888bet Cricket Betting — BPL, IPL and International Matches from T20 to Test
888bet brings cricket fans in Bangladesh the chance to bet across all formats. From match winner to top batsman — choose your preferred market and enjoy the excitement of every ball.
Cricket's Three Formats and Major Tournaments
From T20 to Test — each format has its own pace, and the betting experience is different in each one.
Twenty20 — Fast-Paced Cricket
This 20-over format is the most action-packed. BPL and IPL are both played in this format, making it the most popular among Bangladesh's cricket fans. The situation can change with every ball, which keeps the betting markets active throughout.
One Day — 50-Over Strategy
Most matches in major international series, including the ICC Cricket World Cup, are played in the ODI format. The style of play shifts across the powerplay, middle overs and death overs, which opens up more opportunities to bet across different markets.
Test Cricket — A Test of Patience
In this five-day format, pitch behaviour, weather and a team's batting depth all matter. A draw is a valid result, so the markets differ from T20 and there is more room for analysis.
BPL, IPL and International Cricket
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is Bangladesh's domestic T20 tournament — it brings together local cricketers and overseas stars. IPL is India's franchise tournament but is widely followed in Bangladesh as well. Bangladesh Tigers' matches in the T20 World Cup and other ICC tournaments generate particular excitement among fans in the country.
All these tournaments are available for betting at 888bet. Each tournament has its own character — spin bowling dominates in BPL, while power hitting defines IPL — and these differences are reflected in the betting markets.
Football and Other Sports Betting
888bet is not limited to cricket. You can bet on a range of sports from football to tennis.
Football betting is quite different from cricket. In football, a draw is a common result, so every match has three possible outcomes (home win, draw, away win). In contrast, T20 and ODI cricket have only two results — win or loss.
Tennis has set and game betting, while badminton offers point-by-point markets. That said, cricket markets remain the most familiar to Bangladesh's cricket fans, as they have grown up with the game.
You can also bet on video game tournaments in the 888bet esports section. Visit that page to learn more about esports betting — it covers betting markets for popular games including CS:GO and Dota 2.
Cricket vs Football — Key Differences
| Feature | Cricket (T20/ODI) | Football |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Outcomes | 2 (Win/Loss) | 3 (Win/Draw/Loss) |
| In-Play Markets | Changes every ball | Changes after a goal |
| Match Duration | 3–5 hours | 90 minutes |
| Special Markets | Toss, Top Batsman | First Goal Scorer |
Popular 7 Betting Markets
Cricket betting offers many types of markets — each with its own approach and appeal.
Match Winner
The simplest market — choose which team will win the match. Example: Team A vs Team B — if you pick Team B and Team B wins, you win the bet.
Simple MarketToss Betting
Bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. When pitch and weather conditions are significant, the toss result can set the tone for the entire match.
Pre-MatchTop Batsman
Bet on which batsman will score the most runs. This market is available within a specific team or across the entire match.
Performance MarketTotal Runs Over/Under
Choose whether the total runs scored in an innings or the full match will be above or below a set number — pick whether the line will be crossed or not.
Runs MarketMulti Bet
Combine multiple matches or markets into a single bet. All selections must be correct to win — the risk is higher but so is the return. See the 888bet Bet page for detailed multi bet calculations.
Multiple SelectionsTop Bowler
Bet on which bowler will take the most wickets. If the pitch favours spinners, backing a spin bowler is a natural choice.
Performance MarketMethod of First Wicket
Choose how the first wicket will fall — bowled, LBW, caught or run out. This is an interesting market particularly on pace-friendly pitches.
Special MarketHow to Read Odds
Three odds formats are commonly used — decimal, fractional and American. All three express the same probability, just written differently.
Example 1 — Team A wins, stake ৳200
| Format | Odds | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | Total return = stake × odds. ৳200 × 2.50 = ৳500 return (৳300 profit + ৳200 original stake) |
| Fractional | 3/2 | ৳3 profit for every ৳2 staked. ৳300 profit on a ৳200 stake, total return ৳500 |
| American | +150 | A plus sign means profit per ৳100 staked. ৳150 profit on ৳100, so ৳300 profit on ৳200, total ৳500 |
If the bet loses, the full ৳200 is gone.
Example 2 — Favourite Team B, stake ৳200
| Format | Odds | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.50 | ৳200 × 1.50 = ৳300 total return (৳100 profit) |
| Fractional | 1/2 | ৳1 profit for every ৳2 staked — this is how favourites show shorter odds |
| American | -200 | A minus sign means how much you need to stake to win ৳100. Here you need to stake ৳200 to win ৳100 |
Things to Remember
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Decimal odds are the easiest — the larger the number, the higher the return.
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In fractional odds, the number on the right is your stake and the number on the left is your profit.
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In American odds, (+) means underdog and (−) means favourite.
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Betting is for entertainment — no one can guarantee a win.
In-Play Betting — Odds Change with Every Wicket
Live or in-play betting means placing bets while a match is in progress. In cricket this is particularly engaging, because odds shift after every wicket, every boundary and every over.
Imagine a T20 match where Team A has lost 3 wickets in the powerplay — at that moment their odds of winning will lengthen significantly because the situation is against them. Conversely, if Team B needs only a small total in the last two overs, their odds shorten.
In this situation, match winner market odds will update right after each wicket falls. They will change again when the next wicket drops.
In-play betting requires quick decisions — that is why using the 888bet mobile platform lets you place bets easily from anywhere.
A Few Practical Tips for Cricket Betting
Betting is purely for entertainment. These tips will help keep your experience more organised.
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Play within a set budget
Decide in advance how much you will bet in each session. Avoid going beyond your budget — entertainment should not become a source of stress.
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Understand one market well
Start by focusing only on the match winner market. As you gain experience, gradually move on to top batsman or over/under.
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Pay attention to pitch conditions
On spin-friendly pitches, spinners play a bigger role; on pace-friendly pitches, it is the opposite. This information is useful for top bowler or first wicket markets.
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Be careful with multi bets
Multi bets can offer attractive returns, but one wrong selection loses the entire bet. Think carefully before adding more than 3 selections.
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Play responsibly
If betting is causing you too much stress, take a break. Read the Responsible Gaming guidelines to learn how to set limits and keep yourself safe.
Responsible Betting
Betting is a form of entertainment for people aged 21 and above. There is no guarantee of winning.
Visit the Responsible Gaming page to set limits and keep yourself safe.
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Open an account on 888betMulti-bet and cricket odds calculation
In cricket betting, multiple matches or markets are often combined into a multi-bet. The combined odds are multiplied together, and the potential return is larger.
Example: 3 selections, stake ৳100
| Selection | Decimal Odds |
|---|---|
| Selection 1 | 1.40 |
| Selection 2 | 1.70 |
| Selection 3 | 1.90 |
| Combined odds | 4.52 |
1.40 × 1.70 × 1.90 = 4.52 (approx). Return on a ৳100 stake is ৳452 — but all three selections must be correct. If even one is wrong, the entire ৳100 is lost.
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