Cricket Betting at adwin9 — A Complete Guide from BPL, IPL and T20 to Test
adwin9 offers a range of betting markets for cricket fans in Bangladesh, from match winner to over/under. Learn below how to read odds, how live betting works, and which markets are most popular.
Cricket Formats and Major Tournaments
Cricket is played in three main formats — T20, ODI and Test. Each format has a different style of play, so the betting markets vary slightly across them.
T20 is the shortest format — every ball counts in this fast-paced game. BPL and IPL are both played in this format, making it the most popular among Bangladeshi fans. When a BPL match is on at a Dhaka stadium, cricket fans across the country can place bets on adwin9 even if they are not in the stands.
ODI gives each team 50 overs. Strategy matters more here, so total runs and top batsman markets are more popular. Test matches are played over five days — a draw is a valid result, so there are three markets: Team A wins, Team B wins, or draw.
Bangladesh Tigers matches in international tournaments like the T20 World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy always attract strong interest. adwin9 offers multiple markets for these tournaments.
Football and Other Sports
Alongside cricket, adwin9 also offers football betting. For World Cup, Premier League or Champions League matches, markets such as match winner, total goals and both teams to score are available, just as in cricket.
The main difference between cricket and football betting is the number of possible outcomes. In T20 or ODI cricket there are generally two possible results — Team A wins or Team B wins (no draw). In football, however, three outcomes are possible: home win, away win or draw. This is why football odds are generally slightly lower than cricket odds.
Betting markets may also be available for other sports such as Kabaddi, tennis and basketball. For deeper strategies on cricket betting, check our Betting Tips Guide.
Cricket vs Football
| Feature | Cricket (T20/ODI) | Football |
|---|---|---|
| Number of outcomes | 2 (no draw) | 3 (win/draw/loss) |
| Draw in Test | Yes | Not applicable |
| In-play speed | Changes every ball | Changes on goals |
| Market variety | Higher | Moderate |
Popular Betting Markets
Several markets are available for cricket betting at adwin9. Beginners are better off starting with simpler markets.
Match Winner
The most common market. You bet on which team will win the match. Example: Team A or Team B — if the team you pick wins, you win.
Most PopularToss Winner
A bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. The result is known within minutes. Example: if Team A wins the toss, your bet succeeds.
Quick ResultTop Batsman
Which batsman will score the most runs in the match? You pick the highest scorer from one team. A correct pick can return good value.
High ReturnTotal Runs Over/Under
Will total runs in the match be more (over) or fewer (under) than a set number? Example: line is 160 runs — if you pick over, you win when the total is 161 or more.
AnalyticalHandicap Betting
When two teams differ in strength, the weaker team is given a run advantage to level the bet. This makes the match equal on paper. Results can be understood in plain terms without needing numbers.
StrategicMulti Bet
Placing bets on multiple matches together multiplies the odds. Example: three selections at odds 1.40 × 1.70 × 1.90 = 4.52 — a ৳100 stake could return ৳452, but all selections must win.
Higher ReturnBetting Exchange
On an exchange you can not only back a result (BACK) but also bet against it (LAY). BACK means you want Team A to win; LAY means you want Team A not to win. For example: BACKing Team A at odds 2.00 with ৳1,000 returns ৳1,000 profit if Team A wins, and loses ৳1,000 if they do not. LAYing Team A returns ৳1,000 profit (before commission) if Team A does not win, and costs ৳1,000 if they do.
Exchange Example
BACK Team A, odds 2.00, stake ৳1,000
If Team A wins: +৳1,000 (before commission)
If Team A does not win: −৳1,000
How to Read Odds
Odds are written in three formats — decimal, fractional and American. adwin9 generally uses decimal format, as it is easier to calculate.
Example 1 — The same value in three formats
Team A to win, stake ৳200:
| Decimal | Fractional | American |
|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 2/1 | +200 |
If the bet wins, ৳600 is returned (৳400 profit + ৳200 original stake); if it loses, ৳200 is gone.
Example 2 — Odds for the favourite
Team B to win, stake ৳200:
| Decimal | Fractional | American |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | 1/4 | −400 |
Total return on a ৳200 stake is ৳250 (৳50 profit). American minus odds indicate how much you need to stake to win ৳100.
Live Betting — Odds Changes During the Match
Live betting means placing bets while the match is in progress. In cricket, odds shift after every ball, wicket or boundary, making it a different experience from pre-match betting.
Say Team A has scored 90 runs in 10 overs in the first innings without losing a wicket. At that point, Team A's odds to win will shorten (they become the favourite) and Team B's odds will lengthen. But if three wickets fall in two overs suddenly, the odds can flip again.
Many bettors enter live markets at the end of the powerplay or just before the death overs, when the direction of the match is much clearer. Because decisions need to be made quickly in live betting, understanding the markets beforehand is important.
In Test matches, pitch conditions, weather and the batting and bowling situation all have a significant effect on live odds. Updated odds at every stage of the match are visible on the adwin9 live betting page.
Practical Tips for Getting Started
- Start with small stakes. If you are new, begin with small bets on the match winner or toss market. Once you understand how markets work, move on to others.
- Set a budget. Betting is for entertainment — decide how much you will bet per day or per week, set that limit, and do not go beyond it.
- Choose markets based on format. Total runs over/under suits T20, while session bets are more relevant in Test matches.
- Be careful with multi bets. Multi bets offer higher returns, but getting all selections right at once is difficult. If one loses, the entire stake is gone.
- Avoid rushing in live betting. Odds change fast, so after a major event (wicket or boundary) wait a moment and let the market settle before placing a bet.
- Play responsibly. Betting is for enjoyment — never increase your stakes to chase losses. Read the Responsible Gaming Guide for more information.
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Start Cricket Betting at adwin9
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Bet Anytime with the adwin9 App
The adwin9 Android and iOS apps are available through official channels. The app lets you view live cricket scores, place bets directly, deposit to your account and withdraw.
The advantage of betting on mobile is that you can follow matches from anywhere. If a wicket falls mid-BPL-match, you can update a live bet immediately. Visit the adwin9 App page for more details.
VIP programme members also receive weekly cashback. Example: a Gold member who has a net loss of ৳20,000 in a week will receive ৳20,000 × 0.8% = ৳160 cashback.