Cricket Betting at tk999 — Place Bets on Top Markets in BPL, IPL and T20 Matches
From Bangladesh Tigers to the excitement of IPL, from T20 World Cup to BPL — at tk999 you can bet on match winner, toss, top batsman and many more markets across every format of cricket.
Three Formats of Cricket and How Betting Differs Across Them
Before placing a bet on cricket, it helps to understand the format. Each format has a different pace of play, innings length and range of possible results — so the same market works differently across them.
T20 is the fastest format. Each team plays only 20 overs, so run rates are higher, wickets fall more frequently and the result stays uncertain until the very end. BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) and IPL are both T20 tournaments, and they are the most popular among Bangladeshi fans.
ODI gives each team 50 overs. In this format, mid-innings strategy and partnerships are very important. The ICC Cricket World Cup is played in this format.
Test cricket has two innings, can last up to five days, and a draw is a valid result. Here, weather, pitch conditions and the outcome of each session directly affect betting markets.
| Format | Number of Overs | Popular Competitions | Betting Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 20 overs | BPL, IPL, T20 World Cup | Fast-moving markets, more in-play opportunities |
| ODI | 50 overs | ICC World Cup, bilateral series | Markets stabilise in the middle overs |
| Test | 5 days | Test Championship, bilateral | Draw is possible, session-based betting available |
Popular Betting Markets in Cricket — How Each One Works
Several markets are available for cricket at tk999. Below is a simple explanation of seven popular markets, so even newcomers can understand how each one works.
Match Winner
Bet on which team will win at the end of the match. In T20, this is the simplest market. If Team A wins, bets on Team A win; if Team B wins, bets on Team B win.
Toss Winner
You can bet on who will win the toss before the match begins. There are only two possible outcomes — so the market is straightforward, though the odds are usually close.
Top Batsman
Bet on which batter will score the most runs in an innings. This market lets you choose from multiple players in the same innings.
Total Runs — Over/Under
Bet on whether the total runs scored will be more (over) or less (under) than a set number. In T20, this market changes quickly.
Multi Bet
You can combine multiple matches or markets into a single bet. If all selections win, you receive the full return — if one loses, the entire bet is lost.
Handicap Betting
To reduce the difference in strength between two teams, the weaker team is given an advantage in runs or wickets. This makes the market more balanced.
More Markets at a Glance
- First wicket to fall: Bet on how many runs will be scored before the first wicket falls, in over/under format.
- Bowler wickets: How many wickets a specific bowler will take in the match — usually in over/under format.
- Powerplay runs: How many runs will be scored in the first six overs — available in both T20 and ODI.
- Series winner: Bet on which team will win overall in a multi-match series.
How to Read Odds — Three Formats Explained
Betting odds are written in three ways — decimal, fractional and American. tk999 generally uses the decimal format, but understanding all three makes it easier to read any market.
Example 1 — One Price in Three Forms
Team A to win, bet ৳200:
If Team A wins, you get back ৳450 (৳250 profit + ৳200 stake). If Team A loses, ৳200 is lost.
Example 2 — Favourite's Price
Team B to win (Team B is the favourite):
American minus odds show how much you need to stake to win ৳100. On a ৳200 bet, you get back ৳300 (৳100 profit).
In decimal format, multiplying the stake directly gives the total return — which is why it is the easiest to read. In fractional, the first number represents profit and the second represents the stake.
Understanding Odds Formats
Seeing odds in three formats for the same match can be confusing. Keeping the two examples above in mind will make any market easy to follow.
Live Betting — How Odds Change During a Match
In in-play or live betting, you can place bets while the match is in progress. Every wicket, every over and the run rate — all of these affect the odds in real time.
Suppose Team A has scored 80 runs in the first 10 overs without losing a wicket. In this situation, the odds for Team A to win will shorten, meaning they become the favourite. But if two wickets fall in the 11th over in quick succession, the odds will shift back.
In Test cricket, each session (morning, post-lunch, post-tea) creates its own market. A batting team's dominance in one session clearly changes the odds for the next.
In ODI, if the run rate drops after the powerplay ends, the odds on the under market may shorten. In T20, if a large number of runs are still needed before the final five overs, that is reflected in the market.
Live betting requires quick decisions, as markets can close or change within seconds. The tk999 App shows live scores and markets together, making it easier to bet on mobile.
Football and Other Sports Betting — How It Differs from Cricket
Alongside cricket, tk999 also offers betting on football, tennis, basketball and a few other sports. In football, a draw is a common result, so the match winner market usually has three options: Team A, Team B, or draw. In cricket's T20 and ODI formats there is no draw — so the market structure is different.
In football, separate markets are available for the first half and second half of a match. In cricket, there are similarly innings-based or session-based markets. Over/under and handicap markets are popular in both sports, but the way they are calculated differs.
Just as BPL and IPL are the most followed competitions in the local cricket market, UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Cup draw the most attention in football. In Bangladesh's sports culture, cricket and football each carry their own distinct passion.
Cricket vs Football — At a Glance
- Cricket T20/ODI: no draw, two possible results
- Football: three possible results (home/draw/away)
- Cricket Test: draw possible, five days
- Over/under and handicap are available in both
- Live betting is available in both sports
Multi Bet and Cricket Match Winner — Working Examples
Cricket Match Winner Example
In a limited-overs cricket match (T20 or ODI) there is no draw, so the market has only two options. Consider this:
A ৳500 bet on Team B returns ৳1,150 if Team B wins (৳650 profit). If Team A wins, ৳500 is lost.
Multi Bet — Three Selections
Placing three selections from three separate matches in one bet multiplies the odds. But all three must win:
A ৳100 bet returns ৳513 if all three win. If even one loses, the full ৳100 is lost.
Useful Tips for Cricket Betting
Cricket betting is enjoyable — but to keep it responsible, a few things are worth keeping in mind. These are not guarantees of returns, but ways to keep the betting experience organised.
Stick to a budget
Set a fixed amount before each session. Once that amount is used up, stop the session — it is not a good idea to place more bets to try to recover losses.
Focus on one format
T20, ODI and Test each have a different pace. Start by getting a good understanding of the markets in one format, then move on to another.
Follow the live score
In in-play betting, it is better to make decisions based on the scorecard and over rate. Placing a bet on delayed information may mean the market has already closed.
Keep selections low in multi bets
More selections in a multi bet show a higher potential return, but the chance of winning all of them also decreases. Keep it to two or three selections.
Treat betting as entertainment
Betting is not a source of income — it is an entertainment activity to enjoy alongside sport. Follow the responsible gaming guidelines.
Look at statistics, not predictions
A team's recent performance, pitch type, and weather conditions are useful for understanding the market. But no statistic guarantees a certain outcome.
Beyond cricket — esports betting
Alongside cricket, tk999 also offers betting on digital gaming. Tournaments like DOTA 2, CS:GO, and League of Legends have similar markets — match winner, map winner, handicap.
Just as with cricket betting, understanding the odds makes it easier to read the market in esports. For more details, see the esports betting guide.
Esports & other markets
On tk999, you can bet on digital tournaments alongside cricket.
Get started on tk999 — bonuses & easy payments
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