Cricket Betting at bk 99 — T20 to Test, BPL to World Cup
Get closer to Bangladesh's most popular sport. At bk 99 you can bet on every cricket format — from before the first ball to just before the last.
Three cricket formats and major competitions
Cricket's three international formats — T20, ODI and Test — each have their own pace, strategy and betting characteristics. T20 is the shortest and fastest, so odds shift after every over. ODI is a more measured contest where a batsman's consistency matters. In a five-day Test match, pitch conditions, surface behaviour and weather all influence the result.
The tournament that draws the most interest from Bangladeshi fans is the BPL (Bangladesh Premier League), where local and overseas stars play together. The IPL is India's franchise league but has a large following in Bangladesh too. In the T20 World Cup, every Bangladesh Tigers match becomes a talking point across the country. At bk 99 you can bet on every match in all these competitions.
Markets are also regularly available for ICC Champions Trophy, Asia Cup and bilateral series matches. With the international cricket calendar kept busy, some series or other is running for most of the year.
Football and other sports — what is the difference?
At bk 99 you can bet on football as well as cricket. One key difference between cricket and football markets is the range of possible outcomes — football has three: win, loss or draw. In limited-overs cricket there is no draw, so the odds work differently.
In football, markets like goals over/under, both teams to score and a specific player to score are popular. Cricket has its own unique markets such as toss, first wicket runs and runs per over, which do not exist in football. The variety of markets differs from sport to sport.
Betting markets are also available for kabaddi, badminton and tennis, though they are more limited compared to cricket and football. Knowing the rules of each sport well makes it easier to understand the markets.
bk 99 Bet also has various sports betting options beyond cricket, where you can easily navigate to the market for your preferred sport.
Cricket vs Football — a market comparison
- Cricket T20: No draw, fast odds changes, special markets (toss, over runs, wickets)
- Cricket Test: Three possible results (win, loss, draw), long-term strategy
- Football: Three results, goal-based markets, half-time/full-time bets
- Other sports: Tennis and badminton have set and game-based markets
Popular markets in cricket betting — a detailed guide
Cricket betting has many markets beyond just match winner. The most common ones are explained with examples below.
Match Winner
Which team wins the match — Team A or Team B — this is the most straightforward market. Two outcomes in T20, three in Test. Example: Team A win at odds 1.80, Team B win at odds 2.00 — a ৳1,000 bet on Team B returns ৳2,000 if Team B wins.
Toss Betting
Bet on which team wins the toss before the match starts. The probability for each team is roughly equal, so odds are usually very close. Example: pick Team A or Team B — place your bet on either.
Top Batsman
Which batsman in a team will score the most runs — this market has separate odds for each player. Example: bet on which of Team A's three batsmen will score the highest.
Total Runs Over/Under
Will the total runs in an innings be more than (over) or fewer than (under) the bookmaker's set number — this market depends more on pitch and weather conditions than team strength.
Top Wicket Taker
Bet on which bowler will take the most wickets in the match. Odds for this market are set differently for pace-friendly and spin-friendly pitches.
Multi Bet (multiple selections)
Combine multiple selections in a single bet — if all selections are correct the odds are multiplied. Example: three selections at odds 1.40 × 1.80 × 1.90 = 4.79; a ৳100 bet returns ৳479, but if even one selection is wrong the full ৳100 is lost.
Decimal, Fractional and American odds
In cricket betting, odds are written in three formats. All three convey the same information — only the way they are expressed differs. bk 99 generally uses the decimal format, which is the easiest to read.
Example 1 — a team's win odds (Team A, ৳200 stake)
The same odds in three formats:
- Decimal: 2.25 — stake × 2.25 = return
- Fractional: 5/4 — ৳5 profit for every ৳4 staked
- American: +125 — ৳125 profit on a ৳100 bet
Example 2 — the favourite's odds (Team B, ৳200 stake)
Favourites generally have lower odds:
- Decimal: 1.80
- Fractional: 4/5
- American: −125 (meaning you need to bet ৳125 to make ৳100 profit)
Why are American minus odds used?
In the American format, a minus sign means the team is the favourite — it shows how much you need to stake to make ৳100 profit. A plus sign means the underdog — it shows how much you win on a ৳100 bet.
Odds shift when a wicket falls — in-play betting
You can still place bets after a match has started — this is called live or in-play betting. In cricket this experience is particularly distinct, because odds update after every wicket, every six and every over.
Say Team A has scored 80 runs in 10 overs but has lost two wickets — at that point Team B's win odds may fall or rise depending on how the game is flowing. Live markets typically include match winner, runs in the next over and next wicket probability.
In-play betting leaves little time to decide, so it helps to already have a picture of how the match is going. Those using the bk 99 App can view live odds and place bets directly from their phone.
Some useful tips for cricket betting
Betting is for entertainment. The tips below will help you enjoy the experience more mindfully.
- Understand the format before you bet. T20 and Test markets are different — start with the markets you already know in one format.
- Set a budget. Decide how much you are willing to spend before each session and stick to that limit.
- Be careful with multi bets. Multi bets offer higher returns but carry higher risk — if one selection is wrong the entire stake is lost.
- Do not rush in live betting. Odds change fast in-play, so make decisions based on the situation rather than on impulse.
- Gamble responsibly. Betting is entertainment — repeatedly increasing your stakes to chase losses is not advisable. Read the responsible gaming guidelines.
- Know the rules. Before placing a bet, take a look at the terms and conditions — especially the wagering requirements for bonuses.
Get started at bk 99 — bonus, payments and more benefits
A 100% bonus up to ৳10,000 is available on your first deposit at bk 99 — wagering requirement is 10 times the bonus amount. Example: a ৳1,000 deposit gives a ৳1,000 bonus, balance becomes ৳2,000, and ৳10,000 in bets is required before withdrawal. Deposits can be made via bKash, Nagad, Rocket and bank transfer — minimum ৳500. Withdrawals are generally processed within 30 minutes to 3 hours. Through the VIP programme, regular play earns weekly cashback from Bronze up to Diamond level.
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Back and Lay — how a betting exchange works
In a standard sportsbook you bet against the bookmaker. In a betting exchange you bet against other bettors — so two different positions are available.
Exchange example (odds 1.80, Team A)
- BACK Team A — ৳500: If Team A wins, ৳400 profit (before commission); if they do not win, you lose ৳500.
- LAY Team A — ৳500 bettor's stake: If Team A does not win, ৳500 profit; if Team A wins, you pay out ৳400 (liability = ৳500 × 0.80).
Exchange betting is a bit more complex, but odds are often better because the bookmaker's margin is lower.