bb88 Cricket Betting — Complete Guide for T20, ODI and Test Matches
From BPL to the ICC T20 World Cup — this page explains how to bet on every cricket format, which markets are most popular, and how to read odds.
The Three Cricket Formats and Popular Tournaments
Cricket is the only sport where a five-day Test match and a Super Over can generate equal excitement. bb88 offers betting on all three formats.
T20: The fastest format. BPL, IPL and the ICC T20 World Cup are particularly popular among cricket fans in Bangladesh. The pace of the match can shift every over, so this format sees the most active markets.
ODI: In this fifty-over format the game moves at a slower pace but there are many more opportunities for the momentum to shift. Many bettors take a special interest in this format based on the Bangladesh Tigers' ODI performances.
Test: Betting on the outcome of five-day cricket requires a different kind of analysis. Since a draw is a valid result, there are three possible outcomes to bet on — match winner, draw and innings margin.
How Betting on Football and Other Sports Differs
Beyond cricket, bb88 also accepts bets on football, tennis, badminton and several other sports. However, there are some key structural differences between cricket and football betting markets.
A football match generally has three possible results — win, loss or draw. The odds are therefore split across three outcomes. In T20 or ODI cricket there is no draw, so the odds are split directly between two teams, which is comparatively straightforward to calculate.
In football, handicap markets, corner counts and goalscorer markets are very popular. Cricket has its own specialised markets of a similar nature — such as top batter, runs in a specific over, or number of wickets.
In individual sports like tennis or badminton there are no team dynamics, so odds are usually set directly between two competitors. In cricket, by contrast, odds are shaped by a combination of team form, pitch conditions and weather.
Popular Betting Markets in Cricket
Each market is explained below with a simple example. Team names are always referred to as "Team A" and "Team B".
Match Winner
The simplest market — pick which team will win the match. Example: Team A vs Team B — you pick Team B and if Team B wins, your bet is successful.
T20 ODI TestToss Winner
This market is settled before the match begins. All you do is pick whether Team A or Team B will win the toss. The odds for both teams are usually close to each other.
All FormatsTop Batter
This market asks which batter will score the most runs in the entire match or in a single innings. You can pick any batter from Team A.
ODI T20Total Runs Over/Under
A specific number is set (e.g. 160) — you choose whether the team's total runs will be more than that number (over) or less (under).
T20 ODITop Wicket Taker
This market asks which bowler will take the most wickets in the match. Pitch conditions play an important role here.
ODI TestMulti Bet
Multiple match outcomes are combined into one bet and all of them must win together. Example: three selections across three separate matches — all must be correct to win; if one is wrong, the entire bet is lost.
Multi SelectionUnderstanding Odds in Three Formats
bb88 may display odds in three different formats — decimal, fractional and American. All three express the same probability in different ways.
Decimal 3.00 = Fractional 2/1 = American +200. If the bet wins, return is ৳1,500 (৳1,000 profit + ৳500 original bet); if the bet loses, ৳500 is gone.
Decimal 1.50 = Fractional 1/2 = American -200 (American minus odds show how much you need to bet to win 100). A ৳500 bet returns ৳750 (৳250 profit).
Decimal format is the simplest — just multiply the bet amount by the odds to get the total return. It is the most convenient format for those new to cricket betting.
In a multi bet, multiply the decimal odds of each selection together to get the combined odds. If three selections have odds of 1.70, 1.80 and 1.90, the combined odds are 1.70 × 1.80 × 1.90 = approximately 5.81. That means a ৳100 bet returns ৳581, but only if all three selections are correct.
| Format | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | Simplest — shows total return directly |
| Fractional | 2/1 | Shows profit only, excluding original bet |
| American | +200 / -200 | Plus = underdog; minus = favourite |
| Multi Bet | 1.70×1.80×1.90 | All selections must win |
The figures above are used for illustration only — they are not live odds or a promise of winnings.
Live In-Play Betting — Markets During the Match
The most engaging betting experience in cricket is in-play or live betting. Once the match starts, odds shift with every over, every wicket and every boundary.
For example, imagine Team A has lost three wickets in the first five overs of a T20 match. In that situation, Team A's odds of winning will lengthen and Team B's odds will shorten. Placing a bet on Team B at that moment is an example of making a decision in line with the market — though the match situation can change at any time.
In live betting, decisions need to be made quickly because odds update fast. Markets are most active during the powerplay and death overs in particular. Over-by-over run markets, who will take the next wicket, or whether there will be runs off the next ball — these kinds of markets are also available in-play.
To access live betting on bb88, log in on the bb88 Login page and select a match in progress from the sports section.
Some Useful Tips Before You Start Betting
Betting is entertainment only. Keeping the following points in mind will help you have a more structured experience.
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Set a budget: Decide how much you will bet before each session and try to stay within that limit. You can use the responsible gaming tools on bb88 to set your own limits.
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Focus on one market: Start by building experience with straightforward markets like match winner or over/under. You can move on to complex multi bets or specialised markets later.
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Compare odds: Watch how odds on different markets in the same match change over time. Odds can shift notably after the toss or a pitch report.
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Be patient in live betting: In-play odds change after every ball. Waiting a little can improve your chances of getting better odds on the selection you want.
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Know the rules and terms: Before placing a bet, it is worth checking bb88's terms and conditions, especially regarding multi bets or bonuses.
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Do not chase losses with a sudden large bet: Quickly increasing your bet size to recover losses generally does not work. Keep in mind that betting is a form of entertainment.
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