89db Cricket Betting — bet on all matches from BPL to T20 World Cup
89db brings cricket betting for cricket fans in Bangladesh. From before the first ball to the last — all markets for all formats in one place.
Three cricket formats and the tournaments that drive the most betting
Understanding the format before betting matters — each format has different market types and odds.
T20 — fast cricket, fast-moving odds
T20 is the most popular format for betting. Results shift quickly in a 20-over match, so live betting stays very active. In tournaments like BPL or the T20 World Cup, many markets are open before and during every match.
ODI — 50 overs of strategy
In one-day internationals, specific markets like top batsman, highest run scorer or runs in a set number of overs are most active. Betting activity rises noticeably during the ODI stages of ICC events.
Test — the five-day challenge
In Test cricket the match situation changes every day, so odds fluctuate the most. When wickets fall or pitch conditions change, live odds adjust immediately — these shifts are worth watching.
Cricket fans in Bangladesh mainly bet around three tournaments: the domestic BPL, India's IPL and the ICC T20 World Cup. Beyond these, bilateral series — especially Bangladesh Tigers home matches — also generate solid betting activity. 89db covers matches from all these tournaments, with multiple markets open simultaneously for each match.
Betting on football and other sports alongside cricket
Cricket is the biggest market, but 89db also offers markets on other sports.
Football
Pre-match and live markets are available for European leagues and international tournaments. A draw is a possible result in football, so the market structure is different from cricket. The 1X2 market (team A wins, draw, or team B wins) does not generally exist in cricket.
Live bettingCricket vs football — what is the difference?
In cricket, in-play odds change every over, and shift instantly on a wicket or big six. In football, odds change on major events like goals or red cards. For those who make quick decisions, live betting on both sports offers a distinct experience.
Cricket and football7 popular betting markets and how they work
A short introduction to each market with a simple example — all figures are hypothetical.
Match winner
The simplest market — will team A or team B win? There is no draw in T20, so you pick one of two options. If team A's odds are 1.65, a ৳1,000 bet returns a total of ৳1,650 if they win.
All formatsToss market
A separate market on which team wins the toss before the match starts. This is entirely independent of the match result — odds for both teams are usually close to even.
Pre-matchTop batsman
Who will score the most runs for their team in a given innings? Popular in both ODI and T20. Since there are multiple options, odds are generally higher.
SpecialtyTotal runs over/under
Will runs in an innings or the full match be above or below a set line? For example, "team A will score more than 160 runs in the first innings." Pitch conditions and weather play an important role here.
Over/underMulti bet
Combining the results of multiple matches into a single bet. All selections must be correct to get a return. Example: betting on three matches at odds of 1.40, 1.70 and 1.90 gives combined odds of 1.40 × 1.70 × 1.90 ≈ 4.52 — a ৳100 bet returns ৳452 if all win, but losing even one loses the entire bet.
Multiple matchesFirst over runs
A market on how many runs will be scored in the powerplay or a specific over. Particularly popular in T20 because the pace of play in the first few overs sets the tone for the match.
T20 specialSeries winner
A long-term market not on a single match but on who leads at the end of the full series. This bet is placed at the start of the series, and odds may change with each match result.
Long-termDecimal, fractional and American odds — a simple guide to all three formats
The same value is written in three ways — use whichever you are most comfortable with.
| Format | Odds | Total return if win |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | ৳2,500 (৳1,500 profit + ৳1,000 stake) |
| Fractional | 3/2 | ৳2,500 (৳1,500 profit + ৳1,000 stake) |
| American | +150 | ৳2,500 (৳1,500 profit + ৳1,000 stake) |
All three formats give the same result. If you lose, the full ৳1,000 stake is gone.
| Format | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.80 | Win returns ৳1,800 total (৳800 profit); loss means ৳1,000 gone |
| Fractional | 4/5 | |
| American | -125 |
American minus odds (-125) mean you need to stake ৳125 to make ৳100 profit — meaning team B is the favourite.
Which format is easiest?
Decimal — simple to calculate. Odds × stake = total return. Most common in Bangladesh.
Fractional — from British tradition. "3/2" means ৳3 profit for every ৳2 staked.
American — plus (+) means underdog, minus (-) means favourite. Calculated around a ৳100 base.
Live betting — why do odds change when a wicket falls?
LIVE In-play betting means you can place bets while the match is in progress. In cricket this is unique — the situation can change with every ball or over.
Say team A has scored 70 runs in 10 overs, then suddenly loses three wickets in two overs. At that moment team A's odds to win will lengthen and team B's odds will shorten — because team B is now ahead. A big six or a century has the opposite effect in the same way.
In a Test match these shifts happen over five days. A match that starts on a batting-friendly pitch on day one can see odds reverse completely if conditions turn in favour of spinners by day three.
Live betting requires quick decisions — odds rarely stay the same for long. At 89db live odds update in real time, so you can watch the market while following the match.
Some practical tips for cricket betting
Betting is for entertainment — these tips help keep the experience organised.
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Understand the format before betting
T20 and Test markets are different. It makes more sense to bet on the format you can follow most closely. -
Set your budget before you start
Decide how much you will put in for each session beforehand. Do not exceed that limit even if you lose — this is the core of responsible betting. -
Do not rush in live betting
Placing a large bet on impulse because odds are moving fast is risky. Pause, read the situation, then decide. -
Be careful with multi bets
Multi bets can offer a higher potential return, but losing even one selection loses the whole bet. Adding more selections increases the risk. -
Keep track of pitch and weather conditions
Rain or the nature of the pitch (spin-friendly or pace-friendly) can have a big effect on the match result. This information is useful before placing a bet. -
Betting is entertainment, not a livelihood
Betting is meant to add to the enjoyment of watching a match — treating it as a regular source of income can cause problems. If you have concerns, read the responsible gaming guide.
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