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Cricket's Three Formats and Major Tournaments
Before getting into cricket betting, it helps to know that each format has its own character, so the type of bets available differs as well.
T20: A match of just 20 overs. The game can turn in an instant. A bad over can shift the odds quickly. T20 is the most popular format for live betting.
ODI: In a 50-over game, the momentum takes longer to shift. Over/under run markets open up at different stages of the innings.
Test: In a five-day Test, a draw is available alongside the match winner. Session-based markets update with new odds after each session.
The most talked-about tournament among Bangladeshi fans is the BPL — the domestic T20 league where all the familiar faces take the field. Alongside that, cricket fans follow international tournaments like IPL and the ICC T20 World Cup throughout the year.
bet bat also offers betting on football, basketball and other sports — though those typically add a draw option beyond the two outcomes (home/away), whereas T20 and ODI cricket have no draw. Keep this difference in mind when choosing your markets.
Popular Betting Markets and a Brief Guide to Each
In cricket you are not limited to betting on win or loss — the markets below let you get deeper into the game.
Match Winner
The simplest market — which team will win? Two options in T20 or ODI, three in Test (Team A win, Team B win, draw). Example: if Team A is the favourite, backing Team B pays out more if they win.
Most CommonToss Winner
A separate market on which team will win the toss before the match starts. Since the result does not depend on a team's skill, the odds are nearly even.
Pre-MatchTop Batsman
Which player from a given team will score the most runs? Example: you can pick from three batsmen representing Team A. A correct pick pays out well.
High RewardTotal Runs Over/Under
Whether the total runs scored will be above (over) or below (under) a set number. Example: if the line for a T20 is set at 160, you choose either "Over 160" or "Under 160".
Available Live TooMulti-Bet
Combining multiple selections multiplies the odds together. Example: placing three selections across three matches means a correct sweep returns much more — but one wrong pick loses the whole bet. Find out more about multi-bets at bet bat Bet.
Higher Risk, Higher RewardPowerplay Runs
A market focused solely on how many runs will be scored in the first few overs. Fielding restrictions during the powerplay lead to faster scoring, so odds on this market shift immediately.
T20 SpecialThree Types of Odds — How to Read Each One
Odds at bet bat are shown in three formats. Here is the same selection from the same match explained in each format.
| Format | Team A Win (Example) | How to Read It |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | Stake × 2.25 = total return |
| Fractional | 5/4 | Bet ৳4 to win ৳5 profit |
| American | +125 | + sign means profit on a ৳100 bet |
Worked Example 1 — Underdog Bet
Team A wins — Decimal 2.25 = Fractional 5/4 = American +125. A ৳500 bet returns ৳1,125 if correct (৳625 profit + ৳500 stake); you lose ৳500 if wrong.
Worked Example 2 — Favourite Bet
Team B wins — Decimal 1.80 = Fractional 4/5 = American -125. A minus American figure means how much you need to stake to win ৳100. A ৳500 bet returns ৳900 if correct (৳400 profit); you lose ৳500 if wrong.
Odds in Plain Terms
- Decimal is the simplest — just multiply directly.
- Fractional is the British method, more common in older bookmaking.
- American + means profit on a ৳100 bet.
- American − means how much you need to stake to win ৳100.
- All three formats express the same probability — only the way they are written differs.
- Higher odds mean a comparatively lower chance of winning — but a higher return.
When a wicket falls, the odds shift — how live betting works
You can place bets even after a match has started — this is live or in-play betting. After every ball, every wicket and every boundary, odds update automatically.
Say a team loses 3 wickets for just 30 runs in the first powerplay — their odds to win will now be much higher because they are behind. Backing them at that moment means a bigger return if they come through.
Live markets that are particularly useful in T20 include:
- Runs in the next over (over/under)
- How many runs before the next wicket
- Which batsman will hit the next boundary
- Total runs at which the innings will end
Decisions in live betting need to be made quickly because odds change from moment to moment. Staying within a set budget rather than rushing is the sensible approach.
A Few Things That Help with Betting
These are not "winning strategies" — just some straightforward guidelines for enjoying betting as entertainment.
- Set a budget beforehand. Decide how much you will spend in each session before you start, and stick to that limit.
- Understand the format before picking a market. Run-based markets in T20 change more rapidly; Test cricket calls for more patient bets.
- Do not spread across too many markets at once. Start by focusing on two or three markets — build a clear understanding of each before expanding.
- More selections in a multi-bet does not mean more fun. Adding more selections increases the potential return, but also reduces the chance of all of them being correct.
- Do not rush in live betting. Just because the odds are moving does not mean you should jump in — assess the situation first.
- Read about responsible betting. The bet bat Responsible Gaming page has detailed steps on managing your betting.
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