zbaji Cricket Betting — Best Markets on BPL, IPL and International Matches
zbaji brings a wide range of betting markets for cricket fans in Bangladesh — from T20 to Test, match winner to live betting. Watch the match, think it through, and make betting part of the fun.
Cricket Formats and Popular Tournaments
T20 Cricket
Each team plays just 20 overs, so matches finish quickly and results can turn at any moment. This format is the most popular for betting in tournaments like BPL, IPL and the ICC T20 World Cup — every over can bring a new opportunity.
One Day International
In a 50-over match, both strategy and endurance matter. The batting order, pace and spin balance of each team all influence betting decisions. ODI markets offer a wide range of options across World Cups and bilateral series.
Test Cricket
In this five-day format, pitch conditions, weather and team consistency all factor into betting. A draw is a possible result, so Test matches have three markets — Team A wins, Team B wins, or draw. It is the format for patient bettors.
BPL, IPL and International Cricket
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) brings together the country's top cricketers alongside international stars each season. The IPL features the best players from around the world. When the Tigers are playing in an ICC tournament, interest in the betting markets goes up considerably.
Unlike football, a draw rarely exists in T20 and ODI cricket — results are clear, so the markets are straightforward. Football, on the other hand, has extra time and penalty shootouts that shape betting markets differently. zbaji lets you bet on cricket, football and several other sports.
Popular Betting Markets
Each match offers different types of markets. Here is a brief overview of the seven most commonly used markets.
Match Winner
Which team will win the match — this is the simplest market. In T20 and ODI there are only two outcomes: Team A wins or Team B wins.
Most PopularToss Betting
Bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. The outcome depends entirely on equal chance — simple and quick.
Quick ResultTop Batsman
Which batter will score the most runs in an innings — form and pitch assessment play an important role in this market.
Performance BettingTotal Runs Over / Under
Bet on whether the total runs scored in the full match or a specific innings will be more or less than the number set by the bookmaker.
Runs BasedMulti Bet
Bet on the outcomes of several matches or events together. You only get a return if all selections are correct — more detail is given below.
Multiple BetsWicket Market
How many wickets will fall in the match, or how many wickets a specific bowler will take — this bet is based on bowling performance.
Bowling Focused
How Multi Bet Works
In a multi bet, the odds of all selections are multiplied together to get the combined odds. Example: three selections with decimal odds of 1.40, 1.50 and 1.60 give combined odds of 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.60 = 3.36 (approximately).
A ৳100 bet returns ৳336 — but only if all three selections are correct. If even one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost. Keep this risk in mind before placing a multi bet.
Always treat betting as entertainment. Read the responsible gaming guidelines and set your own limits.
Understanding Odds Formats
Betting sites display the same value in three different formats. The examples below explain what each format means.
| Format | Team A to Win | Team B to Win (Favourite) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | 1.80 | Total return including stake. ৳500 × 3.00 = ৳1,500 |
| Fractional | 2/1 | 4/5 | Ratio of profit to stake. 2/1 means ৳2 profit on every ৳1 bet |
| American | +200 | -125 | + means profit on a ৳100 bet; − means how much to bet to win ৳100 |
Example 1 — Same Value in Three Formats (Team A)
Decimal 3.00 = Fractional 2/1 = American +200. Bet ৳500 and if Team A wins you get back ৳1,500 (৳1,000 profit + ৳500 stake). If Team A loses, the full ৳500 is lost.
Example 2 — Favourite Team B's Odds
Decimal 1.80 = Fractional 4/5 = American -125. American minus odds show how much you need to bet to win ৳100. A ৳500 bet returns ৳900 if Team B wins (৳400 profit).
Betting During the Match
Live or in-play betting lets you place bets while the match is in progress. Odds change after every wicket and at the end of every over — because the situation keeps evolving.
For example, if Team A is 40 for 5 at the end of the powerplay, the bookmaker will push their match-winning odds out. If Team B is scoring quickly, their odds will shorten.
In-play markets give you less time to decide, so having a sense of how the match might unfold before it starts is helpful.
Football and Other Sports
Alongside cricket, football is also very popular in Bangladesh. In football's match winner market there are three possible outcomes — Team A wins, Team B wins, or draw. This three-way market requires a different approach compared to cricket's two-way T20/ODI markets.
In handicap or over/under markets, you bet based on the number of goals — you cannot predict an exact number, but you can make an informed estimate based on team form.
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Cricket vs Football Betting
- No draw in T20/ODI — two outcomes
- Football has three outcomes including draw
- Cricket has over-by-over live markets
- Goal over/under markets are more common in football
Know This Before You Start Betting
Set Your Budget First
Decide how much you will bet in each session before you start, and do not go beyond that limit. Betting is entertainment, not a source of income.
Learn One Market Well
Start by focusing on just one market — match winner or total runs over/under. Once you have more experience, try other markets.
No Rush in Live Betting
Odds move fast in in-play betting. Give yourself a moment before deciding — betting on emotion increases the chance of loss.
Pick Markets That Suit the Format
Toss or match winner is straightforward in T20. Test matches have three outcomes so the odds differ — understanding the format makes it easier to choose the right market.
Read the Terms and Conditions
Each market has its own rules — including what happens if a match is abandoned due to rain. Check the terms and conditions to know where you stand.
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Betting Exchange — Back and Lay
On a betting exchange you bet against other bettors, not the bookmaker. There are two sides — BACK (betting that a team will win) and LAY (betting that a team will not win).
Example: BACKing Team A at decimal odds of 1.80 with a ৳1,000 bet — if Team A wins you make ৳800 profit (before commission), if they lose you lose ৳1,000. LAYing Team A at the same odds means your liability is ৳800 (৳1,000 × 0.80); if Team A does not win you make ৳1,000, if they do win you pay out ৳800.
For more detail on betting options, you can visit the zbaji Bet page — it has a full breakdown of the different betting choices available.
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