Cricket Betting at 8mbet — Top Markets from BPL to T20 World Cup
Bet on every cricket format — all types of markets in one platform, from Match Winner and Over/Under to Top Batsman and live in-play.
Three Cricket Formats and Major Tournaments
T20 — The Fastest Format
In just 20 overs, every ball can change the momentum of the game. BPL, IPL and the T20 World Cup are the most popular events in this format. Because matches finish quickly, live betting is especially popular.
ODI — The Fifty-Over Contest
The 50-over one-day match involves more complex strategy. The ICC World Cup and bilateral series offer plenty of betting opportunities in this format. Opening partnerships and middle-order performances have a big influence on the result.
Test — The True Test of Cricket
In five-day Test cricket, pitch behaviour, weather and team balance take on a new shape each day. Besides Match Winner, innings-specific markets and draw betting are also available here.
Tournaments Favoured by Bangladeshi Fans
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is the most talked-about event each season for local fans. Alongside it, the Indian Premier League (IPL) and ICC T20 World Cup matches naturally attract the most betting interest.
8mbet also offers various markets for international bilateral series, with Bangladesh Tigers matches drawing particular attention. Markets are available from the group stage through to the final of each tournament.
Betting is not limited to cricket — football, kabaddi and other sports are also available, though the main focus of this page is cricket.
Differences in Betting on Football and Other Sports
In cricket, a match has three possible outcomes — win, loss or draw (ODI and T20 matches generally do not end in a draw) — so the odds structure is slightly different. In football, there are typically three separate prices for three outcomes: home win, away win and draw.
Because cricket matches are longer, live markets shift every over, whereas in football odds move sharply when a goal is scored. In sports like kabaddi or badminton, fewer markets are available, but Match Winner and handicap betting can be found.
For multi bets, selections from different sports can be combined — a T20 match selection and a football match selection can be mixed into a single multi bet.
To learn more about betting rules and conditions, read the terms and conditions page.
Popular Betting Markets in Cricket
Each market works differently — some require choosing a single outcome, others involve betting on a number.
Match Winner
Simplest MarketPick which of the two teams will win. T20 matches usually have two prices. Example: Team A vs Team B — if you pick Team B and Team B wins, the bet is successful.
Toss Winner
Short-Lived MarketThe result is decided before the match begins. Pick which of the two teams will win the toss — the toss is an independent event regardless of pitch or weather conditions.
Top Batsman
Team MarketPick which batsman from a given team will score the most runs. One player is selected from a team's batting lineup, and the player with the highest run tally at the end of the match is the winner.
Total Runs Over/Under
Number-Based MarketBet on whether the total runs will be more (Over) or less (Under) than a set number. Example: the line is set at 160 runs in an innings — if you pick Over, the bet is successful if 161 or more runs are scored.
Multi Bet
Multiple SelectionsSelections from multiple matches are combined and the odds are multiplied. Example: three selections at 1.40 × 1.80 × 1.90 = 4.79 (approximately) — a ৳100 bet returns ৳479, but if any one of the three selections loses, the entire bet is lost.
First Over Runs
Special MarketPick whether the runs scored in the first over of an innings will be above or below a set number. Pitch behaviour and the form of the opening pair have a particular influence on this market.
Handicap Betting
Balanced MarketThe weaker team is given a notional advantage to reduce the gap in strength between the two sides. If you pick the stronger team, they must win by more than that advantage. The handicap result is explained in words, not numbers.
How to Read Odds — Three Formats
Example 1 — The same value in three formats (Team A to win, stake ৳500)
| Format | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | Returns 3 times the stake |
| Fractional | 2/1 | ৳2 profit for every ৳1 staked |
| American | +200 | ৳200 profit on a ৳100 bet |
If it wins, returns ৳1,500 (৳1,000 profit + ৳500 original stake); if it loses, ৳500 is gone.
Example 2 — Favourite team's price (Team B to win, stake ৳500)
| Format | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.25 | Returns 1.25 times the stake |
| Fractional | 1/4 | ৳1 profit for every ৳4 staked |
| American | -400 | A ৳400 stake is needed to win ৳100 |
If it wins, returns ৳625 (৳125 profit + ৳500 original stake). American minus odds indicate a favourite — they show how much you need to stake to win ৳100.
Things to remember when reading odds
- Decimal odds are the most widely used in Bangladesh — the higher the value, the higher the return.
- Fractional odds are common in Europe — a profit/stake ratio.
- American odds with a plus (+) sign indicate an underdog; a minus (-) sign indicates a favourite.
- Lower odds are generally taken to mean that team has a higher chance of winning — but surprises are always possible in cricket.
- Winning and losing are equally possible on any bet — betting is for entertainment, not as a source of income.
Live In-Play Betting — Odds Shift with Every Wicket
Place bets while the match is in progress
With in-play or live betting, you can place bets even after the match has started. Odds are recalculated after each wicket and at the end of each over. If one team loses wickets quickly, the other team's odds fall — meaning that team is increasingly treated as the favourite.
In T20, if a team scores quickly during the powerplay overs, the Over/Under line for total runs shifts upward. Odds change rapidly during live betting, so a specific price is available for only a limited time.
As the bowling team comes under pressure in the death overs, the batting team's odds fluctuate temporarily. There is less time to decide in in-play markets, so having some prior knowledge of the match is an advantage.
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