Cricket Betting at babu88 — place bets on the best markets from T20 to Test
Bet on match winner, toss, top batsman and many more markets for BPL, IPL, T20 World Cup and international matches. Live odds, in-play betting and easy payments — all in one place.
The three formats of cricket and popular tournaments
Cricket's three international formats — T20, ODI and Test — each offer a different betting experience. T20 is the fastest format; matches finish in just a few hours, so betting markets shift quickly. Odds move instantly whenever a batsman hits a boundary or a wicket falls in an over.
ODI is a 50-over match where there is more time for the situation to change. Odds can shift quite dramatically around the middle of an innings. Test cricket runs over five days, where a draw is a possible result — so markets cover three outcomes (home win, away win and draw).
Among tournaments, BPL — Bangladesh's own T20 league — is the most popular with Bangladeshi cricket fans. IPL and the ICC T20 World Cup also generate huge excitement. International matches featuring the Bangladesh national team — the Bangladesh Tigers — attract the most betting traffic.
How betting differs in football and other sports
Football Betting
90 minutes 3 outcomesIn football, the match winner market usually has three outcomes — home win, away win and draw. Because the scoreline can change at any moment, live betting is very lively. Besides European leagues and the World Cup, local football matches are also available to bet on.
Cricket vs Football Betting
Many markets Longer durationIn cricket, stats change ball by ball — runs per over, wicket fall, powerplay score — so there are far more in-play markets. Football markets are more goal-based, while cricket markets are based on runs and wickets. Multi bets in both sports can cover multiple events at once.
Beyond cricket and football, babu88 also offers betting on many other sports — including tennis, badminton, basketball and various international tournaments. Each sport has its own market structure. Detailed odds and markets for all sports are available in the babu88 Bet section.
Popular betting markets in cricket
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Match Winner The simplest market — which team will win? Two outcomes in T20 and ODI, three in Test (including draw). Example: between Team A and Team B, if you think Team B is stronger, you place a bet on Team B.
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Toss Betting Before the match — which team will win the toss? Two equally likely outcomes, so odds are usually almost even. Result is known before the match even starts.
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Top Batsman Which batsman will score the most runs in the match or innings? This market takes into account the team's form and pitch conditions.
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Total Runs Over/Under A bet on whether the total runs in a match or innings will be above (over) or below (under) a set number. Whether the pitch is batting-friendly or bowling-friendly is an important factor.
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Multi Bet (multiple selections) A bet on multiple matches or markets at once — you only win if all selections are correct. One wrong selection loses the entire bet, but the combined odds are higher.
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Handicap Betting The weaker team is given a runs or wickets handicap to level the contest. For example, if Team A is given a 15-run advantage, Team A is considered the winner even if they score 15 runs fewer.
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First Wicket Partnership Will the opening partnership score above or below a set number of runs? In T20 this market is settled quickly, which makes it more exciting.
Keep market selection in mind
Every market carries its own risk. In a multi bet, even though the odds are higher, getting all selections right at the same time is difficult. Betting is for entertainment — never bet beyond your budget.
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How to read odds — three format explained
In cricket betting, odds are written in three different formats. Different betting sites use different formats, so it helps to understand all three.
Decimal, Fractional and American Odds
Decimal odds (e.g. 2.25) are the simplest — multiply your stake by this number to get the total return. Fractional odds (e.g. 5/4) are more common in Europe. American odds (e.g. +125) are shown with a plus or minus sign.
Decimal 2.25 = Fractional 5/4 = American +125
If you win: total return ৳1,125 (৳625 profit + ৳500 original stake).
If you lose: the full ৳500 is gone.
Decimal 1.25 = Fractional 1/4 = American -400
Negative American odds mean you need to bet that amount to make ৳100 profit.
Return on a ৳500 bet: ৳625 (৳125 profit + ৳500 original stake).
Remember: lower odds mean that outcome is more likely, but profit is also lower. Higher odds mean higher risk but higher return.
Odds in a multi bet
In a multi bet, the odds of each selection are multiplied together. For example, three selections at 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.90 = 3.99 (approximately). So a ৳100 stake returns ৳399 — but all three selections must be correct. If even one is wrong, you lose the full ৳100.
Team names — Team A, Team B — are examples only and do not represent any specific team.
Cricket match winner example
In a limited-overs match: Team A at 2.10, Team B at 1.75. A ৳1,000 bet on Team B — if Team B wins, return is ৳1,750 (৳750 profit); if Team A wins, ৳1,000 is lost. There is no draw in this format.
Live in-play betting — betting while the match is on
In-play betting takes cricket to a completely different level. The odds available before the match change drastically once three wickets fall in the powerplay or a batsman races to 50 quickly.
For example, if Team A has scored only 45 runs and lost 3 wickets in the first 10 overs, their odds of winning will rise noticeably. On the other hand, if a Team B batsman keeps hitting sixes and fours, Team B's odds will shorten.
In-play markets are most active in T20 — markets update every over. In ODI and Test, in-play betting runs over a much longer period. Log in at the babu88 login page and go to the live betting section to see real-time odds updates.
Betting on mobile is even more convenient — the babu88 Android and iOS apps are available through official channels.
Some useful tips for betting
Set your budget first
Before you start betting, set a fixed monthly or weekly budget. Never go beyond that limit. Betting is a form of entertainment, not a source of income.
Start with one market
The match winner market is the easiest for beginners. Try multi bets or handicap markets only after you understand them.
Consider pitch and weather conditions
Green pitches favour bowlers, dry pitches favour spinners. A rain forecast can change a match — and that affects the odds.
Bet with judgement, not emotion
Always backing your favourite team is not the right strategy. Analyse each match separately.
Read the rules
Settlement rules differ between markets. Find out in advance how the result is determined if rain stops the match. Full details are on the Terms and Conditions page.
Keep the number of selections in a multi bet limited
Combining 3–4 selections increases the odds. But the more selections you add, the lower the chance of all of them being correct.
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