example odds, not live prices.
Margin by market Example odds
The market you pick changes the price as much as the sportsbook does.
| Market | Example odds | Sum of probabilities | Margin | Cost per ৳1,000 | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match winner | 2.60 / 1.50 | 105.1% | 4.9% | ৳49 | two outcomes, the lowest margin. |
| Total runs 275.5 | 1.90 / 1.90 | 105.3% | 5.0% | ৳50 | two outcomes, no winner to pick. |
| Top batter | 4.00 / 4.20 / 4.50 / 2.50 | 111.0% | 9.9% | ৳99 | four outcomes, more margin on each. |
| Method of first dismissal | 1.50 / 4.80 / 6.00 / 11.00 / 21.00 | 118.0% | 15.3% | ৳153 | five outcomes, the dearest. |
Example odds at one sportsbook for the same match.
| Sportsbook | Bangladesh | Pakistan | Margin | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.60 | 1.50 | 4.9% | 95.1% | |
| 2.55 | 1.52 | 4.8% | 95.2% | |
| 2.65 | 1.47 | 5.4% | 94.6% | |
| 2.50 | 1.53 | 5.1% | 94.9% | |
| 2.62 | 1.49 | 5.0% | 95.0% | |
| Best odds per outcome | 2.65 | 1.53 | 3.0% | 97.0% |
Season facts
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Hosts | South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia |
| Dates | October and November 2027 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Venues | 12: eight in South Africa, three in Zimbabwe, one in Namibia |
Source: ICC, Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 venues announcement.
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Strategy
In the example the expected cost differs by ৳7 per ৳1,000 staked between the dearest and the cheapest sportsbook.
Match winner and total runs over/under have two outcomes, so the margin is spread thin. Top batter and method of dismissal cost more.
At a 5% margin per leg, a five-leg accumulator carries a margin of 22.6%.
Decide how much you can afford to lose, set a deposit limit where the sportsbook offers one and stop when you reach it.
In October and November 2027, co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Fourteen, at 12 venues: eight in South Africa, three in Zimbabwe and one in Namibia.
An ODI has 50 overs per side, so run lines are higher and there is more time for odds to move during the match. The match-winner market is two-way in both.
Match winner and total runs over/under. Top batter and method of dismissal have more outcomes and cost more.
No. They are example odds that show how the comparison works. Check the current price at the sportsbook before you place a bet.
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