Cricket Betting at krikey — place bets on BPL, IPL and T20 matches
Cricket is more than just a sport in Bangladesh — it is a passion. Whether it is a Bangladesh Tigers match or a BPL night game, krikey offers multiple markets on every match. Read on to find out how to bet, which formats to follow, which markets to use, and how to read the odds.
Cricket formats and competitions — what kind of bets suit each?
The three main cricket formats — T20, ODI and Test — each have a different character, so the style of betting changes with them. T20 is the fastest: in a 20-over game the result can swing either way at any moment. Whichever team bats first, a score of 160 to 200 puts pressure on the chasing side — because of this pace, over/under run markets are very popular in T20.
ODI is a 50-over contest. The middle overs (20–40) often decide the direction of the game, so top batsman and top wicket-taker markets attract more attention. In Test cricket, pitch conditions and weather play a major role across five days of play — so Test betting tends to appeal more to experienced bettors.
Bangladeshi fans are most excited by BPL. As the country's own franchise tournament, local interest in every match is something else. Alongside it, IPL and ICC international tournaments — T20 World Cup, Asia Cup — keep the betting markets active throughout the season.
Beyond cricket, krikey also offers football betting. Cricket and football betting differ in a few ways: in football three outcomes are possible (win, draw, loss), so the odds are split three ways. In limited-overs cricket there is usually no draw, so it is a straight contest between two sides. Keeping this difference in mind makes it easier to choose the right type of bet.
Popular betting markets — how each one works
In a match there is more than just a single "who will win" bet — many types of markets are available. Below, seven main markets are explained with simple examples.
| Market | How it works | Brief example |
|---|---|---|
| Match Winner | Pick which of the two teams will win. There is no draw in T20 or ODI. | Team A or Team B — if the one you pick wins, you win the bet. |
| Toss Winner | Predict which team will win the coin toss before the match starts. | Team A or Team B — the result is entirely down to chance, with roughly equal probability for each. |
| Top Batsman | Which batsman will score the most runs in an innings or across the whole match. | Team A's opener versus the middle order — pick who you think will end up ahead. |
| Total Runs Over/Under | Whether the total runs in an innings or the whole match will be more (over) or less (under) than a set number. | Innings line set at 170 runs — "Over" means 171 or more, "Under" means 169 or fewer. |
| Multi Bet | Multiple matches or events are combined; you must get all of them right to win. See the odds section for more details. | Put three match winners together — if all three are correct you win; if one is wrong, the whole bet is lost. |
| Method of First Wicket | How the first wicket will fall — bowled, caught, run out, or some other way. | Caught out is the most common, so the odds are relatively low; run out is rare, so the odds are higher. |
| Handicap Runs | The weaker team is given a virtual advantage to level the market. | If Team B is given a +30 run handicap, that total is added to their final score to determine the result. |
How to read and understand odds
Betting sites show three types of odds format — decimal, fractional and American. They all convey the same information in three different ways. Two practical examples are given below to explain.
Team A to win, stake ৳1,000. The odds say the same thing in three formats: decimal 3.00, fractional 2/1, American +200. If Team A wins, total return is ৳3,000 — profit ৳2,000 and the original stake of ৳1,000 returned. If Team A loses, the full ৳1,000 is gone.
Team B is the favourite, odds 1.25 (fractional 1/4, American -400). American minus odds show how much you need to stake to win 100. On a ৳1,000 bet, total return is ৳1,250 — profit of only ৳250. The favourite has lower odds, so the profit is lower too.
For a multi bet, all the odds are multiplied together. Say three selections — decimal 1.50, 1.60 and 1.70. The combined odds are 1.50 × 1.60 × 1.70 = 4.08 (approximately). On a ৳100 stake, if all selections are correct, total return is ৳408. But if even one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost. So a multi bet offers higher potential profit, but the risk is higher too.
Once you understand the odds, the next step is to set your own budget and treat each bet as entertainment — there is never any guarantee of winning. For responsible play, please read the responsible gaming guidelines.
Live In-Play Betting — bet as the match unfolds
In-play betting means you can place bets even after the match has started. In cricket this is especially engaging because every wicket, every big shot and every maiden over shifts the odds.
Say Team A is batting and has lost three wickets in the first powerplay — naturally Team A's odds of winning will lengthen and Team B's will shorten. But if a big partnership follows, the odds will shift again. Betting through these swings is what makes live betting interesting.
In live betting you need to make decisions quickly — the betting window lasts only a few minutes. So understand beforehand how each team tends to play in different situations. In Test matches the pitch and weather, and in ODIs the Duckworth-Lewis rule, can also come into the calculation.
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Football and other sports — alongside cricket
Football Betting
There is strong interest in football in Bangladesh too, especially during the FIFA World Cup and European league seasons. In football there are three possible results — win, draw, loss — so the odds are split three ways. Match winner, correct score and first goalscorer are popular markets.
Match Winner Correct ScoreOther Sports
Betting markets are also available on sports such as tennis, badminton and kabaddi. As with cricket, match winner is the simplest market here too. It is best to understand the rules of each sport before placing a bet.
Tennis KabaddiUseful tips for cricket betting
- Set a budget: Decide in advance how much money you will put into betting. If the amount you have set aside for betting runs out, stop for the day. Betting is for entertainment — not as a substitute for income.
- Understand the format before betting: T20 and ODI move at different speeds. In T20, the pitch report and toss result generally have more influence. It is worth knowing this before placing a bet.
- Start with one market: If you are new, focus only on the match winner market at first. As you gain experience, try top batsman or over/under.
- Be careful with multi bets: The more legs you add, the higher the potential profit — but if even one is wrong, you lose everything. It is best not to add more than two or three legs to start with.
- Stay calm in live betting: Because odds change quickly, avoid rushing into large bets. Watch how the match is developing first, then make your decision.
- Know the rules: Read the terms and conditions to understand the betting rules. It helps avoid misunderstandings later.
How do I get started on krikey?
Open an account and make a minimum deposit of ৳300 — via bKash, Nagad or Rocket. On your first deposit there is a chance to get a 100% bonus up to ৳20,000; the wagering requirement for the bonus is 25 times. For example: deposit ৳1,000 and you get a ৳1,000 bonus — balance ৳2,000, wagering requirement ৳25,000. A minimum of ৳800 is needed to withdraw, and funds typically arrive within 5–30 minutes. If you join the VIP programme you can also get weekly cashback.
VIP benefits for cricket bettors
Regular bettors can join the krikey VIP programme and earn weekly cashback. There are five tiers from Bronze to Diamond — the more you play, the higher the tier you reach. Diamond members receive the highest weekly cashback of 1.2%.
Players from across Bangladesh, from Dhaka onwards, can register on krikey. You can also play via the app — both Android and iOS versions are available through official channels. Learn more about the krikey App.
VIP cashback tiers
- Bronze 0.2%
- Silver 0.5%
- Gold 0.7%
- Platinum 1.0%
- Diamond 1.2%
Cashback on weekly net losses.