Cricket Betting at 299bet — BPL, IPL and T20 to Test
Now you can get more out of Bangladesh's most popular sport. At 299bet, place bets across all three cricket formats, choose from multiple markets and experience live betting while the match is on. Everything starts from just ৳500 via bKash or Nagad.
Three cricket formats — each with its own betting appeal
T20, ODI and Test — each format has its own pace, strategy and betting opportunities. Bangladeshi fans naturally pay the most attention to the Tigers' matches, but BPL, IPL and ICC tournaments all get equal coverage at 299bet.
Short and fast-paced cricket
In T20, match results can shift quickly, which means betting markets move faster too. BPL and IPL are both T20 tournaments that are equally popular in Dhaka and across Bangladesh. Here, every over and every wicket can change the course of the match.
The strategic fifty-over contest
ODI matches last longer, giving more room for tactical analysis. ODI betting is especially popular in ICC tournaments, bilateral series and World Cup qualifiers. Pitch conditions and batting order play a significant role here.
The five-day patience game
In Test cricket, a draw is a genuine result, so the betting market works with three options — team A wins, team B wins or draw. Changes in the pitch, the weather and the form of batsmen and bowlers determine how the match unfolds over the long run.
BPL, IPL and international matches
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) brings fresh excitement among fans every season. This franchise-based tournament features strong competition between local and overseas players. IPL is also widely followed in Bangladesh, and in international events like the T20 World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy the range of betting options expands further.
299bet also offers betting on football — but for Bangladeshi bettors, cricket remains the main focus. Football betting on a 90-minute match works a little differently, since draws are more common and the probability of each goal is lower. In cricket, something can happen on every ball, so staying active in live markets is something many bettors enjoy.
7 popular cricket betting markets
At 299bet, you can bet on multiple markets for a single cricket match. Each market requires its own knowledge and analysis.
Match Winner
The simplest market — you decide which team will win. Two options in T20 and ODI; three in Test (team A, team B or draw).
All formatsToss Betting
A bet on who will win the toss before the match starts. Even though the outcome is an even chance, many bettors take part in this market by considering pitch and weather conditions.
Pre-matchTop Batsman
Predicting who will score the most runs within a team. Batting order and recent form are the most important factors here.
Player-basedTop Wicket Taker
Which bowler will take the most wickets — pitch type and the opposing team's batting weaknesses are useful for analysing this market.
Bowler-basedTotal Runs Over/Under
The bookmaker sets a target — for example, whether a team will score more than 180 runs within 34 overs. The team's average run rate and the pitch's bounce are factors in this market.
Runs-basedMulti Bet
Combining the results of multiple matches into a single bet at the same time. If all selections are correct, the return is much higher, but if even one is wrong, the entire stake is lost. A detailed example is given below.
Mixed marketMulti bet example: Three separate selections across three matches — decimal odds 1.40, 1.50 and 1.90. Combined odds = 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.90 = 3.99 (approx). On a ৳100 stake, if all selections are correct the return is ৳399; if even one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
Decimal, Fractional and American — how to read odds formats
Although odds look different, all three formats convey the same information — how much you will receive if your bet wins. 299bet generally uses the decimal format, but it is worth understanding the other two as well, since they appear on various international sites.
Example 1 — bet on team A to win
Say team A's odds to win are: decimal 2.25 = fractional 5/4 = American +125. A ৳1,000 stake on team A winning returns ৳2,250 in total — that is ৳1,250 profit plus the original ৳1,000 back. If team A loses, the full ৳1,000 is lost.
Example 2 — bet on favourite team B
If team B is the favourite, the odds are lower: decimal 1.50 = fractional 1/2 = American -200. American -200 means you need to stake ৳200 to make ৳100 profit. On a ৳1,000 stake, if team B wins the return is ৳1,500 (৳500 profit).
Odds shift the moment a wicket falls — live betting
The biggest draw of cricket is that the situation can change completely at any moment while the match is in progress. Live betting lets you take advantage of exactly that.
When a key batsman is dismissed, that team's odds to win increase — meaning bettors backing that team can get a higher return. Conversely, if someone scores quickly, the odds shift the other way. The market updates after every over, after every wicket and even after the powerplay ends.
In live betting you need to make quick decisions, because odds change very fast. Having some prior knowledge of the match makes it easier to follow these shifts.
How football and other sports betting differs
Like cricket, football betting markets also include match winner, total goals over/under and multi bets. The difference is that in football a match produces fewer goals within 90 minutes and a draw is a common result — so the market always has three options (team A, draw, team B).
In cricket, something happens on every ball — a dot, runs, a wicket or a boundary. This keeps live market odds more active. In sports like table tennis or badminton the pace is fast, but without enough knowledge the analysis is harder. That is why Bangladeshi bettors focus most on cricket.
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Cricket vs football — key differences
- In cricket, live odds change every ball; in football, major changes happen after goals
- No draw in T20 cricket; draw possible in Test; draws happen most often in football
- Handicap and Asian line markets are more popular in football
- In cricket, pitch reports and weather should be checked before placing a bet
- In both, the full stake is lost in a multi bet if all selections are not correct
Some practical advice for cricket betting
Cricket betting is for entertainment — keeping that in mind and building a few simple habits can make the experience better.
- Bet according to the format: A strategy that works in T20 may not work in Test. Get a basic sense of the typical scoring patterns for each format before you start.
- Know the pitch conditions: On a spin-friendly pitch, backing a top spinner can be effective. In day-night matches, pace bowlers tend to have the advantage early in an innings.
- Focus on one market: Start by understanding one market well — such as top batsman — then gradually move on to others.
- Set a budget: Decide on a fixed amount before each match and do not go beyond it. Betting is entertainment — it is meant to add to the enjoyment of the game, not to be a source of income.
- Play responsibly: If you feel betting is getting out of control, visit the responsible gaming page to see self-exclusion and limit-setting options.
- Know the rules: It is worth reading 299bet's terms and conditions before placing a bet, especially the rules on withdrawals and bonuses.
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