Cricket Betting at 299bet — Complete Guide to BPL, IPL and International Matches
From T20 to Test — learn about betting markets across all formats, how to read odds, and live in-play betting.
Cricket's three formats and Bangladesh's favourite tournaments
In Bangladesh, cricket is more than a sport — it is a passion. T20 is the fastest format, with matches finishing in just 20 overs, making every ball count. It is also the most popular format for betting, as odds shift quickly and many types of markets are available.
ODI, or one-day cricket, has 50 overs per side. A team's middle-phase performance and run rate play an important role in this format. Innings-based markets are more common in ODI betting.
Test cricket is a long contest spread over five days. Patience and strategy are key, and the betting markets are different too — you can bet on session-based or innings-total markets.
Tournaments popular with Bangladeshi fans
BPL is Bangladesh's biggest franchise tournament. When the league kicks off each year, cricket fans across the country get a special buzz. IPL is also hugely popular with Bangladeshi viewers — it is a chance to see the world's best players on the same stage. The T20 World Cup and Bangladesh Tigers' international matches keep the cricket betting market active throughout the year.
Cricket vs Football — how does the betting differ?
Cricket Betting
Cricket betting offers a relatively large number of markets — match winner, toss, top batsman, total runs per innings, leading wicket-taker, and more. Over-by-over betting is especially popular in T20. A single wicket or a big six can shift odds in an instant.
Football and other sports
Football has three core outcomes — home win, draw or away win. There are no over-by-over markets as in cricket, but markets like goalscorer and half-time score are available. Each sport has its own betting structure — cricket has batsman and bowler-based markets that football does not.
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7 popular betting markets most played in cricket
Match Winner
Bet on which of the two teams will win the match. In T20 and ODI there is no draw, so there are only two options. Example: if Team A wins, the bet wins; if Team B wins, the bet loses.
Simple marketToss Winner
Bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. The result is entirely random and has no connection to anything else that happens in the match.
Quick resultTop Batsman
Bet on which batsman will score the most runs for a specific team. Understanding current form and pitch conditions helps when making decisions in this market.
Performance betTotal Runs Over/Under
Whether total runs in an innings or the full match will be above or below a set number — that is the over/under market. Example: if total runs in an innings exceed 160, the "over" wins.
Totals marketMulti Bet
Combine selections from multiple matches or markets into a single bet. Odds multiply, so the potential return is higher, but if any one selection is wrong the entire bet loses.
Multiple selectionsHandicap Betting
The stronger team is given a virtual run deficit to level the playing field. Giving the weaker team a head start makes the odds more balanced.
Balanced oddsLeading Wicket-Taker
Bet on which bowler will take the most wickets in a match or innings. Pitch type and weather conditions are important factors in making this call.
How to read odds — three formats explained
Understanding odds is essential before starting cricket betting. Odds are written in three formats — decimal, fractional and American. All three express the same information, just written differently.
| Format | Example (Team A win, ৳500 bet) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | Total return if win: ৳1,125 (৳625 profit + ৳500 original stake) |
| Fractional | 5/4 | Same result — all 3 formats are equal |
| American | +125 | If you lose, only ৳500 is gone |
What do favourite odds look like?
If Team B is a clear favourite, their odds will be lower. Example: decimal 1.50 = fractional 1/2 = American -200. A negative American odds figure means how much you need to bet to win ৳100 — here it is ৳200. A ৳500 bet returns a total of ৳750 if it wins (৳250 profit).
An easy way to remember decimal odds
Multiply the decimal odds directly by your stake — the result is your total return (profit plus original stake combined). For example, ৳500 × 2.25 = ৳1,125. Most people find this the simplest method.
Live in-play betting — odds change as the match unfolds
Live or in-play betting is one of the most engaging betting experiences in cricket. You can place bets after the match has started and odds keep changing with every event.
When a wicket falls, the batting team's odds go up because their chances of winning decrease. Conversely, if the batting team scores heavily in an over, the fielding team's odds will rise. Run rate in the powerplay, wickets in the middle overs, and runs needed in the final overs — all of these influence live odds.
In-play betting gives you less time to decide. You need to watch the match closely and stay within a set budget.
Practical tips for cricket betting
- Set a budget first: Decide on a fixed amount before each betting session and try not to go beyond it. Betting is a form of entertainment, not a source of income.
- Focus on one market: Start by gaining experience in simple markets like match winner or over/under. Avoid placing bets on too many complex markets at once.
- Be careful with multi bets: Even though odds multiply in a multi bet, the risk is higher too. If any one selection fails, the entire bet is lost.
- Understand pitch and weather: Knowing whether the pitch favours batting or bowling and what the weather will be like can help you choose the right market.
- Do not chase losses: Placing bigger bets after a loss to recover is generally not a good idea. It usually leads to even greater losses.
- Follow responsible gaming: Staying within your limits and keeping betting fun is important. Read the responsible gaming guidelines.
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Common questions about cricket betting
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