Cricket Betting at babu games — Bet on all formats from T20 to Test
For cricket fans in Bangladesh, babu games offers betting on BPL, IPL, T20 World Cup and various international cricket matches. From match winner to top batsman — take part in multiple markets.
Cricket Formats and Competitions — How does betting differ across them?
Before betting on cricket, it is important to have a clear understanding of the three main formats. T20 is the shortest and fastest format — just 20 overs per side, so the situation can change from moment to moment during the game. ODI, or one-day cricket, is played over 50 overs, where strategy plays a comparatively greater role. Test cricket spans five days — a draw is a possible result here, which is also reflected in the betting markets.
The competition that draws the most interest among Bangladeshi fans is the BPL — Bangladesh's own franchise T20 league. Alongside it, IPL, the T20 World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and bilateral Test series are regularly available in the betting markets on babu games. The Bangladesh Tigers' matches naturally attract the most attention.
In T20, the course of the game can shift within a single over — which is why live betting is especially popular in this format. In ODI, mid-innings scores and run-rates influence betting decisions. In Test cricket, pitch behavior and weather play an important role.
Betting on Football and Other Sports — Where does it differ from cricket?
At babu games, you can bet on football as well as cricket. In football there are three possible outcomes — Team A wins, Team B wins, or a draw. But in T20 or ODI cricket there is no draw — one team must win. This fundamental difference directly affects how markets are structured. In football's match winner market, odds are split across three options, so the odds for any one team are generally lower than in cricket.
Football offers markets such as number of goals, corners, cards and first goalscorer, which do not exist in cricket. Conversely, markets like wickets, run-rate, no-balls and runs in the powerplay are unique to cricket.
babu games also offers boxing betting, where markets for KO, points decision and round-specific outcomes are available. To learn more about how boxing betting works, visit the babu games boxing page. Similarly, hi-lo betting works on a completely different mechanic from cricket — this is covered in detail on the babu games hi-lo page.
Popular Markets in Cricket Betting — How each one works
Various cricket markets are available at babu games. Below, 7 popular markets and how each one works are explained in plain language.
Match Winner
A bet on which team will win the match. In T20 or ODI there are only two options. For example — if you back Team A to win, you receive a return if Team A wins; if they do not win, the stake is lost.
Simplest marketToss Winner
A bet on which team will win the toss. This market is unrelated to the match result, and the odds for both teams are generally close to each other.
Standalone marketTop Batsman
A bet on which batter will score the most runs in the match. You choose from the likely batters in a team. The player who scores the highest is considered the winner.
Player marketTotal Runs Over/Under
A bet on whether the score will be above or below a given runs line. For example — if the line for a team's innings in a T20 match is set at 160 runs, the bettor chooses whether it will go over or under.
Scoreline marketMulti Bet
A single bet combining the results of multiple matches. A return is paid only if all selections are correct — if even one is wrong, the entire stake is lost. The potential return is higher, but so is the risk.
High return marketMethod of First Wicket
A bet on how the first wicket will fall — caught, bowled, run out or LBW. This is a niche market but popular among experienced bettors. The result is determined from the very start of the innings.
Specialist marketPowerplay Runs
An over/under bet on how many runs will be scored in the first 6 overs of a T20 match. The form of the opening batters and the strength of the bowling attack directly affect this market.
In-match market
Odds in three formats — Decimal, Fractional, American
Odds at babu games may be shown in three formats. With a little attention it becomes easy to see that all three express the same thing in different ways.
| Format | Team A win odds | Team B win odds |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| Fractional | 3/2 | 1/2 |
| American | +150 | −200 |
Example 1 — Bet on Team A to win (৳1,000): Decimal 2.50, Fractional 3/2, American +150 — all three mean the same result. If the bet wins, ৳2,500 is returned (৳1,500 profit + ৳1,000 stake); if it loses, ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 — Bet on favourite Team B to win (৳1,000): Decimal 1.50, Fractional 1/2, American −200 (American minus odds indicate how much you need to stake to win ৳100). If the bet wins, ৳1,500 is returned (৳500 profit); if it loses, ৳1,000 is gone.
The decimal format is generally the easiest — total return can be worked out directly by multiplying the stake by the odds. Decimal is usually the default on babu games.
Live Betting — Odds that move as the match unfolds
Live betting in cricket is where the market shifts with every event on the field. When a wicket falls, the batting team's odds of winning rise immediately. An unexpected explosive burst of batting in the powerplay brings down the bowling team's odds of winning.
After every over, every boundary and every wicket, the market numbers change. In T20 this happens very quickly — if Team B is 30 runs behind in the 18th over, their odds of winning will naturally be much higher. But a single six can change the situation in an instant.
Keeping a clear head in live betting is important. Base your decisions on what you are seeing on the field and avoid rushing. On babu games, odds at babu games Bet are updated regularly during live matches.
Building sound habits in cricket betting
Betting is a form of entertainment — not a guaranteed way to make money. The habits below are common among experienced bettors.
- 01 Set a fixed budget and build the habit of staying within it. Before each betting session, decide in your mind the maximum amount you are willing to spend.
- 02 Focus on one market. Start with straightforward markets like match winner. Placing bets across many markets at once makes it hard to keep track.
- 03 Even if a multi bet looks like it offers a high return, remember — if even one of three selections is wrong, the entire stake is lost. Keeping stakes small on multi bets is the sensible approach.
- 04 In live betting, there is a tendency to stake much more than intended out of emotion. When a wicket falls or a six is hit, pause and think rather than acting on impulse.
- 05 Betting is not a way to recover lost money. If you lose on one day, avoid the temptation to place larger bets the next day to make up for it. Read more about responsible play — see the babu games responsible gaming guide.
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You can get started at babu games by opening an account and depositing as little as ৳200. A 120% bonus is available on your first deposit, up to a maximum of ৳10,000 — the bonus amount must be wagered 10 times. Example: deposit ৳1,000 and ৳1,200 bonus is added, giving a balance of ৳2,200 — wagering requirement: ৳1,200 × 10 = ৳12,000.
Deposits can be made via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay and bank transfer. Withdrawals are generally completed within 30 minutes to 3 hours, with a minimum withdrawal of ৳800. VIP members also receive weekly cashback.
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Common Questions about Cricket Betting
Answers to some frequently asked questions about cricket betting are given below.