Cricket Betting at 5bet — Complete Guide to BPL, IPL and T20 Matches
Bet on a variety of markets across every match of Bangladesh's most popular sport. From Match Winner to live betting, the full cricket betting experience is available in one place at 5bet.
Cricket Formats and Tournaments — Which Gets the Most Betting Action?
In Bangladesh, cricket is more than just a sport — it is a passion. Sports betting has added another layer of excitement to that passion. At 5bet, you can bet across three main formats: T20, ODI and Test.
T20: The fastest format. The situation changes every over, making T20 very popular for live betting. BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) and IPL matches attract the most bets from Bangladeshi fans.
ODI: In the fifty-over format, the match builds up gradually. For ODI matches in the T20 World Cup and various international series, betting calls for a slightly different approach compared to T20.
Test: In five-day cricket a draw is possible, so you can bet on three outcomes — Team A wins, Team B wins, or Draw. The extended duration means more live betting opportunities, though a rain interruption can change all calculations.
In ICC tournaments — particularly the T20 World Cup and the World Cup — betting activity on Bangladesh Tigers matches is naturally much higher. During the BPL season, 5bet keeps multiple markets open for each day's matches.
Betting on Football and Other Sports — How It Differs from Cricket
5bet is not limited to cricket. Betting markets are also available for football, kabaddi and other international sports. There are, however, some fundamental differences between cricket and football betting.
In football, three outcomes are always possible — home win, away win, or draw. ODI and T20 cricket typically have two outcomes, so the odds structure is different. Test cricket has a draw option, which makes it a three-outcome market like football.
In football, markets like Goals Over/Under and Corner Count are popular, whereas in cricket, Total Runs Over/Under, wicket betting and Powerplay Score are preferred. Each sport has its own rhythm — cricket's long intervals and innings breaks add a different dimension to betting strategy.
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Cricket vs Football Betting
- T20/ODI — typically two outcomes
- Test — three outcomes (draw possible)
- Football — always three outcomes
- More live markets in cricket
- Extended opportunities in Test
Popular Betting Markets in Cricket — How Do They Work?
A range of markets is available for cricket matches at 5bet. Here is an overview of the six most commonly used markets.
Match Winner
Bet on which team will win. For example: Team A and Team B are playing — you pick Team B, and if Team B wins, your bet wins.
Most PopularToss Betting
Bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. The result is known quickly and odds are generally close to even for both teams.
Quick ResultTop Batsman
Bet on which batsman will score the most runs in an innings or across the whole match. This is independent of the team result — you can win this bet even if your team loses.
Individual PerformanceTotal Runs Over/Under
5bet sets a number — for example 160. You bet on whether the total runs scored will be more (Over) or less (Under) than that number. Which team wins does not matter here.
Runs BasedPowerplay Score
Bet on how many total runs will be scored in the first six overs. In T20, the powerplay overs offer a lot of scoring potential, making this market particularly lively.
T20 SpecialMulti Bet (Multiple Selections)
Combine selections from multiple matches or markets into one bet. If all selections are correct, the odds multiply — but if even one is wrong, the entire bet is lost.
Higher ReturnsHow to Read Odds — Three Formats Explained
Cricket betting odds appear in three formats: Decimal, Fractional and American. 5bet generally uses the Decimal format, but understanding all three makes betting easier.
| Format | Team A Win (example) | How to calculate your return |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Decimal |
3.00 | Stake × Odds = Total Return |
| Fractional Fractional |
2/1 | Profit = Stake × (Numerator ÷ Denominator) |
| American American |
+200 | + means profit on a ৳100 stake |
Example 1 — Same odds in three formats (Team A Win, Stake ৳500):
Decimal 3.00 = Fractional 2/1 = American +200. Win: total return ৳1,500 (৳1,000 profit + ৳500 original stake). Lose: ৳500 gone.
Example 2 — Favourite team's odds (Team B Win, Stake ৳500):
Decimal 1.80 = Fractional 4/5 = American -125 (minus means you must stake that amount to win ৳100 profit). A ৳500 stake returns ৳900 if you win (৳400 profit). Favourites have lower odds, so the profit is smaller.
In a multi bet, three selections at 1.50 × 1.70 × 1.90 = 4.84 (approximately). A ৳100 bet returns ৳484 — but if even one of the three is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
Live Betting — Odds Change with Every Wicket and Over
Betting while a match is in progress — known as in-play or live betting — is the most dynamic feature of cricket betting at 5bet. With pre-match betting you make decisions based only on information available before the match, but in live betting every moment of the match directly changes the odds.
For example: Team A is batting and has made a strong start in the powerplay — Team A's odds of winning shorten (because they are now the favourite). Then a wicket falls and the odds shift quickly. If a key batsman is dismissed, the market moves even more sharply.
In T20 these shifts happen faster. With 15 runs needed off the last over, the Total Runs Over/Under market odds update after every ball. In live betting, making your decision at the right moment is what matters most.
During live betting on a Test match, pitch conditions, weather and session performance all influence the odds. Over five days the momentum of a match can shift so completely that a team leading on day one may find themselves behind by day four.
Betting is for entertainment — enjoy live betting, but keep your budget in mind before each bet. To learn more about responsible betting, you can read the responsible gaming guidelines.
Practical Tips for Cricket Betting
Betting is a form of entertainment. These tips will help you enjoy it in a more planned way.
Start with one market
If you are new to betting, focus only on the Match Winner market. Rather than placing bets on multiple markets at once, get comfortable with one before trying another.
Know your odds format
Decimal odds of 3.00 mean a ৳500 bet returns ৳1,500 in total. Before placing a bet, work out how much you stand to win and how much you could lose. Getting used to the calculations makes betting more straightforward.
Set a budget and stick to it
Decide on a fixed amount for each match before you start. Chasing losses by placing larger bets after a loss is not a good habit.
Be careful with multi bets
Multi bets offer higher returns but the risk is also much greater. One wrong selection out of three means the entire bet is lost. It is better not to go beyond two selections when starting out.
Choose markets that suit the format
In T20, Total Runs Over/Under and Powerplay markets are more relevant. In ODI or Test, the Top Batsman or Match Winner markets tend to be more stable.
Remember
- Betting is for entertainment, not a source of income
- Read the FAQ — find answers to common questions
- Take a break if you are on a losing run
- Read the terms and conditions before betting
- You must be 21 or over to participate
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