Cricket Betting at bdbet – Best Betting Markets for BPL, IPL and International Matches
Bet across all formats from T20 to Test. Match winner, toss, top batsman and many more markets are available at bdbet.
Cricket's Three Formats and Major Tournaments
T20, ODI and Test – each format is different, so it helps to understand the betting markets for each one separately.
T20
This 20-over format produces runs quickly and the game can change with every ball. Leagues like BPL and IPL are played in this format. T20 is the most popular for live betting because the game can shift in an instant.
ODI
In a 50-over ODI, a mid-innings turning-point wicket or power-play performance can influence betting decisions. The ICC World Cup and bilateral series are played in this format.
Test
In five-day Test cricket, pitch behaviour and team depth matter. Markets such as innings-by-innings betting, series winner and top run-scorer are available in Tests.
BPL, IPL and International Series
BPL is very popular among Bangladeshi fans — supporting your favourite team while betting adds a special dimension. IPL brings together the best cricketers in the world, resulting in a much wider variety of markets. Beyond these, international series featuring the Tigers and the T20 World Cup are regularly covered at bdbet.
Unlike football or other sports where a season is long and matches are frequent, a single cricket series opens multiple separate markets — each innings and each session can be treated individually. This variety sets cricket betting apart. For those who want to bet on several matches at once, multi bet is a separate option where you can combine several selections for a higher potential return.
Football and Other Sports
bdbet is not limited to cricket — you can also bet on football and a range of other sports.
Football betting works somewhat differently from cricket. A football match lasts just 90 minutes, so live markets move quickly and odds can shift dramatically with every goal. Cricket matches run for several hours or even days, giving you comparatively more time to make decisions and offering separate innings-based markets.
Markets for tennis, badminton and other sports are also available at bdbet. To see a full list and schedule of upcoming sports events, visit the sports events page, where you can view all upcoming matches in one place.
The main differences are in the pace of betting and the number of markets. Cricket offers far more specialty markets (toss, top wicket-taker, power-play runs). In football, handicap and both teams to score are the more popular markets.
Cricket vs Football Betting
- Cricket has separate innings and session markets
- Football odds change quickly within 90 minutes
- The toss is a standalone market in cricket
- Both teams to score is a popular market in football
7 Popular Markets with Simple Examples
Knowing how each market works makes betting easier.
Match Winner
A bet on which team will win the match. Example: Team A vs Team B – if you think Team B will win, you bet on Team B. If Team B wins, you receive a payout; if they do not, your stake is lost.
Toss Winner
A separate market on which team will win the toss. In T20 and ODI, the toss can matter due to pitch conditions. This market is settled before the match begins.
Top Batsman
Which batsman will score the most runs in an innings or across the whole match. It is better not to bet in this market without knowing the team lineup and pitch report.
Total Runs Over/Under
Whether the total runs scored will be more (over) or less (under) than a specified number. For example: will total runs in 20 overs be above 170 – choose either option.
Multi Bet
Combining selections from multiple matches or events into a single bet. If all selections are correct the return is much higher, but if even one is wrong the entire bet is lost.
Power-Play Runs
A bet on how many runs will be scored in the first 6 overs. Understanding the odds in this market is easier when you consider the form of the opening pacers and the pace of the pitch.
Handicap
The weaker team is given a virtual runs or wickets advantage. The gap between the stronger and weaker team is reduced, keeping the odds on both sides closer together.
How to Read and Understand Odds
Decimal, fractional and American – three formats that express the same value.
bdbet generally displays decimal odds, which are straightforward for bettors in Bangladesh. Fractional odds are used in the British system and American odds are common in the US market. All three express the same thing in different ways.
| Odds Format | Team A (Underdog) | Return (on a ৳500 bet) |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | ৳1,500 (profit ৳1,000) |
| Fractional | 2/1 | ৳1,500 (profit ৳1,000) |
| American | +200 | ৳1,500 (profit ৳1,000) |
Example 1 (Underdog): Team A to win – decimal odds 3.00, fractional 2/1, American +200. A ৳500 bet returns a total of ৳1,500 if Team A wins (৳1,000 profit + ৳500 stake). If Team A loses, the ৳500 stake is gone.
Example 2 (Favourite): Team B to win – decimal odds 1.50, fractional 1/2, American −200. A ৳500 bet returns a total of ৳750 (৳250 profit). A negative American odds figure shows how much you need to stake to make ৳100 profit.
Remember: betting is a form of entertainment. There is no guarantee of profit — bet responsibly.
A Simple Formula for Reading Odds
- Decimal: stake × odds = total return
- Fractional: X/Y means a profit of X for every Y staked
- American +: profit on a ৳100 stake
- American −: stake required to make ৳100 profit
The higher the odds, the lower the implied chance of winning — but the return is higher if you do win.
Live In-Play Betting – Odds Shift When Wickets Fall
The ability to bet in real time while a match is in progress makes cricket distinctive.
How do odds change?
Say Team A is batting and the score is 80/1 after 10 overs. At this point Team A's odds to win are relatively low (meaning they are considered more likely to win). If two quick wickets fall in succession, Team A's odds rise and Team B's odds shorten.
Similarly, if a batting side scores 24 runs in a big over, the odds in their favour shorten. Markets can update after every ball, so decisions in live betting need to be made quickly.
Impact of Wickets
When a batting side loses a key wicket, their odds to win rise quickly.
Overs Remaining
When fewer overs are left, the pressure of the required run rate causes the market to move sharply.
Cash Out
In some markets you can close your bet before the match ends to lock in a profit or limit a loss.
New Markets
After each over, new markets such as next over runs and method of next wicket open up.
Practical Tips for Cricket Betting
Knowing a few practical things about betting makes for a better experience.
Know the Pitch and Weather
Pacers benefit from a green pitch; spinners are effective on a dry one. Overcast conditions tend to produce more swing. This information helps in reading the market.
Focus on One Market
New bettors often place bets across many markets at once. Starting with a thorough understanding of one or two markets is far more useful.
Set Your Budget in Advance
Decide how much you will stake before each session and stick to that limit. Betting is entertainment — do not use money you cannot afford to lose.
Avoid Rushing in Live Betting
Odds change fast in live markets. Rather than making quick decisions driven by emotion, take time to read the flow of the match before acting.
Play responsibly
Betting is for fun, not a source of income. If needed, visit the responsible gaming page to learn about setting limits and self-exclusion options.
Things to Keep in Mind
- The last 5 overs in T20 often decide the outcome of the match
- Winning the toss does not always mean a batting advantage — check the pitch and dew factor
- Markets in a Super Over may work differently
- In ODI, power-play and death overs offer separate markets
- If a match is cancelled or drawn, read the settlement rules
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Log in to bdbetBetting Exchange and Sports Betting at bdbet
Alongside the traditional bookmaker model, the exchange model is also growing in popularity.
BACK and LAY – The Core Concept of an Exchange
With a standard bookmaker you always bet on something to happen. On an exchange you can also take the bookmaker's role — standing against another bettor by laying a selection (LAY).
Example: backing Team A at decimal odds of 1.80 with a ৳1,000 stake returns ৳800 profit if Team A wins; if they do not win, you lose ৳1,000 (before commission). Laying Team A at the same odds gives you a liability of ৳800 — if Team A does not win you receive ৳1,000, but if they win you pay ৳800.
Full details are available on the bdbet Bet page, where all sports betting options are covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about cricket betting.
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