babu asthi Cricket Betting — BPL, IPL and T20 World Cup
babu asthi offers a complete cricket betting platform for cricket fans in Bangladesh. Betting markets are open across every format — T20 to Test, BPL to international.
Three cricket formats and tournaments popular with Bangladeshis
Understanding the differences between formats before you start betting is important — the types of markets vary in each.
T20 Cricket
This 20-over format is the fastest. BPL, IPL and the T20 World Cup fall under this category. The run rate changes quickly, so live betting markets are the most active here. Match Winner, top run-scorer and Total Runs are all popular markets in T20.
One Day International (ODI)
The 50-over format involves more strategy and patience. The ICC Cricket World Cup and bilateral series are played in this format. The range of markets expands at the innings break — Toss, First Innings Score and Top Wicket Taker markets get particular attention.
Test Cricket
In this five-day format, pitch conditions and weather play a major role in the outcome. A draw is also possible, so markets are split three ways — Team A win, Team B win, or Draw. Interest in Test markets grows during Bangladesh Tigers home series.
BPL and IPL: Both BPL and IPL hold a special appeal for cricket fans in Bangladesh. BPL features familiar local players, while IPL is a stage for stars. Cricket betting markets for both tournaments are available at babu asthi.
How different is betting on football and other sports from cricket?
Football betting is also available at babu asthi alongside cricket. A football match lasts only 90 minutes, so live markets change much faster. The market types are different — Corner Kicks, Goalscorer, Half-Time Result and Both Teams to Score are common in football but do not exist in cricket. Cricket instead has markets like Wickets, Runs per Over and Partnership.
In football, every goal affects the markets instantly; in cricket, odds shift gradually when a wicket falls or a big over is bowled. Understanding this difference matters when making decisions in live betting.
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Popular betting markets in cricket and how they work
Each market type is different — some work best at the start of a match, others are most useful while the match is in progress.
Match Winner
The simplest market — choose whether Team A or Team B will win. In T20 there are no draws, so only two outcomes. In Test there are three — win, opposition win, or draw. Example: if Team A is at odds 2.10 and Team B at 1.75, picking Team B means they are statistically more favoured.
Toss
You can bet on the toss result before the match starts. Two outcomes — Heads or Tails. Odds are usually close to even since both sides have an equal chance. It is a simple market that settles quickly.
Top Batsman
Which batsman in a team will score the most runs — each player has separate odds in this market. Current form and pitch conditions are factors to consider.
Total Runs (Over/Under)
Will the total runs be above or below a set number — that is the Over/Under market. Example: if the line is 165, you choose 'Over' or 'Under'. On batting-friendly pitches in T20, Over tends to be the more popular market.
Multi Bet
Multiple selections from different matches combined into one bet. Example: betting on three separate matches at odds of 1.40, 1.50 and 1.90 gives combined odds of 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.90 = 3.99, meaning a ৳100 stake returns ৳399 — but if even one selection loses, the whole bet is void.
Top Wicket Taker
Which bowler will take the most wickets in an innings or match. Pitch conditions and the opposition's batting lineup play an important role here. Each bowler carries separate odds.
Handicap and Over/Under: In a Handicap market, the weaker team is given an advantage — for example, giving Team A a 30-run head start means you only win the handicap bet if Team A wins by more than that margin, otherwise you lose. The outcome can be understood from the description alone, without a specific stake or return example.
Decimal, Fractional and American — three ways to read odds
Odds on a betting platform are written in three formats. Decimal is the most familiar format in Bangladesh, but all three express the same information differently.
| Format | Team A (Win) | Team B (Favourite) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | 1.25 | Multiplier of total return — including stake |
| Fractional | 2/1 | 1/4 | Profit / Stake — the traditional British method |
| American | +200 | -400 | + means profit on a ৳100 stake; − means stake required to make ৳100 profit |
Example 1 — Team A wins, stake ৳1,000
Decimal 3.00 = Fractional 2/1 = American +200. If you win, you receive ৳3,000 back (৳2,000 profit + ৳1,000 stake). If you lose, ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 — Team B (favourite), stake ৳1,000
Decimal 1.25 = Fractional 1/4 = American −400. If you win, you receive ৳1,250 back (৳250 profit + ৳1,000 stake).
Live in-play betting — how odds shift with wickets and overs
The most dynamic betting experience in cricket comes in live mode — every ball creates a new opportunity.
How in-play betting works
You can place bets even after a match has started — that is in-play or live betting. When a wicket falls, the bowling team's win odds shorten immediately and the batting team's odds lengthen. Similarly, if a batsman keeps hitting big shots, the batting team's odds move quickly toward favourites.
If the run rate is low during the powerplay overs, the Over market can sometimes offer interesting value in the middle of an innings. If a large target remains with five overs to go, the bowling team's odds can become attractive again.
Every decision in live markets must be made quickly because odds are constantly updating. Before entering any new market, you should understand the terms — full details are on the Terms and Conditions page.
Why odds change in live betting
- Wicket falls: When a key batsman gets out, the batting team's odds increase.
- Big over: If 18+ runs come off one over, the batting team quickly becomes the favourite.
- Rain or interruption: If the D/L method applies, both the target and the markets change.
- Run rate: As the required run rate climbs, the bowling team's odds gradually improve.
- Injury or change: An injury to a key bowler or batsman has an immediate effect on the markets.
Practical tips for cricket betting
Betting is for entertainment — these tips help you play sensibly.
- Set a budget: Decide how much you will bet before each match and stick to that limit even if you lose. Betting is entertainment — not a source of income.
- Understand the format: T20 and Test markets are different. Focus first on the format you know best.
- Master one market: Instead of entering all markets at once, start with Match Winner and Over/Under.
- Take breaks: Stepping away from betting periodically rather than going on for long stretches is a good habit.
- Follow the live score: Watching the match while live betting helps you make more informed decisions.
- Pitch and weather: In Test and ODI, pitch reports and weather conditions affect the markets.
- Play responsibly: If you feel you are losing control of your betting, you can find help on the Responsible Gaming page.
- Be careful with multi bets: Combined odds increase with three selections in a multi bet, but if any one loses, the whole bet is gone.
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Each category has its own markets and mechanics, so it is a good habit to build skill in one category first before moving to another.
Common Questions
Questions that frequently come up about cricket betting.