Bet on cricket at cbji — all formats from BPL, IPL and T20 to Test matches
cbji brings a complete sports betting experience for cricket fans in Bangladesh. Match winner, top batsman, live in-play, multi bet — all in one place.
Which cricket format should you bet on?
Understanding formats is important in cricket betting — because each format has a different style of play, and the markets change accordingly.
T20
A fast-paced game of twenty overs. Bangladesh Tigers feature in BPL, IPL and the ICC T20 World Cup. In this short format the match can turn in an instant, making live markets especially active.
ODI
In a fifty-over one-day match, various markets stay open from the start to the end of the innings. Since the full batting lineup takes to the field, the top batsman market is popular here.
Test
In this five-day format, a draw is a valid result — so odds are split across three possibilities. In a game of patience and analysis, the series winner and session markets receive special attention.
Favourite Tournaments
BPL is the closest tournament to fans in Bangladesh — every match in this domestic franchise cricket competition carries its own excitement. IPL features world-class players, offering greater market depth. ICC T20 World Cup and bilateral series are also covered with extensive markets on cbji. Betting on football, tennis and other sports is available too — but cricket is the main attraction here.
Introduction to popular betting markets
Betting on cricket at cbji is not just about "who will win" — there are dozens of different markets where you can put your analysis to use. Below are seven of the most common markets explained in simple terms.
Match Winner
Pick which of the two teams will win the match. Two possibilities in T20 and ODI; three in Test (Team A, Team B or Draw). Example: if the team you backed wins, the bet returns in full; if the other team wins, the entire bet is lost.
Most PopularToss Winner
Bet on which team will win the toss before the match begins. The result is known very quickly, making this a simple and fast market.
Quick ResultTop Batsman
Bet on which batsman will score the most runs in an innings or across the whole match. Choose from multiple options — knowledge of the team's batting order and pitch conditions is useful here.
Analysis-FriendlyTotal Runs Over/Under
Bet on whether the runs scored in an innings will be above (over) or below (under) a set line. For example — if the line for Team A's first innings is set at 160 runs and you think they will score more, bet Over.
Score-BasedMulti Bet
Combine selections from multiple matches into a single bet — if all selections are correct, the return is much higher. If even one is wrong, the entire bet is lost. Example: three selections at 1.50 × 1.60 × 1.70 = 4.08 combined odds.
High RiskInnings and Session Markets
In Test matches, each day is divided into three sessions and you can bet on which team will be ahead in a session, or how many wickets will fall in a given session. These markets open during the day.
Test SpecialHandicap Betting
A virtual run advantage is given to the weaker team to level the difference between the two sides. For example — if Team B is given a +25 run handicap, Team A's bet is successful only if they win by more than that margin.
Margin EqualiserHow to read decimal, fractional and American odds
The same price for the same match can be written in three different formats. The numbers look different but the value is the same — the two examples below make this clear.
Example 1 — Team A (Underdog)
| Format | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | Returns ৳2.25 for every ৳1 bet |
| Fractional | 5/4 | Win 5 for every 4 staked |
| American | +125 | Profit of ৳125 for a ৳100 bet |
A ৳500 bet on Team A: if they win, total return is ৳1,125 (profit of ৳625 + ৳500 original stake); if they lose, ৳500 is gone.
Example 2 — Team B (Favourite)
| Format | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.25 | Returns ৳1.25 for every ৳1 bet |
| Fractional | 1/4 | Win 1 for every 4 staked |
| American | -400 | ৳400 must be staked to win ৳100 |
A ৳500 bet on Team B: if they win, total return is ৳625 (profit of ৳125 + ৳500 original stake).
Most platforms in Bangladesh use the decimal format because it is easy to read — a higher number means a lower chance of winning but a higher return; a lower number means a higher chance of winning but a smaller profit. Find more answers about odds on cbji's FAQ page.
Odds change when a wicket falls — how in-play betting works
In-play or live betting means placing bets while the match is in progress. In cricket, odds change in real time after every ball or wicket. For example, if Team A is batting and has lost three wickets in five overs, the odds for Team A to win will increase (higher return) because their chances of winning have fallen.
Conversely, if Team B is at 90 runs for 1 wicket after 10 overs, their odds will shorten — being the favourite means a lower return. Live markets also include short-term bets: how many balls until the next wicket, how many runs in the next over — these open and close quickly.
One thing to keep in mind with live betting: odds move fast, so knowing the market beforehand makes it easier to decide. Using the mobile betting app on cbji App gives you live updates even faster.
Betting on football and other sports — how it differs from cricket
In addition to cricket, you can also bet on football at cbji. In football, each match has three possible results — home team wins, away team wins or draw. This "1X2" market is the most basic market in football. T20 and ODI cricket generally have no draw, so bets are placed on just two possibilities.
In football, the goal line (over/under 2.5 goals) and corner kick markets are popular. The equivalent in cricket is the run line and wicket markets. The key difference between the two: a cricket match can last from a few hours to five days, while football lasts ninety minutes — this difference in duration affects strategy in live betting.
In individual sports like tennis or badminton, you need to analyse one person's performance; in team sports, you look at the team's overall strength. As a new bettor, focusing on one sport makes it easier to understand how the market moves.
Cricket vs Football — Key Differences
| Feature | Cricket | Football |
|---|---|---|
| Outcomes | T20/ODI: 2 | 3 (including Draw) |
| Duration | 3–5 hours / 5 days | 90 minutes |
| Live Markets | Per over/ball | Per goal/corner |
| Special Markets | Top Batsman, Wickets | Goalscorer, Cards |
Know this before you start cricket betting
Treating betting as entertainment is the healthiest approach. Keeping the points below in mind will make the experience more comfortable.
Set a budget first. Decide on a fixed amount for betting each week or month and do not go beyond that limit. Placing larger bets to recover losses only increases the damage.
Get to know one market well. Start with match winner — simple format, quick result. Move into more complex markets (multi bet, handicap) gradually.
No rushing in live betting. Odds change fast — so look over the markets before the match starts, so you are not making decisions under pressure during live play.
Read about responsible gambling. cbji's responsible gaming guidelines page has tools and advice for reviewing your own betting habits.
Betting is not guaranteed income. In cricket, the result can change at any moment — so treat betting as entertainment, not as a source of income.
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