Cricket betting at babu88 — top markets for BPL, IPL and international matches
Bet on cricket, Bangladesh's most popular sport, at babu88. From T20 to Test, BPL to the T20 World Cup — all formats in one place. Live odds, multiple markets and fast payouts.
Cricket's three formats and major competitions
Before getting into cricket betting, it helps to understand the formats — each one moves at a different pace, and that directly affects how odds behave in the market.
T20: The fastest format. Matches are completed in 20 overs, so odds shift quickly. BPL (Bangladesh Premier League), IPL and the T20 World Cup are the three competitions where Bangladeshi fans and bettors are most active.
ODI: A 50-over one-day match that moves at a slower pace. Top batsman and session betting markets are popular here. The ICC Cricket World Cup is the biggest stage for this format.
Test: The longest format, played over five days. Since a draw is possible, there are three outcome markets — team A wins, team B wins, or draw. Test betting is more familiar to experienced bettors.
At babu88, markets for Bangladesh Tigers matches are open during the BPL season and international series, so there are regular opportunities to bet on home-side fixtures.
Football and other sports betting
Alongside cricket, babu88 also offers football betting. Football matches last just 90 minutes, draws are a common outcome, and because goals are scarce, a single moment can swing the odds. Where cricket odds shift with innings, overs and wickets, football odds react instantly to goals and cards.
Cricket offers a wider variety of markets — over-by-over runs, individual batsman performance, powerplay scores and more. Football is dominated by match result, both teams to score, and Asian handicap markets.
For the full list of sports available at babu88, visit the babu88 Bet page to see the latest markets across all sports.
Cricket vs football — key differences
- No draw in cricket (T20 and ODI)
- Football is 90 minutes; cricket runs from a few hours to five days
- Cricket has a wider range of markets
- Handicap betting is more common in football
- Both sports support live in-play betting
Popular cricket betting markets
Below are the most commonly used cricket betting markets at babu88, explained in plain terms. A simple example is included with each — the numbers are for illustration only and are not the odds for any specific match.
Match Winner
The simplest market — pick which team will win. T20 and ODI have only two possible outcomes.
Example: Team A vs Team B — a bet on Team B wins if Team B wins the match.Toss Betting
Bet before the match starts on which team will win the toss. This is entirely separate from the match result.
Example: If you think Team A will win the toss, you can place a bet on the toss market alone.Top Batsman
Which batsman will score the most runs — this market is available by team or across both sides.
Example: Bet on a specific batsman from Team A to be the top scorer.Total Runs Over/Under
Bet on whether the total runs scored in the full match or a specific innings will be above or below a set number.
Example: Will the match total exceed 320 runs? Choose over or under.Multi Bet
Combine selections from multiple matches into a single bet. If all selections are correct, the odds multiply.
Example: Three match bets — if all win, odds are 1.40 × 1.70 × 1.80 = 4.28Man of the Match
Which player will deliver the best performance and take the award — multiple options are available in this market.
Example: Bet on an all-rounder from Team B to win Man of the Match.Multi bet example: If three selections have odds of 1.40, 1.70 and 1.80, the combined odds are 1.40 × 1.70 × 1.80 = 4.28. A ৳100 bet returns ৳428 — but if any one selection is wrong, the entire ৳100 is lost. Multi bets offer higher potential returns but carry higher risk.
How to read and understand odds
babu88 displays odds in three formats: decimal, fractional and American. Decimal is the easiest for beginners.
| Format | If Team A wins (stake ৳1,000) | How it is written |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | ৳3,000 returned (৳2,000 profit) | 3.00 |
| Fractional | ৳3,000 returned (৳2,000 profit) | 2/1 |
| American | ৳3,000 returned (৳2,000 profit) | +200 |
Example 1 (underdog): Team A to win at decimal odds of 3.00, fractional 2/1, American +200. A ৳1,000 bet returns ৳3,000 if correct — ৳2,000 profit plus the original ৳1,000 stake. A loss means losing ৳1,000.
Example 2 (favourite): Team B at decimal odds of 1.25, fractional 1/4, American -400. American minus odds show how much you need to bet to win ৳100. A ৳1,000 bet returns ৳1,250 (only ৳250 profit) — lower odds on a favourite means a lower payout.
For handicap or over/under markets, it is easier to think in words rather than calculating a specific payout — for example, a condition like "Team A wins by more than five runs".
Live betting — opportunities while the match is on
In-play or live betting is the most fast-moving part of cricket betting. Odds keep changing from before the first ball to the last — every wicket, every boundary and every over brings new odds.
Say Team A needs 50 runs off the last five overs in a T20. If a wicket falls suddenly, Team A's odds of winning go up and Team B's come down. That moment creates a new opening in live betting. But because odds move fast, decisions need to be made quickly.
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What to watch in live betting
- Current run rate vs required run rate
- Which batsmen are at the crease and their current form
- Wickets remaining and the bowler's form
- Weather and pitch conditions (for day-night matches)
Keep in mind for live betting
In-play betting moves fast — odds can change within seconds.
- Watch the match as you bet, not just the scoreboard
- Odds shift after a wicket — take a moment before acting
- Set your budget beforehand and do not increase bets on impulse
- Live betting is for entertainment — there is no guaranteed profit
- Bet responsibly — read the Responsible Gaming page
Some useful tips for cricket betting
Betting is a form of entertainment, not a source of income. Keeping a few basic things in mind can make the experience better.
Choose markets based on the format
Markets move fast in T20; Test requires patience. Focus on the format you know best.
Set your budget in advance
Decide how much you will spend each day or week before you start. Do not go beyond your budget out of fear of losing or desire to win more.
Focus on one market at a time
Beginners are better off starting with straightforward markets like match winner or total runs rather than spreading bets across many markets at once.
Odds are not a guarantee
Low odds mean a favourite, high odds mean an underdog — but anything can happen in a match. Odds are just a measure of probability.
Stay calm in live betting
The excitement of a match can make quick decisions feel natural, but keep emotions in check when betting in-play.
Use multi bets carefully
Multi bets offer higher returns but one wrong pick loses everything. If you are not equally confident in all your selections, avoid multi bets.
Start cricket betting at babu88
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babu88 VIP programme and weekly cashback
Regular cricket betting at babu88 lets you move up through the VIP programme. There are four tiers — Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum — and the weekly cashback rate increases at each level.
Bronze offers up to 0.2% weekly cashback, Silver 0.4%, Gold 0.6% and Platinum 0.8%. Cashback is calculated on your net loss for the week. Example: at Gold tier with a net weekly loss of ৳20,000, cashback = ৳20,000 × 0.6% = ৳120.
For full details on VIP benefits, visit the babu88 VIP page.
- Bronze: up to 0.2% weekly cashback
- Silver: up to 0.4% weekly cashback
- Gold: up to 0.6% weekly cashback
- Platinum: up to 0.8% weekly cashback
