Cricket Betting at pcb88 — From BPL to the T20 World Cup
Bangladesh's most popular sport just got more interesting. Bet on every BPL, IPL, T20 World Cup and ODI series match at pcb88 — before the match starts and while the game is live.
The Three Formats of Cricket and the Main Tournaments
Before betting on cricket it helps to understand the differences between formats, because the type of bet and the way odds work varies slightly across each one.
T20
Each team plays only 20 overs, so runs come quickly and the game can turn at any moment. Both BPL and IPL are played in T20 format. Live betting demand is highest in this format because odds change every over.
ODI
Each team plays 50 overs and the match runs all day. Bangladesh Tigers ODI matches are always a special draw for local fans. The ICC World Cup is played in this format.
Test
The five-day format shows batting, bowling and fielding at their most complete. A draw is a possible result in Tests, so there are three markets — Team A wins, Team B wins or draw. It is worth considering pitch and weather conditions before placing a bet.
Main competitions you can bet on
Football and Other Sports
At pcb88 you can bet on football as well as cricket. Markets are available for the English Premier League, La Liga and international matches. Football betting works slightly differently from cricket — a draw is always a possible outcome, so bets are generally split across three results (Team A win, Team B win, draw).
Tennis betting has its own features — set-by-set markets, game handicaps and server versus returner statistics. The topic is covered in detail on pcb88's tennis betting page.
The main difference between cricket and football is match length and scoring structure. A T20 cricket match is decided in two to three hours, while a football match ends in 90 minutes. This difference means the in-play market moves differently in each sport.
Popular Betting Markets with Examples
Several types of markets are available for cricket betting at pcb88. Below are the most commonly played markets.
Match Winner
The simplest market — bet on which team will win the match. T20 and ODI have two outcomes (Team A or Team B wins), Tests have three (including draw). If Team A's odds are higher, they are considered the underdog.
Toss Winner
Bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. This is essentially a 50/50 market, but the toss can matter significantly depending on pitch conditions.
Top Batsman
Bet on which batsman within a specific team will score the most runs. A batsman in good form generally has lower odds. Example: if three batsmen are in Team A, three separate sets of odds are shown.
Total Runs Over/Under
The bookmaker sets a runs line, for example 320. You bet on whether the combined total of both teams will be over or under 320. Pitch and weather conditions should be factored into the decision.
Multi Bet (Multiple Bets)
Multiple bets from different matches or markets are combined into one. If all selections are correct the return is much higher, but if even one loses the entire bet is lost. Example: bet on the outcomes of three matches together — see the odds section below for how the calculation works.
Run-Line Handicap
The stronger team is artificially set back to create a more level contest. For example, Team A is given -15 runs, meaning 15 runs are deducted from their total before determining who is ahead.
Decimal, Fractional and American Odds
You will find three odds formats at pcb88. For new bettors, decimal format is the easiest to start with. The number tells you directly — for every ৳1 staked, how much you get back in total if you win (including your original stake).
| Format | Example (Team A wins) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | Total return of ৳2.25 on a ৳1 bet |
| Fractional | 5/4 | Win ৳5 profit for every ৳4 staked |
| American | +125 | ৳125 profit on a ৳100 bet |
Example 1 — Team A wins (underdog):
Stake ৳1,000. Decimal odds 2.25 = Fractional 5/4 = American +125.
If you win, total return is ৳2,250 (৳1,250 profit + ৳1,000 original stake). If you lose, ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 — Team B wins (favourite):
Stake ৳1,000. Decimal odds 1.80 = Fractional 4/5 = American -125.
American minus odds show how much you need to stake to win ৳100 profit. Here, a ৳1,000 stake returns a total of ৳1,800 if you win (৳800 profit).
For a multi bet, multiply the odds together: three selections at 1.40 × 1.60 × 1.70 = 3.81 (approx). A ৳100 stake returns ৳381 if all win — but if even one loses, the full ৳100 is lost.
A simple guide to reading odds
- Decimal odds are never below 1.00 — the higher the number, the greater the return.
- For fractional odds, read numerator/denominator: 5/4 means win ৳5 profit for every ৳4 staked.
- American + sign means underdog, − sign means favourite.
- All three formats represent the same probability — only the way they are written differs.
Live In-Play Betting — Odds Change the Moment a Wicket Falls
You can place bets in live markets after the match has started. Every event — a wicket, a six, a maiden over — changes the odds instantly.
How odds change when a wicket falls
When a key batsman from the batting side is dismissed, the bowling side's chances of winning increase — so the bowling side's odds shorten. The opposite happens when a lot of runs are scored in a big over.
Powerplay and Death Overs
Runs come quickly in the first 6 overs (powerplay) and the last 4 overs (death overs) of a T20. New opportunities appear in in-play markets during these periods.
Rain and the Duckworth-Lewis Method
If rain interrupts a match, the target is revised using the D/L method. This has a significant effect on in-play odds.
Quick decisions are needed
Odds in live betting change from moment to moment. You can follow the live score on the pcb88 app and make decisions accordingly.
Over-by-Over Runs Market
You can also bet on how many runs will be scored in each over. Consider the bowler's form and the batsman's strike rate.
Who will take the most wickets
In live markets, the odds for the top wicket-taker change as bowling changes are made.
Live betting on mobile
The live match score and odds can be viewed together on the pcb88 app. The mobile app is the most convenient way to bet quickly.
Cash Out feature
In some markets you can withdraw part of your bet before the match ends.
Useful Tips for Cricket Betting
Betting is a form of entertainment. These tips will help you bet more carefully — but remember, no match result is guaranteed.
Understand one format well first
T20, ODI and Test cricket have different rules and scoring patterns. Start by focusing on one format, then move on to the others.
Set your stake amount in advance
Decide how much you will bet on each match before you start. Avoid placing large bets to chase losses. Follow the responsible gaming guidelines.
Check pitch and weather reports
Batsmen tend to score lower on spin-friendly pitches. Seam bowlers have the advantage on a damp pitch. This information is useful when betting on total runs.
Avoid too many selections in a multi bet
The more selections you add, the lower the chance of all of them being correct. A multi bet with two or three selections is more realistic.
Betting is for entertainment only
Cricket betting is not a reliable source of income — it is simply a way to make watching the game more enjoyable. Bet within your means.
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