vipbet Cricket Betting — Complete Guide to Betting on T20, BPL and International Matches
Cricket is not just a game on the field — the excitement of betting shifts with every over, every wicket, and every boundary. Understand betting markets across formats and competitions at vipbet and place bets with awareness.
Cricket Formats and Popular Competitions
Cricket is broadly divided into three formats — T20, ODI, and Test. The pace, strategy, and betting style differ for each format. Cricket fans in Bangladesh are most active during the BPL and IPL seasons.
T20 Format
Runs are scored quickly in just 20 overs and the match situation can change at any moment. T20 matches in BPL and IPL are the most followed. Markets like last over runs or match winner are very popular for betting.
BPL · IPL · T20 WCODI Format
This 50-over format offers more opportunities to change strategy mid-match. Many markets open for ODI matches at the ICC World Cup and bilateral series. Top batsman and total runs markets are very common here.
ICC · Asia Cup · BilateralTest Format
In this five-day format, patience, strategy, and pitch conditions play a big role in betting outcomes. A draw is a valid result — so there are three-outcome markets (Team A wins, Team B wins, draw). Innings run totals and top wicket-taker markets are also popular.
Test Series · WTC
Betting on Football and Other Sports
Beyond cricket, vipbet also offers betting on football and various other sports. In football, match winner, goalscorer, handicap, and corner markets are common — quite different from cricket markets. A draw is rare in cricket (and does not exist in T20 or ODI), but in football a draw is a regular outcome, so pricing works differently.
For updates and details on various events, visit the vipbet Sports Events page — where coverage of all types of sports is discussed separately.
- Over-by-over markets in cricket — half-time/full-time markets in football
- Player-based betting (top batsman, wickets) is more common in cricket
- Total goals and Asian lines are popular in football
Popular Cricket Betting Markets
In a cricket match, you can bet on much more than just "who will win". Below are seven popular markets in brief.
Match Winner
Choose which team will win the match. Two outcomes in T20 and ODI (Team A or Team B), three in Test (Team A, Team B, or draw). Example: Team A is selected outright.
Toss Betting
A bet on the toss result — whether Team A or Team B will win the toss. This is completely separate from match strategy and is a pure fifty-fifty probability bet.
Top Batsman
You predict which batter will score the most runs in an innings or across the whole match. Example: choosing a batter to score the highest runs for Team A.
Total Runs Over/Under
The bookmaker sets a runs line — for example 165.5. You decide whether the team's total runs will be above that (over) or below it (under).
Multi Bet
Adding multiple selections together into a single bet makes it a multi bet or accumulator. If all selections are correct, the odds multiply and the return can be much larger — but if one is wrong, the entire bet is lost.
Top Wicket-Taker
A bet on choosing the bowler who takes the most wickets in the match. Example: the most effective bowler from Team B is selected.
First Over Runs
A bet on the total number of runs scored in the first over. Powerplay planning and fielding setup influence this market. Particularly popular in T20.
How to Read Odds — Explained in Three Formats
Betting odds are generally expressed in three formats: decimal, fractional, and American. All three express the same probability — only the way they are written differs. The two examples below explain all formats.
Example 1 — Same Odds in Three Formats
Suppose a ৳1,000 bet is placed on Team A to win. The odds are written in three formats as follows:
| Odds Format | Value | How to Read |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | Stake × 2.50 — a ৳1,000 bet returns ৳2,500 in total (profit ৳1,500, including the original ৳1,000 stake) |
| Fractional | 3/2 | ৳3 profit for every ৳2 staked — profit on a ৳1,000 bet is ৳1,500 |
| American | +150 | The + sign shows profit on a ৳100 bet — here a ৳1,000 bet returns ৳1,500 in profit |
If the bet loses, the full ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 — Odds for the Favourite
Team B is considered the favourite. Odds in three formats for a ৳1,000 bet:
| Odds Format | Value | How to Read |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.50 | ৳1,000 × 1.50 = total return ৳1,500 (profit ৳500) |
| Fractional | 1/2 | ৳1 profit for every ৳2 staked — profit on a ৳1,000 bet is ৳500 |
| American | -200 | The - sign shows how much you need to bet to win ৳100 — here ৳200 staked returns ৳100 profit |
The favourite's odds are lower, so the return is also lower. If the bet loses, the full ৳1,000 is gone.
Live Betting — Odds Shift with Wickets and Overs
In-play or live betting means placing a bet while the match is in progress. After every wicket, after every big shot, and at the start of every new over, the odds update automatically.
For example: if Team A scores 60 runs in the first five overs without losing a wicket, their odds of winning will shorten (meaning their probability increases). On the other hand, if three wickets fall in two overs, the team's odds will lengthen.
Decisions need to be made quickly in live betting, so staying alert is important. Betting is always for entertainment — following the responsible gaming guidelines is every player's responsibility.
- When a wicket falls, the batting team's odds lengthen
- A big score in the powerplay reduces the chasing team's chances
- Odds are recalculated in a Duckworth-Lewis situation
Some Practical Tips for Cricket Betting
Betting is mainly part of entertainment. These tips will help keep your betting more informed and disciplined.
Understand the Format Before Betting
Markets differ across T20, ODI, and Test. A market that is straightforward in one format may be more complex in another — focus on one format to begin with.
Set a Fixed Budget
Decide in advance how much you will bet on each match and staying within that limit is the sensible approach.
Read the Market Rules
Rain or low light can shorten a match — know in advance which markets are voided and which remain active in that situation.
Multi Bet Example
If three selections have odds of 1.40, 1.50, and 1.80, the combined odds are 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.80 = 3.78 (approximately). A ৳100 bet returns ৳378 if all selections are correct. But if just one selection is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
How to Get Started at vipbet
Open an account at vipbet, make a minimum deposit of ৳300, and you can start cricket betting. Deposits can be made via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay, and bank transfer. Withdrawals use the same methods — minimum ৳800 — and are generally completed within 15 minutes to 2 hours.
On your first deposit, you receive a 120% bonus, up to ৳20,000 (20x wagering applies to the bonus). Example: a ৳1,000 deposit gives a ৳1,200 bonus, balance ৳2,200, and wagering ৳1,200 × 20 = ৳24,000. There is also a Cricket Victory Bonus for bets on cricket events — up to 40%, maximum ৳6,000.
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