Cricket Betting at z baaz — Place Bets on Every Match from BPL to T20 World Cup
Cricket is the most popular sport in Bangladesh. At z baaz, betting markets are available across all three formats — T20, ODI and Test — along with live in-play options.
Cricket's three formats and competitions
Cricket has three distinct formats — T20, ODI and Test. Each has its own pace and strategy, so the betting markets differ as well.
T20 is the fastest format. Each team plays just 20 overs, so runs come quickly and the result can change at any moment. Bangladesh's BPL and India's IPL are both played in T20 format and are very popular among Bangladeshi fans.
ODI, or one-day matches, see each team play 50 overs. The pace is somewhat slower, but there is more room for big turnarounds. The ICC World Cup is played in ODI format.
Test is cricket's oldest and longest format — this five-day match is a test of strategy and patience. The Tigers' Test matches are followed across the country.
Cricket alongside football and other sports
z baaz offers betting markets not just on cricket but on football as well. From tea stalls in Dhaka to office conversations, European leagues and international football are talked about everywhere. In football, match winner, both teams to score, correct score and handicap markets are available.
The key difference between cricket and football is the scoring structure. Cricket has a higher run count, making over/under runs markets popular. Football has fewer goals, so 1X2 or correct score markets like 1-0/2-1 are used more.
Markets are also available for kabaddi, badminton and tennis. However, cricket remains the main draw for Bangladeshi fans — especially when the Tigers are on the field.
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Popular betting markets in cricket
Each market works differently. Below are seven common markets with brief examples.
Match Winner
You bet on which team will win the match. For example, if you place a bet on team A and team A wins, you receive a payout. If they don't win, the bet is lost.
Toss Winner
You bet on which team will win the toss. This is completely separate from the match result — it depends only on the coin flip outcome on the field.
Top Batsman
You bet on which batsman will score the most runs in a specific innings. The team's strength and pitch conditions are taken into account.
Total Runs Over/Under
You bet on whether the total runs in the first innings or the entire match will be more than a set number (over) or less (under).
Multi Bet
A single bet that combines multiple selections. If all selections are correct, the payout multiplies — if even one is wrong, the entire bet is lost.
Series Winner
You bet on which team will win the entire series. This depends on the outcome of the whole series, not just one match.
Wickets Market
You bet on whether the total number of wickets in a specific powerplay or innings will be above or below a set limit. The team's bowling strength and how batting-friendly the pitch is are taken into consideration.
How to read and understand odds
Betting odds are written in three different formats — decimal, fractional and American. All three formats show the same information, just expressed differently. Below are two real examples to explain this.
Example 1 — Same odds in three formats
Say you are betting on team A to win and the stake is ৳1,000.
| Format | Odds |
|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 |
| Fractional | 5/4 |
| American | +125 |
If team A wins, you get back ৳2,250 (৳1,250 profit + ৳1,000 original stake). If team A loses, the ৳1,000 stake is lost.
Example 2 — Odds for the favourite team
Say team B is the favourite and the stake is the same ৳1,000.
| Format | Odds |
|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.25 |
| Fractional | 1/4 |
| American | -400 |
American minus odds show how much you need to stake to win ৳100. Here, a ৳1,000 stake returns ৳1,250 (৳250 profit).
Live in-play betting — bet while the match is on
In-play betting means you can place bets even after a match has started. Every time a wicket falls or a big six is hit, the odds change — and these changes are visible in real time.
In-play betting is especially popular in cricket because a match goes on for a long time. If three wickets fall in the first powerplay, the odds on the remaining batting lineup rise quickly. On the other hand, if a batsman is in form, the odds on the runs over market come down.
Over-by-over markets are also available live — you can place separate bets on how many runs will be scored in each over. Odds in this market change very fast.
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Some practical tips before you start betting
- Set your budget first. Decide in advance how much you will bet — and do not go beyond that.
- Start with one market. The match winner market is the simplest. Understand that one first.
- Be careful with multi bets. The payout is higher, but if even one selection is wrong, the entire bet is lost.
- Don't rush in live betting. Odds change fast, but it is better to think before deciding.
- Betting is for entertainment. It is not a reliable way to earn money — keep that in mind.
- Read the rules. Before placing a bet, it is worth checking the terms and conditions once.
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