Cricket betting at bdg — a complete guide to betting on BPL, IPL and international matches
How betting works across every cricket format from T20 to Test, which markets are most popular, and how odds move during live betting — all in one place.
Three cricket formats and favourite tournaments
Cricket is one of the most popular sports in Bangladesh, and at bdg you can bet on all three formats of the game. Each format moves at a different pace, so the betting markets are arranged differently as well.
Twenty20 Cricket
Matches in this 20-over format finish quickly. Odds shift fast with every over, making live betting most active here.
One Day International
In a 50-over ODI match, the situation changes gradually. Mid-match markets — such as total runs in the first innings — are most popular here.
Test Cricket
In a five-day Test, a draw is a possible result, so the match winner market has three options — Team A wins, Team B wins or draw.
When betting at bdg, BPL (Bangladesh Premier League), IPL and T20 World Cup matches are particularly active. Among international matches, Bangladesh Tigers games draw the most attention. Betting markets are also available for ICC tournaments.
How betting on football differs from other sports
Alongside cricket, football betting is also available at bdg. Football matches last only 90 minutes, so odds move quickly — a big shift is often seen right after a goal. In cricket, the situation changes ball by ball, while in football a goal or a red card is the main driver of odds movement.
Cricket offers over-by-over updates, which help bettors make more informed decisions. Handicap and corner markets are popular in football, while top batsman and wicket markets are the most used in cricket.
At bdg, through bdg Bet, you can enjoy sports betting on cricket, football and many other sports as well.
7 popular cricket betting markets
Cricket betting at bdg offers a range of market types. The most commonly used markets are briefly explained below.
Match Winner
The match winner market is simply about which of the two teams will win. T20 and ODI have two options; Test has three — Team A, Team B or draw.
Toss Betting
You can bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. This is completely separate from how the match unfolds.
Top Batsman
This market is about which batter will score the most runs in an innings. It can be within one team or across the whole match.
Total Runs Over/Under
A bet on whether the runs scored in an innings will be more (over) or less (under) than a set number. Example: will total runs after over 3 be more than 20.
Multi Bet
Selections from multiple markets are combined and the odds are multiplied. You win only if every selection is correct — one wrong selection loses the entire bet.
Powerplay Runs
A separate market for how many runs will be scored during the powerplay overs in T20 and ODI — a decision you need to make at the start of the match.
Total Wickets
A bet on how many wickets will fall across the whole match or in one innings. This market tends to be more active on slow pitches.
How to read odds — explained in three formats
At bdg, odds are shown in three formats: decimal, fractional and American. All three express the same probability in different ways. The two examples below explain all three formats together.
| Format | Example 1 (Team A wins) | Example 2 (Team B wins) |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | 1.25 |
| Fractional | 2/1 | 1/4 |
| American | +200 | -400 |
Example 1 (Team A wins): If you bet ৳1,000 and Team A wins, you get back ৳3,000 in total — that is ৳2,000 profit and ৳1,000 stake returned. If Team A loses, you lose ৳1,000.
Example 2 (Team B wins): Team B is the favourite here. A ৳1,000 bet returns ৳1,250 in total if Team B wins — a profit of only ৳250. In American format, -400 means you need to bet ৳400 to make ৳100 profit.
Team names here are for illustration only. These are not odds for any specific match, nor a promise of any specific outcome.
Live betting — odds change with every wicket and over
Live betting, or in-play betting, means placing bets while the match is in progress — not before it starts. Odds update after every ball. In cricket this is especially active because the situation can change from one moment to the next.
Say Team A has scored 120 runs for 3 wickets in 15 overs of a T20 match. At this point, because Team A is ahead, their match winner odds will shorten. But if two wickets fall in the next over, Team B's odds will drop suddenly.
- When a wicket falls, the batting team's odds increase (meaning they are considered in a weaker position) and the fielding team's odds shorten.
- If fewer runs are scored in the powerplay, the chance of the total runs going under increases and the odds reflect that.
- In the final 5 overs of a chase, as pressure builds, the total wickets market odds shift quickly.
- In live betting, missing access at a specific moment means missing the chance to bet — using the bdg App makes it easier to get updates quickly.
General rules of live odds
A strong performance, a big partnership or an easy over — in these situations that team's odds shorten, meaning they are in the lead.
Losing wickets, pressure from wides or no-balls, a falling run rate — in these situations that team's odds increase.
At the moment a wicket falls or during a rain break, live markets may be closed for a short time.
Know before you bet — some practical tips
- Only bet on a market once you understand it properly. The match winner market is the easiest starting point for new bettors.
- Combining multiple markets in a multi bet increases the odds, but one wrong selection loses the whole bet. Keep the number of selections low.
- Betting is for entertainment — do not place large bets trying to recover losses. Set your own limits in advance.
- A general understanding of pitch conditions, weather and team composition helps you identify which market is most relevant.
- To learn more about responsible betting, read the responsible gaming guide — you will find tools there to help keep yourself in check.
- Joining the bdg VIP programme at bdg gives you weekly cashback on your regular play.
Start cricket betting at bdg
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