z baazi Cricket Betting — feel every match of the Tigers up close
From BPL, IPL and the T20 World Cup to international Test series — z baazi gives you the chance to bet across every format of cricket. Pick the right market, understand the odds, and enjoy the match in a new way.
Cricket's Three Formats and Major Tournaments
T20 — Fast and Intense
T20 is the shortest and most intense format of cricket. A team has just twenty overs to give their best. Bangladesh's BPL and India's IPL are both played in this format, and the T20 World Cup is a special occasion for cricket fans in Bangladesh. The pace of a T20 match is so fast that betting markets can change with every over.
Most PopularODI — A Balanced Contest
The fifty-over ODI format allows more time for strategy than T20. When the Bangladesh Tigers take the field in international ODIs, every wicket and run directly affects the betting markets. ODI tournaments run throughout the year as part of the ICC World Cup cycle, so there are betting opportunities all year round.
International SeriesTest — A Test of Patience
Five-day Test cricket is the longest and most traditional format of the game. A draw is possible here, so betting outcomes need to be analysed differently compared to T20 or ODI. Some betting markets apply only to Tests — such as innings-based runs or the result of each day's play.
Traditional Format
BPL, IPL and the International Stage
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) takes place every winter and is a special occasion for cricket fans across the country. You can bet on every BPL match at z baazi.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is an internationally recognised T20 franchise league that is also hugely popular among audiences in Bangladesh. Betting opportunities are also available for the ICC T20 World Cup, Asia Cup and bilateral series.
If you want to learn more about betting strategies, you will find detailed guides on the z baazi Betting Tips page.
Football and Other Sports — What is the Difference?
Alongside cricket, z baazi also offers betting on football and several other popular sports. However, the style of betting varies quite a bit between sports.
In football, a match can end in one of three ways — home win, away win or draw. This three-way market is different from ODI or T20 cricket, where a draw is generally not possible. In Test cricket, however, a draw is possible, so the range of outcomes is closer to football.
In football, markets like number of goals, corners and cards work in the same way as runs, wickets or sixes markets in cricket. Every sport has its own rhythm, so having solid knowledge of a particular sport makes the betting experience more meaningful.
Whether it is cricket or football, betting should be for entertainment. Read our Responsible Gaming guidelines to bet responsibly.
Key Differences by Format
- T20 and ODI generally have no draw — only two possible outcomes
- In Test cricket, three outcomes are possible: Team A win, Team B win or draw
- Cricket offers many special markets based on wickets and overs
- Football has goals/corners/cards markets; cricket has runs/wickets/sixes
- Weather and pitch conditions play an important role in cricket betting
Popular Betting Markets — How Each One Works
Match Winner
The simplest market — who will win the match? Team A or Team B. Example: in a T20 match between Team A and Team B, if you think Team B will win, you bet on Team B. If Team B wins, your bet is successful.
Most Played MarketToss Winner
Which team will win the toss? This is not directly linked to the match result, but it is available as a separate market. Example: if Team A's captain has a strong record of winning tosses, someone might use that analysis to participate in the Toss market.
Pre-MatchTop Batsman
Which batsman will score the most runs for their team? In this market you predict the highest run-scorer within a specific team. Example: if you think Team B's opener will score the most runs for their side, you can select that batsman.
Player MarketTotal Runs Over/Under
Will the total runs in an innings or across the whole match be more (Over) or less (Under) than a set number? Example: will Team A score more than 160 runs in their first innings — you can choose Over or Under in this market.
Runs MarketTop Wicket Taker
Which bowler will take the most wickets in the match? This market is especially popular in cricket. Example: if analysis of the pitch suggests a spinner from Team A will perform well, you can select that bowler.
Bowler MarketMulti Bet
A multi bet combines multiple selections into a single bet. Example: Team A wins a BPL match and Team B wins a separate IPL match — combining these two selections makes one multi bet. If all selections are correct the return is higher, but if even one fails the entire bet is lost.
Multiple MatchesHow to Read and Understand Odds
In betting, odds represent the potential return on a bet. Odds are displayed in three main formats — Decimal, Fractional and American. Decimal format is most commonly used at z baazi.
Example 1 — Team A to win (৳500 bet)
| Format | Odds | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | ৳2.50 returned per ৳1 staked |
| Fractional | 3/2 | ৳3 profit for every ৳2 staked |
| American | +150 | ৳150 profit on a ৳100 bet |
A ৳500 bet on a win returns a total of ৳1,250 (৳750 profit + ৳500 original stake). If the bet loses, ৳500 is gone.
Example 2 — Team B to win (Favourite)
| Format | Odds | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.50 | ৳1.50 returned per ৳1 staked |
| Fractional | 1/2 | ৳1 profit for every ৳2 staked |
| American | -200 | ৳200 needed to make ৳100 profit |
A ৳500 bet on Team B winning returns a total of ৳750 (৳250 profit + ৳500 original stake). American minus odds indicate the favourite.
Keep in mind: The lower the decimal odds, the more that team is considered the favourite. American plus (+) odds indicate the underdog; minus (−) odds indicate the favourite. All three formats express the same probability — only the way they are written differs.
In-Play Betting During the Match — New Opportunities Every Over
In-play or live betting lets you place bets after the match has already started. In cricket this is particularly engaging, because the odds in the market shift instantly after every wicket or big six.
For example, if Team B is 55 for 3 after the first ten overs, their chances of winning drop and Team A's odds become more attractive. Then two consecutive sixes can turn the situation around again.
Markets close very quickly in live betting, so decisions need to be made fast. Live betting is available on the z baazi App — find out more on the z baazi App page.
- New markets open after every over
- Odds update instantly when a wicket falls
- New run rate markets become available at the end of the powerplay
- Last over market: how many runs will be scored this over
Some Useful Tips for Cricket Betting
For more detailed strategies and analysis, visit z baazi Betting Tips — in-depth guides for various markets are available there.
Things to Keep in Mind About Betting
- Betting is purely for entertainment
- No outcome is guaranteed
- Do not try to recover money you have lost
- Only bet what you can afford to lose
- For ages 21+. Opening an account for minors is prohibited.
Get started with z baazi — bonuses, payments and more
As a new member, you can get a 150% bonus, up to ৳10,000 (wagering requirement is 15x the bonus amount). Example: a ৳1,000 deposit gives a ৳1,500 bonus, making your balance ৳2,500; you will need to wager ৳22,500.
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