“Total Wickets” in cricket sport betting refers to a market where you bet on the number of wickets that will fall during a match, an innings, or a specific period (like a set of overs).
Common Markets for “Total Wickets” Betting:
- Total Wickets in Match
You bet on the total number of wickets both teams will lose during the entire match.
Example: Over/Under 16.5 wickets in the match. - Team Total Wickets
You bet on how many wickets a specific team will lose in their innings.
Example: India Total Wickets – Over 7.5 - Wickets in Specific Overs (Over Interval Betting)
Will a wicket fall between overs 11-15, or how many wickets will fall in that interval.
▪️ Example: Overs 11-15 – Wickets: 0, 1, 2+ - Wickets by a Specific Bowler
Bet on how many wickets a particular bowler will take.
Example: Jasprit Bumrah to take Over 1.5 wickets. - First Wicket Method or Fall
Related to how or when the first wicket will fall, not total, but often in similar betting menus.
Examples :
Let’s say you’re betting on Total Wickets in a One-Day match:
- Bookmaker offers line: Over/Under 15.5 wickets.
- If both teams combine to lose 16 or more wickets, Over wins.
- If they lose 15 or fewer, Under wins.
Notes:
- For T20, total wickets are usually lower (12–15 typical range).
- In Tests, it could go up to 20 wickets per side (40 total).
- Weather, pitch conditions, and team strength affect the odds.
Let me know if you want help understanding odds formats or how this market plays out in live betting.

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