Cricket Betting at bj — Best Odds and Markets for BPL, IPL and T20 Matches
Cricket is Bangladesh's most popular sport. Bet on T20, ODI and Test matches at bj — covering all markets from match winner and top batsman to live in-play bets.
Cricket Formats and Tournaments — Where to Bet
Cricket fans in Bangladesh follow the game across three formats — T20, ODI and Test. Each format is different from a betting perspective. bj supports betting on all three.
Twenty20
Just 20 overs per side — fast results and sharp momentum swings. BPL and IPL are held in T20 format, making it the most familiar to Bangladeshi fans. Odds can shift every over.
One Day International
Fifty overs of cricket blending strategy and patience. Tigers matches in the ICC ODI World Cup and bilateral series get the most attention for betting.
Test Cricket
In a five-day match, a draw is a valid result, so the betting markets differ. Beyond the match winner, innings-based markets are more common here.
Popular Tournaments
BPL (Bangladesh Premier League): Bangladesh's top T20 league. It is the most lively tournament for local fans — each match offers a wider variety of markets.
IPL: The Indian Premier League is South Asia's biggest T20 competition. IPL is equally popular among Bangladeshi bettors.
T20 World Cup and ICC Events: Bangladesh Tigers matches in international tournaments draw the most interest — both before the match and in-play.
Cricket alongside Football and Other Sports
Cricket is the main focus at bj, but football has a significant place too. Football fans in Bangladesh can also bet on UEFA, Premier League or AFC matches.
The betting structure for cricket and football is different. Cricket offers a large number of markets within a single match — from toss to runs per over. Football's main markets are generally match result (1X2), number of goals, and handicap.
Test cricket can end in a draw, giving three possible results, whereas T20 or ODI matches usually have just two — win or lose. Football also has three results. This difference directly affects the odds.
Alongside cricket betting at bj, you can also enjoy bj Casino live games — a way to spend time during cricket match breaks too.
Popular Betting Markets at bj
There are many types of markets available for betting on cricket matches. A brief introduction to each market is given below.
Match Winner
A bet on which team will win the match. Two results in T20 or ODI, three in Test — Team A, Team B or Draw.
T20 ODI TestToss Winner
Predict which team will win the toss before the match starts. This is a completely separate market from the main match result.
Pre-MatchTop Batsman
In this market, you choose one batsman from a team who will score the most runs in the match.
IndividualTotal Runs Over/Under
Whether the total runs in an innings or the whole match will go above (over) or stay below (under) a set line — two options in this market.
Over/UnderTop Bowler
A bet on which bowler will take the most wickets. In T20 this market carries more value because the match ends quickly.
IndividualMulti Bet
Combine the results of several matches into a single bet. If all selections are correct, the odds multiply and the return increases — but if even one selection is wrong, the entire bet loses.
Multi High ReturnMulti Bet Example
Say you bet on Team A, Team B and Team A to win in three different matches — with odds of 1.60, 1.70 and 1.90 respectively. In a multi bet, all three odds are multiplied together: 1.60 × 1.70 × 1.90 = 5.17 (approximately). On a ৳100 bet, if all three selections are correct, you get back ৳517. But if any one selection is wrong, the entire ৳100 is lost. This is just an example — actual odds will differ for each match.
How to Read and Understand Odds
Odds are written in three formats — decimal, fractional and American. These are three ways of expressing the same probability.
| Format | Odds for Team A to win | Odds for Team B to win | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | 1.25 | Total return = stake × odds |
| Fractional | 2/1 | 1/4 | Profit / original stake ratio |
| American | +200 | -400 | + means profit on ৳100; − means stake needed to profit ৳100 |
Example 1 — Betting on Team A to win
Team A's odds: decimal 3.00 = fractional 2/1 = American +200. On a ৳500 bet, if Team A wins you get back ৳1,500 (৳1,000 profit + original ৳500). If they lose, ৳500 is gone.
Example 2 — Betting on favourite Team B to win
Team B's odds: decimal 1.25 = fractional 1/4 = American −400. American minus odds means you need to stake ৳400 to profit ৳100. On a ৳500 bet, if Team B wins the return is ৳625 (৳125 profit).
Handicap and Over/Under
In the handicap market, the weaker team is given an advantage. For example, if Team A is given a −10 run handicap, they need to win by more than 10 runs for the bet to win. In the over/under market, you simply choose whether the runs will be above or below the set line — no specific score needs to be predicted.
Live In-Play Betting — During the Match
In cricket, the situation changes with every wicket and every over — and so do the odds. In-play betting at bj means placing bets while watching how the match develops.
Say Team A is at 60 runs for 3 wickets after 10 overs. At that moment, Team B's odds of winning may shorten while Team A's odds lengthen. An attentive bettor can make use of that moment.
In in-play betting, decisions have to be made quickly. Keep your network connection stable and stay focused on the screen. If you want to bet comfortably on mobile too, try the bj App — you can place bets easily from anywhere.
What happens when a wicket falls?
When an important wicket falls, that team's odds of winning the match generally increase (they become less favoured). The opposition's odds shorten. This change happens within moments.
Powerplay and Death Overs
In T20, the pace of runs and wickets differs during the powerplay (overs 1–6) and death overs (overs 16–20). Over/under markets and next-over run markets are most popular during these periods.
Duckworth-Lewis Situation
If rain interrupts a match, the target is revised using the D/L method. In such situations in-play odds can change rapidly, so stay alert.
Some Practical Tips for Cricket Betting
Betting is for entertainment — it is not a source of income. Keeping the following points in mind will make the experience better.
Stick to a budget
Before each match, decide in advance the maximum amount you will bet. Do not go beyond that limit even if you lose. You can read the responsible gaming guide for more detail on this.
Understand the format before betting
T20 and Test cricket move at completely different paces. A market that works well in one may not work in the other.
Compare odds
Look at the odds across different markets for the same match before making a decision. Go through the full market list once before placing a bet.
Be careful with multi bets
Multi bets can return more, but the risk is higher too. If even one selection is wrong, you lose the entire bet.
Read the rules
Each market has its own rules — particularly regarding what happens to a bet if a match is cancelled or a D/L situation arises. bj's terms and conditions page covers this in detail.
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