Cricket Betting at bj — the best betting experience for BPL, IPL and international matches
bj brings cricket betting across T20, ODI and Test formats for cricket fans in Bangladesh. From match winner to live in-play — place your bets at every moment of the game.
The three cricket formats and popular competitions
T20 Cricket
In this 20-over format, the pace of the match can shift with every ball. BPL (Bangladesh Premier League), IPL and the ICC T20 World Cup are the three tournaments most familiar to bettors in Bangladesh. With run rates changing rapidly in the final overs, T20 offers the most live betting opportunities of any format.
ODI Cricket
The tactical side of cricket comes through most clearly in a 50-over one-day match. ODI betting is popular in the ICC Cricket World Cup and bilateral series. Mid-match odds can shift significantly — especially after the innings break.
Test Cricket
In a five-day Test, you can bet on match winner, draw and series outcomes. Because odds change gradually in Tests, bettors have more time to think. Bangladesh Tigers' home series receive particular attention here.
Beyond cricket — bet on other sports too
Cricket gets the most markets at bj, but football and other sports are available too. In football, match winner, both teams to score and handicap markets are popular in 90-minute matches. Live betting is available in football as it is in cricket, though the difference is that cricket odds change faster over-by-over and on wicket events.
International football, badminton and other sports updates are available in bj's sports events section. A single cricket match offers far more markets — runs per over, runs before the next wicket — than most other sports typically provide.
To view events and schedules for various sports in one place, visit the sports events page — there you will find the full list of upcoming matches.
Popular betting markets in cricket
A number of markets are available for cricket betting at bj. Below is a brief introduction to seven popular markets.
Match Winner
Which team will win the match — this is the simplest market. In T20, you choose between two teams. For example, if Team A and Team B are playing and you think Team A is more likely to win, you place your bet on them.
Most PopularToss Betting
You can bet on who will win the toss before the match starts. Since the result is known early in the match, this is a preferred market for those who want a quick result. For example, if you think Team A will win the toss, bet on them.
Quick ResultTop Batsman
In this market you pick which batsman will score the most runs in the match, choosing from within a team. You can make your decision based on batting order and pitch conditions.
Skill-BasedTotal Runs Over/Under
The platform sets a runs line — for example, 160. You predict whether the team will score more (over) or fewer (under) than that number. If the pitch is fast or there is dew, you might go with over.
Over / UnderMulti Bet
You can combine multiple matches or markets into a single bet. If all selections are correct, the odds multiply for a larger return — but if even one is wrong, the entire bet is lost. Example: three selections at 1.70 × 1.80 × 1.90 = 5.81 combined odds.
High ReturnFirst Wicket Fall
You can bet on over/under for the run total at which the first wicket of the innings will fall. If the opening partnership is strong, some bettors may lean toward over.
Innings MarketHandicap Betting
To account for the difference in strength between two teams, one team is given a virtual head start or deficit. This handicap on the stronger team creates a balance between the two sides, generating equal interest in both outcomes.
Balanced MarketHow to read odds
You will find three odds formats in cricket betting at bj — decimal, fractional and American. All three convey the same information, just written differently.
| Format | Odds for Team A to win | Odds for Team B to win |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | 1.80 |
| Fractional | 3/2 | 4/5 |
| American | +150 | −125 |
Example 1 — Team A wins (decimal 2.50): With a ৳1,000 bet, if Team A wins you receive ৳2,500 back (৳1,500 profit + ৳1,000 stake); if they lose, you lose ৳1,000.
Example 2 — Team B wins (decimal 1.80, favourite): With a ৳1,000 bet, if Team B wins you receive ৳1,800 back (৳800 profit). American odds of −125 means you need to bet ৳125 to win ৳100 profit.
Remember
- + Multiplying decimal odds directly gives you the total return.
- + Fractional odds show the profit ratio, not the total return.
- + A positive (+) American number means underdog; a negative (−) number means favourite.
Live In-Play — odds change wicket by wicket
Live in-play betting lets you place bets after the match has already started. In live cricket betting at bj, odds update after every over. When a wicket falls or a big hit is made, odds shift quickly, creating new opportunities for bettors.
For example, suppose Team A and Team B started the match with similar odds. If Team A scores quickly in the first five overs, their odds of winning shorten while Team B's odds lengthen. This is what makes live betting particularly interesting in cricket.
In Test matches, the next day's odds are set based on the score and wickets at the end of each day's play. In-play markets let you bet on runs in the next over, the next wicket, or session totals.
Betting is for entertainment only — keeping that in mind, it is important to follow the responsible gaming guidelines. Because live betting requires quick decisions, managing your budget is even more important.
Some practical tips before you bet
- 1 Start with one market: Focus only on the match winner market at first. Betting across too many markets at once makes it harder to manage your budget.
- 2 Keep the number of selections low in multi bets: Adding more than three selections reduces the chance of all of them being correct. On a ৳100 bet, odds of 1.70 × 1.80 × 1.90 = 5.81 give a return of ৳581 — but only if every selection wins.
- 3 Watch the pitch and weather: A wet outfield or pace-friendly pitch may push total runs toward under — useful for over/under markets.
- 4 Set your budget in advance: Decide how much you will bet in each session before you start. Follow the responsible gaming guidelines.
- 5 Do not rush in live betting: Odds change fast in in-play betting — but rather than placing a bet in a hurry, take a moment to observe the situation first.
- 6 Treat betting as entertainment: Cricket betting is a way to enjoy the game — not a source of income. Winning and losing are both normal, so do not place bigger bets out of emotion after a loss.
Multi bet example
Three selections:
৳100 bet at odds 1.70 × 1.80 × 1.90 = 5.81
This return is only paid if all three selections win.
Start cricket betting at bj
Open an account at bj and get a chance to earn a 150% bonus on your first deposit, up to ৳20,000 (bonus amount requires 25x wagering). Minimum deposit is just ৳300 — you can deposit via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay or bank transfer. Withdrawals generally complete within 30 minutes to 3 hours. Regular players can join the bj VIP programme to receive weekly cashback.
Cricket betting on mobile — bj App
You can place live bets even while watching the match from the stands — the bj App is available on both Android and iOS. The app is available through official channels.
For more details about bj's mobile experience, visit the bj App page. Android users will find information about the bj APK there.
The advantage of betting on mobile is that you receive live market notifications, so you can see odds updates right after a wicket falls. This is especially useful in T20 matches.