Cricket Betting at 399bet — Top Markets from T20 to Test
399bet lets you follow every BPL, IPL and international cricket match more closely. From match winner to live in-play — all markets in one platform.
Cricket's three formats and favourite competitions
The love of cricket in Bangladesh goes well beyond the ground. Three distinct formats — T20, ODI and Test — each move at their own pace, and the betting markets are arranged accordingly.
T20 is the fastest format — the match is over in 20 overs and results come quickly. BPL and IPL are played in this format, making it the most popular among Bangladeshi fans. During the T20 World Cup, the number of markets on the 399bet platform increases noticeably.
ODI cricket spans 50 overs, giving more room for betting strategy. As the match situation shifts, odds change with it, making live betting more engaging. Test cricket is a five-day contest where a draw is a valid result — so betting markets work a little differently here.
Alongside international series, BPL domestic franchise cricket is the most talked-about competition in Bangladesh. During ICC events such as the T20 World Cup or ODI World Cup, many more matches are available at once on 399bet.
Differences in betting across the three formats
T20 — Fast and direct
Results arrive quickly in a 20-over match. The situation changes ball by ball, making live betting the most active here. BPL and IPL are played in this format.
ODI — Balanced contest
A 50-over match gives more back-and-forth opportunities. Odds movements after the innings break are worth following closely.
Test — Long and strategic
A draw is a valid result in a five-day match. The match winner market has three possible outcomes, which is different from ODI or T20.
Introduction to popular betting markets
Cricket betting is not limited to just "who will win." 399bet offers many types of markets for a single match. For those just getting started, it is best to begin with the simpler markets.
Knowing how each market works makes the betting experience more enjoyable. Below is a brief introduction to seven main markets.
Match Winner
Who wins at the end of the match — Team A or Team B (with draw also possible in Test). The most straightforward market, ideal for beginners.
PopularToss Winner
Which team wins the toss. This has no connection to the rest of the match result — it is a completely separate market.
IndependentTop Batsman
Who will score the most runs in a single innings or across the whole match. Knowing a team's batting order makes this market easier to assess.
Skill-basedTotal Runs Over / Under
Whether the total runs scored by the end of a specific over or a full innings will be above or below a set number — you can bet on either side.
AnalyticalTop Bowler
Who will take the most wickets in an innings. Pitch conditions and the pace-spin balance influence this market.
ExpertMulti Bet
Adding selections from different markets across multiple matches creates combined odds in a single bet. If any selection is wrong, the entire bet is lost.
High ReturnHow to read odds in three formats
In betting, odds measure the potential return. The same odds can be displayed in decimal, fractional or American format. 399bet generally uses the decimal format, which is easy to read.
| Format | Team A win odds | Team B win odds | Example calculation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | 1.80 | ৳1,000 × 2.25 = ৳2,250 (total return) |
| Fractional | 5/4 | 4/5 | ৳1,250 profit on a ৳1,000 bet + stake returned |
| American | +125 | −125 | The minus sign shows how much you need to bet to win ৳2,250 |
Example 1 — Team A (underdog)
Team A win odds: decimal 2.25 = fractional 5/4 = American +125. A ৳1,000 bet returns ৳2,250 in total if Team A wins (৳1,250 profit + ৳1,000 stake). If Team A loses, the ৳1,000 is lost. These are typically underdog odds — the chance of winning is considered lower, so the return is higher.
Example 2 — Team B (favourite)
Team B win odds: decimal 1.80 = fractional 4/5 = American −125. A ৳1,000 bet returns ৳1,800 in total if Team B wins (৳800 profit). American minus odds show how much you need to bet to make ৳100 profit — here that is ৳125. The favourite is considered more likely to win, so the return is comparatively lower.
Odds shift when wickets fall — in-play betting
Live or in-play betting means placing bets while a match is in progress. In cricket this is particularly engaging because every wicket, every boundary or maiden over can instantly change the whole picture.
Say Team A has lost 2 wickets in just 3 overs — their odds of winning will lengthen and Team B's odds will shorten. Tracking these shifts and placing a bet at the right moment is the core strategy of in-play betting.
In T20, the situation changes rapidly in the last five overs, making live betting most active then. In ODI, the odds movements after the powerplay end are worth watching.
When a wicket falls
If a key batsman from the batting side is dismissed, their odds lengthen immediately. This reflects the advantage gained by the bowling side.
On a six or boundary
When several big shots are hit in a row, the total runs over/under market odds are adjusted quickly.
In the final overs
If the runs required for victory are still very high in the last 5 overs, the batting side's odds lengthen noticeably.
Some practical tips before you start betting
Betting is a form of entertainment. To keep it enjoyable, it helps to keep a few straightforward things in mind.
Start with simple markets
Once you understand markets like match winner or total runs, moving on to more complex markets becomes easier.
Set a budget
Decide in advance how much you will spend in each session. Staying within a set limit keeps the experience enjoyable over the long term.
Choose markets that suit the format
Total runs or live markets tend to work well in T20. In Test, look at innings-based markets alongside match winner.
Be careful with multi bets
Three selections with decimal odds 1.40 × 1.70 × 1.90 = roughly 4.52 — meaning a ৳100 bet returns ৳452 if all are correct. But if even one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
Do not bet on emotion
If your favourite team loses, it is best not to try to recover the loss in the next match. Betting is entertainment, not a way to recover losses.
Football and other sports betting
Alongside cricket, 399bet also offers football betting. In Bangladesh, there is strong interest in Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Cup matches. Football generally has three possible outcomes — home win, draw or away win. Like T20 cricket, in-play betting is very popular in football, as the situation changes after every goal.
The main difference between cricket and football betting is the rhythm of the game. In cricket, the over-by-over breaks mean odds change relatively slowly. In football, with 90 minutes of continuous play, in-play betting decisions need to be made faster.
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Cricket vs Football
Key differences in betting markets:
- Cricket has more over-based markets
- Football has separate goal-scorer markets
- A draw is possible in Test cricket, not in T20
- Football has half-time/full-time markets
- The toss is a separate market in cricket
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