tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931465547399124760Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:20:54 +0000Cricket StatsBet PreparationEdgesGraphs and TablesModellingGround HistoryWASPBetfairGood StatsIndian MarketsLiquidityMy StatsTieBad StatsBizarreCorruptionEconomicsHelloJunk CommentaryMeVideoWeatherWhy CricketCricket Betting Insighthttp://www.crictrade.com/noreply@blogger.com (CricTrade)Blogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931465547399124760.post-3139542922020275314Mon, 29 Sep 2014 12:01:00 +00002019-07-19T20:17:49.283+01:00Bad StatsCricket StatsJunk CommentaryI've discussed cricket stats and betting in general a few times now. I'll get round to giving proper examples of the benefits and dangers of using them in due course but first a small but annoying example of the danger of bad stats. I wasn't going to write about this for a while but one commentator's absurd assertion during Wednesday night's Glamorgan v Hampshire Twenty 20 match that "160 is http://www.crictrade.com/2014/06/average-score-is-not-par-score.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CricTrade)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931465547399124760.post-4146598394914735771Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:38:00 +00002014-09-09T14:53:42.767+01:00EdgesGraphs and TablesModellingWASPRecently I published a detailed article about the cricket WASP giving my thoughts on the tool, how it works, and why I thought it was largely useless from a betting perspective. Of course, it was never intended to be a betting tool, and I was delighted that WASP co-creator Dr Seamus Hogan saw fit to comment on the piece, clarify some issues - and agree he would not use it to bet either! Please http://www.crictrade.com/2014/09/wasp-as-possible-betting-tool.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CricTrade)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931465547399124760.post-2903896720723926967Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:02:00 +00002019-07-19T20:21:58.347+01:00Cricket StatsEconomicsModellingVideoWASP Today I'm posting a fascinating video lecture on how economics can help cricket teams win matches. Don't let the subject scare you - it really is worth the time to watch! Among the absorbing insights in the video are why: * Stephen Fleming was a smarter power play batsman than Sachin Tendulkar * If you have two bats left you are better off with 10 and 11 than a top order bat and 11 * A team http://www.crictrade.com/2014/07/cricket-and-economics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CricTrade)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931465547399124760.post-2346424462314744188Sat, 16 Aug 2014 13:50:00 +00002019-07-19T20:20:56.249+01:00BetfairBizarreTieMy recent article on the Betfair cricket tie rule reminded me of one of the most bizarre markets in Betfair history - when a cricket tie market was 1.01 Yes and No at the same time! I know it's hard to believe but it was such a curious case that I took a screenshot. Just click the picture for a larger image. There's no need to rub your eyes. That tie market really is 1.01 on both sides as http://www.crictrade.com/2015/05/crazy-cricket-tie-market.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CricTrade)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931465547399124760.post-6158117080148610128Sat, 02 Aug 2014 12:50:00 +00002019-07-19T20:20:21.224+01:00BetfairIndian MarketsLiquidityTieThis issue of Betfair and the cricket tie rule never ceases to amaze me. The rule is there for a great reason. Yet when a match is tied there's usually no end of moaning from people who clearly don't understand the markets they're betting in - and want to advertise the fact! Put simply when a one day cricket match* ends in a tie Betfair cancels all the bets struck in the Match Odds market and http://www.crictrade.com/2015/05/betfair-cricket-tie-rule.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CricTrade)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931465547399124760.post-6984852794301125460Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:52:00 +00002014-07-24T16:34:02.732+01:00Bet PreparationCricket StatsEdgesGood StatsGraphs and TablesGround HistoryMy StatsI've discussed my cricket match betting preparation and the benefits of stats before but have received an email asking for more detail about what stats I collect, how I use them and what I mean by ground profiling. I thought it would make an interesting blog post so will answer below. It's great to get both questions and feedback by the way so please do feel free to email, leave http://www.crictrade.com/2014/07/ground-history-basic-profiling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CricTrade)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931465547399124760.post-5094846697282322419Mon, 07 Jul 2014 10:02:00 +00002014-09-09T13:15:18.020+01:00Cricket StatsGraphs and TablesModellingWASPThere's been a lot of talk on television, twitter and cricket betting forums about the cricket prediction tool WASP recently so I thought I'd give some thoughts on the subject. I've read far more about WASP than is probably good for me and will start by saying the guys who've developed it are smart, know way more about stats than I ever will, and have made a useful, if stepping stone, http://www.crictrade.com/2014/07/cricket-wasp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CricTrade)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931465547399124760.post-3607487787455207819Wed, 02 Jul 2014 08:39:00 +00002014-07-24T13:45:06.607+01:00Bet PreparationCricket StatsEdgesGood StatsGraphs and TablesGround HistoryI've already discussed in general terms why I use cricket stats when it comes to betting on cricket. Now it's time to look at a specific example and see how stats can make us money. Below is something I suspect very few people would have ever seen. Though is no doubt something their intuition would have led them to believe. It is a graph showing the average number of runs scored in each over ofhttp://www.crictrade.com/2014/07/cricket-stats-benefits.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CricTrade)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931465547399124760.post-6225506596884481031Sun, 22 Jun 2014 09:45:00 +00002014-06-22T10:54:01.128+01:00Bet PreparationCricket StatsStats play an important role in betting on cricket. They form a key part of my match betting preparation and a good grasp of them can be the difference between profit or loss. Cricket is awash with stats so it is important to focus in on the ones that are important. I break them down into useful or useless from a betting perspective. I like to know stats that might help give me an edge in a http://www.crictrade.com/2014/06/cricket-stats-and-betting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CricTrade)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931465547399124760.post-6970556397687013555Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:57:00 +00002014-06-17T13:57:58.121+01:00Cricket StatsMy StatsI'll discuss elsewhere general information on cricket stats as well as giving examples of both good and bad stats and the benefits and dangers of using them. This post is more about a warning, explanation and disclaimer of the stats I'll be giving on CricTrade in due course. It's to avoid any doubt or confusion about any cricket statistics I might mention. Most the stats I'll give will be from http://www.crictrade.com/2014/06/my-stats-info-and-disclaimer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CricTrade)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931465547399124760.post-1497260077454187144Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:55:00 +00002014-06-17T16:55:56.613+01:00Bet PreparationCorruptionCricket StatsGround HistoryWeatherI suspect it's going to become a recurring theme through the blog but for me preparation is everything when it comes to betting on a cricket match. By preparation I mean research. Understanding the issues that will effect the match I'm about to speculate in,  trying to ensure I don't lose money as a result of missing something stupid, and hunting for edges that will give me an advantage http://www.crictrade.com/2014/06/cricket-betting-match-preparation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CricTrade)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931465547399124760.post-8560076322291083261Sat, 07 Jun 2014 10:50:00 +00002014-06-09T12:33:12.581+01:00EdgesIndian MarketsLiquidityModellingWhy CricketI've bet on a number of sports over the years but ended up specialising in cricket to the extent that it now makes up a vast percentage of my overall betting profit. When starting out as a punter it became obvious fairly quickly that specialising in particular areas would prove more profitable than a random scattergun approach with little research into bets or understanding of the markets they http://www.crictrade.com/2014/06/why-bet-on-cricket.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CricTrade)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931465547399124760.post-5137786203288408228Wed, 04 Jun 2014 18:54:00 +00002014-06-07T12:12:02.497+01:00MeWhy cricket Cricket can be bet on year round, Asian money means markets are liquid, and with so many variables making up the in running prices it is hard to model accurately meaning value can be found. I like watching it too. A fuller explanation is here. Are you full time Yes. I have other interests but it's not unrealistic to expect to trade more than 250 cricket matches a year. How much http://www.crictrade.com/2014/06/about-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CricTrade)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931465547399124760.post-7269413234119706864Sun, 01 Jun 2014 15:48:00 +00002014-06-07T12:12:24.412+01:00HelloHello indeed. Welcome to the notepad for my thoughts on cricket betting. Truth be told I doubt I'll be a prolific blogger. But I hope to be an interesting one. I've been betting on cricket for the best part of a decade now. Over that time I've learned a lot. I hope to give some insight into what I do, how I do it, and why. I'm sure I'll also comment on any current issues that effect cricket http://www.crictrade.com/2014/06/hello-world.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CricTrade)0