crickexnow Cricket Betting — Complete Guide to Betting on BPL, IPL and International Matches
crickexnow brings a wide range of sports betting options for cricket fans in Bangladesh. From T20 to Test, home games to overseas tours — you can bet on multiple markets across every match.
Cricket's Three Formats and Tournaments Popular with Bangladeshi Bettors
Cricket is played in three main formats — T20, One Day International (ODI) and Test. Each format has a different pace of play, so the betting markets also differ. T20 matches finish in just a few hours, giving quick results. ODIs are played over 50 overs, and Test matches can last up to five days.
The most popular tournaments among Bangladeshi bettors are BPL, IPL and the T20 World Cup. Betting opportunities are also available on the ICC Champions Trophy, Asia Cup and bilateral series. Whether you are in Dhaka or anywhere else in the country, you can easily bet on these matches through crickexnow.
Every international match the Tigers play carries special importance for millions of fans across Bangladesh. Those matches become even more engaging when you can bet across different markets based on your own analysis.
Betting on Football and Other Sports
Alongside cricket, crickexnow also offers football betting. For matches in the world's major leagues and tournaments, the three most familiar markets are match winner, total goals over/under and handicap.
The key difference between cricket and football betting is the possibility of a draw. Football has three possible outcomes (win, loss, draw), but T20 or ODI cricket generally does not end in a draw — one team wins. This means odds are distributed differently in cricket markets. A draw is possible in Test matches, so the odds structure there is closer to football.
Betting markets are also available from time to time on sports like tennis, badminton and kabaddi. However, no other sport in Bangladesh gets markets as deep as cricket.
Popular Betting Markets — How Each One Works
crickexnow offers several types of markets for cricket betting. Below is a brief description of seven familiar markets.
Match Winner
The simplest market — pick which team will win the match. You choose between team A or team B, and if you are correct you win at the stated odds.
Toss Betting
You can bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. Since the probability is roughly 50-50, odds are usually even and the result is known before the match begins.
Top Batsman
Bet on which batter will score the most runs in a specific innings or across the whole match. This is an interesting market for anyone with a good sense of a team's leading batter's form.
Total Runs Over/Under
Bet on whether the total runs scored will exceed a set target. For example, whether total runs in a T20 innings will be over 160 — that is the basic idea behind the over/under market.
Multi Bet (Multiple Selections)
Multiple match results are combined on a single coupon. If all selections are correct, you win at the combined odds — but if any one selection is wrong, the entire coupon is lost.
Handicap Betting
A virtual advantage is given to the weaker team to level the difference between the two sides. For example, if team A is given a 15-run advantage, the final result is determined with that adjustment applied.
Betting Exchange
Here you can bet directly against other bettors. BACKing means betting on a team to win, and LAYing means betting on that team not to win — both options are available.
Three Odds Formats — Decimal, Fractional and American
Odds on betting sites are generally shown in three formats. All three express the same outcome — only the way they are written differs.
Example 1 — The Same Odds in Three Formats
৳500 bet on team A to win
| Format | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | Win returns ৳1,250 (৳750 profit + ৳500 stake); loss means ৳500 is gone |
| Fractional | 3/2 | Same result — ৳750 profit on a ৳500 bet |
| American | +150 | The + sign means a ৳100 bet returns ৳150 profit |
Example 2 — Favourite's Odds
৳500 bet on team B to win
| Format | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.25 | Win returns ৳625 (৳125 profit) |
| Fractional | 1/4 | Same result — ৳125 profit on a ৳500 bet |
| American | -400 | The − sign means you need to bet ৳400 to make ৳100 profit |
Decimal format is the easiest — to find the total return, simply multiply your stake by the odds. crickexnow Bet shows decimal format by default, but you can change it to your preference.
Live Betting — Odds Shift When a Wicket Falls
In live or in-play betting, you can place bets while the match is in progress. In cricket, odds update after every ball, every wicket and at the end of every over.
Say team A has made a strong start in the first innings and is 60 for 2 after 5 overs. At that point team A's odds of winning will shorten (they become the favourite as they are ahead) and team B's odds will lengthen. The reverse happens when a wicket falls — the batting team's odds rise suddenly.
Decisions need to be made quickly in live betting because markets close briefly from time to time (suspension). The powerplay, death overs and periods of batting against spinners are phases where live markets shift most noticeably.
Those using the crickexnow App can follow the live score and bet at the same time on mobile.
Some Tips for Making Informed Decisions When Betting
Betting is a form of entertainment. Keeping the following tips in mind can make the experience more disciplined.
Set a Budget
Set a separate betting budget for each week or month and do not go beyond it.
Know One Market Well
Rather than spreading across all markets at once, start by betting on simpler markets like match winner or over/under.
Check Pitch and Weather
In Test or ODI matches, pitch conditions and weather can have a big effect on the result — find out about these before the game.
Keep the Number of Selections Low in Multi Bets
More selections in a multi bet means more risk. Staying at 2-3 selections improves the chances of a winning ticket.
For more details on setting betting limits, see the responsible gaming guidelines. All rules and conditions relating to betting are discussed in detail on the Terms and Conditions page.
Start Betting on Cricket at crickexnow
New members get a 100% bonus on their first deposit, up to ৳10,000 — the wagering requirement for this bonus is 25 times the bonus amount. For example, depositing ৳1,000 adds ৳1,000 in bonus, bringing the total balance to ৳2,000, and ৳25,000 must be wagered before withdrawal. The minimum deposit is just ৳200. Deposits can be made via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay or bank transfer. Withdrawals are generally processed within 1 hour. If you have questions, live chat support is available 24/7.