yesb Cricket Betting — Choose the Best Markets from BPL to the T20 World Cup
For cricket fans in Bangladesh, yesb offers a wide range of betting markets across T20, ODI and Test matches. Live and pre-match options for BPL, IPL, T20 World Cup and other international tournaments — all in one place.
Cricket's Three Formats and How to Bet on Each Tournament
T20
Each team gets 20 overs and the match wraps up in just a few hours. The situation can change from one moment to the next in this fast-paced format, making live betting especially popular. BPL and IPL are played in this format.
ODI
A 50-over match calls for both strategy and patience. This format has the widest range of betting markets in international series and ICC tournaments — from the toss all the way to the runs in the final over.
Test
Betting markets in five-day Test cricket are a little different — a draw is a valid result. Across long sessions, you can bet on a batter's runs, a bowler's wickets and the match result all at once.
For cricket fans in Bangladesh, BPL is more than just a game — it is a full celebration. Betting on local teams' tournaments has an extra edge, since players' form and backgrounds are well known. Alongside BPL, when international teams take the field in IPL and the T20 World Cup, the number of markets on yesb also grows.
In any tournament, the key is understanding the format. In T20, a single six or a single wicket can shift the momentum in an instant, and that is exactly what moves live odds dramatically. In ODI, the powerplay overs and middle-over strategy play a significant role in betting. In Test cricket, pitch conditions and weather have a longer-term effect on the markets.
yesb Cricket's 7 Popular Markets and How Each One Works
Match Winner
The simplest market — which team will win? In T20 and ODI there are two options (Team A or Team B); in Test there are three (Team A wins, Team B wins or Draw). For example, if you bet on Team A to win, you get your money back with profit only if Team A wins.
Toss Result
Before the match begins — who will win the toss, Team A or Team B? The chance is roughly 50/50, so odds on both sides are usually close to each other. There are also separate markets on the post-toss decision (bat or bowl).
Top Batsman
Which batsman will score the most runs in the match? This market involves betting on a specific player's performance. A batter in form will have lower odds; a less familiar player will have higher odds.
Total Runs Over/Under
Will the total runs in the match or a specific innings be above or below a set number? For example, whether the first innings will go over 160 runs — in this type of Over/Under market, you can bet on either side.
Multi Bet (Multiple Selections)
Combining the results of multiple matches or markets into a single bet. The odds multiply, so the potential return is much higher — but you need every selection to be correct to win. If even one is wrong, the entire bet loses.
Top Bowler and Wickets
Which bowler will take the most wickets in the match, or how many wickets will fall within a certain number of overs — in this type of market, the technical side of cricket becomes the main factor.
Handicap and Point Spread Markets
The weaker team is given a head start against the stronger team — this is called a handicap. For example, giving Team B a +1.5 run handicap means that even if Team B does not win the match, if they lose within 1.5 runs, the bettor who backed Team B on the handicap wins. Understanding the result in plain terms matters here, without worrying about stakes or specific returns.
Decimal, Fractional and American Odds — Three Formats at a Glance
There are three common formats for writing odds — decimal (2.25), fractional (5/4) and American (+125). All three express the same probability; only the way they are written differs. The examples below make this clear.
| Format | Odds | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | ৳1,000 bet returns ৳2,250 in total |
| Fractional | 5/4 | ৳5 profit for every ৳4 wagered |
| American | +125 | ৳125 profit on a ৳100 bet |
Example 1 (betting on Team A to win): Odds 2.25 = 5/4 = +125. A ৳1,000 bet returns ৳2,250 in total if Team A wins (৳1,250 profit + ৳1,000 original bet); if Team A loses, the ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 (betting on favourite Team B): Odds 1.50 = 1/2 = -200. American minus odds show how much you need to stake to win ৳100. A ৳1,000 bet on Team B returns ৳1,500 in total if Team B wins (৳500 profit).
Decimal format is the easiest to calculate — just multiply the odds by your stake to get the total return. yesb shows decimal odds by default, but you can also choose your preferred format.
For multi bets, the odds of each selection are multiplied together. If three selections have odds of 1.40, 1.80 and 1.90, the combined odds are 1.40 × 1.80 × 1.90 = 4.79 (approximately). A ৳100 bet returns ৳479 if all three are correct — but if any one of them is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
Odds Change in an Instant When a Wicket Falls — Live In-Play Betting
In live betting, you can place bets in real time while the match is in progress. The moment a wicket falls, the batting team's odds go up; if runs come quickly in the powerplay, odds drop. This dynamic is what sets in-play betting apart from pre-match.
When a new bowler comes on at the end of an over, or the weather changes, or an important catch is dropped — odds are recalculated after each of these events. In a short format like T20, these shifts happen very quickly, while in Test cricket, bigger changes tend to appear after each session.
Markets commonly available in live play include: runs in the next over, who will be the next wicket to fall, and what the score will be at the end of a specific over. Remember — betting is a form of entertainment, not a guaranteed way to make money.
Beyond cricket, live in-play markets for football, tennis and other sports are also available on yesb Bet.
The Differences in Betting on Football and Other Sports
Alongside cricket, football betting is also quite popular in Bangladesh. Football has three possible outcomes — home win, away win or draw (the 1X2 market). Like cricket, it also has an over/under market, but based on goals rather than runs.
In cricket, innings, wickets and overs are defined — every event has a structure. In football, a goal can happen at any point within 90 minutes, so live odds are calculated differently. In tennis, odds shift with every point and game, which is somewhat similar to the wicket-based changes in cricket.
The main difference is that in cricket, the duration and structure of play are much more fixed, making it easier to create statistics-based markets like "runs in a specific over" or "top bowler". Football has comparatively fewer markets of this kind.
Cricket vs Football Betting
- In cricket, a draw only happens in Test matches; T20 and ODI always produce a winner
- In football, three results are always possible (or two — in knockout stages only)
- In cricket, wickets and overs shift odds quickly
- In football, the gap between goals can be long
- Multi bets are equally popular in both sports
A Few Useful Things to Know Before You Start Betting
Focus on one market
Rather than spreading bets across many markets at once, start by getting comfortable with straightforward markets like match winner or over/under. Once you understand that market, move on to others gradually.
Set a budget
Decide on a fixed amount before each session and stick to that limit. Chasing losses by placing more and more bets is not a good habit. Betting is for entertainment, not as a source of income.
Avoid rushing in live betting
Odds move fast in in-play betting, which can make decision-making feel pressured. Only place live bets in markets you already understand — making quick decisions in unfamiliar markets increases risk.
Strategy differs by format
In T20, the powerplay and death overs play out differently; in ODI, the run rate tends to be lower in the middle overs; in Test cricket, the first session usually favours pace bowlers. Choose your market based on the format.
Compare odds
Odds vary across markets. Looking at both match winner and over/under odds for the same match at the same time may help you find better combined odds for a multi bet.
Bet responsibly
If betting starts causing stress rather than enjoyment, check the guidelines on the responsible gaming page. Betting is not permitted for anyone under 21.
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Calculating Returns with Decimal Odds in a T20 Match
Say Team A has odds of 1.80 and Team B has odds of 2.00 in a T20 match. A ৳500 bet on Team B returns ৳1,000 in total if Team B wins (৳500 profit); if Team A wins, the ৳500 is lost. This is the simplest example of a cricket match winner market.
Remember, decimal odds always show the total return including your original stake. So odds of 2.00 mean ৳200 back for every ৳100 bet (৳100 profit + ৳100 original bet). Odds can never go below 1.00.
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