Cricket Betting at ek 999 — bet across all formats from T20 to Test
At ek 999 you can bet on every BPL, IPL, and international cricket match across markets such as match winner, top batsman, and total runs. Everything from reading odds to live betting is explained here.
Cricket's Three Formats and the Competitions Popular with Bangladeshi Fans
T20 Cricket
BPL IPL T20 World CupT20 is the fastest format — each team bats for just 20 overs. Matches finish within a few hours, so the betting market stays active throughout. Bangladesh Tigers supporters are most active in this format during BPL. A large number of markets are also open for IPL and ICC T20 World Cup matches.
ODI Cricket
ICC World Cup Bilateral SeriesIn a one-day match each team gets 50 overs. Conditions can shift in the middle overs, so ODI live odds move frequently. Betting markets are readily available for the ICC Cricket World Cup and bilateral series against various countries.
Test Cricket
ICC World Test Championship Bilateral TestsA five-day Test match has three possible outcomes — Team A wins, Team B wins, or a draw. This third option does not exist in T20 or ODI, so the odds structure is different. For those who enjoy analysing a match carefully before betting, Test betting is a distinct experience.
Besides cricket, ek 999 also offers betting markets for football, tennis, badminton, and more. Football always has three possible outcomes (win, loss, draw), so the odds are distributed differently. In T20 and ODI cricket there is no draw, so markets are limited to two outcomes. In badminton or tennis, individual performance influences betting in a way that differs from team sports — so it is worth understanding the betting approach for each sport separately. To learn more about responsible betting, read our Responsible Gaming page.
Popular Betting Markets — each option explained simply
The variety of cricket betting markets makes the sport more engaging. Beyond just "who will win," there are many types of markets where you can apply your analysis. Below is a brief introduction to the most familiar markets.
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Match Winner
The simplest market — pick Team A or Team B to win. In T20 and ODI there are only two options; in Test matches a draw is also available. -
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Toss Winner
You can bet on the toss result before the match starts. The odds on each of the two options are usually roughly equal. -
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Top Batsman
A bet on which player will score the most runs for a given team. Because you are choosing one player from several, the odds are comparatively higher. -
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Total Runs Over/Under
The bookmaker sets a specific run total (for example 160) — you choose whether the team will score more than that (over) or fewer (under). -
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Multi Bet
Multiple selections are combined into a single bet. If three selections are priced at 1.40, 1.50, and 1.60, the combined odds are 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.60 = 3.36. A ৳100 bet returns ৳336 if all selections are correct — but one wrong selection loses the entire bet. -
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Handicap
To level the difference in strength between two teams, the bookmaker gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage. If the weaker team still wins after the handicap is applied, that bet is successful. -
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Number of Wickets
Markets on how many wickets a team will lose in total, or how many wickets a particular bowler will take — these specialised markets add another layer to cricket betting.
How Odds Work — three formats explained
Odds are the language of betting — they show how much you get back if your bet is successful. The same price is written differently in each of the three common formats.
Example 1 — the same price in three formats
Team A to win — stake ৳200.
| Format | Price | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | Multiply the stake directly |
| Fractional | 5/4 | ৳5 profit on a ৳4 bet |
| American | +125 | Plus means ৳125 profit on ৳100 |
If Team A wins, a ৳200 bet returns ৳450 (৳250 profit + original ৳200). If Team A loses, you lose ৳200.
Example 2 — the favourite's price
Team B is more likely to win, so its price is lower.
| Format | Price |
|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.50 |
| Fractional | 1/2 |
| American | -200 |
A minus sign in American odds shows how much you need to bet to make ৳100 profit. Here, a ৳200 bet on Team B returns ৳300 if it wins (৳100 profit).
Cricket Match Winner (Decimal Odds)
In a limited-overs match there is no draw:
A ৳1,000 bet on Team B returns ৳2,300 if Team B wins (profit ৳1,300). If Team A wins, you lose the full ৳1,000.
Live In-Play Betting — odds change over by over
You can bet after a match has started — this is called in-play or live betting. In cricket, every delivery, every wicket, and every boundary affects the odds immediately.
As an example: Team A has scored 80 runs in 10 overs and lost 3 wickets. At that moment, Team A's odds of winning may shorten or lengthen — depending on how many runs are still needed and how many wickets remain. After the powerplay ends, when a partnership builds, or when back-to-back wickets fall — the market is reassessed after each event.
It is important to stay focused during live betting because markets can close and reopen quickly. Check the match situation carefully before making any decision.
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Habits That Help in Cricket Betting
Cricket betting is a form of entertainment — there is no guarantee of winning, and no strategy consistently produces a profit. However, some habits can help keep your betting experience more considered and controlled.
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Set a budget
Decide in advance how much you will set aside for betting. Do not exceed that limit — placing larger bets to recover losses after a losing run is a common trap in betting. -
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Understand one market well
Start with straightforward markets like match winner. Once you are comfortable reading odds, move on to specialised markets such as total runs or top batsman. -
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Follow pitch and weather information
Knowing the rain forecast, pitch conditions, and venue gives you an idea of how a match might develop. -
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Be careful with multi bets
Combined odds may look attractive, but the whole bet is lost if any one selection is wrong. Multi bets with fewer selections are comparatively more controlled. -
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Take breaks
If you are on a losing run or spending more time than intended, it is better to take a break. If betting feels like it is putting pressure on you, read the Responsible Gaming policy.
Football and Other Sports
Football betting is also popular at ek 999 alongside cricket. Markets available for football include match winner, goals over/under, and half-time result. Betting is available for sports such as tennis, badminton, and kabaddi as well. One key difference between cricket and football is that in football a draw is always a separate outcome — so there are three odds rather than two.
Card Games and Others
Beyond sports betting, ek 999 has a full section for card and table games. In particular, the Texas Hold'em Poker page covers the rules and strategy of that card game in detail.
Get Started at ek 999 — Bonus, Payment, and More
New members can receive a 150% bonus on their first deposit, up to ৳5,000 (bonus requires 25x wagering). Minimum deposit is ৳300. Deposits can be made via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay, and bank transfer. Withdrawals are generally processed within 5–30 minutes. VIP members also receive weekly cashback. Cricket betting, casino games, slots, and many other options are all available on the same platform.
More Options in Casino Games
On match break days or when there are no cricket matches, the ek 999 casino section offers a different experience. From slots to live table games, all types of options are available here. In the slots section you will find popular games from PG Soft, Pragmatic Play, and JILI.
One game worth highlighting is PG Soft's Circus Delight — a colourful circus-themed slot game. To learn about this game's rules and features in detail, visit the Circus Delight page, which contains a full discussion of the game's mechanics.
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