bigtaka Cricket Betting — From BPL to the T20 World Cup, bet on every match
bigtaka brings cricket fans in Bangladesh a full cricket betting experience. Place bets across all three formats — T20, ODI and Test — and enjoy the action with live in-play betting.
Three cricket formats and popular tournaments
T20
The fastest format in cricket. Each team plays just 20 overs, so the match can swing at any moment. BPL (Bangladesh Premier League), IPL and the T20 World Cup are the most popular among bettors. Odds shift very quickly due to the chance of a six or a sudden wicket — making this ideal for live betting.
ODI
The fifty-over one-day match calls for more strategy and patience. The ICC World Cup and bilateral series are played in ODI format. For betting, powerplay scores, middle-over wickets and the run rate in the last 10 overs all influence the odds.
Test
Five-day cricket is a test of patience. Because a draw is possible, Test matches have three outcomes — Team A wins, Team B wins, or a draw. Pitch behaviour, weather and the innings margin are all reflected in the odds. You can also bet on Bangladesh Tigers Test series at bigtaka.
BPL, IPL and international matches — where is the most action?
For cricket fans in Bangladesh, BPL is a celebration of supporting their favourite teams. During the BPL season, bigtaka keeps multiple betting markets open for every match. Although IPL is India's franchise league, it has a huge following in Bangladesh, so bigtaka sees active bettors on IPL matches too.
On the international stage, major tournaments like the ICC T20 World Cup and the ODI World Cup offer the widest range of markets. Domestic leagues from various countries also provide betting opportunities on bigtaka. For full details on betting rules, please read the Terms and Conditions page.
Football and other sports betting
Alongside cricket, bigtaka also offers football betting. In a 90-minute football match there are three possible results — win, loss or draw. Compared to cricket, football matches can end with no goals or very few goals, so the nature of the odds is different. In T20 cricket the score changes with every ball, whereas in football 45 minutes can pass without a single goal.
Betting is also available on other sports such as tennis, badminton and kabaddi — each with its own market structure. In the context of Bangladesh, however, cricket offers the most markets and betting options by far, with more variety than any other sport.
6 popular cricket betting markets
Match Winner
The simplest market — just pick whether Team A or Team B will win. In T20 and ODI there is no draw, so there are only two options. Example: if you pick Team A at odds of 1.45, a ৳500 bet returns ৳725 if Team A wins; if Team B wins, the full ৳500 is lost.
Toss Bet
All you need to pick is who will win the toss — it has nothing to do with the match result. The odds for both sides are usually nearly equal, making this a good starting point for new bettors.
Top Batsman
The question in this market is: who will score the most runs within a given team? Odds are set based on batting order and pitch conditions. An opener generally gets more opportunities, so their odds tend to be relatively lower.
Total Runs Over/Under
The bookmaker sets a runs line — for example 160.5. You bet on whether the total will go over or under that line. You need to weigh up the pitch, weather and team strength to choose over or under. If the match moves at a fast pace, there is a greater chance of the total going over.
Multi Bet
You can add selections from multiple matches on the same bet slip. The odds multiply together to give a larger combined return. Example: three selections at 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.90 = 3.99 — a ৳100 bet returns ৳399, but if any one selection is wrong the full ৳100 is lost.
Next Wicket
During a live match, you need to decide quickly whether a wicket will fall in the next over. Whether a spinner or a pacer is bowling, and how settled the batsman is — weighing all of this up and making a snap decision is what makes this market interesting.
Decimal, fractional and American odds — a simple explanation
| Format | Team A win odds | Team B win odds |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | 1.80 |
| Fractional | 5/4 | 4/5 |
| American | +125 | −125 |
All three formats express the same odds for the same match, just written differently. For bettors in Bangladesh, decimal format is the most straightforward — the total return is found simply by multiplying.
Example 1 — Betting on the underdog
A ৳500 bet is placed on Team A to win at decimal odds of 2.25 (5/4 in fractional, +125 in American). If Team A wins, the total return is ৳1,125 — meaning ৳625 profit plus the original ৳500 back. If Team A loses, the full ৳500 is gone.
Example 2 — Betting on the favourite
Team B is the favourite at odds of 1.80 (4/5 in fractional, −125 in American — a negative American figure means how much you need to stake to win ৳100). A ৳500 bet returns ৳900 if Team B wins (৳400 profit).
Odds carry no guarantee of winning — they are simply a mathematical expression of probability. Enjoy betting as a form of entertainment. Please visit our Responsible Gaming page to play responsibly.
Live in-play betting — odds change when a wicket falls
The ability to place bets in real time while the match is on is what sets live betting apart. The moment a wicket falls, odds can shift within seconds. If runs flow quickly in the powerplay, the batting side's odds of winning shorten; if bowlers take wickets in quick succession, the balance tips toward the fielding side.
As overs pass and the required run rate rises, pressure builds in the match — at these moments there are opportunities to bet on total runs or the outcome of the next over in the live market. Decisions must be made quickly, as markets close fast.
Some useful tips for cricket betting
Check the pitch report before the match starts. On a pitch that suits spinners, scoring is harder for batsmen, so the under market may be more relevant.
Rather than starting with a large amount on one market, place small bets first to get a feel for the platform. Betting is for enjoyment — there is no guarantee of profit.
Adding more selections to a multi bet increases the potential return, but the risk grows equally. Assess each selection independently.
Making decisions based on emotion during live betting can cause problems. Set a fixed budget and do not go beyond it.
The nature of odds differs across formats. An approach that works in T20 may not always apply in Test cricket.
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