Cricket Betting at raja bazi — BPL to T20 World Cup
Bet on Bangladesh's most loved sport — across dozens of markets including match winner, toss and top batsman, with live in-play betting.
T20, ODI and Test — three different worlds
Betting on each of cricket's three formats is a different experience. T20 matches end in just a few hours, so results come fast and the situation can change with every over. ODI matches are fifty overs, where the pace of the innings and partnerships play an important role. Test matches last five days — it is a game of patience, and predicting outcomes is difficult given pitch behaviour, weather and fatigue.
The tournaments most followed by cricket fans in Bangladesh are the BPL (Bangladesh Premier League), IPL (Indian Premier League) and the ICC T20 World Cup. Interest in these tournaments peaks across Dhaka and the rest of the country during match time. Betting also increases during international series featuring the Bangladesh Tigers.
At raja bazi you can bet across various markets on matches from all these tournaments. Keep in mind — betting is for entertainment, not a reliable source of income.
How is betting on football and other sports different?
Football, like cricket, has various markets — match winner, number of goals, handicap. But the difference is that a draw is a normal outcome in football, and it is a low-scoring game (only 1–2 goals in 90 minutes). In cricket, on the other hand, T20 and ODI formats have no draw — one team must win, unless rain intervenes.
You will find more detailed live markets in the MT Live Betting section, where in-play odds for various sports change in real time. Tennis is a little different — bets are placed on a set-by-set basis and the ranking system has a significant influence; those details are discussed on the raja bazi Tennis Betting page.
Each sport has its own rhythm — if you understand cricket, analysing odds is relatively straightforward because you can follow the match progress step by step.
The most popular bet types in cricket
These are the markets available for a cricket match at raja bazi. The type of bet is different in each one.
Match Winner
Pick which of the two teams will win. There is no draw in T20 or ODI, so there are only two options. Example: if Team A wins, the bet is successful; if not, the stake is lost.
Toss Winner
Bet on which team will win the toss. The result is known before the main match begins. Odds are generally close for both teams.
Top Batsman
Pick which player from a team will score the most runs. You choose from multiple options, so odds are comparatively higher.
Total Runs Over/Under
Choose whether the total runs in a match or innings will be more (over) or less (under) than a set number — you pick one of the two.
Multi Bet
Bet on multiple matches or markets at once — if all selections are correct, the odds multiply for a larger return, but if one is wrong, the entire bet is lost.
First Wicket and Handicap
At what score will the first wicket fall, or which team will be ahead in the handicap market — these are markets preferred by experienced cricket bettors.
Decimal, fractional and American — three forms of odds
Odds on a betting site may be shown in three formats. The names differ but they all express the same probability. Two examples below explain the difference:
| Format | Odds on Team A winning | Returned on a ৳1,000 bet |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | ৳2,500 (profit ৳1,500 + original ৳1,000) |
| Fractional | 3/2 | ৳2,500 (profit ৳1,500) |
| American | +150 | ৳2,500 (profit ৳1,500) |
In the example above, all three formats show the same odds. A ৳1,000 bet on Team A returns a total of ৳2,500 if won, and ৳1,000 is lost if not.
Now take the example of a favourite. Team B's odds are 1.80 in decimal, 4/5 in fractional, and -125 in American format. A negative American odds figure shows how much you need to stake to win ৳100 in profit. A ৳1,000 bet on Team B returns ৳1,800 if they win (profit ৳800).
Keep in mind, higher odds means lower probability of winning — high odds may look attractive but they also signal higher risk.
Multi Bet example
- Selection 1: Odds 1.40
- Selection 2: Odds 1.60
- Selection 3: Odds 1.70
- Total Odds: 1.40 × 1.60 × 1.70 = 3.81 (approximate)
- ৳100 bet → ৳381 — if all three selections are correct; if even one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
Multi bets offer higher returns but also higher risk — it is better to bet small amounts for entertainment purposes.
In-Play Betting — odds shift when a wicket falls
Placing bets while a match is in progress is called in-play or live betting. It is different from regular betting because the situation changes rapidly. Odds move the moment a wicket falls or a boundary is hit.
As an example — if a team loses several wickets in the first 10 overs, their chance of winning drops and their match winner odds go up. A bettor can then place a bet at higher odds. Conversely, a big partnership in progress will bring the odds down quickly.
Live markets give you less time to decide. So alongside understanding the flow of the match, it is important to stay in control of your budget. Rather than placing large bets, play in small amounts for entertainment.
To learn more about live betting, visit the raja bazi Bet page, which has detailed information.
Stay level-headed in cricket betting
Since betting is part of entertainment, following a few basic rules keeps the experience enjoyable. Bet with responsible gaming guidelines in mind.
- Set a budget in advance. Decide how much you are prepared to lose before placing a bet — do not go beyond that limit.
- Build experience in one market. Start by betting only on the match winner market, then gradually try other markets.
- Do not place big bets on emotion. Your favourite team playing does not mean they will win. Consider the match situation rather than emotions.
- Be careful with multi bets. Returns are higher with multiple selections, but one wrong pick loses everything. Start by limiting yourself to two selections.
- Do not try to quickly recover losses. Trying to make up previous losses on the next bet is a cause of even bigger losses.
- Take your time in in-play. In the middle of rapidly changing odds, stay composed rather than placing bets in a hurry.
Responsible Betting
Betting at raja bazi is for entertainment. There is no guarantee of winning on any bet.
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