bijoy baji Cricket Betting — markets across all formats from T20 to Test
Betting on cricket, Bangladesh's favourite sport, is now simpler. Join markets like match winner, top batsman and total runs across BPL, IPL, T20 World Cup and all international matches.
Cricket's Three Formats and Major Tournaments
Understanding the format before you bet makes it easier to choose the right market.
T20 — the fastest format
This 20-over format wraps up in a few hours. BPL and IPL are both T20 tournaments. Because results come quickly, live markets are at their most active here. T20 is the most popular format among Bangladesh's fans.
ODI — one-day cricket
The 50-over format offers a wide range of markets covering runs, wickets and partnerships. The ICC Cricket World Cup and Bangladesh Tigers bilateral series are mainly played in ODI format. It is a good format for watching how mid-innings odds shift.
Test — the five-day game
In the longest format, a draw is a valid result, so three separate markets exist. Pitch and weather have a big influence on odds. During Bangladesh Test series, multiple markets stay open on bijoy baji.
BPL, IPL and International Matches
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is the tournament closest to Bangladeshi cricket fans. Each season, the number of markets bijoy baji offers for BPL matches increases noticeably.
IPL is India's franchise league but has a strong following among Bangladesh's fans too. International markets are also available for the T20 World Cup and other ICC tournaments.
Alongside cricket, you can also bet on football, tennis and other sports on the bijoy baji Bet platform.
Football and Other Sports — what's the difference?
In addition to cricket, bijoy baji offers betting markets for football and several other sports.
A cricket match can last several hours or several days, so markets are split across many stages. T20 has separate markets for the powerplay, middle overs and death overs; Test matches open innings- and session-based markets.
Football is time-limited — results are settled in 90 minutes. Besides the three main markets (home win, away win, draw), over/under goal markets are popular. The possibility of a draw means football odds follow a different structure from cricket.
In tennis and badminton, individual performance is the key factor. There are fewer markets than in team sports, but set- and game-based live markets are available.
When it comes to cricket betting, understanding the format rules and how markets are structured is the most useful first step.
Popular Betting Markets — seven options
See how each market works with a simple example.
Match Winner
Bet on which team will win the match. In T20 and ODI there is no draw, so you pick one of two outcomes. Example: between Team A and Team B you choose Team B — if Team B wins, the bet is successful.
Toss Winner
Bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. Because the outcome is completely random, odds are usually close to even. The toss result has no effect on subsequent markets.
Top Batsman
Which batsman will score the most runs in their innings? This market has multiple options and odds vary according to each batsman's form. Example: bet on your preferred batsman based on Team A's batting order.
Total Runs Over/Under
A specific runs target is set — you bet on whether the total runs in the match will be higher (over) or lower (under) than that target. Example: the target in a T20 is 160 runs — you think total runs will exceed 160.
Top Wicket-Taker
Which bowler will take the most wickets? Bowling conditions and pitch type have the biggest influence on this market. Because odds shift during the innings, this market becomes even more interesting in live mode.
Series Winner
Bet on which team will win an entire series (e.g. a 3-match T20 series). It is not about a single match result — the overall performance across the whole series is what counts here. Odds update after each match.
Multi Bet (multiple selections)
Add multiple markets to a single bet — if all are correct, you receive a return at the combined odds. Example: three markets across three different matches — win all three and you get back the full bet at combined odds. Lose any one and the entire bet is lost. Keeping the number of selections low in a multi bet is a sensible habit.
Handicap Market
A virtual run handicap is applied to the stronger team to level the market. Example: Team A is given a 15-run handicap — even if Team A wins the actual match, if they do not cover the handicap, Team B wins the handicap bet. The outcome is decided by margin, not by the raw scoreline.
How to read odds in three formats
Decimal, fractional and American odds — the same value written three different ways.
| Format | Team A (Example 1) | Team B (Example 2) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | 1.25 | Total return including stake — ৳1,000 × 2.50 = ৳2,500 returned |
| Fractional | 3/2 | 1/4 | Profit/stake — 3/2 means ৳3 profit on a ৳2 stake |
| American | +150 | -400 | + means profit on ৳100; − means stake needed to profit ৳100 |
Example 1 (bet on Team A to win, stake ৳1,000):
Decimal 2.50 = Fractional 3/2 = American +150. If you win, total return is ৳2,500 (৳1,500 profit + ৳1,000 stake); if you lose, you lose ৳1,000.
Example 2 (favourite Team B, stake ৳1,000):
Decimal 1.25 = Fractional 1/4 = American −400 (American minus odds show how much you need to stake to profit ৳100). On a ৳1,000 stake, return is ৳1,250 (৳250 profit).
bijoy baji normally shows decimal format as the default, which is the most familiar for users in Bangladesh.
A quick way to remember
- Decimal odds are always greater than 1
- Profit excluding stake = (odds − 1) × stake
- Higher odds mean a higher return — but a lower chance of winning
- Fractional 3/2 is the same as decimal 2.50
- American +150 is the same as decimal 2.50
- All three formats express the same value
Live In-Play Betting — odds shift when wickets fall
The ability to bet while a match is in progress lets you follow cricket more closely.
The most engaging part of in-play cricket betting is how odds respond to every event. The moment a wicket falls, the market odds for the batting team are immediately recalculated. A big six or a maiden over both have an instant effect on odds.
In over-by-over markets you can bet on how many runs will be scored in the next over. If the first-innings score after the powerplay is higher than expected, the odds for the chasing team in the second innings shorten.
In Test matches there are session-based markets — you can bet separately on runs or wickets in the morning, afternoon and evening sessions. These markets are a particular favourite among experienced bettors.
Live betting requires quick decisions — knowing the market structure in advance gives you a real advantage. The bijoy baji App shows live scores and odds together.
Some useful habits before you start betting
Betting is a form of entertainment — these habits help keep the experience balanced.
Keep a separate budget
Set aside a fixed amount for betting and make a habit of not going beyond it. Betting is entertainment — it should not be mixed with everyday expenses.
Focus on one format
T20, ODI and Test each have different markets. Rather than spreading across all three at once, getting to know the markets of one format well is more effective.
Compare odds
Look at the odds across different markets for the same match. If a particular market looks more attractive than the others, understand why before acting — do not rush.
Be careful with multi bets
Multi bets offer higher returns, but if even one selection is wrong the entire bet is lost. Starting with fewer selections is easier for newcomers.
Be patient with live bets
Odds in live betting move very fast. Rather than acting on a sudden impulse, watch how the match is flowing for a while before making a decision.
Play responsibly
Avoid the urge to bet more to recover losses. Read the Responsible Gaming page for detailed guidance.
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