Cricket betting at babu — place bets across all formats from T20 to Test
How to bet on BPL, IPL, and international matches, how to understand odds, and how to enjoy live betting — all in one place.
Cricket's three formats and the tournaments worth betting on
For fans in Bangladesh, cricket is more than a sport — it is a passion. T20, ODI, and Test each have their own distinct style of betting.
T20: The fastest format. With the game finished in just 20 overs, markets move quickly. T20 matches in the BPL and IPL attract the most betting activity.
ODI: This 50-over format tests both strategy and endurance. Bangladesh Tigers matches in ICC tournaments carry special weight in ODI betting.
Test: The betting markets in this five-day format are far more varied — each innings and each session creates its own set of markets.
Beyond the T20 World Cup, ICC events, and bilateral series, betting markets at babu are open for every BPL and IPL match.
How betting differs across football and other sports
Alongside cricket, babu also offers betting on football, tennis, and other sports. Each sport has a slightly different betting structure.
The most common market in football is the match winner (1X2) — home win, draw, or away win. In cricket, a draw is only possible in Test matches, not in T20 or ODI. This makes cricket markets comparatively simple: one of two teams wins.
In tennis, each set creates its own market, whereas cricket offers over-by-over and wicket-based markets. For those who enjoy betting across different sports, the babu Bet section brings all types of sports betting together in one place.
In-play betting works particularly well in a fast-moving sport like cricket because the situation changes after every ball. In football, odds shift dramatically after a goal, just as they do in cricket when wickets fall quickly.
Popular cricket markets and how they work
Each match offers multiple types of bets. The most familiar markets are explained below.
Match Winner
A bet on which of the two teams will win. In T20 and ODI, this is the simplest market — Team A or Team B.
T20 ODIToss Winner
A bet on which team wins the toss before the match starts. The outcome is entirely unpredictable and the probability is equal for both sides.
All FormatsTop Batsman
A bet on which batsman from a given team will score the most runs. Separate markets exist for each team.
ODI T20Total Runs Over/Under
A bet on whether the total runs scored in a full innings or a specific set of overs will be above or below a set number.
Powerplay InningsMulti Bet
Predictions across multiple matches or markets can be combined into a single bet. If all selections are correct, the return is higher.
Multiple MatchesOver of the First Wicket
A bet on which over the first wicket will fall. This market is especially popular in live betting.
In-Play LiveDecimal, fractional, and American — three ways to read odds
Cricket betting odds are displayed in three different ways. Each method expresses the same probability differently.
| Format | Team A Win | Team B Win | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | 1.80 | Total return on bet = stake × odds |
| Fractional | 5/4 | 4/5 | Profit / stake ratio |
| American | +125 | −125 | + means ৳100 profit; − means how much you need to bet to win ৳100 |
Concrete example 1 — betting on Team A to win
Say you back Team A with ৳200. The decimal odds are 2.25, fractional 5/4, American +125. If Team A wins, you receive ৳450 back (৳250 profit + your ৳200 stake). If they lose, you lose ৳200.
Concrete example 2 — favourite Team B
Team B is the favourite, so the odds are lower — decimal 1.80, fractional 4/5, American −125. American minus odds mean you need to bet ৳125 to win ৳100 profit. A ৳200 bet returns ৳360 (৳160 profit).
The numbers above are for illustration only — actual odds vary from match to match.
Multi bet example
If the odds across three separate matches are 1.60, 1.70, and 1.90, the combined odds will be 1.60 × 1.70 × 1.90 = 5.17 (approximately). A ৳100 bet returns ৳517 if all three are correct. If even one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
When wickets and overs shift the odds
Live in-play betting is a natural fit for cricket. The situation changes after every ball — and so do the odds.
After the powerplay
Once the first 6 overs are done, the run rate gives an indication of how high the total score might go — and over/under markets adjust accordingly.
When wickets fall quickly
If top-order batsmen are dismissed early, the batting team's odds of winning lengthen while the bowling team's shorten. Live markets move fast at these moments.
Death overs (16–20)
When the match is close in the final overs, the match winner odds can move up and down after every ball.
Rain or Duckworth-Lewis
If the match is interrupted by weather, many live markets may temporarily suspend — this is normal.
Decisions in live betting need to be made quickly. The babu App shows live scores and betting on the same screen, making it easier to bet on mobile.
Useful tips for cricket betting
Betting is for entertainment — keeping the following tips in mind helps ensure the experience stays enjoyable.
Set a budget first
Decide how much you are willing to bet beforehand. If you lose, do not go beyond that limit.
Learn one market well
Start with one market — such as match winner — and move on to others gradually.
Watch the live score while you bet
In in-play betting, having the score and match situation in front of you makes it easier to decide.
Choose markets that suit the format
Total runs markets are popular in T20; session-based markets offer more options in Test cricket.
Follow responsible gaming guidelines
Betting is fun — but losing control causes problems. Read the responsible gaming guidelines.
Be careful with multi bets
Multi bets offer higher returns, but the risk is also higher. One wrong prediction and the entire bet is lost.
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babu cricket betting — what you need to know to get started
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