Bet on cricket at 177bet — choose the best markets across BPL, IPL, and international matches
Bet on every format from T20 to Test. Match Winner, Toss, Top Batsman — all markets in one platform.
T20, ODI, and Test — what kind of betting does each format offer?
Each cricket format has its own pace and character — it's worth keeping that in mind when betting.
Twenty20 — the fastest format
In a 20-over game, runs move up and down very quickly. This format is the most popular for betting during BPL and T20 World Cup. Because the situation can change in an instant, live betting is especially appealing here.
One-Day Matches — a game of balance
In 50-over ODIs, mid-innings markets, top batsman, and powerplay runs create distinct opportunities. This format attracts heavy betting in IPL and ICC tournaments.
Test Cricket — a test of patience
In a five-day Test, the draw is a possible outcome alongside the match winner, so there is more market variety. Series winner and innings total markets are far more relevant in Test cricket.
Tournaments popular with Bangladesh fans
For cricket fans in Bangladesh, the BPL season is the most anticipated time of year. Betting on local teams facing each other feels far more intense. IPL keeps millions of cricket fans in front of their screens every year, and each match has its own dedicated markets. Matches featuring the Bangladesh Tigers in the ICC T20 World Cup and international bilateral series naturally draw the highest attention.
For football, you can find details on international matches and leagues on the Sports Events page. The main difference between cricket and football betting is that cricket has far more over-by-over markets, while football is more associated with first goalscorer and handicap markets.
Popular betting markets in cricket
Each market has its own characteristics — some deliver results early, others keep you waiting until the last ball.
| Market | How it works | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Match Winner | Bet on which team will win the match. No draw in T20 or ODI. | Pick Team A or Team B — the result is decided when the match ends. |
| Toss Winner | The result comes before the match starts — which team wins the toss. | If Team A wins the toss, that bet succeeds; otherwise the bet loses. |
| Top Batsman | Which batsman from either team will score the most runs. | Selecting a specific batter from Team B as the top scorer. |
| Total Runs (Over/Under) | Whether total runs in an innings will be above or below a set number. | Whether Team A's first innings will exceed 160 — picking Over means you are backing the higher score. |
| Multi Bet | Combining multiple selections together — if all are correct, the returns are multiplied. | Combining three bets (odds 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.80) gives combined odds of 3.78; a ৳100 bet returns ৳378 — but if even one is wrong, the entire bet loses. |
| Powerplay Runs | How many runs will be scored in the first six overs. | Whether Team B's powerplay runs will exceed 50 — the result comes at the very start of the innings. |
| Next Wicket Method | How the next wicket will fall — bowled, caught, or run out. | In live betting, this market updates after every ball. |
Decimal, Fractional, and American — how to read odds
The same odds are written in three different formats — the value is identical, only the presentation differs.
Example 1 — Team A to win (stake ৳200)
The same value in three formats: Decimal 2.50 Fractional 3/2 American +150
If it wins: ৳500 returned (৳300 profit + your ৳200 stake). If it loses: ৳200 lost.
In decimal, multiply the stake by the odds: 200 × 2.50 = ৳500. Fractional 3/2 means ৳3 profit for every ৳2. American +150 means ৳150 profit on a ৳100 bet.
Example 2 — Team B the favourite (stake ৳200)
Favourite's value: Decimal 1.50 Fractional 1/2 American -200
A ৳200 bet returns ৳300 (৳100 profit). A negative American odds figure tells you how much you need to stake to win ৳100 — -200 means you must bet ৳200 to win ৳100.
In-play betting during a match
You can place bets even after a cricket match has started — this is in-play or live betting. Odds are recalculated after every wicket falls and after every over is completed.
Suppose Team A loses two quick wickets in the first powerplay. They may have been favourites before the match, but now their odds of winning will lengthen (meaning the market believes their chances have dropped). This is exactly the moment when new opportunities appear in the live market.
In T20, needing 60 runs off the last five overs — in a situation like this, the total runs market odds shift after every ball. This constant movement is what sets live betting apart.
- A fast connection is important for live betting — odds change every moment.
- When a wicket falls, run-rate pressure increases — pay close attention to the markets at that point.
- Most T20 matches are decided in the death overs (the last four or five overs).
Some practical tips for cricket betting
Betting is for entertainment — so enjoy it with a plan.
Set a fixed budget
Decide how much you will bet before each match. Placing a larger bet to recover a loss is not a wise approach. The 177bet responsible gaming guidelines cover this in detail.
Focus on one or two markets
Rather than spreading bets across many markets, focus on the ones you understand well. Match Winner and Total Runs are the easiest markets for new bettors to follow.
Bet according to the format
The toss has a bigger influence in T20 and ODI (choosing to bat or field based on pitch conditions). In Test cricket, weather and pitch conditions have a major impact on odds.
Be careful with multi bets
Multi bets show higher potential returns, but every selection must be correct. Combining three bets (odds 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.80 = 3.78) returns ৳378 on ৳100 — but one wrong selection loses the whole bet.
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