crickex Cricket Betting — From BPL to T20 World Cup
Come to crickex's sports betting platform to follow Bangladesh's most popular sport more closely. Thousands of markets, live odds and in-play betting — from before the first ball to the last — all in one place.
Cricket's Three Formats and Major Tournaments
To understand cricket betting, you first need to know the three main formats — T20, ODI and Test — because the types of markets and the way odds are set differ across each format.
T20 is the shortest and fastest format. With only 20 overs, every ball can change the result. From BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) to IPL, this is the format that draws the most excitement from fans in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Tigers matches in the T20 World Cup generate a level of enthusiasm across the country that makes cricket betting particularly engaging.
ODI is a 50-over format where odds can shift several times during the middle overs of an innings. A variety of markets are built around total runs, wickets and partnerships.
Test cricket is the longest format, played over five days. Because a draw is a possible result, you can bet in three directions — Team A wins, Team B wins or draw. This added complexity gives Test betting a different feel.
BPL's popularity is growing every year across Bangladesh, including Dhaka. crickex offers betting markets for BPL, IPL and ICC tournament matches. Football will be covered later, but for Bangladeshi users, cricket is the main draw.
Football and Other Sports
Alongside cricket, football betting is also available on crickex. Bangladeshi football fans can bet on competitions like the Premier League, La Liga or the World Cup. There are some structural differences between cricket and football markets.
In cricket, a draw is generally only possible in Test matches; in T20 and ODI one team always wins. In football a draw after ninety minutes is a normal result, so the 1X2 market has three options — Team A wins, draw or Team B wins.
Cricket has innings-based markets (top batsman, over/under runs, time of wicket fall) that do not exist in football. Football, on the other hand, has its own prop markets such as corner kicks, cards and assists.
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Cricket vs Football — Key Differences
- No draw in T20/ODI cricket; draws are possible in football
- Cricket has more innings-based prop markets
- Football uses a 90-minute format; cricket uses an over count
- Live in-play betting is available for both sports
- Selections from both sports can be combined in a multi bet
Popular Betting Markets — at a Glance
Here is a plain explanation of which markets are available for cricket betting on crickex and how each one works.
Match Winner
Pick which team will win the match in advance. For example — in a T20, bet on Team A or Team B to win; the bet on the correct team wins at the end of the match.
SimplestToss Market
Bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. The match result is irrelevant — only the toss outcome matters.
Short-Duration BetTop Batsman
Bet on which player will score the most runs in a specific innings. If the selected batsman from Team A's innings ends up as the top scorer, the bet wins.
Player MarketTotal Runs Over/Under
Choose whether the total runs in the match or a specific innings will be more (over) or less (under) than a set number — no need to pick a team.
Runs-BasedMulti Bet
Combine selections from multiple matches or markets. If all selections are correct, you receive a return at the combined odds — but if even one is wrong, the entire bet is lost.
Combined BetHandicap Betting
A notional runs or wickets advantage is given to one team to level the contest. If you bet on the weaker team against a stronger one, the handicap adjusts the odds.
Levelled ContestHow to Read Odds
Odds are written in three formats — decimal, fractional and American. All three convey the same information, just presented differently.
Example 1 — The same odds in three formats
Team A to win, stake ৳200. Decimal 2.50 = Fractional 3/2 = American +150. If the bet wins, you receive ৳500 (৳300 profit + original ৳200 stake returned). If the bet loses, ৳200 is gone.
Example 2 — Favourite's odds
Team B to win (favourite). Decimal 1.50 = Fractional 1/2 = American -200. American minus odds mean you need to bet that amount to win ৳100. A ৳200 bet returns ৳300 (৳100 profit).
In decimal format, multiply the stake by the odds to get the total return. crickex generally displays decimal format, so learning this is the most practical.
A simple guide to fractional and American formats
- Decimal: Return = stake × odds. A ৳100 bet at 2.50 returns ৳250.
- Fractional: 3/2 means ৳3 profit for every ৳2 staked; the original stake is also returned.
- American Plus (+): +150 means ৳150 profit on a ৳100 bet.
- American Minus (-): -200 means you need to bet ৳200 to win ৳100 profit.
- Higher odds = less likely outcome; lower odds = more likely outcome.
Live Betting — Odds During the Match
In-play or live betting means placing a bet while the match is in progress. In cricket, every wicket, every six or a maiden over can shift the odds in an instant.
Say Team A makes a strong start in the first innings. After 50 runs in 5 overs, Team A's odds to win will shorten (they become the favourite) while Team B's odds will lengthen. Live betting gives you the chance to make decisions as the market moves.
In ODI or Test matches, there is the option to change or place new bets as the mid-match situation develops. Live markets also show smaller markets such as over/under runs, when the next wicket will fall, and how many runs will be scored in the next over.
A Few Tips Before You Start Betting
Betting is a form of entertainment. Keeping the following tips in mind will help make the experience straightforward and responsible. For more details, read our responsible gaming guide.
- Set a budget first: Decide in advance how much you will bet in each session. Do not go beyond that budget.
- Understand the format: The rules and markets differ across T20, ODI and Test. It is easier to bet on a format you know well.
- Start with one market: Begin with straightforward markets like match winner or total runs. Once you have some experience, you can move on to multi bets or prop markets.
- Do not rush in live betting: Read the flow of the match before placing a live bet. Since odds change quickly, take a moment to think before deciding.
- Betting is entertainment, not a source of income: There is no guarantee of winning any bet. Treat betting as one part of your entertainment, nothing more.
- Read the rules: Before placing a bet, learn the rules of the relevant market. Reading the terms and conditions helps you avoid unexpected situations.
Multi Bet Example
Three selections — decimal odds 1.50, 1.70 and 1.90. Combined odds: 1.50 × 1.70 × 1.90 = 4.84 (rounded). A ৳100 bet returns ৳484 — but all three selections must be correct. If even one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
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