Cricket Betting at crickex — Best Odds and Markets for BPL, IPL and International Matches
From T20 to Test — place bets on every format. Multiple markets including match winner, toss and top batsman, live in-play betting, and easy deposits with bKash and more.
Cricket's three formats and popular tournaments
Understanding the format matters in cricket betting, because the style of play differs across formats and the odds shift accordingly.
T20: Results come quickly in this 20-over format. BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) and IPL are both played in this format and it is the most popular among Bangladeshi fans. The situation can change after every over, which makes T20 particularly engaging for live betting.
ODI (One Day International): Strategy carries more weight in a 50-over match. Most ICC World Cup and bilateral series matches are played in this format.
Test: In this five-day format, a draw is a valid result. Beyond the match winner, session-based markets are also available.
On crickex, betting options are regularly available for the T20 World Cup, Asia Cup and Bangladesh Tigers international matches, in addition to BPL and IPL.
Football and other sports — how they differ from cricket
On crickex you can bet on football as well as cricket. Football typically has three possible results — home win, away win or draw — giving it a different odds structure. In cricket (especially T20 and ODI) there is no draw, so the odds are balanced differently. Test cricket allows a draw, making its odds structure closer to football's.
Goal-based markets (such as total goals over/under) are more common in football, while run-based and wicket-based markets are more prominent in cricket. It helps to understand the market structure of the sport you are betting on before you start.
Markets occasionally appear for other sports too — such as kabaddi or badminton — but cricket and football offer the widest variety of markets on crickex.
For more detailed strategies, read the crickex betting tips guide — it has practical advice across different sports.
7 popular betting markets — with examples
A general overview of each market is given below. The examples are for illustration only — actual odds will always differ.
Match Winner
Which team wins the match — this is the simplest market. Example: in a T20 match between Team A and Team B, you pick Team B. If Team B wins, your bet is successful; otherwise it is lost.
Toss Winner
Which team wins the toss before the match starts. Since both outcomes have roughly equal probability, the odds on this market stay close to even. Example: if you pick Team A, only the toss decides the outcome.
Top Batsman
Which batter scores the most runs in a given innings. When a team has several strong batters, the odds are spread across them. Example: pick the top scorer in Team A's innings.
Total Runs Over/Under
Whether the total runs scored in the whole match or in one innings will be above (over) or below (under) a set number. Example: the line is set at 320 runs — pick over if you think the total will exceed that.
Top Wicket Taker
Which bowler takes the most wickets. This market is especially interesting on spin-friendly pitches. Example: pick the top wicket taker in Team B's innings.
Handicap Betting
One team is given a virtual run advantage or deficit to level the odds. This market works well when there is a large gap in the two teams' strength — the result depends on the run difference rather than an outright win, so no specific stake or return example applies here.
Multi Bet
Combining multiple selections multiplies the odds and increases the potential return, but every selection must win — one loss and the whole bet is lost. A detailed example is given in the odds explanation section below.
Odds in three formats — real examples
The same odds can be written three ways — decimal, fractional and American. See two examples below.
Example 1 — Team A could win (stake ৳500):
Decimal 2.25 = Fractional 5/4 = American +125
If the bet wins, the return is ৳1,125 (৳625 profit + ৳500 stake back). If the bet loses, you lose ৳500.
Example 2 — Team B is more likely to win (stake ৳500):
Decimal 1.50 = Fractional 1/2 = American -200
American minus odds show how much you need to stake to win ৳100. On a ৳500 stake, the return is ৳750 (৳250 profit).
Decimal odds are the most straightforward — multiply the number by your stake to get the total return. Fractional odds show profit only; the stake is returned separately. American positive odds (+) show how much you earn on a ৳100 stake, while minus odds (-) show how much you need to stake to earn ৳100 profit.
Live in-play betting — bet while the match is on
Odds shift when a wicket falls
When a batting-side wicket falls, the odds are recalculated instantly. If a strong batter is dismissed, the bowling side's odds of winning shorten — meaning the return on a bet for that side decreases, while the return on a bet against them increases.
Changes every over
After each over, the odds are reset based on runs still needed, run rate and wickets remaining. A low-scoring over weakens the batting side's odds; a high-scoring over strengthens them.
New markets open up
New markets are added while the match is in progress — for example, whether a six will come in the next over, or how many runs will be scored in the powerplay. These markets are not available before the match.
Since odds move quickly in live in-play betting, you need to confirm your selection promptly. You can bet live from anywhere using the crickex mobile app — find out more about the crickex App.
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Some useful habits for betting
Betting is for entertainment. The habits below help keep the experience more organised.
Understand a market before placing a bet. Each market has slightly different rules — especially handicap and in-play markets. Start with simpler markets first.
Set a budget in advance. Decide how much you are comfortable spending and stay within that limit. Placing larger bets to recover losses is not a good approach.
Focus on one format. Building a solid understanding of T20 or ODI makes it easier to analyse markets.
Avoid rushing in live betting. Odds move fast, but taking a moment to read the situation before betting is better than deciding on impulse.
Play responsibly. Betting should be a source of enjoyment, not stress. Visit the responsible gaming page to learn about tools for setting limits.
What you need to know to get started on crickex
Start with a minimum deposit of ৳100. Get a 100% bonus on your first deposit, up to ৳8,000 (wagering is 25 times the bonus amount, not 33). Example: deposit ৳1,000 and receive ৳1,000 bonus — total balance ৳2,000; wagering requirement ৳1,000 × 25 = ৳25,000.
Deposit and withdraw using bKash, Nagad, Rocket or bank transfer. Withdrawals are generally processed within 10–45 minutes; minimum withdrawal is ৳800. Support is available 24/7 in Bengali and English via live chat and email.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about cricket betting.