Guide to cricket spread betting
Cantor Spreadfair also offers spread betting on 20/20 matches and some county tournaments.
You can also bet on most cricket markets in-running i.e. after the event has started.
Team Markets
First Innings Runs
This market is about how many runs a team will score in their first innings.
Example
England's first innings runs are quoted at 332-340 and you think that they will perform better, so you BUY at 340. Your prediction turns out to be correct and England score 400 runs in their first innings.
You therefore make 60 runs. If you bought at £2 per run, your profit would be £120 (60 x £2).
However, if your prediction was incorrect and England only scored 300 runs, you would lose £80 ((300-340) x£2)
25/10 Index
This market is about the performance both teams in a Test Match or Series based on the following scoring system:
- Win: 25 pts
- Draw: 10 pts
- Lose: 0 pts
Spread bets are high risk products; you need deposit only a small percentage of the value of the bet. However, your losses may substantially exceed that deposit very rapidly and thus require you to make additional deposits at short notice to maintain your bets. Spread bets are not suitable for all customers. Before betting, you should ensure you fully understand the risks and seek independent financial advice if necessary.
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