222bet Cricket Betting — Bet on Every Match from BPL to the T20 World Cup
222bet offers a range of markets, live in-play odds and convenient Bangladeshi payment methods for the best cricket matches across T20, ODI and Test formats. This page covers everything you need to know about cricket betting.
The Three Cricket Formats and Major Tournaments
Cricket is Bangladesh's most popular sport, and 222bet lets you bet on all three main formats. Each format has its own characteristics and calls for a different betting approach.
T20: This is the fastest format. Each team faces just 20 overs, so a match is done in three to four hours. Both BPL and IPL are played in T20 format. Situations change quickly in T20, making it the most active format for live betting.
ODI: In this 50-over format both teams play a full innings. Many major ICC events, alongside the T20 World Cup, are held in ODI format. Bangladesh Tigers matches are especially popular in ODIs.
Test: Played over five days, Test cricket is considered the classic form of the game. Because a draw is possible, you can bet on three outcomes — Team A wins, Team B wins, or the match is drawn.
BPL attracts strong interest from local bettors because it is Bangladesh's own tournament. IPL draws a huge audience every year and has the most varied markets. For international matches, particularly ICC tournaments, 222bet offers a wide range of markets.
T20
Fastest format, live odds change the most
BPL IPLODI
The Tigers' best performances come in this 50-over format
ICCTest
Bet on three outcomes — win, loss or draw
5 daysInternational
Large markets for World Cups and bilateral series
T20 WC
Differences Between Cricket and Football Betting
Betting on cricket is quite different from football. A football match typically ends in 90 minutes and the markets are relatively straightforward — win, loss or draw. Cricket matches last hours, sometimes days, and have far more markets available.
In football, odds shift when a goal is scored. In cricket, live odds update after every ball, every wicket and at the end of every over, making in-play cricket betting much more fast-moving.
Football has extra-time and penalty shootouts, while a tied T20 match goes to a Super Over — this creates a separate market in betting. Meanwhile, sports like tennis or badminton offer set-by-set betting, but cricket's innings-based markets are a completely different experience.
For details on betting on football and other sports alongside cricket at 222bet, visit the 222bet Bet sports betting section.
Popular Cricket Markets and Betting Examples
These are the most commonly used markets on 222bet. A simple example is provided for each.
Match Winner
Which team will win the match — this is the most straightforward market. In T20 and ODI there are only two possible outcomes. Example: Team A or Team B — pick one and check the result when the match ends.
Toss Market
Who will win the toss before the match starts — this is a separate market with no connection to the match result. Example: Team A wins the toss — a 50-50 chance, so odds for both teams are usually close to each other.
Top Batsman
Which batsman will score the most runs in a single innings or across the whole match. Example: You can bet on a specific batsman from Team B to score the highest runs.
Top Bowler
Which bowler will take the most wickets in the match — this works in the same way as the top batsman market. Example: Betting on Team A's lead pacer to take the most wickets.
Total Runs Over/Under
Whether the total runs scored in an innings or across the whole match will be above or below a set number. Example: Will the combined total runs for both teams go over 320 — this is an over/under market.
Multi Bet
Combine markets from multiple matches into one bet — if all selections are correct, the return is larger. Example: A multi bet picking the winner of three different matches pays out only if all three selections are correct.
Cricket Match Winner — An Example
The example below is for illustration only. It does not represent live odds or guarantee any outcome.
| Team | Decimal Odds | Stake | Return if Correct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team A | 1.65 | ৳1,000 | ৳1,650 (৳650 profit) |
| Team B | 2.30 | ৳1,000 | ৳2,300 (৳1,300 profit) |
This is an example from a limited-overs match with no draw. A ৳1,000 bet on Team B returns ৳2,300 (৳1,300 profit) if Team B wins; if Team A wins, the ৳1,000 stake is lost.
Decimal, Fractional and American Odds Formats
Odds on 222bet may be shown in three formats. Most bettors in Bangladesh are comfortable with decimal format because it shows the return directly.
Example 1: The same value in three formats (Team A win, stake ৳1,000)
| Format | Value | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | Stake × 2.25 = total return |
| Fractional | 5/4 | ৳5 profit for every ৳4 staked |
| American | +125 | ৳125 profit on a ৳100 stake |
A ৳1,000 bet on Team A at these odds returns ৳2,250 if Team A wins (৳1,250 profit plus the original ৳1,000 stake back). If Team A loses, the ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2: Odds on the favourite (Team B win, stake ৳1,000)
| Format | Value | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.50 | ৳1,000 × 1.50 = ৳1,500 |
| Fractional | 1/2 | ৳1 profit for every ৳2 staked |
| American | -200 | A ৳200 stake is needed to make ৳100 profit |
American minus odds tell you how much you need to stake to make ৳100 profit. A ৳1,000 bet on Team B returns ৳1,500 if Team B wins (৳500 profit).
Which format is easiest?
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Decimal
Stake × odds = total return — a direct calculation, and the most common format in Bangladesh. -
Fractional
A British tradition, most often seen in horse racing. 5/4 means ৳5 profit for every ৳4 staked. -
American
Plus (+) means underdog, minus (−) means favourite. Common in American sports betting.
Before making any betting decision, it is worth reading the responsible gaming guidelines.
When a Wicket Falls, Odds Change Instantly
In-play or live betting means placing bets while the match is going on. It is far more fast-moving than pre-match betting because the situation can change after every ball.
Say Team A has scored 100 runs in 10 overs of a T20 match while losing only 1 wicket — their odds of winning will drop (meaning they become the favourite). If two wickets then fall in the very next over, the odds will go back up again.
A few things to keep in mind with live betting:
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When a wicket falls, the batting team's odds rise quickly and the bowling team's odds drop.
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A high run rate during the powerplay overs improves the batting team's chances.
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If the weather changes or the Duckworth-Lewis method comes into play, the whole equation can shift entirely.
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In the death overs (17–20), the match can turn in an instant, so live odds fluctuate the most during this period.
Some Useful Tips for Cricket Betting
Understand the format before choosing a market
In T20, match winner and total runs markets are the most common. In Test cricket, because a draw is possible, you need to analyse the odds for each of the three outcomes separately.
Set a budget in advance
Decide how much you are going to bet before you start. Betting is for entertainment — it is best not to exceed a set amount for any single match.
Be careful with multi bets
Multi bets offer larger returns, but if one selection is wrong the entire stake is lost. It is best not to add too many selections to a multi bet.
Use the mobile app
Timing matters in live betting. The 222bet app lets you check odds and place bets quickly from anywhere.
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