Cricket Betting at taka beat — from T20 to Test, the best betting experience
Match your passion for betting with Bangladesh's most popular sport. Place bets on BPL, IPL, T20 World Cup, and international matches at taka beat — before the match starts or while it is in play.
The three formats of cricket and where you can bet
To understand cricket betting, you first need to know about the three different formats of the game. The type of bets, number of markets, and nature of odds differ across each format.
T20
This short format of just 20 overs is the most popular among Bangladesh fans. BPL and IPL are both played in this format. Results change quickly in T20 matches, so there are more opportunities for live betting.
ODI (One Day International)
In a 50-over match, the contest between the two teams runs for a longer period. The ICC Cricket World Cup and other bilateral series are played in this format. Over/under total runs markets are especially enjoyable in ODIs.
Test Cricket
In this longest format, played over five days, a draw is also a possible result. So the match winner market has three options — Team A wins, Team B wins, or draw. In Test matches, pitch type, weather, and the bowling lineup all influence the odds.
With tournaments like BPL and IPL offering back-to-back matches, taka beat has new betting opportunities every day. You can also enjoy international series and bet on matchups between different countries.
Differences in betting between football and other sports
Alongside cricket, you can also bet on football and other international sports at taka beat. However, there are some fundamental differences in betting strategy and market structure compared to cricket.
Football typically involves a fixed 90-minute match, and most markets have three outcomes — home win, away win, and draw. In cricket (especially T20 and ODI), a draw is almost never an option, so odds are generally split between two outcomes. Because of this, cricket odds work somewhat differently for the same stake amount.
Just as goalscorer, corner count, and half-time result markets are popular in football, markets like top run-scorer, runs in a specific over, and powerplay runs are favourites among cricket bettors. With no half-time break, live betting in cricket moves at a much faster pace.
Betting structure by sport
- T20/ODI Cricket — two outcomes, odds change quickly
- Test Cricket — three outcomes (including draw), odds change slowly
- Football — three outcomes, goal-based markets are most common
- Live in-play betting moves at a different pace across different sports
Popular markets in cricket — how to bet on each
A range of different markets is available for cricket betting at taka beat. Beginners are better off starting with simpler markets, while experienced bettors can comfortably place multi bets on more complex ones.
Match Winner
The simplest market — pick which team will win the match. Example: in a T20 match between Team A and Team B, if you think Team B will play better, select Team B and place your bet.
Most PopularToss Winner
A bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. This is completely separate from the match result — it depends only on the toss. Example: if you think Team A will win the toss, select them.
Quick ResultTop Batsman
A market on which batsman from a team will score the most runs. Example: for the highest run-scorer from Team A — pick one player from the team list and place your bet.
Skill-BasedTotal Runs Over/Under
A bet on whether the total runs in a match will be above or below a set number. Example: in a T20 match with a line of 320 runs — if you think the total will be higher, select "Over".
Statistics-BasedMulti Bet
Adding multiple bets together on one slip. You win only if all bets are correct. Example: if you pick three outcomes across three separate matches on one slip, the odds multiply and the total potential return increases.
High Return PotentialFirst Wicket / Innings Markets
A bet on when the first wicket will fall in an innings, or how many runs will be scored in the first 6 overs (powerplay). Example: pick whether Team A will score more than 50 runs in the powerplay.
High ExcitementDecimal, Fractional and American Odds — how to read them
Before you start betting, it is important to understand odds. The same odds can be written in three different formats — decimal, fractional, and American. taka beat generally uses the decimal format, which is also the easiest to understand.
Example 1 — the same odds in three formats
Suppose odds are given for the market where Team A wins. In three formats, they are written as follows:
| Format | Odds | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | Stake × 3 = total return |
| Fractional | 2/1 | ৳2 profit for every ৳1 |
| American | +200 | ৳200 profit on ৳100 |
With a stake of ৳1,000, if Team A wins, the total return is ৳3,000 (৳2,000 profit + ৳1,000 stake back). If they lose, the full ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 — odds for the favourite
If Team B is the favourite, the odds are lower. Decimal 1.50 = Fractional 1/2 = American −200 (American minus odds mean how much you need to stake to win ৳100). With a ৳1,000 stake, if Team B wins, the total return is ৳1,500 (৳500 profit).
Multi bet calculation
When you add three bets across three separate matches, the odds multiply together.
| Bet | Odds |
|---|---|
| Bet 1 | 1.50 |
| Bet 2 | 1.60 |
| Bet 3 | 1.70 |
| Total Odds | ≈ 4.08 |
With a ৳100 stake, if all are correct the return is ৳408. But if even one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
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Live In-Play Betting — change your bet mid-match
The live betting feature at taka beat changes how you experience cricket. You can place bets even after the match has started — and after every wicket falls or every over is completed, the odds are recalculated.
Say Team A is struggling at 5 wickets down in 8 overs of a T20 match. At that point, the odds for Team B winning will shorten and the odds for Team A winning will lengthen. Even if you did not bet beforehand, there is still an opportunity now.
Since odds in live betting change every moment, you have less time to make a decision. Knowing the market you are betting on well makes it easier to decide quickly.
- Odds may be suspended for a few seconds before a new over begins
- The market may temporarily close during a wicket, boundary, or review
- Watching the scorecard while betting helps you follow what is happening
- Start with small amounts rather than placing large stakes in a row
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Useful tips for cricket betting
Keeping a few general points in mind before you start betting makes the experience much more enjoyable.
- Stick to a budget: Decide in advance how much you will bet in each session. Avoid the tendency to place larger bets to recover after a loss.
- Understand one market well: For beginners, it is better to focus on the match winner market first. Betting on many markets at once makes decisions more complicated.
- Pitch and weather: Especially in Test and ODI cricket, pitch type and weather affect the pace of play. Check this information before placing a bet.
- Keep multi bets small: Multi bets offer higher return potential but carry more risk. Start by combining just 2–3 bets to get used to it.
- Treat it as entertainment: Betting is primarily entertainment — not a solution to financial problems. There is never any guarantee of winning.
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