Cricket Betting at babu88 — Best Odds on BPL, IPL and International Matches
Cricket is the most popular sport in Bangladesh. From T20 to Test, from BPL to the World Cup — bet across multiple markets on every match at babu88 and follow the live in-play odds as the game unfolds.
Cricket's Three Formats and Major Tournaments
Cricket's three main formats — T20, ODI and Test — each have a different character when it comes to betting. T20 is the fastest: just 20 overs, so the situation can change with every ball. This format is the most popular among Bangladeshi fans, and babu88 offers the most markets for T20 matches.
In an ODI or one-day match, team strategy becomes clearer over 50 overs — a mid-innings wicket can dramatically shift the total runs outlook, which is reflected directly in the betting markets. In Test cricket, with five days of play, a draw is a valid result, so the match winner market has three options.
Among the major tournaments, BPL generates huge interest across Bangladesh as the country's domestic T20 league. IPL is India's most popular T20 tournament and is also well known among Bangladeshi fans. In addition, Bangladesh Tigers' matches in the T20 World Cup and ICC international series are given special coverage at babu88.
Alongside cricket, you can also bet on football, tennis and other sports at babu88. The difference from cricket is that in football, with 90 minutes of continuous play, scoring chances are fewer, so total goals or corner markets are more popular. In cricket there are separate markets for every over and every wicket, which you don't see in any other sport.
Popular Betting Markets and Examples
babu88 offers many types of markets for cricket. Below is a brief description of seven main markets. The examples use Team A and Team B — these are fictional illustrations, not any specific team.
Match Winner
Choose which of the two teams will win. In T20 or ODI it is Team A or Team B — two options. In Test, a draw is also available as a separate option.
Toss Winner
Which team will win the toss? On subcontinental pitches the toss carries a lot of weight, making this market especially popular.
Top Batsman
Which batter in a team will score the most runs in an innings or over the whole match. You can participate in this market independently of the team result.
Total Runs Over/Under
babu88 sets a fixed runs target (for example 160). Choose whether Team A or both teams combined will score more (over) or fewer (under) than that target.
Multi Bet
Combine multiple selections from multiple matches into a single bet. If all selections are correct the odds are multiplied — higher risk, but higher potential return.
Highest Opening Partnership
Which of the two teams' opening pairs will build the bigger partnership — a lesser-known but strategically interesting market.
Next Method of Dismissal
How will the next wicket fall — bowled, caught, run out? This is especially popular in live matches and is part of in-play betting.
Odds in Three Formats — How to Read Them
At babu88, odds can be displayed in three formats. The examples below express the same value three ways — a quick read will make it clear.
Example 1 — Team A to Win (Stake ৳200)
All three formats represent the same value. If the bet wins, the total return is ৳500 — made up of ৳300 profit and your ৳200 stake. If you lose, the ৳200 is gone.
Example 2 — Team B is the Favourite (Stake ৳200)
Team B is the favourite here, so the odds are lower. American minus odds show how much you need to stake for ৳100 profit. A winning ৳200 bet returns ৳300 total — a profit of just ৳100.
babu88 shows decimal odds by default, which is the easiest format for bettors in Bangladesh. You can choose your preferred format in settings. For more rules about betting, see the Terms and Conditions page.
Multi Bet Calculation
If three selections have decimal odds of 1.40, 1.80 and 1.90 respectively, the combined odds are:
A ৳100 bet returns ৳479 if all three selections are correct. If even one loses, the full ৳100 is gone.
Live In-Play Betting — Odds Shift with Every Wicket
LIVE Live in-play betting is the most dynamic part of cricket betting. You can place bets at babu88 even after the match has started, and the odds update with every over, wicket and boundary.
Say Team A has scored 80 runs in 10 overs, then suddenly two wickets fall in quick succession. At that moment Team A's odds of winning will lengthen (meaning they become less likely) and Team B's odds will shorten. Decisions in in-play betting have to be made fast, because odds can change in an instant.
If no wickets fall in the powerplay and the run rate is good, the odds on the 'total runs over' market for the batting team shorten, meaning it becomes more likely to win. Conversely, if only a few runs are needed in the final over, the 'match winner' odds for the batting team can shorten considerably.
Players in Bangladesh often enjoy in-play betting while watching a match with friends at a café in Dhaka or at home. The babu88 app lets you view live odds and place bets on mobile as well.
Betting on Football and Other Sports
Beyond cricket, you can bet on football, tennis, badminton and volleyball at babu88. In football there are usually three possible outcomes — Team A wins, Team B wins or a draw — and markets are built around those. Compared to cricket, football in-play markets are different: you can also bet on corners, cards or a specific goalscorer.
The markets available in cricket for each over, each wicket or a specific partnership are not available in football. On the other hand, football handicap betting or Asian lines are not common in cricket.
babu88 also offers Virtual Sports, where you can bet on computer-generated cricket and football matches at any time.
Cricket vs Football
- Cricket has more markets: you can bet separately on every over, wicket, partnership, runs and more.
- Football has more popular handicap and corner markets; a draw is a possible result.
- T20 cricket finishes in just 3 hours — the best format for fast live betting.
- Test cricket has a draw, so you bet on 3 outcomes — similar to football.
Useful Tips for Cricket Betting
- Choose markets to match the format: in T20, total runs and live markets work well; in Test, keep the draw option in mind for the match winner market.
- Set a budget in advance: decide how much you will bet before you start and stay within that limit. Betting is a form of entertainment — not a source of income.
- Be careful with multi bets: combining three or more selections in a multi bet increases potential returns but also increases risk — if one loses, the entire bet is gone.
- Consider the pitch and weather: on a spin-friendly pitch, picking total runs under may be more logical — but it is not certain, because surprising results happen often in cricket.
- Be patient in in-play: rather than making quick decisions in live betting, try to understand how the match is flowing. Reassess the situation after each over.
- Play responsibly: for more guidance on betting, read babu88's Responsible Gaming page.
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