cx bat Cricket Betting — A complete guide to betting on BPL, IPL and T20 matches
Betting on every ball and every wicket in cricket is now straightforward. From match winner to live in-play — all markets in one place at cx bat.
The three formats of cricket and popular tournaments
In Bangladesh, cricket is more than a sport — it is passion. From the lanes of Dhaka to the national stadium, cricket is talked about everywhere. cx bat's cricket betting section is built around that passion. Betting works differently across the three formats, so it is worth understanding each one.
T20
This is the fastest format, with only 20 overs per side. Franchise tournaments like BPL and IPL are played in the T20 format. The situation can change completely within an hour, which makes live betting especially popular here.
One Day Match
The 50-over ODI format lets you read a team's strategy more clearly. ODI is important in ICC events and bilateral series. Markets like top batsman or highest runs work well in this format.
Test Cricket
In a five-day Test match, a draw is also a possible result. Three outcomes — Team A win, Team B win, or draw — each carry their own odds. If you can read a match patiently, Test betting has its own appeal.
BPL, IPL and International Matches
Among cricket fans in Bangladesh, both BPL and India's IPL are equally popular. Alongside these, the T20 World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and Bangladesh Tigers series are regularly available on cx bat.
The number of markets differs for each tournament. T20 matches tend to have more innings-by-innings markets, while ODI and Test matches offer session-based markets. Before you start betting on cx bat, check the cx bat Bet section — all sports markets are listed there together.
How betting on football and other sports differs
Alongside cricket, you can also bet on football at cx bat. However, the betting structure for the two sports is quite different.
In ODI and T20 cricket there are generally two outcomes (Team A win or Team B win) — a draw is not possible, so odds are often close. Test matches have three possible outcomes, giving a different odds structure. In football almost every match has three outcomes — home win, draw or away win — so each is priced separately.
Cricket has ball-by-ball markets (runs off the next ball, no-ball, wicket) that football does not. Football, on the other hand, has goalscorer or corner markets that cricket does not. Those interested in slots or casino games can find live table games in the cx bat Casino section.
Betting is also available on sports like kabaddi, hockey and badminton, though the number of markets is smaller than for cricket or football. The bigger the tournament, the more market options are available — this applies to all sports.
Popular cricket betting markets
Various markets are available for cricket betting on cx bat. Each works differently — here is an introduction to seven common markets.
Match Winner
You simply pick which team will win the match. In T20 or ODI there are two options: Team A or Team B. In Test cricket a third option, draw, is also available. This is the most straightforward market, making it a good starting point for new bettors.
Toss Betting
A bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. The two outcomes are equally likely, so odds are generally close to even. It has no connection to the match result — as a standalone market it is quite popular.
Top Batsman
A bet on which batter will score the most runs in an innings. This market usually offers multiple options, each with its own odds. Pitch conditions and the batting order are factored in when analysing this market.
Total Runs Over/Under
Whether the total runs in an innings will be above or below a set number — this is called the over/under market. Say the line for a T20 is set at 160 runs; the bettor then picks whether Team A will score more than 160 (over) or fewer (under).
Multi Bet
You can build a multi bet by predicting three or more matches at once. If all selections are correct, the odds are multiplied together for a much larger return. However, if one selection is wrong the entire bet is lost — making it higher risk.
Run Handicap
The stronger team is given a virtual run deficit to level the market. For example, if Team A is given a -15 run handicap, selecting them requires their actual winning margin to exceed 15 runs. This market is most relevant when there is a large gap between the two teams.
Wickets and Runs Count
Whether a bowler will take a certain number of wickets, or whether a batter will pass a certain run total — these individual performance markets are popular with experienced bettors.
How to read odds — three formats
Odds on a betting site can be shown in three different formats — decimal, fractional and American. All three convey the same information, just presented differently. The two examples below will make it clear.
Example 1 — Team A win, bet ৳200
| Format | Odds |
|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 |
| Fractional | 5/4 |
| American | +125 |
If Team A wins, a ৳200 bet returns ৳450 (৳250 profit + ৳200 stake). If Team A loses, the ৳200 is gone.
Example 2 — Favourite Team B, bet ৳200
| Format | Odds |
|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.50 |
| Fractional | 1/2 |
| American | -200 |
Team B is the favourite. A ৳200 bet returns ৳300 (৳100 profit). In American format, minus (-200) means you need to stake ৳200 to win ৳100.
Decimal odds are the easiest to understand — stake × odds = total return. cx bat shows decimal format by default. The numbers above are examples only; actual match odds will differ.
Live in-play betting — while the match is on
In-play betting means you can place bets even after a match has started. This is especially suited to cricket because the situation can shift quickly with every wicket or six.
Say 2 wickets fall in the first 5 overs — that team's odds will lengthen because their chances of winning are considered lower. Conversely, if someone hits several boundaries in a row, that team's odds will shorten.
Odds update very quickly in live betting. Betting may be temporarily suspended after certain balls. Notable in-play markets include runs in the next over, whether a wicket will fall off the next ball, and total runs in the powerplay.
Using the cx bat App on mobile lets you see the live scorecard and betting together, which makes in-play betting much easier.
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Some practical points on cricket betting
If you want to enjoy cricket betting as entertainment, a few general points are worth keeping in mind. For the full rules on betting, see the responsible gaming page.
- Set a fixed budget for each match. Do not go beyond your total budget.
- Start with one format. Beginning with T20 means you get results quickly as matches finish fast.
- Avoid rushing in live betting — odds change fast, so watch how the match is going before making a decision.
- Adding too many selections to a multi bet means one wrong pick costs you everything. Fewer selections make a multi bet less risky.
- Betting is purely for entertainment — it should not be thought of as a reliable source of income.
- All activity on cx bat is protected by SSL encryption. Do not share your account details with anyone.
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