Cricket Betting at rbaje — Best Markets for T20, ODI and Test Matches
From Match Winner to Top Batsman in BPL, IPL and international cricket — every ball brings a new possibility. Make the game more enjoyable with rbaje.
The Three Cricket Formats and the Leagues Bangladeshis Prefer
The three cricket formats — T20, ODI and Test — each have a different style of betting. T20 is the fastest, with a match finishing in just twenty overs. When runs come quickly per over, markets shift fast, making live betting particularly interesting here.
In ODI, or One Day International, the fifty-over range allows for run totals, session betting and player performance markets that offer more opportunities. In Test cricket, a draw is a valid result over five days — so there is a three-way market (Team A wins, Team B wins, Draw) that does not exist in T20 or ODI.
Among Bangladeshi bettors, BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) is always the most talked-about. rbaje's betting markets are also active during IPL and the ICC T20 World Cup. Interest from local fans is at its highest during the Bangladesh Tigers' international series.
The Difference in Betting Between Cricket, Football and Other Sports
At rbaje, markets are available in football and other sports alongside cricket. Because each sport has its own market structure, betting approaches also differ.
Cricket Betting
- No draw in T20 — two possible outcomes
- Draw possible in Test — three-way market
- Wickets, overs and runs combine to create many types of markets
- In-play markets change with every wicket
- Highest market activity during BPL and IPL season
Football Betting
- 90-minute game — a draw is one of the most common outcomes
- Asian Handicap and Corner markets are popular
- League table and championship markets run throughout the season
- Goal timing markets are important in-play
- The English Premier League has a huge following in Bangladesh
Other Sports
- Markets are also available in tennis, badminton and kabaddi
- Mostly two-way markets — no draw in most cases
- Tournament Winner markets open in advance
- Interest among younger bettors in e-sports is growing
- It is important to read the specific rules for each sport
For deeper analysis and strategies across different sports, you can check rbaje's Betting Tips page — each topic is covered in detail there.
7 Popular Markets in Cricket Betting
These markets are used most before and during a match. A simple example of each is given below.
Match Winner
The simplest market — will Team A or Team B win. In T20 there are only two options; in Test, a draw is also an option. Example: if you bet on Team A and Team A wins, you receive a payout at the bet's odds.
Toss Winner
A bet on who will win the toss before the match. The result is decided before play begins on the field, making it a standalone market. Example: Team B wins the toss — this bet wins as soon as Team B wins the toss.
Top Batsman
A bet on which batsman in a given team will score the most runs in the match. You select a team and then pick who you think will be that team's top run-scorer. Example: if you bet on Team A's opener to score the most runs and that proves correct, you receive a payout.
Total Runs Over/Under
A bet on whether the total runs in the match will be above (Over) or below (Under) a set number. Example: line is 320 — if both teams combined score more than 320 runs, the 'Over' bet wins; if they score less than 320, the 'Under' bet wins.
Multi Bet
Selections from multiple matches are combined together. You only win the total payout if all selections are correct; if even one is wrong, the entire bet is lost. Example: three selections across three matches — all three must be correct.
Next Wicket Market
In a live match, a bet on at what score or within how many overs the next wicket will fall. This market stays open between wickets and the odds shift as the situation changes.
First Innings Runs
A bet on how many runs the first batting team will score. This market is especially popular in ODI and Test. After the first ten overs of the powerplay, the in-play market picture becomes clearer.
A Simple Guide to Understanding the Three Odds Formats
On betting sites, odds are written in three different formats — Decimal, Fractional and American. All three carry the same information; only the way they are written differs.
Example 1 — Bet on Team A to win, ৳200 stake
| Format | Odds | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | 2.5 times the stake returned |
| Fractional | 3/2 | ৳3 profit for every ৳2 |
| American | +150 | ৳150 profit on a ৳100 stake |
With a ৳200 stake, a win returns a total of ৳500 (৳300 profit + ৳200 original stake). A loss means the ৳200 is gone.
Example 2 — Favourite Team B, ৳200 stake
If Team B is the favourite, the odds could be 1.25 in decimal, 1/4 in fractional and -400 in American. A minus sign in American format means how much you need to stake to win ৳100 — here, a ৳400 stake wins ৳100. With a ৳200 stake, a win returns a total of ৳250 (৳50 profit + ৳200 original stake).
Live Betting — Markets Change With Every Wicket and Over
In-play or live betting is the option to place bets while a match is ongoing. In cricket, the odds update instantly with every wicket, boundary or six.
For example, if Team A starts as the favourite but loses three wickets in the first ten overs, Team B's odds will shorten and Team A's odds will lengthen. As these changes happen, bettors can place new bets or cash out earlier bets.
In T20, a sudden burst of runs or a wicket in the last five overs can turn the entire market around. Decisions need to be made quickly in live betting. More detailed information on real-time live markets is available in rbaje's BetterLive section.
In ODI and Test, session betting — who will be ahead at the end of each session — is a separate category within the live market. Markets may be closed for a period during breaks in play.
Some Practical Tips for Cricket Betting
- Understand the format before you bet. In T20, the final overs can turn an entire match around. In Test cricket, pitch conditions change completely by the fifth day — so keep each format's characteristics in mind.
- Set a fixed budget. Cricket betting is for entertainment — there are no guaranteed wins. It is better not to put at stake what you cannot afford to lose.
- Be careful with Multi Bets. Combining multiple selections increases the potential payout, but if even one selection is wrong the entire bet is lost. Gain experience with small Multi Bets first.
- Do not rush in live betting. Increasing your stake on an emotional impulse in the middle of a match often leads to losses.
- Read the betting terms and conditions. Market-specific rules, such as what happens if a match is abandoned, are available in detail on rbaje's terms and conditions page.
- Play responsibly. Stay aware of your betting habits and take a break when needed. For ages 21 and above — betting is entertainment only and should not be seen as a source of income.
A Real-World Calculation for Multi Bet
In a Multi Bet, results from three separate matches are selected together. The total odds are found by multiplying each selection's odds together.
| Selection | Decimal Odds |
|---|---|
| Match 1 — Team A wins | 1.70 |
| Match 2 — Team B wins | 1.80 |
| Match 3 — Team A wins | 1.90 |
| Total Odds (product) | 1.70 × 1.80 × 1.90 = 5.81 |
| Return on ৳100 stake | ৳581 (if all three are correct) |
Remember: if even one of the three is wrong, the entire ৳100 stake is lost. A Multi Bet offers the chance of a larger payout from a small stake, but the risk is comparatively higher.
Single Bet vs Multi Bet
A single bet places a stake on one specific outcome. The risk is lower and so is the potential payout. In a Multi Bet, combining multiple outcomes multiplies the odds, increasing the potential payout — but if any one of them is wrong, the bet is lost. For new bettors, starting with single bets is more straightforward.
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