399bet Cricket Betting — Top Markets for T20, ODI and Test
For cricket fans in Bangladesh, 399bet offers a wide range of betting markets on BPL, IPL and international matches. From match winner to live in-play — all in one place.
Cricket Formats and Competitions — A Bettor's Perspective
Cricket is played in three main formats — T20, ODI and Test. Each format has its own pace, and because of that the betting markets differ too. T20 matches finish quickly and odds shift with every over. In ODI, the balance between run rate and wickets gives bettors more to analyse. In Test cricket, a draw is a genuine result over five days — so you can bet on three possible outcomes.
The most popular competitions among Bangladeshi fans are BPL (Bangladesh Premier League), IPL (Indian Premier League) and the ICC T20 World Cup. Bangladesh Tigers international matches also draw the most interest from fans. Regular betting markets for all these competitions are available at 399bet.
Football betting and other sports are also available at 399bet, but there is a difference from cricket — cricket offers far more in-play markets within a single match (per over, per wicket), whereas football markets are mainly focused on goals and match results. Basketball betting also has quarter-based in-play markets, which offer a similar variety to cricket's over-by-over betting.
Popular Betting Markets and How They Work
Cricket betting has many different types of markets. Below are seven familiar markets, each with a straightforward explanation.
Match Winner
The simplest market — pick which of the two teams will win. In T20 and ODI there are only two outcomes; in Test cricket there are three (Team A win, Team B win, Draw). For example, if you choose Team A, your bet wins only if Team A wins.
Toss Winner
You can bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. This is separate from the match result. Since there are two equally likely outcomes, the odds are usually roughly even.
Top Batsman
Bet on which player within a specific team will score the most runs. For example, who will be Team A's top scorer in a T20 innings — a correct pick returns winnings at the stated odds.
Total Runs Over/Under
A bet is placed against a set line (for example, 160 runs) — whether the runs will go above or below it. Choosing "Over 160" means your bet wins if the team scores 161 or more.
First Over Runs
How many runs will be scored in the first over of the match — over or under — is a market popular with many bettors. The bet must be placed before the innings starts, so some knowledge of pitch conditions and the situation is useful.
Multi Bet
Multiple selections are combined into a single bet. If all selections are correct, you receive a return at the combined odds — for example, three selections at 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.90 give roughly 3.99 odds, returning ৳399 on a ৳100 bet. However, if even one selection is wrong, the entire bet is lost.
Man of the Match
Who will be the best performer across the entire match — combining batting, bowling or all-round performance. This is a special market where you choose from multiple players.
How to Read Odds — A Simple Guide to Three Formats
Odds are written in three ways — Decimal, Fractional and American. 399bet generally displays Decimal format, but it is good to understand all three.
| Format | Team A win odds | Return on a ৳1,000 bet |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | ৳3,000 (৳2,000 profit + ৳1,000 stake) |
| Fractional | 2/1 | The same — ৳2 profit for every ৳1 bet |
| American | +200 | The same — ৳200 profit on ৳100 |
Example 1 (your chosen team): Team A's win odds are 3.00 (or 2/1 or +200). A ৳1,000 bet returns a total of ৳3,000 if Team A wins — that is ৳2,000 profit plus your ৳1,000 stake back. If Team A loses, the ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 (favourite): Team B is the favourite with odds of 1.50 (or 1/2 or -200). The American -200 means a ৳200 bet earns ৳100 profit. On a ৳1,000 bet, a win returns a total of ৳1,500 — profit of ৳500.
The lower the odds, the bigger the favourite — less profit but a higher chance of winning. The higher the odds, the greater the potential profit but also the greater the risk. Betting is for entertainment — it is not a reliable source of income.
Live In-Play Betting — Odds Shift When Wickets Fall
You can place bets after a match has started — that is live in-play betting. In cricket, odds change after every wicket, every boundary and every over. For example, if a team loses two quick wickets after a good start, their odds of winning increase — and the opponent's odds shorten.
In-play requires quick decisions because odds update in near real time. The pressure of the run rate in the last five overs of a T20, or the state of the pitch on day five of a Test — these situations make in-play markets more varied. At 399bet, multiple markets remain open at the same time during a live match.
Betting is enjoyable, but placing large bets on impulse in fast-moving live markets is not a good habit. Learn about responsible betting and set your own limits.
Live Updates
Odds change ball by ball — the biggest shifts are seen during wickets, the powerplay and death overs.
A Few Practical Tips for Cricket Betting
- Understand the format before choosing a market. T20 and Test markets are different — total runs or powerplay markets are more relevant in T20, while match result or innings runs are more familiar in Test cricket.
- Focus on one or two markets. Rather than betting across all markets at once, it is much easier to make decisions in a couple of familiar ones.
- Set your budget first. Put aside only what you can afford to lose — betting is part of entertainment, not a source of income.
- Avoid rushing in live betting. Odds move fast in-play, but instead of placing a bet after every wicket, take a moment to assess the situation first.
- Be careful with multi bets. Combining selections raises the odds, but one wrong pick loses the whole bet — stick to familiar markets in a multi bet.
- Check history and statistics. A team's recent form, pitch type and weather conditions are all relevant information when making betting decisions.
Keep in Mind
Betting is for those aged 21 and above. If gambling becomes a problem, seek help — you will find support information on the responsible gaming page.
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Alongside cricket, football betting is also popular at 399bet. Football markets are generally focused on number of goals, match result and half-time score. Compared to cricket's detailed over-by-over markets, football has a different market structure, but live betting opportunities are good in both.
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