How to Bet on the Ashes
Betting on the Ashes runs from one long series bet to a full card on every Test, session and player — with settling rules that are specific to five-day cricket. Here is how it all works.
The main markets
- Series winner — England, Australia or the drawn series; see the The Ashes odds page.
- Individual Test result — home win, away win or the draw on a single Test.
- Session and day markets — most runs in a session, the day's outcome and similar short-form battles within a Test.
- Top batsman / top bowler — most runs or wickets, across the series or a single Test; see top batsman and top bowler.
- Over/under — on innings totals, partnerships and more; see over/under betting.
- In-play — live odds that move session by session; see in-play betting.
How Test settling differs
Test betting is not T20 betting. The match result has three outcomes because a five-day Test can finish drawn, so 'the draw' is a selection you can win on, not a void. A team batting out the last day for a draw is a legitimate, backable plan. Markets settle on the official result over the full match, not a single innings, and a rain-affected day can push a likely result toward a draw — which is part of the bet, not bad luck. An accumulator across Tests and players is popular, and a handicap on runs evens up a mismatch. The Ashes guide covers the rest.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest Ashes bet to start with?
The individual Test result — backing England, Australia or the draw on a single match. From there, top batsman, over/under runs and in-play are natural next steps.
Does my Ashes match bet count a draw as a result?
Yes. A Test can finish drawn, so the match-result market has three outcomes and a draw is a valid winning selection — unlike limited-overs cricket, where there is almost always a winner.