Cricket Betting at bb88 — Bet on BPL, IPL and International Matches at the Best Odds
bb88 offers a range of betting markets on T20, ODI and Test matches for cricket fans in Bangladesh. Match winner, top batsman, live in-play betting — all in one place.
Cricket's Three Formats and Popular Competitions
The variety of formats is one of the main draws of cricket betting. In a T20 match, every ball counts — a single over can change the course of the game, so odds move up and down at every moment. In the ODI format, the 50-over game gives you the chance to analyse a team's run rate and partnerships, which helps inform betting decisions. Test matches run over five days — pitch conditions, weather and session-by-session performance all combine to give the betting experience a different dimension.
The most familiar competition for Bangladeshi fans is the BPL (Bangladesh Premier League). This tournament, held at stadiums in Dhaka, features local and international stars. You can also bet on international stages like the IPL and ICC T20 World Cup at bb88. Bangladeshi bettors naturally take special interest in betting on matches featuring the national team — the Bangladesh Tigers.
Beyond cricket, bb88 also offers betting on football and other sports. In football, a match lasts just 90 minutes, so the betting window is short and the chance of a goal must be weighed every minute. Cricket offers far more varied betting markets across runs, wickets and overs, which makes it particularly appealing to experienced bettors.
7 Popular Betting Markets and How They Work
Match Winner
Pick which of the two teams will win. Example: Team A vs Team B — if you pick Team B and they win, you receive a payout. There is no draw in T20, so there are only two options.
Toss Winner
Predict which team will win the toss before the match starts. This is a purely even-chance market — both teams have roughly equal probability of winning the toss.
Top Batsman
Pick who will score the most runs for a team. Bets in this market are placed by considering the team's batting lineup and pitch conditions.
Total Runs Over/Under
Pick whether the total runs in an innings or across the whole match will be over or under a set number. Pitch conditions, the team's batting strength and weather are all factors to consider.
Multi Bet (Multiple Selections)
Combine the outcomes of multiple matches or markets into one bet. If all selections are correct, the payout multiplies significantly — but if one is wrong, the entire bet is lost.
First Over Runs
Predict how many runs will be scored in the first over of the match. In T20, aggressive play from the opening batsmen makes this a particularly interesting market.
Run Handicap
The weaker team is given a hypothetical head start in runs. The result is not straightforward to read, but this market brings the odds closer together.
Three Odds Formats — with Examples
bb88 displays odds in three formats — decimal, fractional and American. All three express the same information in different ways. The example below shows the difference clearly.
| Format | Value (Team A to win) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | Shows the total return on a bet (including the original stake) as a multiplier. |
| Fractional | 3/2 | ৳3 profit for every ৳2 staked — the original stake is returned separately. |
| American | +150 | A positive number shows how much profit you make on ৳100; a negative number shows how much you need to stake to make ৳100 profit. |
Example 1 (Team A, underdog): A ৳200 bet is placed on Team A to win, at decimal odds of 2.50 = fractional 3/2 = American +150. If Team A wins, ৳500 is returned — meaning ৳300 profit plus the ৳200 original stake. If Team A loses, the full ৳200 is lost.
Example 2 (Team B, favourite): If Team B is the favourite, odds might be decimal 1.25 = fractional 1/4 = American −400. American −400 means you need to stake ৳400 to make ৳100 profit. A ৳200 bet returns ৳250 — a profit of just ৳50.
Favourite odds are always lower because they are considered more likely to win. That is why some bettors back underdogs for a bigger return — but remember, betting is for entertainment, not a guaranteed source of income.
In-Play Betting — How Odds Shift When a Wicket Falls
In-play betting — betting while a match is in progress — is one of the standout features of bb88's sports section. In cricket, the situation changes after every ball, so odds update in real time.
Say Team A is batting first and has made a strong start — 28 runs in 2 overs with no wickets down. At that moment, Team A's odds of winning will shorten (they become the favourite) while Team B's odds will lengthen. Then, if two quick wickets fall, the picture reverses — odds take a new shape with every change.
Over progression also matters — if the required run rate rises sharply in the final five overs, the odds on the total runs over/under market shift quickly. In live betting, decisions need to be made fast — wait a moment too long and the odds may already have changed.
In-play betting is also available on the Android or iOS app. The bb88 mobile app is available through official channels; for details about the app, visit the bb88 App page.
Example of In-Play Odds Movement
These are illustrative examples only — not a promise of future odds or results.
Football and Other Sports Betting
Beyond cricket, bb88 offers betting on football and several other sports. Betting on football works a little differently because a draw is a valid result, so the match winner market typically has three options: home win, away win and draw.
A cricket match can last anywhere from a few hours to five days, giving you far more time and opportunity for in-play betting. In football, events change quickly within 90 minutes, so the decision window is short. Cricket also leads in market variety — you can find specific markets covering wickets, overs, partnerships and powerplay scores, among others.
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Some Useful Habits for Cricket Betting
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Understand the market before you bet: The rules for match winner, toss and top batsman markets are different — get to know them well before placing a bet.
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Set a budget: Decide how much you will bet in each session beforehand and stick to it. Betting is a form of entertainment — you should not place extra bets to chase losses.
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Keep an eye on pitch and weather: On a spin-friendly pitch, batsmen are more likely to score fewer runs — useful to know when betting on total runs markets.
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Be careful with multi bets: In a three-selection multi bet, each decimal odds value is multiplied together — for example, 1.40 × 1.60 × 1.70 = 3.81 (approximately), so a ৳100 bet returns ৳381, but if any one of the three selections is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
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Avoid rushing in live betting: In-play odds move fast, but rather than betting on every change, try watching a few balls to get a read on the situation first.
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Know the terms and conditions: Make sure you have a good understanding of bonus and betting terms. Read our Terms and Conditions page for details.
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