okbd Cricket Betting — Place Bets on BPL, IPL and International Matches
From T20 to Test, from BPL grounds to ICC tournaments — okbd gives you the chance to bet on every format of cricket. Take part in a range of markets including match winner, toss and top batsman.
Cricket's Three Formats and Popular Tournaments
Before betting on cricket, it is important to understand the difference between formats, because each format has a different style of play and the markets change accordingly.
T20 is the fastest format — just 20 overs per team, so the result is decided in a very short time. BPL and IPL are played in this format, making it the most popular among bettors in Bangladesh. In T20, a big shot, a sudden wicket or a final-over swing can change the entire match — which is why in-play markets are most active here.
ODI cricket offers a balance of strategy and patience across 50 overs. With more time in the field than T20, there is greater scope to analyse information for markets such as top batsman or over/under.
Test cricket is a long five-day contest — weather, pitch conditions and the flow of play change continuously. A draw is a possible result, so the market structure is different from T20 or ODI.
Popular tournaments: BPL is Bangladesh's home tournament, so interest in every match is especially high among local fans. IPL is India's big league but draws plenty of attention from Bangladeshi viewers as well. The T20 World Cup and ICC tournaments offer a chance to follow the Bangladesh Tigers' performances on the international stage.
T20 Format
The fastest format, home to BPL and IPL. Most suitable for in-play betting.
ODI Format
A balanced 50-over contest, used most in the World Cup. Top batsman market is popular.
Test Cricket
A long five-day format where a draw is possible. Pitch and weather influence the markets.
Football and Others
Alongside cricket, you can also bet on football and other sports. More details are covered below.
Betting on Football and Other Sports — What Is the Difference?
After cricket, football is the most popular sport in Bangladesh. From tea stalls in Dhaka to stadium stands, talk of European club football and the FIFA World Cup never stops. okbd also gives you the opportunity to bet on football.
However, there are some key differences between cricket and football betting. In cricket, limited-overs formats have no draw — so the market is straightforward: will Team A win or Team B? In football, there are typically three possible outcomes — home win, away win or draw. This three-outcome structure arranges the odds differently from cricket.
In addition, because cricket odds change ball by ball in-play, they move much more rapidly than in football. In football, since there are long gaps between goals, odds shift comparatively slowly.
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Popular Cricket Betting Markets
Several markets are available for cricket betting at okbd. Here is a brief overview of how each one works.
Match Winner
The simplest market — pick which team will win the match. Two options in T20 and ODI, three options in Test (Team A win / Team B win / Draw).
Toss Bet
A bet on who will win the toss before the match begins. There is no direct link between the toss and the match result, so this is a separate market.
Top Batsman
Which batter will score the most runs in an innings or across the full match? This market involves picking the best performer from a team's batting lineup.
Total Runs Over/Under
Will the total runs scored be more (over) or fewer (under) than a set number? This market is popular when pitch conditions and the post-toss situation are taken into account.
Multi Bet
Combining multiple matches or selections multiplies the odds and increases potential returns, but if even one selection fails the entire bet is lost. This is a high-risk market.
First Over Runs
Will the total runs in the first over of the powerplay be above or below the set line? This market is particularly attractive in T20.
Handicap Bet
The stronger team is artificially set back, or the weaker team given a head start, to balance the contest. For example, if Team A is given a 20-run handicap, Team A must win by more than 20 runs for the bet to succeed.
Innings Points Market
What will the total score be up to a certain over in a specific innings? This market lets you follow the powerplay and middle overs separately.
How to Read and Understand Odds
There are three main odds formats in betting — decimal, fractional and American. okbd generally uses the decimal format, but knowing the difference between all three helps in any situation.
Example 1 — The same odds in three formats
You bet ৳1,000 on Team A to win.
| Format | Odds | Explanation |
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| Decimal | 2.50 | Multiply the stake directly — ৳1,000 × 2.50 = ৳2,500 total return |
| Fractional | 3/2 | ৳3 profit for every ৳2 staked — ৳1,500 profit on a ৳1,000 bet, total ৳2,500 |
| American | +150 | Plus means ৳150 profit per ৳100 staked — ৳1,500 profit on a ৳1,000 bet |
If the bet wins, total return is ৳2,500 (৳1,500 profit + ৳1,000 original stake). If the bet loses, ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 — Odds on the favourite
Team B is more likely to win, so the odds are lower.
| Format | Odds | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.50 | ৳1,000 × 1.50 = ৳1,500 total return (৳500 profit) |
| Fractional | 1/2 | ৳1 profit for every ৳2 staked |
| American | -200 | Minus means you must bet ৳200 to win ৳100 |
Team B is the favourite so the odds are lower — if the bet wins you get back ৳1,500; if it loses you lose ৳1,000. (These figures are examples only, not live odds.)
Decimal odds are the simplest — just multiply by your stake to get the total return. Most Bangladeshi bettors find this format the most comfortable to use.
Live In-Play Betting — Placing Bets While the Match Is On
One of the most engaging betting experiences in cricket is in-play or live betting — you can place bets even after the match has started. Odds change in real time with every wicket, every over and after the powerplay.
Say Team A has scored only 28 runs in the first five overs of a T20 match and has lost two wickets. Naturally, the odds on Team A winning will lengthen and the odds on Team B will shorten. Then if three sixes come in the very next over, the picture can reverse entirely.
Keep in mind: Odds change very quickly in in-play betting. A single ball or decision can shift the entire market. The pressure to decide fast makes this a comparatively higher-risk form of betting.
In-play betting on Test matches relies even more on information — how many runs were scored in a session, how the pitch has changed, how tired the bowlers are — bettors use all of this to think about the odds for the next session.
If you want to experience in-play betting on mobile at okbd, find out more about the okbd app — available for both Android and iOS.
A Few Useful Tips Before You Start Betting
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Set a budget first: Betting is for entertainment — set aside a fixed amount and stick to it. Avoid the urge to place more bets to recover losses. Read the responsible gaming guidelines for more details.
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Understand the format before choosing a market: Match winner is straightforward in T20, but in Test cricket a draw is possible. The nature of markets differs across formats.
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Be careful with multi bets: Adding more selections increases potential returns, but if any single one fails the whole bet is lost. Start with fewer selections.
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Watch the pitch and weather: A wet pitch or overcast sky gives bowlers an advantage. This information is useful for total runs or top batsman markets.
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Read the terms first: It is worth knowing the rules on bet cancellation, in-play bet limits and payout conditions in advance. Full details are on okbd's Terms and Conditions page.
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Avoid rushing in in-play: The excitement of live betting can lead to placing large bets in the heat of the moment. Decide in advance what conditions will prompt you to bet.
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