2024 Women’s Cricket World Cup Betting: Odds, Tips & Prediction

Women’s Cricket World Cup: Tournament Schedule

The Women’s Cricket World Cup will get underway on the 4th of March 2022. Below is the tournament schedule, but keep in mind that all times are subject to change.

Women’s Cricket World Cup: Key Fixtures

Women’s Cricket World Cup: Tournament Structure and Schedule

Eight teams will contest the 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup. Firstly, there is a group stage, in which every team plays each other once. This means a total of seven group stage rounds, each of which has four games within. After the 28 group stage games are completed, the top four sides proceed to the knockout round, which is comprised of two semi-finals and a final, to be held at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Women's Cricket World Cup: Outright Favourites

Using all of the metrics listed in the best cricket prediction in the world, these five teams are the frontrunners for success, having qualified for the tournament more than a year in advance.

New Zealand (hosts)

The ‘White Ferns’ have appeared in every one of the Women’s Cricket World Cup’s eleven prior editions, hosting in on two occasions prior to 2022, firstly in 1982 (third place) and then in 2000 (winners). The 2017 edition saw New Zealand place fifth of eight teams in the group stage, representing their worst performance in the history of this tournament. However, on home turf and boasting an array of exciting talents, New Zealand will be the pick of many in the weeks prior to the start.

Australia

Like the men’s team, the Australian women’s team has a rich culture of success on the international scene, winning the tournament an unmatched six times. They have also clinched three of the six World Cups immediately preceding this one, going unbeaten in an edition of this tournament as recently as 2005. They only made the semi-finals in 2017, but will have more than a point to prove in the backyard of their biggest rivals, memorably lifting the cup there in 1982.

England

As the reigning holders, 2017 champions England harbour a huge weight of expectation, and would halve their all-time gap behind Australia with a fifth World Cup. Only one previous edition of this tournament (2000) has seen England eliminated before the semi-finals, meaning that their pedigree for success in the World Cup is as solid as any other fellow heavyweight.

India

After losing by nine runs to England in the 2017 final, India will come into this tournament seeking vengeance. They have never won the tournament, but their climb between World Cup editions – from a shocking seventh place finish in 2013 – is a sure sign that the team’s trajectory is uniformly positive. India have notably finished as runners-up twice within the four editions prior to 2022.

South Africa

Prior to 2017, this century had been incredibly unkind to South Africa, with the ‘Proteas’ finishing no higher than sixth between 2005 and 2013. Much of the South African squad’s surge in the second half of the 2010s is credited to the appointment of Dane van Niekerk as captain across all forms in 2016. In addition to great leadership, she has the acclaim of being the first bowler for South Africa to take 100 wickets in women’s ODIs.

Women’s Cricket World Cup Betting Tips

We have compiled below a few tips and pointers to keep in mind when betting on this exciting cricket tournament.

Compare Bookmakers and Offers

There are always plenty of rewards for first-time registrants with new bookmakers, such as free bets with no wagering requirements or enhanced parlays with insurance. There are yet to be any offers specifically for Women’s Cricket World Cup betting alone, but most generic promotions can be used on any sport at all. Moreover, there may be some specific to cricket, making them more valuable than regular offers.

Some bookmakers also offer a loyalty scheme. By simply placing bets, you can build up loyalty points over time, which in turn can be used to ‘buy’ things like free bets, free casino spins and access to expert insights.

Free Bets vs Matched Bonuses

Practically every worthwhile and trusted bookmaker will offer at least one of the promotions mentioned in the above section. There is a distinct difference between the two though, with free bets offering money that can only be used for wagering. The stake is not returned with any winnings.

Meanwhile, matched bonuses (or ‘matched deposits’) see the first deposit amount completely covered by the operator. Stakes are returned along with winnings, and it is not necessary to wager it all in one go. However, be wary of wagering requirements, whereby you have to play through the deposit amount a set number of times – though this could be as little as 1x the deposit. Always check the terms and conditions of the offer to be doubly sure before claiming any betting offer.

Bet Early on Key Markets

Betting in-play is something that many people do to try and get better odds. For instance, you may know of a team batting second that is good at chasing high targets, and place a bet during the changeover if they have fielded poorly before batting. However, there are some matchday markets out there which can reward early decision making. These are:

Top Batsman

If a team is favoured to win, and contains an excellent opening partnership – but a relatively poor standard beyond the top order – it is advisable to back the top batsman early. Whether part of the team that bats first or second, the batsman in question will see their odds to be top scorer drop if overall projections favour his/her team.

Top Wicket-Taker

The same basic advice applies to top wicket-takers, as some teams may be heavily favoured and contain one or two A-list bowlers amongst a group of average ones. While these ‘A-list’ bowlers will already have short odds against them, they will not start to drastically shorten further until their team’s match odds do likewise during in-play betting.

There is also the possibility that popular picks for Top Batsman / Wicket-Taker will see their odds shorten or lengthen several hours before the start, if weather conditions are set to favour their style or clash with it. This is a particular consideration in the case of bowlers, where humidity and pitch dryness can make all the difference.

To Score 50+

With some bookmakers closing a number of score-related markets after the start, this is predominantly a ‘pre-match’ market. Obviously, the closer a player gets to a half-century, the shorter their odds to hit 50+ will be as play progresses. In any case, the in-play market concerning a particular player is likely to be closed or suspended once it looks inevitable that said player will hit the half-century.

And Finally… Watch This Space!

At the time of writing, the outright odds for the tournament are yet to go live. However, the very first odds table will be based on a number of criteria. Primarily, it will be shaped by a nation’s ranking, with the history of their success at this tournament being the next consideration. The outright odds will be posted here later in 2021, or in early 2022.

Popular Women’s Cricket World Cup Betting Markets

Below, we have detailed the most popular betting markets for Women’s Cricket World Cup and provided you with the best bookie for each. Our bookmakers in the far-right column have been highlighted based on their previous tournament odds for the corresponding markets.

Women’s Cricket World Cup betting operators – Reviewed

These are some of the most popular Women’s Cricket World Cup betting operators.

Unibet

For the sheer size of its sportsbook, Unibet is a consistent top-five pick amongst the Indian market. The live betting facility is seen as one of the best around, and is commonly used to redeem Unibet’s promotional bonus for soccer, which is part of the welcome package available. Overall, there is plenty of material on the site to provide you with advice and tips.

BoyleSports

The BoyleSports site and its mobile app are both very easy to navigate and efficient when it comes to loading times. Users can transition between live feeds and in-play odds pages, and benefit from some very imaginative bonus offers. New users can benefit from the ‘New Customer Exclusive Sportsbook Promo’, which gives new registrants access to instant free bets upon making a qualifying deposit. Customers can also get parlay insurance, where a free bet is given as compensation if one leg of an accumulator fails.

888sport

Although the brand only launched in 2008, 888sport has grown into a brand which commands the respect of bettors worldwide. Free bets are available to new users, and the qualifying wager is a generously low one. In addition to matched deposit bonuses, the site also has a well-maintained blog, which provides vital information that can be used in most popular markets.

Women's Cricket World Cup: History

The very first Women’s Cricket World Cup was held in 1973, being hosted and won by England. That inaugural edition – and its successor, the India-held 1978 tournament – was a simple round-robin format, with no final match.

Australia won four of the next five editions (1978-1997), with 1993 marking their only failure to win the tournament in that time, when England won as hosts for the second time.

The period between 1978 and 1997 also saw an influx of debuting teams, with Ireland and the Netherlands being the first non-founder European debutants in 1988, followed by Denmark and the West Indies in 1993, and then Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka in 1997.

Though welcomed in the context of keeping the tournament marketable, the addition of new teams – and the post-1970s expansion into a group-and-knockout format – has done little to shift the balance of power overall. Australia, England and New Zealand remain the only teams ever to have lifted the World Cup, though three of the previous four finals have featured a side that wasn’t in the inaugural tournament, with the West Indies notably finishing as runners-up in 2013.

Women's Cricket World Cup Final Winners (1982-2017)

* Host nations are denoted by ‘H’.

Women's Cricket World Cup: Key Stats and Records

• Australia ended the last Women’s Cricket World Cup (WWC) with the highest all-time win rate in the tournament (85.47%).
• By the same point, South Africa had been involved in an unmatched three WWC fixtures ending in a no-result (‘NR’).
• As of 2021, Sri Lanka have the lowest all-time WWC win-rate (23.52%) amongst teams entering 6+ editions of the tournament.
• In 2017, Tammy Beaumont & Sarah Taylor of England set a new WWC partnership record (275 runs).
• After 11 editions, the 1997 tournament witnessed the highest and lowest match tallies with Australia (vs Denmark) and Pakistan (vs Australia), scoring 412/3 and 27 respectively.
• As of 2021, a host nation has never finished second at a Women’s World Cup tournament.

Women’s Cricket World Cup betting FAQs

When is the 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup set to take place?

The Women's Cricket World Cup will take place across 31 days, starting from March 4th and concluding on 3rd April 2022.

What are the best sites for Women’s Cricket World Cup betting?

Based on our finding, the top site we currently recommend is: Unibet.

How can I watch the Women’s Cricket World Cup?

The final list of broadcasters will be finalised in early 2022. However, if you are viewing from India, you can watch most major cricket matches via Star Sports Network. Other channels with frequent live coverage include Sky Sports (UK), Willow (US), Geo Super (Pakistan) and Fox Cricket (Australia).

Do we have mobile apps for Women’s Cricket World Cup betting?

Yes, all bookmakers mentioned previously have an app ready to use or in development.

What must the best Women’s Cricket World Cup betting sites have?

• A good range of options for depositing and withdrawing cash
• Customer support team available 24/7
• Official certifications, fair and visible T&Cs
• Adherence to official regulations and holds necessary licences

There should also be a high-quality facility for women's live cricket streaming sites.

CricketBettingAdvice Final Say

The rich history of the Women’s Cricket World Cup, and the story of how it initially overcame financial difficulties in the face of gender inequality, makes it a very worthwhile tournament to bet on. You will find the full array of markets generally found in the men’s ODI and T20 World Cup tournaments, and those seen at club level – with IPL betting online, for instance.

The event will be a standout feature of the global cricket calendar in 2022. The three ever-presents in the Women’s World Cup – Australia, England and New Zealand – appear to be the likeliest contenders for victory, but with India reaching the 2017 final, they too have a real chance of attaining glory

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