T20 World Cup Betting and Odds at NetBet Sport

The ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place every two years, is one of the biggest international cricket tournaments, behind only the ICC Cricket World Cup - which is played in the 50-over format.

Unlike a lot of major sports competitions, the T20 World Cup is fairly new, having first been played in 2007. But it has not taken long for it to evolve and grow into an event which is enjoyed in every corner of the world.

The 2026 edition is being hosted in Sri Lanka and India, and throughout the tournament, NetBet will be providing a host of betting markets, allowing you to wager on the number of sixes a team hits, choose a team’s top bowler, predict the outright winner and much, much more.

Our diverse range of T20 World Cup odds makes online cricket betting a thrilling experience, so sit back and enjoy masterful batting, lethal fast bowling, tricky spinners and outrageous fielding!

T20 World Cup champions

2007: India

2009: Pakistan

2010: England

2012: West Indies

2014: Sri Lanka

2016: West Indies

2021: Australia

2022: England

2024: India

Who is playing at the 2026 T20 World Cup?

Group A: India, Namibia, Netherlands, Pakistan, USA

Group B: Australia, Ireland, Oman, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe

Group C: Bangladesh, England, Italy, Nepal, West Indies

Group D: Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UAE

The top two in each group qualify for the Super 8 stage, where the teams are split into two four-team groups. The top two from those groups advance to the knockout stage, made up of semi-finals and a final.

Top T20 World Cup Betting Markets

Top Batter: Predict which batter will score the most runs for either their team, or in the match as a whole.

Top Bowler: Predict which bowler will take the most wickets for either their team, or in the match as a whole.

Most Sixes: Select which team will score the most sixes in the T20 World Cup game.

Player to Score a Fifty/Hundred: Predict whether a batsman will score 50+ or 100+ runs. Given the short format, centuries are quite rare in T20 cricket, so be wary of the attractive odds on offer.

T20 World Cup Betting Tips

Importance of the toss: In T20 cricket, the toss is as important as it is in Tests and ODIs, especially for day/night games. Teams often prefer chasing, rather than posting a score, while dew setting in after the sunset can really help the side batting second, as the ball skids on to the blade far better.

The pitch: One of cricket’s unique quirks is the difference in conditions around the world. Pitches in the subcontinent usually spin, while those in England favour swing bowling, and Australian surfaces are famed for producing more bounce. So before placing a T20 World Cup bet, gather information on the pitch conditions, and then assess which team/players are best suited to the surface.

Weather forecast: In sports like football and rugby, weather rarely plays a major role in proceedings - but that is not the case with T20 World Cup cricket. Rain causes a match to be delayed and then abandoned if it does not stop, while visibility levels are also a huge factor, given the speed at which the ball is bowled. So keep an eye on the weather forecasts before looking at the T20 World Cup odds on NetBet.

Team news: Staying on top of team/injury news has to be a cornerstone of your cricket betting strategy. If a T20 team is missing a destructive batsman or a strike bowler, it can drastically change their chances of winning a match. For example, if India are missing Jasprit Bumrah, their bowling in all phases of the game is significantly weaker, therefore handing the opposition a distinct advantage, which may not be reflected fully in the odds.

FAQs

Is live betting available for the T20 World Cup at NetBet?

Yes, live betting is available for all matches at the T20 World Cup. Check out the markets and real-time odds on our designated In Play page.

How many overs must be bowled to avoid a no-result match?

At least five overs must be bowled per side for there to be an official result. This increases to 10 overs for the semi-finals and final, and these matches also have a ‘reserve day’ in case of inclement weather conditions.

What is a Super Over?

If the scores are level after all overs have been bowled, a Super Over is used to determine the winner. Each team faces six balls from the designated bowler to try and score the most runs, with each team having only two wickets in hand.

What is the Powerplay in T20 cricket?

In T20 World Cup cricket, the Powerplay is the first six overs of a team’s innings where the opposition are only allowed two fielders outside the 30-yard circle. This encourages aggressive batting from the openers, which also increases the chance of early wickets.