Cricket Betting at 229 bet — Place Bets on BPL, IPL and International Matches
From T20 to Test, from BPL to ICC tournaments — 229 bet offers detailed markets for every cricket format. You can bet both before the match starts and while play is in progress.
The Three Formats of Cricket and the Major Tournaments
Each cricket format is popular for its own reasons. T20 is short but intense — a match wraps up in a few hours and the situation can change with every ball. From a betting perspective, T20 is the most fast-moving format, as odds shift quickly. BPL and IPL are both played in this format, and these two tournaments are especially popular among cricket fans in Bangladesh.
In ODI cricket, strategy becomes more important over 50 overs. The rhythm of the game changes from the powerplay through to the death overs, creating new opportunities across different betting markets. The performance of the Bangladesh Tigers at the ICC ODI World Cup and the Champions Trophy is always a talking point.
Test cricket is a five-day contest where patience and experience count for more. Betting on Tests has its own markets, such as series winner, innings top scorer, or what the result will be at the end of day five. Full markets are also available at 229 bet for international matches including the T20 World Cup and Asia Cup.
Football is also available for betting alongside cricket. Unlike cricket, football has a draw as a possible result, so the odds structure is different. In cricket — particularly T20 and ODI — there are generally only two outcomes, win or loss, so odds are quoted directly between the two sides.
Popular Markets in Cricket — How Each One Works
There are various types of betting markets. Below is a brief overview of seven familiar ones.
Match Winner
A bet on which of the two teams will win. In T20 and ODI there is no draw, so there are only two options — Team A or Team B. The team considered less likely to win will have higher odds.
SimplestToss Winner
A bet on which team will win the toss before the match begins. The probability is roughly even, so the odds for both teams are usually close. This is a short-term market with a quick result.
Quick ResultTop Run-Scorer
A bet on which batsman from either team will score the most runs in an innings or across the whole match. There are multiple options, so the odds can be comparatively higher.
Individual PerformanceTotal Runs Over/Under
A bet on whether the combined total runs scored by both teams will be over or under a set number. Pitch conditions, weather and the nature of the wicket all influence this market.
Total ScoreTop Wicket-Taker
A bet on which bowler will take the most wickets in an innings or across the match. The advantage between pacers and spinners shifts depending on the pitch, which adds variety to this market.
Bowling PerformanceFirst Over Runs
A bet on whether the runs scored in the first over of an innings will be over or under a set number. Aggressive batting in the powerplay and the influence of the new ball play a big role in this market.
PowerplayMulti Bet
Multiple bets from different matches can be combined on a single slip — this is called a multi bet. The odds of each selection are multiplied together, so the total return is higher but every selection must be correct. See the multi bet page for more details.
Multiple BetsOdds in Three Formats — Decimal, Fractional and American
The odds for the same market can be written in three ways. The example below shows how the numbers are equivalent to each other.
| Format | Team A (Underdog) | Team B (Favourite) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | 1.50 | Total return = stake × odds |
| Fractional | 3/2 | 1/2 | Profit/stake ratio |
| American | +150 | -200 | + means profit, − means required stake |
Example 1 — Underdog bet (Team A)
Placing ৳200 on Team A to win: Decimal 2.50 = Fractional 3/2 = American +150. If correct, total return is ৳500 (৳300 profit + ৳200 stake). If wrong, the ৳200 is lost.
Example 2 — Favourite bet (Team B)
Placing ৳200 on Team B to win: Decimal 1.50 = Fractional 1/2 = American −200 (a negative American odds figure means the stake required to win ৳100 in profit). If correct, total return is ৳300 (৳100 profit).
Simple rules for reading odds
- Decimal 2.0 means you get your stake back doubled — no profit.
- The higher the decimal number, the less certain the outcome is considered to be.
- Fractional 1/1 (evens) = Decimal 2.0 = American +100.
- American + means profit on a ৳100 stake; − means the stake needed to make ৳100 profit.
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Live In-Play Betting — Bet While the Match Is On
Once play begins, odds shift with every ball. When a wicket falls, the batting side's odds lengthen; after a big over, they shorten — in-play betting is at its most active in this fast-changing environment.
Powerplay Changes
If wickets fall quickly in the first 6 overs, the defending side's odds drop noticeably. Markets settle back to normal once the powerplay is over.
Middle Overs and Partnerships
When a big partnership builds in the middle overs, the chasing side's odds gradually shorten. Over/under markets tend to move quickly during this phase.
Death Overs and Finishers
In the last five overs, every ball matters. Odds at this stage are set by calculating the required run rate and wickets in hand together.
Second Innings Start
Once the chase target and the number of overs are confirmed at the start of the second innings, all markets reset and fresh odds are posted.
Useful Tips for Cricket Betting
Betting is part of the entertainment. Keeping the following simple tips in mind will help you stay organised.
Choose markets based on the format
Powerplay markets in T20 and series result markets in Test are quite different in nature. Stick to the format you know best.
Set a budget in advance
Decide beforehand how much you are setting aside for entertainment. Rather than planning to earn from betting, treat it as a way to enjoy the sport.
Keep selections low in a multi bet
The more selections in a multi bet, the more that must all be correct. Keeping it to three or four selections makes things easier to manage.
Avoid rushing in live betting
Odds change fast in in-play betting. Rather than acting on impulse, wait for the situation to settle a little before placing a bet.
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Football and Other Sports — A Brief Overview
As well as cricket, 229 bet also offers betting on football. In football, a draw is a separate result alongside the match winner, so there are three possible outcomes — Team A wins, Team B wins, or a draw. This means the odds for each option are calculated differently.
Football has markets such as over/under on the number of goals, both teams to score (BTTS), and half-time/full-time result — none of which exist in cricket. Cricket, particularly in its wicket, run and over-based markets, offers a wider variety of that type, while football is dominated by goal-based markets.
For those who want to combine bets from different sports matches on a single slip, the multi bet page has full rules and examples.
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