Cricket Betting at taka bata — Bet on Every Format from BPL to T20 World Cup
taka bata brings a wide range of betting markets for cricket fans in Bangladesh. Whether it is a Bangladesh Tigers match or the excitement of BPL — place your bets on all types of cricket with ease.
The Three Formats of Cricket and Popular Tournaments
To understand cricket betting, it helps to have a clear picture of the three formats first, because each format has a different pace and strategy, and the betting markets differ accordingly.
T20 is the fastest format — in just twenty overs the situation can change in an instant. BPL, IPL and the T20 World Cup have made this format the most popular among fans in Bangladesh. From the stands in Dhaka to tea stalls in the villages — BPL is talked about everywhere.
ODI, or one-day cricket, is a fifty-over game. Team strategy and batting order play a bigger role here, which makes it relatively straightforward to bet on top batsman or total runs markets.
Test Cricket is the longest format — in a five-day match, pitch conditions and weather play a major role. In Test matches a draw is a possible result alongside a win, so the market structure is somewhat different.
You can bet through taka bata on Bangladesh Tigers matches at international level, ICC events and bilateral series. To learn more about football betting, visit the taka bata Bet page.
Football and Other Sports Betting
Football is also widely popular in Bangladesh alongside cricket. Betting on Premier League, Bundesliga or local league matches works a little differently from cricket.
In football there are three possible outcomes — Team A wins, Team B wins, or a draw. For this reason football odds are generally three-way, whereas in limited-overs cricket there is usually no draw. In Test cricket a draw is possible, so the odds structure there is closer to football.
Betting markets for other sports such as kabaddi, tennis or badminton are generally smaller — mainly match winner and handicap markets are available. Cricket offers a wide range of markets based on wickets, overs and partnerships, which are less common in football or other sports.
Because of cricket's variety and depth, it offers the richest platform for betting — the situation changes after every over and every wicket, and the markets shift along with it.
Cricket vs Football Betting — Key Differences
| Category | Cricket | Football |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Outcomes | 2 in T20/ODI | 3 (including draw) |
| In-Play Markets | Changes every over | Changes after a goal |
| Special Markets | Wickets, runs, toss | Goals, corners |
| Duration | 3 hours to 5 days | 90 minutes |
Popular Cricket Betting Markets
Understanding how each market works makes betting more straightforward. Below is a simple explanation of seven popular markets.
Match Winner
The simplest market — choose which team will win the match.
Toss Winner
Which team will win the toss — in this market the result is decided before a ball is bowled.
Top Batsman
Bet on who will score the most runs for a team in the match.
Total Runs Over/Under
Whether the total runs in an innings or the whole match will be above or below a set number.
Multi Bet
Combine multiple selections into a single bet — if all results come in, the payout is much higher.
Top Bowler
Bet on which bowler will take the most wickets in the match.
Handicap and Run Line
To balance the difference in strength between two teams, one team is given an artificial advantage or disadvantage. For example, if Team A is given a handicap of 20 runs, they must win by more than 20 runs.
Special MarketUnderstanding the Three Ways Odds Are Written
Odds on a betting platform can be shown in three ways — decimal, fractional and American. All three formats express the same information, just written differently.
Example 1: Team A to win, stake ৳200. Decimal odds 2.50 means — fractional 3/2, American +150. If the bet wins you get back ৳500 (৳300 profit + ৳200 original stake); if it loses you are down ৳200.
Example 2: Team B is the favourite, same stake ৳200. Decimal 1.50 = fractional 1/2 = American -200 (meaning you need to stake ৳200 to win ৳100). If it wins you get back ৳300 (৳100 profit + ৳200 stake).
Decimal odds are generally the easiest to understand — to find the total return simply multiply the stake by the odds. A negative number in American odds (such as -200) means the team is the favourite.
Odds Comparison — The Same Value Written Three Ways
| Format | Team A (Underdog) | Team B (Favourite) |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| Fractional | 3/2 | 1/2 |
| American | +150 | -200 |
| Return on ৳200 Stake | ৳500 | ৳300 |
| Profit | ৳300 | ৳100 |
These numbers are for illustration only — actual match odds will differ.
Live In-Play Betting — Odds That Change Every Over
Live in-play betting is the most dynamic part of cricket betting. You can place bets after the match has started, and the odds change after every wicket, after every over, and even after every boundary.
Say Team A has made a strong start in the first ten overs — the odds for Team A to win will shorten and the odds for Team B will lengthen. A big wicket can reverse the situation again. This constant movement is what sets live betting apart.
Live betting in T20 matches is the fastest-moving because the situation can change in an instant. When a power hitter comes in during the death overs, the run rate can jump sharply, which directly affects over/under markets.
In Test matches the pitch behaves differently from day to day — the odds on day one and day five can be completely different. If spinners are gaining an advantage on a worn pitch, bowler-related markets will reflect that.
What to Know Before You Start
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Understand the Format Before Choosing a Market
In T20, toss and over markets matter most; in ODI, top batsman is key; in Test, a draw is also a possible result. -
Multi Bets Carry Higher Risk
Combining multiple selections offers a bigger payout, but if one loses the whole bet is gone. For beginners, a simple two- or three-leg multi is a good starting point. -
Set a Budget and Stick to It
Decide how much you will spend in each session before you start, and keep to that amount. -
Do Not Rush in Live Betting
Odds move quickly, so analyse the situation rather than placing a bet in a hurry. -
Betting Is for Entertainment
Enjoy cricket betting — it is not a way to earn income, but a way to engage with the game. -
Keep Your Account Secure
Use a strong password and sign in safely on the taka bata Login page.
Multi Bet Example
Three selections across three separate matches — decimal odds 1.50, 1.70 and 1.80. The combined odds are 1.50 × 1.70 × 1.80 = 4.59 (approximately). If all three win, a ৳100 stake returns ৳459 — but if even one loses, the full ৳100 is gone.
Start Cricket Betting at taka bata
On your first deposit you get a 150% bonus up to ৳15,000 — wagering requirement is 20x the bonus amount.
Example: Deposit ৳1,000, receive a bonus of ৳1,500, total balance ৳2,500, wagering requirement ৳30,000.
Deposit and withdraw via bKash, Nagad or Rocket. Minimum withdrawal is ৳1,000, usually completed within 30 minutes to 3 hours.
taka bata VIP members receive weekly cashback — up to 0.5% at Bronze level and up to 1.5% at Gold level.
How a Betting Exchange Works
In traditional betting you bet against the platform, but in a betting exchange you bet against other bettors. There are two positions — BACK and LAY.
BACK BET: If you believe Team A will win, place a BACK bet. With decimal odds of 1.80, a ৳500 bet — if Team A wins, you profit ৳400 (before commission); if Team A doesn't win, you lose ৳500.
LAY BET: If you think Team A will lose, place a LAY bet. Against a backer's ৳500 — if Team A doesn't win, you profit ৳500 (before commission); if Team A wins, you pay ৳400 (liability = ৳500 × 0.80).
Exchange betting may seem complicated, but the core idea is simple: BACK means you back a win, LAY means you back a loss. You can find answers to more detailed questions on the site's FAQ page.
