Cricket may not be a sport that is talked about frequently in the USA and Europe, however, it has managed to garner over 2 billion fans around the world. Especially popular in India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and of course, its country of origin, England, cricket remains the third most popular sport worldwide, behind only football (soccer) and basketball.
With the general interest in women’s sports growing, it is no wonder that female cricket is getting a lot more attention. It is also not a massive surprise to see betting sites thrive on cricket betting. Online sportsbooks have become the go-to for most punters, no matter what the sport in question in. So, before we look at the biggest events in women’s cricket, let’s find out why online bookies are such a hit.
Online Sportsbooks
The big reason for the success of online bookies is the convenience of it all. Rather than being forced to travel to a land-based sportsbook, punters can simply boot up the website on their laptop, or even look it up on their phone. After that, it is a simple matter of clicking a button or two, and the game can begin. However, convenience is not the only reason for the success of sports betting online.
There is also the fact that many bookies offer some top-notch bonuses. This is something that online bookies have in common with gambling websites. Of all the bonuses you could pick, the no deposit bonus is the most coveted. As you can probably guess, the reason for its success is that punters or gamblers are eligible for it without having to make a single deposit.
So, now that we’ve explained why online bookies are such a hit, let’s look at how they cover women’s cricket. In the following segments, we are going to take a look at a couple of the most popular women’s cricket tournaments and events, and explain why they have become so successful in the betting world. Anyone new to cricket betting is sure to get a lot out of the information provided.
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
The International Cricket Council is the main governing body behind the sport, and is largely in charge of organizing most of the popular cricket tournaments, male or female. Football fans may be aware of the gravity of the words “World Cup,” so understanding how important the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is shouldn’t be an issue.
It is, by far, the most prestigious, most anticipated, and most bet on event in women’s cricket. The last iteration was held in 2022, and was watched by a massive audience worldwide. The event was held in New Zealand, and was, up-until-that-point, the most watched iteration of the Women’s World Cup. Australia took home the trophy, and England were the runners-up.
But, what interests most people is not the past, but rather the future. Many excited bettors might be asking themselves when the next women’s world cup will be taking place. The answer is, not long from now. The 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup is scheduled to start next year, in September. Be sure to check out the qualification rounds leading up to it as well, as they are pretty popular at betting sites as well.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Some new cricket fans may be surprised, or confused, as to why there are multiple iterations of a world cup. The reason is simple; it is because of the different cricket formats that exist in the game. The aforementioned ICC Women’s World Cup is played in the One Day International (ODI) format. The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is, of course, played in the Twenty20 format.
The first edition of the T20 World Cup was held in 2009, with England hosting, and was a resounding success. Ever since, the tournament has been held on a relatively consistent basis every three years. The last iteration was held in South Africa in 2023, and Australia won their sixth title. As for the next iteration, it is scheduled for 2026, and will be held in cricket’s home country of England.
As for betting, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup may not be as popular as the aforementioned ODI event, but it is still one of the most watched and most attended tournaments in women’s cricket. Bettors eagerly wait for three years to place wagers on their home teams (or the odds-on favorites for those who bet competitively).
Women’s Ashes
English cricket fans will be very familiar with “The Ashes” a long-standing cricket rivalry between their own team, and the Australian. The Ashes is played biennially, and historically involved all three cricket formats. However, that has recently changed, when the governing body decided that Test cricket would be the only format to decide the Ashes’ winner.
The men’s Ashes has historically gotten a lot more attention. However, recently, the Women’s Ashes are growing in popularity. And, just like with the Men’s Ashes, the Australian ladies are absolutely trouncing the English in recent memory. Not only have they won the most recent championship, but they’ve also won ten overall, putting them in the lead. On top of that, Ellyse Perry, an Australian player, is one of the most accomplished cricketers involved in the tournament.
As is the case with the Men’s Ashes, the Women’s Ashes attract quite a lot of punters. English betting enthusiasts are always willing to throw a few pounds to support their home team, despite the less-than-stellar success rate recently. As for Australians, they are happy to wager in favor of the Southern Stars, the Australian national women’s team that has done a fabulous job of standing out in the world of international cricket.
Final Thoughts
Cricket’s popularity on the international circuit cannot be denied. The sport is a massive success, in both the men’s and women’s category. That is why online sportsbooks are constantly monitoring the biggest events in the game. If you are interested in placing a wager on women’s cricket, the three tournaments we brought up in this article are the perfect place to start.
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