Cricket Betting at winza — A Complete Guide to T20, ODI and Test Betting
From BPL, IPL and the T20 World Cup to international Test series — winza lets you bet on every format across markets including match winner, toss, top batsman and more. From live in-play odds to multi bets — everything is explained in plain language on this page.
Cricket's Three Formats and Major Tournaments
The fastest format. Each team gets 20 overs and a match usually finishes within three hours. BPL, IPL and the T20 World Cup are played in this format. T20 is the most popular format for betting markets.
The 50-over one-day format. The ICC World Cup is played in this format. Batters and bowlers both have more room to plan, making top batsman and total runs markets especially interesting here.
The longest format, played over five days. Pitch conditions, weather and session-by-session performance have a big influence on betting odds. Beyond match winner, a draw is a separate result here, which makes betting in this format a little different.
BPL, IPL and International Matches
For cricket fans in Bangladesh, the BPL is the closest tournament to home. Each season features the country's top cricketers alongside international stars. The IPL, on the other hand, offers a different experience — the huge budgets of Indian franchise teams and the world-class cricket add another dimension.
Beyond that, Bangladeshi fans always have strong interest in Bangladesh Tigers matches at the ICC T20 World Cup, ICC ODI World Cup and bilateral Test series. winza lets you bet across various markets on matches from all these tournaments.
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How Cricket Betting Differs from Football and Other Sports
In cricket, many small events within an innings — wickets, boundaries, maiden overs — shift betting odds, creating particular opportunities in in-play betting. In football, match winner (or draw), number of goals and handicap markets are more common. A football match is fixed at ninety minutes, so the pace at which odds change based on the scoreline is different.
In tennis or badminton you can find set-based betting, while sports like kabaddi and hockey tend to have fewer markets. The different cricket formats (T20 vs Test) influence odds in different ways — T20 sees rapid changes, while in Test cricket the situation shifts more gradually.
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Popular Cricket Betting Markets
At winza you can bet on various markets in cricket matches. Below are seven main markets explained — each with a straightforward example.
Match Winner
Most CommonA bet on the simple question of which of the two teams will win. T20 and ODI have no draw, so you only need to consider two outcomes. Example: Team A vs Team B — you bet on Team A.
Toss Winner
Before the Match StartsA bet on the outcome of the toss — this market stays open right up until the match starts. Even without any knowledge of the pitch or weather, it is easy to take part in this market.
Top Batsman
Individual PerformanceA bet on which player will score the most runs for their team. In ODI and Test cricket, where innings are longer, this market holds a different level of interest.
Total Runs Over/Under
Runs-BasedA bet on whether the total runs in an innings or across the whole match will be above or below a set number. Example: if the line is set at 160 runs in a T20, you choose whether Team A's innings will go over or under that figure.
Multi Bet
Multiple SelectionsResults from multiple matches or markets are combined into a single bet. If all selections are correct, the return is multiplied across the combined odds — but if any one selection is wrong, the entire stake is lost.
Top Bowler
Bowling PerformanceThis market is about which bowler will take the most wickets — you bet on bowlers' performance. The type of pitch and conditions play an important role here.
Powerplay Runs
Specific OversHow many runs will be scored in the first 6 overs of the powerplay — over or under. This market is quite challenging and interesting because the pitch behaviour is not easy to read at the start of a match.
How to Read Odds — Three Formats
Odds are written in three ways — decimal, fractional, and American. winza generally uses the decimal format, but all three formats mean the same thing.
| Format | Odds for Team A to Win | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | Total return on a ৳1,000 bet is ৳2,500 (profit ৳1,500) |
| Fractional | 3/2 | ৳3 profit for every ৳2 staked |
| American | +150 | ৳150 profit on a ৳100 bet; "+" means underdog |
Example 1 (Even match): ৳1,000 bet on Team A to win, decimal odds 2.50. If Team A wins, total return is ৳2,500 — that is ৳1,500 profit plus the original ৳1,000 back. If Team A loses, the ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 (Favourite team): If Team B is considered the favourite, the odds are 1.50. A ৳1,000 bet returns ৳1,500 (profit of only ৳500). In American format this is -200 — meaning you need to bet ৳200 to win ৳100.
Live In-Play Betting — Odds Shift on Every Wicket
Live in-play betting means placing bets while a match is in progress. In cricket, every ball creates a new situation — when a wicket falls, a six is hit, or a maiden over is bowled, the odds change in an instant.
Why In-Play Betting Is Different
- Impact of a wicket: When a team's opener is dismissed, questions arise about the batting side's ability to score, so in-play odds change quickly.
- Overs remaining: If Team A's score at the 15th over is 90/2 versus 140/5, the projected total runs will be completely different.
- Target situation: In the second innings, as the required run rate per over rises or falls during a chase, the odds in the match winner market keep shifting.
- Powerplay vs death overs: Big shots are played in the final few overs, so betting live on the over runs market is a different kind of experience.
In in-play betting, bets must be placed quickly and there is little time to decide. It should be enjoyed as entertainment — each bet is for fun, not a guarantee of income.
Some Practical Tips for Cricket Betting
- Understand the format before betting: The rules and scoring patterns of T20, ODI, and Test are different. The same market can work differently across the three formats.
- Set a budget: Decide in advance how much you will spend on each match and stick to it. Betting is entertainment — it is not a source of income.
- Focus on one market: For new bettors, starting with one market (such as match winner) is easier. Betting on many markets at once increases confusion.
- Be careful with multi bets: With a three-selection multi bet, a ৳100 stake can return up to ৳403 (odds 1.40 × 1.60 × 1.80 = 4.03), but if any one selection is wrong, the entire bet is lost.
- No rushing in live betting: In-play odds change fast. Immediately increasing your stake to recover a loss is a common mistake.
- Follow responsible gaming guidelines: Read winza's responsible gaming guidelines — there you will find tools and advice for setting your own betting limits.
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