Runs in the next over

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David Genge

Last Updated on:

27/04/2021

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Experiences:

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Experiences:

Sports Betting Guru

My foray into the world of sports betting was as a punter, primarily following the ups and downs (well, mostly downs…) of my local team as they battled against the ever-present threat of relegation. Over time, I began to become more and more interested in the ins and outs of various strategies and became adept at spotting a good operator.

My day job was, at the time, writing and editing for a local newspaper, so turning my professional skills to my interest in sports betting followed naturally. I started writing about sports betting as a hobby initially with my own blog, analysing odds and providing betting tips where I thought I could find value. Eventually, I was headhunted to write the same content for a betting firm, which resulted in me leaving my local paper job behind and turning my professional interests solely to sports betting writing by 2017. Since then, I have been proud of the body of work I have been able to produce.

Using my interest in all aspects of the sports and gambling world to guide me, I now write for Betting.net, compiling operator reviews, bonus reviews, and sharing the tips and tricks across our various sports betting guides. When I’m not at my keyboard, I am an avid rock climber, with an ultimate goal of eventually ascending the Seven Peaks — if I can fit it in between penning the latest bookmaker review, that is!

What is Runs in the Next Over?

Runs in the next over is a cricket betting term referring to the amount that the two batting players will get in the six balls that constitute an over.

How is Runs in the Next Over used in Sports Betting?

The runs in the next over market is one of the popular ‘rapid fire’ bets available on all forms of cricket. As test match, one day and Twenty20 matches all use the same six balls to an over, bettors are able to attempt to predict how many runs will be scored.

Given the different styles of cricket though, depending on the format, the predictions will differ quite considerably. A test match over – especially at the beginning of an innings – may not produce many runs at all, whereas a Twenty20 over could end up over 20 quite easily.

Usually the bet will take the form of an over/under bet although some bookmakers may also have an odd/even market when it comes the number of runs. Extras such as no balls scored within the over are usually counted but penalty runs awarded for slow over rate are not.

Did You Know…

Sir Garfield Sobers batted probably the most famous over in cricket history. In 1968 the West Indian legend was playing for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in Swansea when he scored six sixes in one over – becoming the first player in first class cricket to do so.

Andrew Flintoff had a great chance to beat that record playing for Lancashire in 1998 when he faced two extra balls thanks to two no balls. The all-rounder eventually scored 34 in the over, as the last ball produced no runs at all.

Runs in the next over

What is Runs in the Next Over?

How is Runs in the Next Over used in Sports Betting?

Did You Know…

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