dbt Cricket Betting — Top Markets from BPL to T20 World Cup
dbt offers detailed betting on T20, ODI and Test cricket for cricket fans in Bangladesh — from live odds to multi bets.
Cricket Formats and Competitions
The first thing to understand about cricket betting is that the style of play and how results unfold differ across formats. T20 matches generally finish within three to four hours, so odds change quickly and the batting in the last few overs can turn the result around. In ODI format, the run rate moves around through the middle overs of a fifty-over game, making over/under bets more popular. In Test cricket, the five-day format brings in pitch, weather and innings momentum, which makes betting more varied.
Among competitions, the most familiar to Bangladeshi fans is the BPL — the domestic T20 league featuring top local and overseas players. Alongside that, the IPL and the ICC T20 World Cup draw the most market interest among Bangladeshi bettors. Odds for international series and bilateral Test series are also available on dbt before each match.
Cricket Alongside Football and Other Sports
Football Betting
In football, three outcomes are possible in 90 minutes — home win, away win or draw. In cricket (ODI and T20), a draw is generally not possible, so the odds structure differs from football and the range of markets is wider.
Cricket vs Other Sports
Cricket offers live markets ball by ball or over by over, while in football odds shift minute by minute around the chance of a goal. Multi bets are available in both sports, but it is important to understand the rules specific to each bet.
More Sports
Alongside cricket and football, dbt also offers betting on tennis, basketball and other international sports. Each sport has its own market structure — reading through the odds will make the differences clear.
Popular Betting Markets — How They Work
There are several markets in cricket betting that Bangladeshi bettors on dbt use most. Each market can be played on its own, or combined together in a multi bet.
Match Winner
Which of the two teams will win — the simplest market. In T20 and ODI there is no draw, so there are just two options. Example: if team A wins, the full stake comes back at the given odds; if they lose, the bet is lost.
SimpleToss Betting
You can bet on the result of the toss before the match starts. Two equal possibilities — team A or team B wins the toss. On pitches where the toss matters, this creates separate strategic interest.
Pre-MatchTop Batsman
Bet on which batter will score the most runs for a specific team. On bowling-friendly pitches, the odds on this market tend to go up considerably.
Specialist MarketTotal Runs Over/Under
Bet on whether the total runs in an innings or full match will be more (over) or less (under) than a set number. Example: if you pick over 160 total runs, the innings needs to reach 161+ to win.
Statistics-BasedMulti Bet
Multiple selections from multiple matches can be combined into a single bet. Example: if you pick team A, team B and team A as winners in three separate matches, the three odds are multiplied together to increase the return — but if any one loses, the entire bet is lost.
Higher RiskBetting Exchange
You can bet not only for a win but also against one — in BACK and LAY markets. This type of betting is different from a traditional bookmaker and becomes straightforward once you understand the odds.
Advanced MarketPowerplay and First Wicket Markets
In T20, you can also bet on the total runs in the first six overs (powerplay) or which over the first wicket will fall in. This is one of the most fast-moving markets in short-format cricket.
Odds in Three Formats — Explanation and Examples
Odds tell you how much you can potentially win. The same price is written in three ways — decimal, fractional and American. dbt generally uses the decimal format, but understanding all three helps on any platform.
| Format | Team A to win (example) | Team B to win (favourite) |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | 1.25 |
| Fractional | 3/2 | 1/4 |
| American | +150 | −400 |
Example 1 — Team A wins, stake ৳1,000
Decimal 2.50 = Fractional 3/2 = American +150. If the bet wins, a total of ৳2,500 is returned — ৳1,500 profit plus the ৳1,000 stake. If the bet loses, ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 — Favourite Team B, stake ৳1,000
Decimal 1.25 = Fractional 1/4 = American −400. American minus odds tell you how much you need to stake to win ৳100. On a ৳1,000 stake, a win returns ৳1,250 — a profit of only ৳250.
The higher the odds, the higher the potential profit — but the market also considers the chance of winning to be lower. Betting is for entertainment — it should never be seen as a reliable source of income.
Multi bet example:
If three selections are at odds of 1.50, 1.60 and 1.90 respectively, the combined odds are 1.50 × 1.60 × 1.90 = 4.56. On a ৳100 stake the return is ৳456 — but if even one of the three loses, the full ৳100 is gone.
Live In-Play Betting — Odds Shift When Wickets Fall LIVE
In-play betting means placing bets in real time while the match is going on. In cricket, odds are recalculated after every ball, every wicket and every over.
As an example, say team A comes in to bat and scores 35 runs in the first three overs without losing a wicket — the odds on team A winning will shorten (meaning they become the favourite). Then if two wickets fall in the fourth over, the odds will lengthen again. This flow is what sets in-play betting apart.
In a T20 match, things move very fast after the 15th over — especially when big hits are needed in the final over or a pace bowler gets the new ball. On dbt, odds keep updating at these moments and bettors can place new bets or cash out an existing bet if they choose.
If you want to bet responsibly, read dbt's guidelines on the Responsible Gaming page.
Practical Tips for Cricket Betting
Bet with the format in mind
In batting-friendly conditions in T20 and ODI, over/under markets tend to work well. In Test cricket, there is more time to decide on longer-term markets.
Set a budget
Before each betting session, decide how much you are willing to spend. If it goes beyond entertainment, take a break — the dbt Responsible Gaming page has details on setting limits.
Be careful with multi bets
Multi bets offer higher returns, but one wrong selection loses the whole bet. The more selections you add — beyond three or four — the more the risk naturally increases.
Avoid rushing on live bets
In-play odds change quickly. Rather than betting in a hurry, watch a few overs, get a feel for how things are going, then decide.
Read the rules
Every market has its own specific rules. What happens to a bet in the event of a match cancellation, Duckworth-Lewis or no result is explained in the Terms and Conditions.
Things to keep in mind
- Betting is entertainment, not a source of income
- It is better not to increase your bets to try to recover losses
- Understand the market before the match starts
- Starting with smaller markets is easier
- For ages 21+
If you are also interested in casino games, dbt's Slots section has hundreds of games from PG Soft, JILI and Pragmatic Play — available to try at any time.
Get Started at dbt — Bonus and Easy Payments
A 200% bonus up to ৳10,000 is available on the first deposit for new accounts (25x wagering requirement). Example: deposit ৳1,000 and ৳2,000 in bonus is added, giving a balance of ৳3,000 with a wagering requirement of ৳50,000. Deposits can be made via bKash, Nagad and Rocket, with a minimum of ৳500. Withdrawals generally process within 30 minutes to 3 hours. 24/7 live chat and email support is available in Bangla for any issues.
dbt Login