z baji Cricket Betting — Bet on all matches from BPL to T20 World Cup
For Bangladesh's most beloved sport, z baji brings dozens of markets including match winner, top batsman and over-under. Enjoy the full season with live betting across all three formats — T20, ODI and Test.
Three cricket formats and Bangladesh's favourite tournaments
In Bangladesh, cricket is more than a game — it is a feeling. A Tigers match means a packed stadium full of excitement, and smart betting makes those moments even more meaningful. At z baji, you can bet on all three formats — T20, ODI and Test.
T20 is the fastest format and the most popular among bettors. With matches finishing in just 20 overs, odds shift constantly and there are more opportunities in live betting. BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) is the biggest celebration of this format — z baji has markets for every match.
ODI involves 50 overs of batting, making markets like total runs, partnerships and innings-based bets more appealing. ICC tournaments — the World Cup and Champions Trophy — are the centrepiece of the ODI calendar.
Test cricket is a five-day test of patience. In this format, match winner, draw and innings-based series markets are the most sought after. Millions of Bangladeshi cricket fans follow IPL — India's franchise league — and the betting markets there are equally rich.
T20
BPL, IPL and T20 World Cup. Fast matches, frequent live odds updates. Every over brings a new opportunity.
One Day International
In a 50-over contest, total runs and partnership markets are the most familiar. Markets are most plentiful during the ICC World Cup.
Test Cricket
In a five-day series: match winner, innings-based and series markets. The preferred format for patient bettors.
Football and other sports — betting options beyond cricket
Alongside cricket, z baji offers betting markets on football, tennis, badminton and a few other sports. However, the market structure for cricket and football is quite different.
In football, three outcomes are possible — team A wins, team B wins, or a draw. This three-way market is structured somewhat differently from cricket (where T20 and ODI matches generally have no draw). Football also has half-time/full-time, first goalscorer and corner markets that do not exist in cricket.
In tennis and badminton, the betting structure is simpler than cricket — mainly match winner and set handicap. Live in-play betting is available across all sports, but cricket has the most extensive live markets — odds change after every over and wicket.
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Popular cricket betting markets — how each one works
z baji offers dozens of cricket markets. Below is a straightforward explanation of seven familiar markets.
Match Winner
A direct bet on which team will win the match. There is no draw in T20 or ODI, so you bet on one of two outcomes. Example: if team A's odds are 1.65 and team B's odds are 2.30, a ৳500 bet on team B returns ৳1,150 if team B wins.
Simplest betToss Winner
Which team wins the toss — this is a separate market, independent of the match result. Odds for both teams are usually close to equal since the toss can go either way. This market closes before the match starts.
Quick decisionTop Batsman
Which batter will score the most runs in a specific innings or the entire match. This market typically has multiple options and odds shift based on pitch conditions and the batter's current form.
Skill-based marketTotal Runs Over/Under
A bet on whether the total runs will be more (over) or less (under) than a set number (e.g. 165 runs). On a good batting pitch 'over' tends to get more attention, while on a spin-friendly pitch 'under' is more discussed.
Stats-drivenMulti Bet
Placing three or more selections on one slip multiplies the combined odds. For example, three selections with odds 1.40 × 1.60 × 1.70 = approximately 3.81 — so a ৳100 stake returns ৳381 if all win. However, if any one selection loses, the entire bet is lost.
Higher return, higher riskPowerplay Runs
An over/under bet on how many runs will be scored in the first six overs (the powerplay). A wicket can reduce the run count, while a big shot off a free hit can push it up — making this market very active in live betting as well.
Popular in live tooNext Wicket Method
A bet on how the next wicket will fall — bowled, caught, run out or LBW. This market usually opens during live in-play betting and odds change quickly after every ball.
In-play marketHow to read odds — a simple guide to three formats
Decimal, fractional and American — the same odds can be written in three ways. z baji generally uses the decimal format.
Example 1 — Underdog odds (team A to win, stake ৳200)
| Format | Odds | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | Total return of ৳2.50 for every ৳1 staked (including profit) |
| Fractional | 3/2 | ৳3 profit on a ৳2 stake |
| American | +150 | ৳150 profit on a ৳100 stake (plus indicates underdog) |
With a ৳200 stake, if team A wins you get a total return of ৳500 (৳300 profit + ৳200 stake). If team A loses, you lose ৳200.
Example 2 — Favourite odds (team B to win, stake ৳200)
| Format | Odds | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.80 | Total return of ৳1.80 for every ৳1 staked |
| Fractional | 4/5 | ৳4 profit on a ৳5 stake |
| American | -125 | You need to stake ৳125 to win ৳100 (minus indicates favourite) |
With a ৳200 stake, if team B wins you get a total return of ৳360 (৳160 profit + ৳200 stake). Because the favourite's odds are lower, the profit is smaller — but the chance of winning is considered higher.
Simple rules for reading odds
- Decimal odds × stake = total return (profit + stake).
- In fractional odds, the top number is profit and the bottom number is stake — 3/2 means ৳3 profit on a ৳2 stake.
- American plus (+) means underdog — the number shows how much profit you make on a ৳100 stake.
- American minus (−) means favourite — the number shows how much you need to stake to win ৳100.
- All three formats express the same odds — only the way they are written differs.
- Betting is for entertainment — winning is not guaranteed on every bet and your stake is always at risk.
How odds shift with wickets and overs
Live in-play betting means placing bets while the match is in progress. It differs from pre-match betting because the flow of the game directly influences the odds.
When a wicket falls: the batting team's odds rise (as their chance of winning is considered lower) and the fielding team's odds fall. If two wickets fall quickly during the powerplay, the odds can shift considerably.
As overs progress: the run-rate pressure increases in the later overs. If the batting team's run rate is ahead of what is required, their odds drop — meaning they become the favourite.
Big shots and boundaries: after a six or four, odds change immediately. In live markets, there are sometimes opportunities to place multiple bets even within a single over.
Live betting at z baji can be done conveniently on mobile or desktop. Many bettors prefer the z baji App as live odds update faster there.
Some useful tips for cricket betting
Betting is for entertainment — it is not a source of income. That said, keeping a few things in mind helps you stay organised.
- Set a budget first. Before each session, decide how much you will stake. Stop betting once you reach that limit. For more on responsible play, see the Responsible Gaming Guide.
- Build skills in one market. Match winner, total runs or top batsman — focusing on one market at the start will gradually help you understand how odds move.
- Watch the pitch report and weather. On a spin-friendly pitch, batters' odds are generally higher. If rain is likely, odds in the total runs market may be lower.
- Be careful with multi bets. If any one of three or more selections loses, the entire bet is gone. The potential return may look attractive, but the risk is also much higher.
- Avoid rushing in live betting. Odds change fast, so keep a clear head when making decisions. Take a few seconds to think after each over.
- Read the terms and conditions. Before using any bonus or promotion, it is wise to go through z baji's terms and conditions once.
Multi Bet Calculator
Three selections: Odds 1.40 × 1.60 × 1.70 = approximately 3.81
With a ৳100 stake, total return if all win: ৳381
But if even one loses, you lose the full ৳100.
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Login to z bajiFrequently Asked Questions about Cricket Betting
With only 20 overs in T20, odds shift much faster — especially in live betting, where you see immediate changes after each wicket or boundary. In ODIs, with 50 overs, odds move relatively slowly and markets like total runs, partnerships, and innings milestones are broader. T20 betting is generally faster-paced and has more live markets available.
At z baji, a multi bet slip can typically hold two or more selections. The calculation is straightforward: multiply the odds of all selections together, then multiply by your stake to get the total return. For example, three selections with odds 1.40 × 1.60 × 1.70 = approximately 3.81 — so a ৳100 stake returns ৳381 in total if all win. However, if any one selection loses, the entire bet is lost.
During a match, every key event — a wicket, a big shot, a no-ball or free hit — directly affects the odds. When a wicket falls, the batting team's odds increase (as their chances of winning are considered lower) and the fielding team's odds decrease. If the run rate exceeds the required rate, the batting team becomes the favourite and their odds shorten. At z baji, these changes are reflected in real time in live betting.
Decimal 1.80 means you get a total of ৳1.80 back for every ৳1 staked (including the stake). In fractional, this is 4/5 — meaning ৳4 profit on a ৳5 stake. In American, it is −125 — meaning you need to stake ৳125 to win ৳100 (a minus sign indicates the favourite). All three formats express the same odds, just written differently. Example: ৳200 stake, odds 1.80 — if you win, total return is ৳360 (৳160 profit + ৳200 stake).
Both BPL and IPL are T20 franchise leagues, so the types of markets are much the same. Match winner, toss winner, top batsman, powerplay runs, and total runs over/under are generally available across all tournaments. Larger tournaments such as the IPL or ICC T20 World Cup tend to have more markets and wider live betting options.