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For cricket betting across T20, ODI or Test formats, big baazi's sports section offers the widest range of markets. From the excitement of BPL to international tournaments, every ball brings a new betting opportunity.
The three cricket formats and how betting differs
To understand cricket betting, it helps to be clear on the formats first. T20 is the fastest format — each team gets only 20 overs. A match finishes in about three hours, so betting results come quickly. BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) and IPL are played in this format, and it is the most popular among Bangladeshi fans.
ODI, or One Day International cricket, sees both teams play 50 overs each. The game builds up gradually, so betting strategy is different. While major tournaments like the T20 World Cup have shifted focus away from ODIs toward the T20 format, the Tigers' matches always draw special excitement from fans in Dhaka.
Test matches last five days and are the hardest form of cricket. In Test betting, a draw is a valid result — so the market structure is fundamentally different from T20 and ODI. Where a T20 match winner market is limited to two teams, a Test match has three options — team A wins, team B wins, or a draw.
T20 Betting
The situation can change every over or ball. In franchise leagues like BPL and IPL, multiple markets are open at the same time. Quick results make it a complete entertainment experience.
ODI Betting
Longer games offer more innings-based markets. Top batsman, total runs over/under and partnership markets are especially popular in ODIs.
Test Betting
The draw market is added in five-day matches. Session-based markets and top bowler markets are features specific to Test betting.
Football and other sports betting
Alongside cricket, big baazi gives equal importance to football betting. In football, goalscorer, handicap and corner markets are active in addition to the match winner market. There is one key difference between cricket and football — in football a draw is always a separate outcome, while in T20 cricket there is no draw.
To find out more about various sports events and tournaments, visit big baazi's sports events page — current and upcoming matches are all listed there. Before betting on a football league, it is worth knowing the tournament rules, as some formats allow extra time which can affect markets.
Markets are also available for kabaddi, tennis and badminton, though not in as much depth as cricket and football. Cricket remains the first choice for Bangladeshi users, and that becomes even clearer during BPL.
Popular betting markets and examples
You can place bets on multiple types of markets in a single match. Below are seven popular markets explained briefly — each with a simple example.
Match Winner
A bet on which team will win the match. Example: team A vs team B — you pick team A, and if team A wins your bet is successful.
Toss Winner
A bet on which team wins the toss before the match starts. It is a completely separate event — not connected to the match result.
Top Batsman
A bet on which batter will score the most runs in an innings. The form of the team's best batter matters here.
Total Runs Over/Under
The key question in this market is whether the total runs in an innings will be more (over) or less (under) than a set number.
Multi Bet
Combining multiple markets into a single bet. If all selections win the return is large, but if one loses the entire bet is lost.
Top Wicket Taker
A bet on which bowler will take the most wickets in the match or innings. This market is popular in the pace vs spin contest.
Method of First Wicket
A bet on how the first wicket of the match will fall — bowled, caught, run out or another method.
How to read odds
Betting odds are written in three formats — decimal, fractional and American. All three express the same probability, just written differently. The two examples below will make the whole thing clear.
Example 1 — team A to win, bet ৳500
| Format | Odds | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | Total return is 3 times the bet |
| Fractional | 2/1 | ৳2 profit for every ৳1 staked |
| American | +200 | ৳200 profit on a ৳100 bet |
If team A wins: ৳500 bet returns ৳1,000 profit + ৳500 stake back = ৳1,500 total. If team A loses: ৳500 is lost.
Example 2 — team B is the favourite, bet ৳500
| Format | Odds | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.50 | Total return is 1.5 times the bet |
| Fractional | 1/2 | ৳1 profit for every ৳2 staked |
| American | -200 | ৳100 profit on a ৳200 bet |
If team B wins: ৳500 bet returns ৳250 profit + ৳500 stake back = ৳750 total.
In the American format, a minus sign (-) means the favourite — bet that amount to win ৳100 profit. A plus sign (+) means the underdog — ৳100 bet wins that amount in profit.
Multi bet example
Three separate selections are combined — decimal odds of 1.60, 1.70 and 1.90. The combined odds will be 1.60 × 1.70 × 1.90 = 5.17 (approximately).
Warning: if any one of the three selections loses, the entire ৳100 is lost. A multi bet offers a higher potential return but also carries higher risk.
Live In-Play Betting — place bets while the match is on
In-play betting is the most dynamic part of cricket betting. The odds available before the match change instantly when a wicket falls or a big over is bowled. For example, if team A makes a good start in the powerplay, their chances of winning increase — and the odds shorten accordingly.
Over-by-over markets are one of the main attractions of live betting. Markets on how many runs will be scored in the next over or whether a wicket will fall open and close during the match. Live betting can be done through the big baazi app on mobile, available for both Android and iOS.
Live betting requires focus. Avoid the urge to place extra bets under the pressure of making quick decisions. It is a good idea to read big baazi's responsible gaming guidelines to maintain a responsible approach to betting.
A few things to keep in mind before you start betting
- Set a budget first. Set aside a fixed amount for entertainment and do not go beyond it. Increasing bets to chase losses is not a good idea.
- Focus on one format. T20, ODI and Test each have different markets. For beginners, getting a good understanding of one format is the sensible approach.
- Be careful with multi bets. Multi bets offer a higher potential return, but if one selection is wrong you lose everything. Starting with one or two selections is safer.
- Compare odds. Odds differ between the match winner and toss winner markets for the same match. Take time to understand them.
- Do not rush in live betting. Because odds change quickly, making decisions in a hurry increases the chance of making mistakes.
- Read the terms and conditions. Before using any bonus or promotion, read the terms and conditions carefully so you are clear on the wagering requirements.
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Upcoming sports events and match schedule
BPL, IPL, ICC T20 World Cup — major cricket events follow one after another throughout the year. Bilateral series and other international tournaments also offer betting opportunities.
To see the full list of matches and tournaments currently running and coming up, visit the big baazi sports events page. You can filter by sport type and date.
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