Cricket betting at babu — all markets from T20 to Test in one place
babu covers all cricket betting markets across BPL, IPL and international cricket — from match winner to over/under. Odds are easy to read and placing a bet is even easier.
Three cricket formats and popular tournaments
The three formats in cricket betting each offer a different experience. T20 matches finish in just a few hours, so bets are settled quickly and the pace of play shifts every over. ODI features a full fifty-over contest where the middle overs become particularly important from a betting perspective. Test cricket spans five days, and bettors can place bets on session-based markets.
The most popular tournaments among Bangladesh fans are BPL, where the country's top teams face each other; then IPL, featuring world-class players; and ICC events such as the T20 World Cup and other international series, which generate great interest around the Bangladesh Tigers' matches. All these competitions are available for betting at babu.
Beyond cricket, you can also bet on football and other sports. In cricket, every wicket and over shifts the odds — similar to how goals or corners do in football. In football, 90-minute scorelines and set-piece markets are popular, while in cricket the ball-by-ball action makes betting more varied.
Popular betting markets and how they work
babu offers several types of cricket betting markets. Below is a brief introduction to seven familiar markets.
Match Winner
A prediction of which of the two teams will win. In T20 there is no draw, so it is a straight contest between the two sides.
Toss Betting
A prediction of which team will win the toss before the match starts. It is a favourite market for many because the result is known quickly.
Top Run Scorer
A prediction of which batter will score the most runs in the innings. Understanding the team's batting order is helpful here.
Total Runs Over/Under
A prediction of whether the total runs scored in a match or innings will be above or below a given number.
Multi Bet
Bets are placed on multiple matches at once and the odds are multiplied together. The full return is paid only if all selections win.
Top Wicket Taker
A prediction of which bowler will take the most wickets. The type of pitch and weather conditions may be worth considering here.
Decimal, fractional and American odds — what is the difference
Before placing a bet at babu, it is worth understanding the three odds formats. The same selection in the same match can be shown in three ways — the value is the same.
| Format | Team A wins | Team B wins (favourite) |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | 1.50 |
| Fractional | 5/4 | 1/2 |
| American | +125 | -200 |
Example 1 — Team A (underdog)
Team A wins, stake ৳200. Odds 2.25 (decimal) = 5/4 (fractional) = +125 (American). If the bet wins, return is ৳450 — ৳250 profit plus ৳200 original stake. If the bet loses, the full ৳200 is gone.
Example 2 — Team B (favourite)
Team B wins, stake ৳200. Odds 1.50 (decimal) = 1/2 (fractional) = -200 (American). The American minus odds show how much stake is needed to make ৳100 profit. If the bet wins, return is ৳300 — ৳100 profit plus ৳200 original stake.
In simple terms: with decimal odds, multiplying by your stake gives the total return directly, which is why many bettors find it the easiest format. At babu, babu Bet lets you view odds in all formats.
In-play betting — how odds shift during a match
With live in-play betting, you can place bets after the match has already started. In cricket, odds change quickly every time a wicket falls — when the run rate rises, the batting team's odds shorten, and when a wicket falls, the odds lengthen.
Once the powerplay ends or a spinner begins a spell in the middle overs, the balance of odds shifts. At babu, the live betting view shows the scorecard and markets side by side, making it easier to decide.
In Test cricket, session-based markets are also available — you can bet on how many wickets will fall or how many runs will be scored in the morning session. In T20, each over creates a separate market. Keep in mind that live betting requires quick decisions — it is important to follow the responsible gaming guidelines.
No matter how dramatic the match gets, always bet for entertainment and stay within your budget.
Some useful tips for cricket betting
- Choose markets based on the format. In T20, match winner or total runs markets are settled quickly. In Tests, innings and session-based markets go deeper.
- Be careful with multi bets. If you place bets on three selections at once, losing just one means the entire stake is gone. More selections mean more risk.
- Set a budget for live betting. In-play odds change fast, so decide in advance how much you are willing to bet.
- Analyse over/under markets carefully. Pitch conditions, both teams' recent form and the weather all affect estimates of total runs.
- Betting is entertainment, not investment. Place each bet purely for enjoyment. Placing more bets to recover lost money is not a sound approach.
- Local knowledge helps during the BPL season. Familiarity with BPL teams makes it easier to assess match winner or top batter markets.
Betting differences in football and other sports
Outside cricket, football is also a popular betting sport at babu. Football has a fixed 90-minute duration so bets end quickly, and the possibility of a draw means three outcomes are available — which does not exist in T20 cricket. Handicap markets are more common in football, where the weaker team is given a head start. The cricket equivalent is run-line betting.
Some people are also interested in card games alongside cricket. Callbreak Quick is a familiar card game available at babu that has its own appeal for those who prefer fast-paced games. Spirit Party is also a popular game category — full details can be found on that page.
Cricket vs Football
- In cricket, odds change with every wicket
- In football, goals and cards are the key events
- No draw in T20
- Three results in football (win/draw/loss)
- Live markets are available in both sports
Get started at babu — bonus and payment options
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