Best Cricket Betting Sites in Singapore 2026

Singapore Pools and the Cricket Gap

Singapore Pools holds the domestic sports betting licence under the Gambling Control Act 2022, and cricket is not among the sports it covers. That gap is why Singapore players who want to bet on IPL and ICC events turn to internationally licensed offshore sportsbooks instead.

The Indian expat community in Singapore follows the IPL with a level of engagement that drives real betting volume each March to May. Singapore's national team, fielded by the Singapore Cricket Association, competes at ICC regional level. It gives local players a team to follow alongside the IPL franchises.

Average stakes tend to run higher in Singapore than in most other cricket betting countries across Asia. Players here typically look for a wider selection of markets, not just match winner or tournament outright.

The Singapore Cricket Calendar

The IPL runs March to May and generates the highest betting volumes of any cricket event among Singapore players. The Indian expat community drives strong early-season activity, and IPL outright markets attract backing before the group stage begins.

The ICC T20 World Cup draws broad interest across Singapore's cricket betting audience, with India and Pakistan fixtures producing the sharpest spikes in market activity. The Asia Cup, held August to September, places the top Asian cricket nations in direct competition. Singapore players track regional rivalries closely across this tournament.

The ICC ODI World Cup attracts attention every four years across Singapore's full cricket audience. Singapore Cricket Association fixtures at ICC regional events draw a dedicated local following. Test series involving India, England and Australia attract players who follow longer match types alongside the T20 calendar.

IPL Betting Markets in Singapore

Singapore players look for a wider selection of markets than most other cricket betting audiences across Asia. The higher average stake level means markets outside match winner attract consistent activity. The most used markets:

• Match winner: Bet on which team wins. Active on every IPL and ICC fixture among Singapore players.
• Tournament outright: IPL and ICC World Cup outrights attract strong early backing from Singapore players who commit before competition begins.
• Top batsman: Backed heavily during IPL matches and India international fixtures. Higher stakes mean this market draws high betting volume.
• Total runs: Bet over or under a runs line for an innings. Popular across both IPL T20 matches and ODI fixtures.
• Series winner: Backed on India–England and India–Australia series that Singapore players follow closely.
• Man of the Match: Active market among experienced bettors looking for individual performance angles.

How to Deposit for Cricket Betting via PayNow

• Check the legal position before depositing. Every sportsbook EightOdds recommends holds an international offshore licence. The Gambling Control Act 2022 governs gambling in Singapore. Singapore Pools is the licensed domestic operator but does not cover cricket. Review your own situation before depositing with an offshore sportsbook.
• Register with your exact name. Your sportsbook account name must match your PayNow registered name or bank account name exactly. Getting this right before your first withdrawal saves the verification delay that catches many new players.
• Deposit via PayNow. Transfers are instant using your phone number or NRIC and are denominated in SGD. NETS and bank transfer via DBS, OCBC or UOB are available at select sportsbooks for players who prefer those options.
• Open the cricket section. IPL fixtures run March to May. ICC events and international series are listed year-round.

Singapore Pools Does Not Cover Cricket

Singapore Pools is the only body licensed to offer sports betting in Singapore under the Gambling Control Act 2022. Its sports coverage is limited to football and horse racing. Cricket, including IPL, ICC events and the Asia Cup, is not available through Singapore Pools at all.

For Singapore players who want to bet on cricket, internationally licensed offshore sportsbooks are the available route. The EightOdds Singapore list only includes sportsbooks that hold a recognised offshore licence and accept SGD via PayNow.