8mbets Cricket Betting — A Complete Guide to Betting on T20, ODI and Test Matches
From BPL to IPL, T20 World Cup to Test series — place bets on every cricket format at 8mbets. Find a wide range of markets here, from match winner, toss, and top batsman to live in-play.
Cricket's Three Formats and Major Tournaments
There are three main formats in cricket betting — T20, ODI and Test. Each format has its own pace and rhythm, which affects the type of bets available.
T20: This short, fast-paced format wraps up in just a few hours. BPL and IPL are played in this format, and it is the most popular among Bangladeshi viewers and bettors. The situation can change with every over, which makes live markets especially appealing here.
ODI: In this fifty-over format, batting strategy and partnerships play a big role. ICC events and bilateral series are held in this format, where matches involving the Bangladesh Tigers generate a lot of excitement.
Test: This five-day format plays out in a completely different way. There are far more opportunities for analysis here — markets on top batsman, innings totals, or whether the match will end in a draw.
Beyond Cricket — Football and Other Sports
At 8mbets, it is not just cricket — there are markets for international football and many other sports as well.
Football Betting
In football, there are three possible outcomes — team A wins, team B wins, or a draw. For this reason, the odds structure is generally somewhat different from cricket. This difference is clear in Premier League, La Liga or World Cup markets.
Cricket vs Football — The Differences
In limited-overs cricket there is no draw (except in Test), so odds are split between two sides. In football, a three-way market changes how odds are calculated. Live betting is popular in both sports, but in cricket every ball and wicket shifts the odds quickly.
More Sports Events
Alongside cricket and football, 8mbets offers markets on many other sports. For more details, visit the 8mbets Sports Events page — it has a full list of sports and descriptions of available markets.
7 Popular Betting Markets in Cricket
Match Winner
A straight bet on which of the two teams will win. Most common in T20. Example: if you pick team A and team A wins at the end of the match, your bet wins.
Toss Betting
Which team will win the toss before the match starts — this market is completely independent and has no connection to the match result. Toss markets are quite popular in BPL.
Top Batsman
Who will score the most runs in an innings or across the whole match — this market lets you bet on a specific player's performance.
Total Runs (Over/Under)
Whether the runs scored in an innings or a match will be above or below a set number — you bet on whether the total will go over or under that specific figure.
Multi Bet (Multiple Selections)
A combined bet where you add selections from multiple matches or markets on the same betting slip. Example: if three selections have odds of 1.40, 1.50 and 1.60, the combined odds come to 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.60 = 3.36 (approximately). If all three win, a ৳100 bet returns ৳336; if even one loses, the entire bet is lost.
Method of First Wicket
How the first wicket of the match will fall — bowled, caught, run out, or another method — this market lets you bet on that specific method.
Man of the Match
This market involves predicting in advance which player will be named the best at the end of the match — it requires longer-term analysis.
A Simple Guide to Understanding Odds
Odds can appear in three formats — decimal, fractional and American — and are straightforward to use.
A betting site may display odds in three different formats. Each format expresses the same probability differently — the numbers may look different but the meaning is the same.
| Format | Team A (win bet) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | Total return of ৳2.50 per ৳1 staked |
| Fractional | 3/2 | ৳3 profit on a ৳2 bet |
| American | +150 | ৳150 profit on a ৳100 bet |
Worked Example 1 — Bet on Team A to Win
Odds for team A to win: 2.50 (decimal) = 3/2 (fractional) = +150 (American). With a ৳200 bet, if team A wins the total return is ৳500 — that is ৳300 profit plus the original ৳200 back. If team A loses, the full ৳200 is gone.
Worked Example 2 — Odds on the Favourite
If team B is the favourite, odds might be 1.50 (decimal) = 1/2 (fractional) = -200 (American). American minus odds tell you how much you need to stake to win ৳100. Here, a ৳200 bet returns ৳300 in total if team B wins (৳100 profit).
The figures above are examples only — they are not the odds for any specific match or a guarantee of any outcome.
Keep in Mind
- Lower odds mean the bookmaker considers that outcome more likely.
- Higher odds mean higher risk and a greater potential return.
- In a multi bet, multiply all the odds together to get the combined odds.
- Betting is for entertainment — do not bet beyond your set limit.
Live In-Play Betting — Odds Change Every Moment
Live betting lets you place bets even after a match has started. In cricket this is particularly engaging, because every ball, wicket or boundary brings an instant change in the odds.
Say a team scores 90 runs for just 2 wickets in the first 10 overs — their increased chances of winning will push their odds down. On the other hand, if 3 wickets fall in the powerplay, that team's odds will rise.
In a Test match on the fifth day, odds are updated constantly depending on pitch conditions, weather and remaining wickets. Before betting on a live market, observe the current state of the match carefully.
Useful Habits for Betting
Betting is for entertainment — these habits help keep that experience more controlled.
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Set your budget in advance Before each match, decide how much you will bet. Do not go beyond that limit, whatever the result.
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Choose markets based on the format In T20, total runs or live markets tend to work well; in Test, top batsman or innings totals allow more analysis.
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Be careful with multi bets Combining multiple selections increases the combined odds, but if even one selection loses the whole bet is gone. Starting with fewer selections is the sensible approach.
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Avoid rushing in live betting Rapidly changing odds can pressure you into instant decisions. Pause, assess the match situation, then decide.
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Follow responsible betting guidelines Instead of placing larger bets to recover losses, take a break. For more details, read the responsible gaming guidelines.
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Know the rules and terms Reading the terms and conditions before using a bonus or making a withdrawal saves time and helps you avoid unexpected situations.
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