Cricket has gained a lot of buzz on the internet, stimulating casual and lengthy discussions everywhere. Thanks to technology, more and more people are discussing the sport on a regular basis.
The emergence of Simulated Reality Leagues, or SRL, has also made the sport more accessible to a larger audience.
This technology creates a virtual league using data collected from major cricket matches. Winners of the virtual league are determined using a series of data from previous matches. It considers factors such as weather, player performance, pitch conditions, and team dynamics.
This way, the computer can authentically represent a match without depending on actual results. SRL cricket is currently available for the Big Bash League and the Indian Premier League.
How SRL cricket works
Each SRL game is generated using the latest 200 games from each team. It harvests data from the latest tournaments — including the International T20 Tournaments, ICC T20 World Cup, and domestic cricket leagues such as Australia’s Big Bash League or the Indian Premier League.
This data is then processed using artificial intelligence and an advanced graphics processor that will generate a computer simulation of the match. That way, fans can watch the action unfold on screen and eventually place bets on the final results.
Due to the sheer size of the data processed, the smallest data deviation can completely transform the outcome of a match. As a result, predicting the exact final score during a tournament is impossible.
How to bet on SRL cricket
The mechanics of SRL cricket betting are more or less similar to regular cricket betting. It offers three primary betting formats, including the Match Outcome, Tie Bet, and the Over/Under (O/U) bet.
- Match Outcome
The Match Outcome is a simple bet where you choose the team you believe will win at the end of the game.
- Tie Bet
Instead of betting on the winner of the game, a Tie Bet wagers on whether or not the match ends in a tie.
- Over/Under (O/U)
While betting Over/Under (O/U), you will have to predict whether the final score will end up above or below a certain number.
Big Bash League SRL tournament
An SRL live match displays multiple things at once. Aside from live scores, the algorithm also shows ball-by-ball updates, sports betting odds, and key statistics of the virtual game. Most SRL games follow the Twenty-20 format, as it is the shortest format of a cricket game.
Established in 2011, the Big Bash League is Australia’s renowned Twenty-20 cricket league and is one of the most popular franchises in the world. Franchises in the BBL include the Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers, and Sydney Thunder.
Eight teams face each other in one Big Bash League SRL tournament, which follows similarly to the SRL Indian Premier League format. Each of the eight teams plays each other twice, making up to 56 group matches in one tourney.
An actual Big Bash League SRL cricket match may vary slightly depending on how the actual BBL is played that year. So, fans need to keep an eye out for each tournament’s current format.
SRL’s unique selling point
The Simulated Reality League is a novel way for fans to enjoy their favorite sports. Data from the latest 200 cricket matches is collected to emulate a computer-generated game.
Each match outcome is independent of actual matches in real life. The computer processes not only match outcomes, but also the weather, player performance, pitch conditions, and team dynamics.
Betting on Big Bash League SRL cricket matches follows a similar concept to traditional betting. Betting on the SRL is a great source of entertainment for both experienced cricket fans and newcomers alike.