Cricket Betting at 888starz — Best Odds and Markets for T20, ODI and Test
From BPL to IPL, from the T20 World Cup to international Tests — live odds move throughout every match in all formats. This page explains how to read markets, understand odds, and enjoy betting as entertainment.
The three cricket formats and Bangladesh's favourite competitions
Understanding the format before you bet matters — each format has a different style of play, duration and range of possible outcomes.
T20 — the fastest format
Each team plays 20 overs, so the entire match can be watched in one sitting. The situation changes ball by ball — a six or a wicket can shift the odds in an instant. BPL and IPL are the T20 tournaments most familiar to Bangladeshi fans. Bangladesh Tigers matches at the T20 World Cup get special attention on 888starz. In this short format, the result can turn at any over, which makes live betting particularly engaging.
ODI — one-day cricket
In a 50-over match, both strategy and patience come into play. ICC ODI Super League and World Cup matches tend to have more markets available. The middle overs offer chances to bet based on run rate and partnerships.
Test — the five-day contest
In the longest format, pitch conditions and weather directly affect the result. Because a draw is possible, you can bet on three outcomes — team A wins, team B wins, or draw. This sets Test cricket apart from T20 and ODI, and the odds and market types reflect that difference.
Alongside cricket, 888starz also offers betting on football, tennis, basketball and esports. Football has three-outcome markets because a draw is possible, whereas T20 cricket has only two. Odds calculation for other sports works essentially the same way as in cricket — the main differences are match duration and the variety of markets.
5 popular cricket markets and how they work
Knowing what each market covers makes every over more interesting to follow.
Match Winner
A bet on which team will win the match. T20 and ODI have two outcomes (team A or team B), while Test has three (team A, team B, or draw). For example — if team A's odds are 2.10 and you place ৳500, a team A win returns ৳1,050.
Toss Winner
A bet on which team wins the coin toss before the match starts. This is entirely separate from the match result. Odds for both teams are usually close to equal.
Top Run Scorer
A bet on which batsman scores the most runs for his team. The market stays open until the innings ends. For example — if a specific batter for team A has odds of 3.50, a ৳200 bet returns ৳700 if that player tops the run chart.
Over / Under — Total Runs
A bet on whether the total runs in the match will be above (over) or below (under) a set number. Pitch conditions and weather influence this market. For example — if the line is set at 160 runs and you think both teams will combine for more than 160, choose "over".
Multi-Bet (multiple selections)
Combining multiple matches or events into a single bet. If all selections are correct the total return is much higher, but if even one is wrong the entire bet is lost. Details on how multi-bet odds are multiplied at 888starz Bet are below.
In-Play or Live Markets
Markets that open while the match is in progress — how many runs in the next over, whether a wicket falls on the next ball, and so on. Odds refresh after every ball. Decisions need to be made quickly in these markets.
How to read odds — understanding all three formats together
Decimal, fractional or American — these are three ways of writing the same value, just in different formats.
Take the examples below — team A wins, stake ৳1,000:
| Format | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | Total return = stake × 2.50 |
| Fractional | 3/2 | Win ৳3 for every ৳2 at risk |
| American | +150 | Profit of 150 on a risk of 100 |
Example 1: Team A wins, ৳1,000 stake, decimal odds 2.50. If team A wins, return is ৳2,500 (৳1,500 profit + original ৳1,000 stake back). If team A loses, ৳1,000 is lost.
Example with a favourite — team B wins:
| Format | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.25 | Total return = stake × 1.25 |
| Fractional | 1/4 | Win ৳1 for every ৳4 at risk |
| American | -400 | Risk ৳400 to win ৳100 |
Example 2: Team B is the favourite, ৳1,000 stake, decimal odds 1.25. If team B wins, return is ৳1,250 (only ৳250 profit) — lower odds on the favourite means lower profit.
Multi-bet example: Three selections with decimal odds 1.50 × 1.60 × 1.80 = combined 4.32 (approximately). A ৳100 stake returns ৳432 if all three are correct. If even one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
Keep in mind
- Decimal format is the simplest — just multiply directly
- Higher odds mean a larger potential profit, but a lower chance of winning
- Lower odds (favourite) mean a higher chance of winning, but less profit
- Betting is for entertainment — only stake what you can afford to lose
How live betting works during a match
Every ball in cricket creates a new situation — live betting lets you act on those moments as they happen.
With live or in-play betting, you can place bets after the match has started. Every wicket increases the batting team's odds and lowers the fielding team's. Every big-scoring over brings down the bowling team's odds of winning.
For example — after 15 overs, team A has scored 90 runs for 6 wickets. In that situation, the "under" for team A's total runs looks more likely and the odds for that market will shorten. Similarly, if team B is chasing a big target, their win odds update with every ball.
The advantage of live betting is that you can make decisions based on how the match is unfolding. Because odds change very quickly though, confirming your bet in time matters. 888starz's live betting interface works easily on mobile too — you can follow the match directly by logging in to the 888starz App.
Keep your internet connection stable during live betting — odds can change every second.
Events in live markets that shift odds
- Wicket falls — batting team's odds lengthen (their win becomes harder)
- Big six or four-heavy over — batting team's odds shorten
- Maiden over — bowling team's odds strengthen
- Rain break — if the target changes under DLS rules, all markets reset
- Key batter retired or out early — top batsman market shifts
Cricket betting — some practical tips
Treating betting as entertainment makes the experience better. A few simple habits help you enjoy the match more.
- Set a budget in advance — Keep a separate budget for each week or series and stay within that limit. Betting is a form of entertainment, not a source of income.
- Check the pitch report and team news — Knowing the pitch conditions and the playing eleven before the match gives you a sense of which markets may be worth considering.
- Don't place too many bets at once — It is better to pick a few markets in a match. Try to understand each market separately.
- Be careful with multi-bets — Multi-bets offer higher returns but one wrong selection loses everything. Adding more than three selections increases the risk further.
- Stay patient in live betting — There is no need to rush decisions just because odds are moving fast. Waiting a little often gives a clearer picture of the situation.
- Play responsibly — Setting limits on your time and money and sticking to them is important. Read more about responsible gaming on this site.
Other sports are available too
888starz also offers betting on football, tennis, kabaddi and esports. Handicap markets are popular in football, where a weaker team is given a head start in goals to level things out. Each sport has its own rhythm — it is worth understanding the format before trying a new sport.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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