{"title":"T20 World Cup Odds | Parimatch Cricket","description":"Get T20 World Cup Odds at Parimatch. Read our T20 betting guide as well and browse all our markets. Live T20 odds available.","custom_path":"/en-gb/pages/cricket/t20-world-cup-odds","heading":"T20 World Cup Odds \u0026 Betting","heading_tag":"h1","nofollow":false,"noindex":false,"has_custom_schema":true,"schema_json":[{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Which teams have won the T20 World Cup?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"India (2007 \u0026 2024), Pakistan, England (2010 \u0026 2022), West Indies (2012 \u0026 2016), Sri Lanka, and Australia have won the T20 Cricket World Cup since its inception in 2007."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Where can I bet on the T20 World Cup?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You can bet on all T20 Cricket World Cup matches at Parimatch in the UK. Register today, deposit funds, and bet on the competition. You can back any team to win outright, while betting on each match and accessing in-play markets."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"When is the 2026 T20 World Cup?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The next T20 Cricket World Cup will be played in February and March 2026. India and Sri Lanka are the host nations."}}]}],"has_toc":false,"alternate_languages":[],"copy_sections":[{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eT20 World Cup Odds and Betting Markets\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eBack-to-back trophies have left India staring at a piece of history. They own three Men's T20 World Cup titles already, one more than anybody else, and will arrive in 2028 chasing an unprecedented third in succession.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo surprise, then, that India occupy the first line of the early outright market. Australia, England, South Africa and New Zealand are tucked in behind. The live T20 World Cup odds sit above.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlenty can disturb that order. Qualification, a new face or a run of results can move a price, which is why an old screenshot is never as useful as the live market.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelow, we untangle the dates, qualification route, changed format and betting choices. The current daily schedule is waiting in \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/215\"\u003ecricket betting\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhen Is the 2028 T20 World Cup?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eCircle October and November 2028, but use pencil. The ICC is yet to publish the match-by-match calendar, despite more precise ranges appearing elsewhere.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe do know the scale: 20 countries and 55 games. The eventual schedule will supply the missing pieces, including the draw, travel demands and possible routes through the knockout rounds.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhere Is the 2028 T20 World Cup?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a two-country tournament, split across Australia and New Zealand. The Australians handled the 2022 edition alone. For their neighbours, hosting the men's event is new territory.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect eight to ten grounds, with the chosen cities due before 2026 ends. A team may find a new ground shape, forecast and pitch character at its next stop.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eT20 World Cup 2028 Teams and Qualification\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe first 12 invitations have gone to:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAfghanistan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAustralia\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBangladesh\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEngland\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIndia\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIreland\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew Zealand\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePakistan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSouth Africa\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSri Lanka\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWest Indies\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eZimbabwe\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eQualification pressure never touched the co-hosts. Seven more countries earned a return by joining New Zealand in the 2026 Super Eight: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, West Indies, England and South Africa. The post-final rankings then handed Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Ireland the other automatic berths.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEight tickets remain on the desk. A 16-country Global Qualifier decides where they go. Canada, Italy, Namibia, Nepal, the Netherlands, Oman, the UAE and the USA arrive there directly after taking part in 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegional events send another eight sides into that contest. Two come from Africa, two from Asia and two from Europe. The Americas and East Asia-Pacific add one apiece. Scotland begins at the Europe Regional Final after its unusual late call-up in 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe highest finisher from each region goes through alongside the next three teams overall, subject to minimum performance requirements.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat unfinished field matters when considering an outsider. Some possible selections still have a tournament before the tournament.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eNew T20 World Cup 2028 Format Explained\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Super Eight label has gone. In its place is a structure revealed on 15 July 2026, one which keeps the field and match count intact but allows ten countries into round two.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is one small-print point to remember. The ICC said final board approval would follow a finance and commercial review in November. Its latest playing conditions will always outrank this early explanation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eGroup Stage\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRound one is less forgiving than it used to be. Four teams share each of five groups and everybody meets the other three once. After those 30 games, half the field continues and half heads home.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eSuper 10\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ten survivors are divided again, this time into two pools of five. Four more games await each country. Win the pool and the reward is a direct ticket to the semi-finals.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eEliminators\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecond and third still have a pulse, though another sudden-death night stands in the way. A runner-up draws third place from the opposite pool. Survive that eliminator and the semi-finals finally await.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eSemi-Finals and Final\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom there, the tournament looks familiar. Two semi-finals leave a pair of countries to fight over the cup. The arithmetic lands on 55: 30, then 20, followed by two eliminators and the final three knockouts.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow Does T20 Cricket Work?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eT20 gives each side one short innings. A complete one contains 120 legal deliveries. It stops earlier if ten wickets fall or the chase reaches its target.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne bowler gets no more than four overs. During the six-over powerplay, only two fielders may wait outside the inner circle. A tie can bring a Super Over. Clouds add another complication, especially for totals and player markets, so check the rain rules.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWho Are the T20 World Cup 2028 Favourites?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eIndia\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow could the list start anywhere else? India arrived in 2026 as holders and left with the cup again, a first in the men's tournament. Their price is shortest today. Two years still leaves ample time for the leadership and squad to evolve.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eAustralia\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHome soil makes Australia interesting, but it does not erase a poor 2026 campaign which ended in round one. The 2021 champions know the local grounds and travel better than most. Now they must rebuild the cricketing case.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eEngland\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngland's 2026 run ended seven runs short of the final after a wild chase against India. Two past titles command respect. Quite how much of the current core remains by 2028 is harder to answer.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven runs separated South Africa from glory in 2024. They made the last four again in 2026, giving the still-uncrowned Proteas a recent consistency few rivals can match.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eNew Zealand\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand's latest campaign ran all the way to the final. A second runners-up medal hurt, but a home tournament offers another opportunity to fill this gap in their white-ball record.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003ePakistan and Other Contenders\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree more past winners are safely through: Pakistan, West Indies and Sri Lanka. Afghanistan will be there as well. Treat today's order as the opening conversation, because it is far too early for a verdict.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWho Won the 2026 T20 World Cup?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ahmedabad crowd came expecting tension. India gave it a coronation instead. Their 255 for five broke the record for a men's final. New Zealand managed 159 and left six balls unused, ending 96 runs short.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 89 from 46 deliveries made Sanju Samson the night's outstanding batter and later the Player of the Tournament. Then Jasprit Bumrah tore through the chase with four wickets at a cost of only 15.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne victory rewrote three pieces of history. Nobody had previously defended the men's trophy, won it three times or celebrated on home soil.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eRecent T20 World Cup Winners\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eIndia opened the story against Pakistan in 2007. The wait for another celebration lasted until the 2024 final with South Africa. New Zealand were on the other side when the third arrived two years later.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngland took home the cup from the 2010 and 2022 tournaments. West Indies did likewise in 2012 and 2016. Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia each have one from 2009, 2014 and 2021 respectively.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix countries have therefore shared ten completed tournaments.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eT20 World Cup Betting Markets\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eA bet can last for the entire World Cup or be over before one evening ends. It may follow a country, one batter or simply the number of runs scored. The range usually grows closer to the event, and the wording beside each price decides how it settles.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eT20 World Cup Winner Odds\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main outright asks which country will lift the trophy. A strong group stage or place in the final is not enough. Your selection has to win the tournament.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe outright can remain open once the action starts. A shock defeat, injury or kinder knockout path may send the price in either direction. See an each-way choice? Read its place terms before using it.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eTo Reach the Final\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis market ends once the selected country qualifies for the final. It does not need to win the last match.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eGroup Winner and Qualification\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe draw should bring prices on who tops an opening group or reaches the Super 10. Read the stage carefully. Second is enough in round one, but only the Super 10 group winners advance directly to the semi-finals.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eMatch Winner\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick the winner of one fixture. Venue, toss, line-up and match-up can alter the balance on a particular day. If rain intervenes, check how the market is settled.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eTop Tournament Batter\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, only the final run tally counts. Batting near the top usually brings more deliveries, and knockout progress creates extra innings. The benchmark is the 383 Sahibzada Farhan compiled in 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eTop Tournament Bowler\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis race belongs to the bowlers. New-ball specialists attack before the field spreads, while the men trusted at the death hunt batters who have to swing. Fourteen wickets carried Varun Chakaravarthy to the 2026 lead.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003ePlayer Runs and Wickets\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch markets may set a line for a batter's runs or bowler's wickets. Batting position, likely overs and the confirmed team all affect opportunity, so check the participation rule too.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eTeam and Match Totals\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA totals bet asks whether a team, innings or match lands above or below a line. Pitch, boundary size, weather and both attacks can shape the number. Reduced overs may change settlement.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eIn-Play T20 World Cup Betting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLive odds react to wickets, partnerships and the required run rate. Use the score displayed beside the market, as pictures and betting data can arrive at different times. Open \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/live/overview\"\u003ein-play betting\u003c/a\u003e to see what is available.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhat Can Change T20 World Cup Odds?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eQualification\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEight places remain open. A country facing the Global Qualifier has no guaranteed path into the tournament.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eSquad and Availability\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRetirements, injuries and emerging players can change a side's balance before the squad deadline.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eRecent Form\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepeated results against strong opposition can alter the market's view.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eConditions and Venues\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePitches, climates and ground shapes vary, while the draw may leave one team travelling more than another.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eMatch-Ups\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeft-right combinations, pace options and spin quality can matter more than a general ranking.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow to Bet on the T20 World Cup at Parimatch\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eSign in at \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/\"\u003eParimatch\u003c/a\u003e, or register if you are a new eligible customer aged 18 or above.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSelect Sports and then Cricket.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFind the ICC Men's T20 World Cup among the available competitions or outrights.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChoose an outright or individual fixture.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAdd a selection and enter your stake.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePause for one final check of the event, market, odds and possible return.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/offer\"\u003esports offers\u003c/a\u003e for today's promotions and terms. You can also move to \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/pages/cricket/ipl-betting\"\u003eIPL betting odds\u003c/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/pages/cricket/big-bash-odds\"\u003eBig Bash League\u003c/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/pages/cricket/cricket-world-cup-odds\"\u003e2027 Cricket World Cup odds\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eBet on the T20 World Cup Responsibly\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eGood research can tell you more about the market. It cannot tell you where the next ball will land, never mind all 120.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet the tournament budget before it starts, leave essential money alone and resist chasing a defeat. The Parimatch Safer Gambling Portal covers limits and routes to further help.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18+. Please gamble responsibly.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"}]}