Cricket betting at 99 bet — the best experience across every format, from T20 to Test
Bet on every BPL, IPL and international cricket match, follow live odds, and put your cricket knowledge to use. 99 bet offers detailed markets, fast payments and a straightforward interface for cricket fans.
Cricket's three formats and favourite tournaments
One of the biggest draws of cricket betting is its variety. The game is played across three different formats, and the betting approach differs for each.
T20 cricket is the fastest format — matches finish in just 20 overs, making it the most popular among bettors. BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) holds a special place for every Bangladeshi cricket fan, and IPL is one of the biggest events on the global cricket betting stage. 99 bet also offers markets for the ICC T20 World Cup and international bilateral series.
ODI, or one-day cricket, has 50 overs, giving you more time to assess your betting decisions. Run rate, partnerships and pitch conditions are all factors you can analyse before placing a bet.
Test cricket is a five-day contest. Weather, pitch type and the depth of each squad all matter when making betting decisions. Bangladesh Tigers Test matches attract particular interest from local bettors.
Betting markets for BPL, IPL and ICC tournaments are available at 99 bet.
Football and other sports — what's the difference?
Alongside cricket, 99 bet offers betting on football and several other sports. Each sport offers a different betting experience.
Football typically has three outcomes — Team A wins, draw, Team B wins. This three-way structure keeps odds relatively lower. Cricket, especially T20 and ODI, has no draw — one of the two teams will win — so some markets are more straightforward. However, cricket offers greater market variety: runs in a specific over, top wicket-taker, total sixes in an innings — these specialised markets make cricket stand out for bettors.
In football, half-time/full-time markets, corners and goalscorer markets are popular. In cricket, separate markets are offered for every over of an innings, something rarely seen in other sports. Both are popular in Bangladesh, and 99 bet offers competitive odds on both.
Cricket vs Football — Betting Comparison
- No draw in cricket (T20/ODI), making markets simpler
- Over-by-over specialist markets are unique to cricket
- Football offers half-time markets during the match
- Live in-play betting is available for both sports
- Selections from both sports can be combined in a multi bet
Popular cricket betting markets
The markets below are the most commonly used for cricket matches at 99 bet. Understanding each one separately makes it easier to decide where to place your bet.
Match Winner
The simplest market — pick which team will win the match. If you choose Team A and they win, you win; if they lose, your stake is lost.
Most PopularToss Winner
Bet on the result of the toss before the match starts. The outcome is entirely random — unrelated to pitch conditions or team strength — so odds are usually close to even.
Pre-MatchTop Run Scorer
Which batsman from either team will score the most runs in the match? The form of a team's top order and the type of pitch are especially important in this market.
Individual PerformanceTotal Runs Over/Under
Will the total runs scored be more (over) or fewer (under) than a set number? For example, whether the combined runs across both innings will exceed 320.
Total MarketMulti Bet
Pick the winners of multiple matches in a single combined bet. All selections must be correct to win; if even one is wrong the entire bet is lost — but the potential return is much higher.
High ReturnTop Wicket-Taker
Which bowler will take the most wickets? The dominance of pace or spin and the nature of the pitch play a significant role in this market.
Bowling MarketHandicap and Over/Under Markets
In a handicap market, the weaker team is given a virtual advantage to level the contest. For example, if Team A starts with a 30-run handicap, both the actual result and the handicap figure determine the outcome. In an over/under market, the key question is whether the runs scored in a set number of overs will be above or below a given line. In both cases, looking at scoring statistics before deciding is helpful, and betting should be kept as a form of entertainment.
Understanding odds — three formats explained together
Online betting odds can be displayed in three formats — decimal, fractional and American. 99 bet generally uses the decimal format, which is the most familiar to Bangladeshi bettors.
Example 1 — the same odds in all three formats:
Say Team A wins and the decimal odds are 2.50, fractional 3/2, American +150 — all three represent the same odds. A ৳1,000 bet returns ৳2,500 if Team A wins (৳1,500 profit + ৳1,000 original stake). If Team A loses, the ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 — odds for the favourite:
If Team B is the favourite, the decimal odds might be 1.80 (fractional 4/5, American -125). A negative American odds figure means you need to stake that amount to earn 100 units of profit. A ৳1,000 bet returns ৳1,800 in total if Team B wins (৳800 profit).
Keep in mind — the higher the odds, the greater the potential return, but the lower the likelihood. Betting is for entertainment, and it is wise to stick within what you can afford. You can read our responsible gaming guidelines.
Comparison table of the three formats
| Format | Team A (Underdog) | Team B (Favourite) |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | 1.80 |
| Fractional | 3/2 | 4/5 |
| American | +150 | -125 |
| Return on a ৳1,000 bet | ৳2,500 | ৳1,800 |
| Profit | ৳1,500 | ৳800 |
The figures above are examples only — they are not guaranteed outcomes for any real match.
Multi Bet Example
Three selections: decimal 1.40 × 1.60 × 1.70 = 3.81 (approximately). A ৳100 stake returns ৳381 if all three are correct. If one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
Live in-play betting — odds shift with every wicket
Placing a bet before the match starts is called pre-match betting. Live in-play betting is a completely different experience — odds update in real time after every over and every wicket during the match.
Odds after a wicket falls
When the batting team loses a wicket quickly, their odds lengthen (because their chances of winning decrease) while the bowling team's odds shorten. These are the moments when live markets move fastest.
Powerplay and middle overs
After the powerplay, live markets are reassessed based on the run rate and remaining wickets. If scoring slows in the middle overs, the under market can become more attractive.
Pressure in the final overs
When only a small number of runs are needed in the last few overs, the batting team's odds shorten. If a large total is still required, the bowling team's odds drop quickly. Tracking these movements in live betting makes the match more engaging.
Live betting moves very fast — you have little time to decide. Planning ahead and staying within your budget is important.
Practical tips for getting started with cricket betting
Betting is entertainment — not a guaranteed way to make money. Keeping the following points in mind will help make the experience enjoyable and reduce unnecessary risk.
- Set a budget first. Decide on a fixed amount before each match. Do not bet beyond that amount.
- Focus on one market. Start by sticking to the match winner market. Betting across many markets at once can get complicated.
- Check form, but nothing is certain. Recent match performances can give you an idea, but results in cricket can turn at any moment.
- Don't chase losses. Trying to recover a lost bet by placing a bigger one is not the right approach. Losing is a normal part of the experience.
- Use multi bets with care. Multi bets offer higher returns, but if even one selection is wrong, the whole bet is lost. Gain experience with small stakes first.
- Treat it as entertainment. Cricket betting is for enjoyment — not a source of income. You can find more details on our responsible gaming page.
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