Cricket Betting at 35bd — from BPL to the T20 World Cup
Bet on cricket, Bangladesh's most popular sport — 35bd is ready with multiple markets, live in-play, and the convenience of placing bets directly on mobile, across T20, ODI and Test matches.
Cricket's three formats and the competitions you can bet on
The first step in cricket betting is understanding the format. T20 is the most popular because of its pace — with results decided in 20 overs, in-play markets shift quickly. BPL and IPL are both played in T20 format, and these two tournaments are the most watched and talked about among Bangladeshi fans.
ODI, or one-day cricket, has 50 overs. The game can change direction many times, so bettors place bets across different markets at different stages. Bangladesh Tigers' matches in the T20 World Cup and ICC international ODI series are always closely watched.
Test matches last five days. Patience and analysis matter more here. Markets range from Match Winner to series result. Beyond the three formats, 35bd also offers betting on football, kabaddi and other sports — though cricket holds a special place in Bangladesh.
How cricket betting differs from other sports
Cricket
A cricket match is quite long, so you can enter markets mid-game. When a wicket falls, rain stops play, or runs flow heavily in the powerplay, odds shift quickly. The toss is a separate market — who wins it is anyone's guess and has no connection to skill on the field.
A draw is only possible in Test format. T20 and ODI generally have two outcomes — one of the two teams wins. This makes the Match Winner market straightforward.
Football and Other Sports
In football, a draw is a common result, so there are three markets: home win, away win, draw. The Asian Handicap market is well known in football, where the weaker team is given a goal advantage.
In sports like kabaddi or badminton, the number of markets is smaller but in-play betting remains active. Whatever the sport, it is sensible to understand the specific market rules before placing a bet. Betting is entertainment — every bet should be treated as such.
Popular betting markets at 35bd — what is most played in cricket
Each market works differently. Below are seven common markets explained in plain terms.
Match Winner
A bet on which of the two teams will win. Example: Team A and Team B are playing — you pick Team B. If Team B wins, your bet is successful.
T20 ODI TestToss Winner
A market on which team will win the toss before the match starts. The result is entirely luck-based — it has nothing to do with team strength or form.
All FormatsTop Batsman
Which batter will score the most runs in an innings or across the full match. If the batter you picked from Team A ends up as the top scorer, your bet wins.
T20 ODITotal Runs Over/Under
A market on whether runs in an innings will be above (over) or below (under) a set line. Example: the line for the first innings is 160 — if Team A scores 165, over wins.
T20 ODIMulti bet
Combining multiple matches or markets into a single bet. All selections must be correct to win; one wrong pick loses the entire bet — but the combined odds are higher.
Cricket FootballFirst Wicket and Powerplay
Markets on at what score the first wicket will fall, or how many runs will be scored in the powerplay — these short-term markets are most common in live betting and are most active at the start of a match.
In-PlayTo learn in detail how multi bets work and how to combine multiple markets, read our multi bet guide — it walks through step-by-step examples.
Decimal, Fractional and American — three types of odds
Odds are the measure of how much you can potentially win. Three formats are used across different platforms — decimal, fractional and American. All three convey the same information, just written differently.
| Format | Team A Odds | Return on ৳500 bet |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | ৳1,500 (৳1,000 profit + ৳500 original stake) |
| Fractional | 2/1 | Same — 2 parts profit + 1 part stake returned |
| American | +200 | Calculated at the ratio of ৳200 profit per ৳100 |
In the example above, if Team A wins, a ৳500 bet returns a total of ৳1,500 — ৳1,000 profit and ৳500 original stake. If Team A loses, the full ৳500 is gone.
Odds are lower for the favourite. For example, Team B's win odds in decimal are 1.80, in fractional 4/5, and in American -125. A negative American figure means how much you need to stake to win ৳100 — here, ৳125. A ৳500 bet returns ৳900 (৳400 profit).
In-play betting during a match — odds shift with every wicket
In-play betting means placing bets after the match has started, based on what you see on the field. In cricket, every wicket, every six — even a maiden over — can shift the odds.
Say Team A is batting and has made a good start in the first five overs — Team A's win odds drop because they are ahead. But if two wickets fall in quick succession, the odds can flip in an instant to favour Team B.
Over-by-over markets are also available in-play — how many runs will be scored in the next over, whether a wicket will fall. These markets close very quickly, so you need to pay close attention.
For bettors in Dhaka who like to watch live scores on their phone while placing bets, in-play markets are the most engaging. Keep in mind, though, that this is for entertainment — think before each bet. It is worth reading 35bd's responsible gaming guidelines.
Know before you start — a few useful points
- Learn one market well. Rather than spreading money across all markets at once, build experience first on simpler ones like Match Winner or Total Runs.
- Set a budget. Decide on an amount for each session in advance — staying within it is the sensible thing to do.
- Think by format. Odds work differently in T20 and Test matches. T20 can change fast; Test moves slowly.
- No rushing in live betting. Odds change quickly in-play — make decisions with a clear head, not on impulse.
- Be careful with multi bets. One wrong selection loses the whole bet. Higher odds means higher risk.
- Read the terms and conditions. Before claiming a bonus or cashback, check the terms and conditions — it avoids misunderstandings.
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