Cricket Betting at 888bet — Bet on Every Match from BPL to the T20 World Cup
Cricket is the most popular sport in Bangladesh. Whether it's BPL, IPL, a Test series or the T20 World Cup — 888bet offers a range of markets to bet on every match. You can bet both before a match starts and while it is live.
Cricket Formats and Tournaments — What Kind of Bets Suit Each?
Cricket is played in three main formats — T20, ODI and Test. Each format has a different pace, strategy and range of possible outcomes, so the betting markets are structured differently too.
T20: The fastest format. With the match finishing in just 20 overs, results can change quickly and there are more opportunities in the live market. BPL and IPL are the biggest competitions in this format — both tournaments have a strong following among Bangladeshi fans.
ODI: A 50-over match with two innings per side — a game of planning and patience. The total runs over/under market is popular here, as run patterns are easier to read over a longer innings.
Test: In this five-day format, a draw is also a valid result, so the markets are structured differently. You can bet on series winner, day-by-day scores and first innings lead markets.
Among international competitions, 888bet keeps markets active for the ICC T20 World Cup and Bangladesh's home series. Bangladeshi users naturally place the most bets on Bangladesh Tigers matches.
Football and Other Sports
Alongside cricket, 888bet also offers betting on football, tennis, badminton and other sports. In football, a draw is a valid result — with three possible outcomes, the odds work somewhat differently from cricket. In cricket, particularly T20 and ODI, there are only two outcomes (no draw), so the market calculation is more straightforward. Compared to other sports, cricket has the most active live markets — the situation changes after every ball, and so do the markets.
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Popular Betting Markets in Cricket
In a match, you can bet on far more than just the winner or loser. The markets below are commonly available at 888bet.
Match Winner
Which team will win? This is the simplest market. In T20 or ODI, you pick one of the two teams. For example, if you bet on team A to win and they do, the bet is successful.
Toss Winner
Who will win the toss? This is a purely luck-based market — the odds for each of the two outcomes are usually close to each other. It has no direct connection to the result of the main match.
Top Run Scorer
Which batsman will score the most runs? In this market you pick the top scorer either from within one team or across both teams. The batting order and wicket situation play a significant role here.
Total Runs — Over/Under
Will the total runs in the match be above (over) or below (under) a set number? For example, if the line in a T20 match is 160 runs, the over wins if the total reaches 161 or more.
Method of First Wicket
How will the first wicket in the match fall? Bowled, caught, run out, LBW — each method has its own odds. The batsman's style of play and pitch conditions are relevant factors here.
Multi Bet
Combine selections from multiple matches into a single bet. For example, picking the winner of three separate matches multiplies the odds together, making the potential return much higher. However, every selection must be correct for the bet to win.
Handicap
To narrow the gap between two unevenly matched teams, the weaker team is given a virtual run advantage. This makes the betting more balanced — the bet wins if the weaker team wins or keeps the margin within a set limit.
Odds in Three Formats — Differences and Examples
Betting sites display odds in three ways: Decimal, Fractional and American (Moneyline). All three express the same probability — only the way they are written differs.
| Odds Format | Value for Team A to Win | Return on a ৳200 Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | ৳600 (৳400 profit + ৳200 stake) |
| Fractional | 2/1 | ৳600 (same calculation) |
| American | +200 | ৳600 (same calculation) |
The example above: a bet on team A to win, ৳200 stake. All three formats mean the same thing — if you win, you get back ৳600 (৳400 profit and ৳200 original stake); if you lose, ৳200 is gone.
Example for the favourite: a bet on team B to win shows decimal 1.25, fractional 1/4, American -400. In American format, the minus sign shows how much you need to stake to win ৳100. Here, a ৳200 stake returns ৳250 (৳50 profit).
In the 888bet Bet section, you can choose to display any one of these three formats.
Multi Bet Calculation
Say three matches have individual odds of 1.40, 1.60 and 1.90. Combining all three in a multi bet gives combined odds of 1.40 × 1.60 × 1.90 = 4.26 (approximately). A ৳100 bet returns ৳426 if all three are correct. However, if any one selection is wrong, the entire ৳100 is lost — that is the core condition of a multi bet.
Odds Shift the Moment a Wicket Falls — Live Betting Explained
Live in-play betting means placing bets while the match is in progress. Odds change after every over, every wicket, and even every ball. When a team suddenly loses three wickets, their odds of winning rise quickly — meaning the potential return on a bet for that team also increases.
If the run rate is low at the end of the powerplay, the odds on the total runs under market come down. When a big-hitting batsman comes in during the final overs, the opposite can happen. Understanding these shifts makes live betting more informed.
In a T20 match, odds change fastest during the death overs (overs 16–20). A big six or a key wicket can turn the picture completely. To take part in live markets, it helps to have a feel for the pace of the match.
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Some Practical Tips for Cricket Betting
Betting is for entertainment. These tips do not guarantee any profit — they are simply intended to help keep the experience organised.
Start with one format
T20, ODI and Test each have different rules and markets. Focusing on one format to begin with makes things easier to understand. T20 is the fastest, which makes it convenient for newcomers.
Set your stake amount in advance
Decide how much you will bet on each match before you start. Avoid trying to "chase losses" with a larger bet after losing. For more on responsible betting, read the Responsible Gaming page.
Keep pitch and weather in mind
Betting patterns on a spin-friendly pitch differ from those on a pace-friendly one. If there is a chance of rain, total runs markets can be affected. This is not a guaranteed strategy — just something worth considering.
Be careful with multi bets
Multi bets offer higher returns but carry more risk. If even one of three selections is wrong, the entire bet is lost. Start with two selections to get a feel for how multi bets work.
Get comfortable making quick decisions in live betting
Odds move fast in live markets. Look carefully at the odds before placing a bet, as they can change within a few seconds.
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