The competitions Canadian cricket fans bet most
Canada's cricket following is large and growing, and the calendar rarely goes quiet. The Indian Premier League draws the biggest crowds online each spring, but international series, the T20 World Cup window and franchise leagues from the Caribbean to Australia keep markets live through the year. Stake's book leans into that, with depth on the fixtures people here actually stay up for.
Markets that suit how cricket is played
Cricket rewards bettors who think in phases. A pre-match wager on the match winner is the simple way in, but the format opens up far more:
- Top batter and top bowler — back the player you expect to set the tone with bat or ball.
- Total runs and innings lines — read the pitch and the conditions rather than the result.
- In-play, over by over — prices shift with every wicket and boundary, so a collapse or a partnership changes the value in real time.
Live betting is where cricket comes alive
Few sports swing as sharply as a limited-overs run chase. A required rate that looked comfortable can spike in two overs, and that volatility is exactly what in-play cricket betting is built around. On mobile you can follow the match and adjust as the situation turns — see the Stake app page for how the mobile experience works in Canada.
Before you bet: cricket markets, like the rest of the sportsbook, depend on your province and local rules — which can change. Our Stake legality page covers what to check first.