Cricket Betting at 299bt — Bet on BPL, IPL and International Matches
Follow your favourite sport even more closely. At 299bt, from T20 to Test, from BPL to the T20 World Cup — there are many types of markets to bet on for every match. Live odds shift wicket by wicket — make your betting as exciting as the match itself.
Three Formats of Cricket and Popular Tournaments
Cricket is played all over the world, but for fans in Bangladesh it carries a special feeling. The excitement around every Tigers match is unlike any other sport. At 299bt, you can bet across all three major cricket formats.
Twenty20
The fastest format. Each team gets just 20 overs, so the course of a match can change in an instant. BPL, IPL and the T20 World Cup are the most popular competitions among bettors in Bangladesh. T20 matches are the most engaging for live betting, as odds change with every ball.
One Day Internationals
50-over matches. A game of balanced strategy and strength. The ICC Cricket World Cup is played in this format. ODIs offer extra opportunities to bet on top batsman or total runs markets, as the longer match allows more time to read how players are performing.
Test Cricket
Five-day matches. The most traditional format of cricket, where a draw is a possible result. Test betting includes markets such as match winner, innings performance and series winner. Bangladeshi bettors are showing growing interest in the Bangladesh Test team's performance.
Bet on BPL, IPL and ICC Tournaments
During the BPL season, the cricket scene in Bangladesh comes alive — 299bt opens separate markets for every franchise match. IPL clashes between Indian teams are also high on the list for Bangladeshi bettors. ICC T20 World Cup and international series feature more matches, which means more betting options. You can place outright winner bets before a tournament begins, where odds are generally higher.
Football is also available for betting at 299bt — markets are offered across various leagues including the Premier League, La Liga and international matches. Football betting is different from cricket — draws are common in football, so the match winner market has three possible outcomes (home win, draw, away win), whereas T20 or ODI cricket has only two. This difference is worth keeping in mind when reading the odds.
7 Popular Betting Markets
In a cricket match, you can bet on far more than just "who will win." Below are seven markets that are used most on 299bt.
Match Winner
A bet on which team will win the match. Choose between Team A or Team B. This is the most familiar market in T20 and ODI cricket. For example, if Team A's odds are 1.80 and Team B's are 2.00 — a ৳1,000 bet on Team B winning returns ৳2,000.
Toss Winner
You can bet before the match starts — which team's captain will win the toss. This has no direct connection to the main match result, so it is treated as a standalone market.
Top Batsman
A bet on which batter in a team will score the most runs in an innings or across the full match. This market is quite popular in both T20 and ODI formats. The most reliable batter in a team tends to be the favoured pick here.
Total Runs Over/Under
A bet on whether the total runs in a match or innings will be above (over) or below (under) a set number. Example: "Over 150" means more than 150 runs must be scored in the first innings.
Multi Bet
Combining selections from multiple matches into one bet. If all selections are correct, the return is much higher. For example, if three separate selections have odds of 1.70, 1.80 and 1.90, the combined odds are roughly 5.81 — a ৳100 bet returns ৳581 (if all three are correct); if even one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
Top Wicket Taker
A bet on which bowler will take the most wickets in the match. If a pitch is known to suit pace bowling or spin, certain bowlers are in a more favourable position — this is an important factor in this market.
Handicap Betting
The weaker team is given a notional run or wicket advantage to level the playing field. The result is determined after adding the handicap. In this market, not just the match outcome but also the margin matters.
How to Read Odds
Cricket betting odds are displayed in three formats — decimal, fractional and American. All three express the same information in different ways. Most bettors at 299bt prefer the decimal format as it is the most straightforward.
Example 1: The same odds in three formats
Bet on Team A to win, stake ৳200. Decimal 2.50 = Fractional 3/2 = American +150. If Team A wins, the return is ৳500 (৳300 profit + ৳200 original stake). If Team A loses, ৳200 is gone.
Example 2: Odds for a favourite
Bet on Team B to win: Decimal 1.50 = Fractional 1/2 = American -200. In American format, a minus sign shows how much you need to stake to win 100. A ৳200 bet on Team B winning returns ৳300 (৳100 profit).
Decimal odds are the most direct — total return equals stake multiplied by odds. American plus (+) means profit on a 100 stake; minus (−) means how much is needed to win 100. Once you understand this, reading odds in any format becomes straightforward.
Live In-Play Betting — Odds Change with Every Wicket
Live betting means placing bets while the match is in progress. Odds update instantly after every wicket, every six or every maiden over. For example, if Team A is 55 for 2 after the first 6 overs, Team A's odds of winning will shorten — meaning they are now the favourite. The reverse is also true — if 3 quick wickets fall, the odds will lengthen.
A few things to keep in mind with live betting:
- Odds change fast — there is little time to make a decision.
- After the powerplay ends, checking the run rate and wickets in hand makes it easier to read the market.
- The death overs (16–20) see rapid changes — many new markets open during this period.
- When chasing a target, tracking the required run rate each over gives a clearer picture of the odds.
Betting should always be seen as entertainment. To learn more about responsible betting, read the Responsible Gaming page.
Useful Tips for Cricket Betting
Betting is not purely a matter of luck — combining knowledge of cricket's rules, types of markets and the ability to read odds leads to much more confident decisions. The tips below are useful for both new and experienced bettors.
- Set a budget first. Decide how much you will place on each match — do not go beyond your total budget.
- Start with one market. Begin by getting comfortable with just the match winner or toss winner market, then move on to more complex markets.
- Choose markets that suit the format. Total runs markets work well in T20; series winner or outright bets are more relevant in Tests.
- Be careful with multi bets. Combined odds can be large, but if any one selection is wrong the entire bet is lost. It is better not to combine more than two or three selections at once.
- Do not rush in live betting. Odds change quickly, but placing a bet based purely on the emotion of the moment without your own analysis is not a good idea.
- See it as entertainment. Enjoying cricket is the main goal — a loss is the cost of entertainment, and keeping that in mind makes betting less stressful.
Other Sports Beyond Cricket
Alongside cricket, 299bt also offers betting on football, tennis and a few other sports. Football markets are available for the English Premier League, La Liga, UEFA Champions League and international matches. In football's match winner market, there are three separate odds for home win, draw and away win — whereas limited-overs cricket formats have only two possible outcomes.
Esports is a fast-growing category. Betting is available on major tournaments including CS:GO, Dota 2 and League of Legends. For more details, visit the Esports Betting section, where you will find complete information on this topic.
Alongside sports betting, 299bt also has casino games and fishing games. Those who enjoy slots or live casino can visit the Slots section — games from major providers including PG Soft and Pragmatic Play are available there.
Start Cricket Betting at 299bt
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