Cricket Betting at basa — Top Markets for BPL, IPL and T20 Matches
Follow cricket, Bangladesh's favourite sport, even more closely on the basa betting platform. Place bets across various markets from the start to the end of a match and watch the odds shift with every wicket.
Cricket Formats and Tournaments — What to Expect from Each
Cricket is played in three main formats — Test, ODI and T20. Each format has its own style, length and strategy, and the betting markets differ accordingly.
T20 is the fastest format — each team plays only 20 overs. Matches usually finish within three hours, so bettors get results quickly. BPL (Bangladesh Premier League), IPL and the T20 World Cup are the three tournaments most popular among Bangladeshi bettors. BPL features local teams, and the Bangladesh Tigers' international matches carry their own special excitement.
ODI matches have 50 overs, so the situation can turn several times during the game — making them well suited for in-play betting. Test matches are played over five days, a draw is possible, and the betting market offers three outcomes (Team A wins, Team B wins, draw).
T20, ODI and Test — each format calls for a different betting approach.
T20
Fast play, frequently shifting odds. The most markets are available for BPL, IPL and T20 WC.
Most PopularODI
In this 50-over format, odds are reset after the innings break, offering good opportunities in in-play betting.
In-Play FriendlyTest
Three outcomes are possible in a five-day match. You can bet on match winner, series winner and draw markets.
Three-Outcome MarketFootball and Other Sports — What Sets Them Apart
basa is not limited to cricket — you can also bet on football and a few other sports. However, cricket and football betting are quite different.
Football generally has three main outcomes: home win, away win and draw. A match ends in 90 minutes, and since goals are usually few, each one carries a lot of weight. In cricket T20 matches there are two outcomes (no draw), but far more markets are available — runs, wickets, runs per over and more.
In cricket, the toss is significant — the decision made by the toss-winning team based on pitch conditions and weather shapes the course of the match. Football has no equivalent toss market. Also, a draw is possible in Test cricket but not in T20 or ODI, which directly affects the odds in betting.
If you are also interested in card games, you can check out the Callbreak betting and game guide — it has a full guide to this popular Bangladeshi card game.
Football vs Cricket
- Football has three possible outcomes (including draw); cricket T20/ODI has two
- In cricket, the toss market can be bet on separately
- In cricket, live odds change quickly after every over
- In football, the goal line (over/under) is the most popular market
- In cricket, top batsman and top wicket-taker are separate markets
Popular Cricket Markets at basa
Cricket betting is not just about picking which team will win. basa offers several distinct markets where you can bet on different aspects of a match.
Match Winner
The simplest market. Pick either team and place your bet. Two options in T20/ODI, three in Test (including draw).
SimplestToss Winner
Bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. A 50/50 market, though odds may differ slightly.
Quick ResultTop Batsman
Bet on which player will score the most runs in a specific innings. With multiple options, the odds tend to be relatively higher.
High OddsTotal Runs Over/Under
Bet on whether the combined runs scored by both teams will be above (over) or below (under) a set number. Example: over or under 325 total runs.
Number BasedMulti Bet
Combine the outcomes of multiple matches or markets into a single bet. Win if all selections are correct; lose the bet if even one is wrong.
Higher ReturnSeries Winner
Bet on which team will win the series before it begins. Odds change as the series progresses.
Long-TermHandicap Betting
In this market, the weaker team is given a virtual advantage. For example — if Team A is given a 15-run handicap, then even if Team A wins the actual match by 14 runs, they are considered the loser for betting purposes under the handicap.
Top Wicket-Taker
Bet on which bowler will take the most wickets in a specific innings. Analysing the pitch and weather can help, but remember that betting is purely for entertainment.
How to Read Odds — Three Formats Explained
Odds on a betting platform may be displayed in three different formats — decimal, fractional and American. All three convey the same information, just expressed differently.
| Format | Team A Win | Team B Win (Favourite) |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | 1.25 |
| Fractional | 5/4 | 1/4 |
| American | +125 | -400 |
Example 1 — Betting on Team A to win (৳200):
Decimal 2.25 = Fractional 5/4 = American +125. On a ৳200 bet, a win returns a total of ৳450 (৳250 profit + ৳200 stake). If the bet loses, ৳200 is gone.
Example 2 — Favourite Team B (৳200):
Decimal 1.25 = Fractional 1/4 = American -400. In American format, a minus sign means that amount bet returns ৳100 profit. On a ৳200 bet, a win returns a total of ৳250 (৳50 profit).
Note: These figures are examples for illustration only. At basa, odds are set individually for each match and change continuously. Betting is purely for entertainment — there is no guarantee of winning.
Decimal, fractional and American — all three formats express the same value.
Multi Bet Example
Three separate selections across three matches: decimal 1.50, 1.60 and 1.90. Combined odds = 1.50 × 1.60 × 1.90 = 4.56 (approximately). On a ৳100 bet, if all three selections are correct the return is ৳456. If even one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
In live betting, odds are updated after every wicket and at the end of every over.
Live In-Play Betting — What Happens When a Wicket Falls
In-play or live betting is the most engaging way to bet on cricket. At basa you can place bets even after a match has started, and the odds shift with every event in the game.
When a wicket falls: If a key batsman from the batting side is dismissed, their odds of winning increase (meaning their probability drops) and the bowling side's odds shorten (their probability rises).
After the powerplay: If few runs are scored in the first 6 overs, the target becomes more pressured — the odds shift against the batting side.
In the final overs: If a large number of runs are still needed in the last few overs, the batting side's chance of winning drops and the odds shift noticeably.
In in-play betting, decisions need to be made quickly. A good set of odds can change with the very next ball. So it is important to follow the match closely and keep a sense of perspective about it being entertainment.
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Useful Tips for Cricket Betting
Betting is a form of entertainment. The tips below can help make your experience more considered and planned.
Understand the Format Before Betting
T20, ODI and Test each have their own pace. Start with the format you understand best.
Set a Budget First
Before each betting session, decide how much you are willing to spend. It is best not to go beyond that limit.
Build Skill in One Market
Rather than spreading across all markets at once, focus on one — match winner or over/under — to start with.
Read the Pitch and Weather
A pace-friendly pitch is more likely to produce wickets for fast bowlers. Weather plays a big role in ODI and Test matches.
Avoid Rushing in Live Betting
Odds change fast in in-play betting. Analyse the situation rather than making decisions based on emotion.
Betting is Entertainment, Not Income
Never treat betting as a source of income. Never bet more than you can afford to lose.
Start Cricket Betting at basa
Deposit as little as ৳300 via bKash, Nagad, Rocket or Upay to get started. New members receive a 100% welcome bonus of up to ৳8,000 — wagering requirement on the bonus is 25x. Withdrawals are generally processed within 5–30 minutes. Regular bettors who join the basa VIP programme receive weekly cashback. For any issues, Bengali-language support is available 24/7 via live chat and email.