Sports Betting
Cricket Betting at tk1 — From BPL to the T20 World Cup, put your analysis to work in every match
Bet on cricket in any format — Test, ODI or T20 — at tk1. From match winner to top batsman, place bets across various markets based on your own views and follow every moment of the game more closely.
The Three Cricket Formats and Major Tournaments
The first step in cricket betting is understanding the formats — because the pace, strategy and betting markets differ across each one.
T20 is the fastest format. Each team plays just 20 overs, so scores change quickly and live betting odds shift from moment to moment. BPL, IPL and the ICC T20 World Cup are the three T20 tournaments most popular among bettors in Bangladesh. BPL matches featuring the Bangladesh Tigers draw particular excitement across the country.
ODI, or One Day International, gives each team 50 overs. The game moves at a moderate pace compared to T20, which means there are more betting opportunities at mid-innings decisions. The ICC World Cup is the biggest stage in ODI cricket.
Test matches are five-day cricket — patience and squad depth are what matter here. A match can end in a draw, so the range of markets is wider and odds work differently as well.
Football and Other Sports — Compared to Cricket
Alongside cricket, you can also bet on football and other sports at tk1. The experience is different, however, because the formats and types of markets vary.
Football matches last 90 minutes and have three possible outcomes — Team A wins, Team B wins, or a draw. In T20 and ODI cricket there is generally no draw, so you are betting on one of two outcomes. This makes the odds structure in cricket somewhat simpler than in football. In Test cricket, however, a draw is a valid result, so there are three options — just like football.
Football offers a range of markets including goalscorers, corner kicks and handicaps. Cricket tends to have more runs, wickets and over-based markets — and in live betting, the fact that odds shift after every delivery makes cricket particularly engaging.
When betting, it is important to follow the responsible gaming guidelines — in any sport, betting is a form of entertainment, not a guaranteed way to earn money.
Popular Betting Markets — How Each One Works
tk1 offers various types of markets for cricket betting. Each has its own logic and approach — the main markets are explained briefly below.
Match Winner
Choosing which of two teams will win. Example: Team A vs Team B — if you think Team B will win, place your bet on Team B. If Team B wins, your bet wins.
Toss Winner
Predicting which team will win the toss at the start of the match. This market is not related to the match result — the toss and the match winner are separate things. Odds are usually close to even.
Top Batsman
Predicting who will score the most runs within a team. Example: three batters are playing for Team A — if you pick Batter X, they must finish the match as the highest scorer in their team for your bet to win.
Total Runs Over / Under
Predicting whether the total runs scored in a match will be above (over) or below (under) a set number. Example: if the line is 320 and you think the total runs will exceed 320, bet on 'Over'.
Multi Bet
Combining predictions from multiple matches or markets into a single bet. If all predictions are correct, the odds multiply to give a larger return — but if even one is wrong, the entire bet is lost.
First Wicket Method
Predicting how the first wicket will fall — bowled, caught, run out or another method. This is a specialist market where you must make a decision before the match has revealed its early pattern.
Odds in Three Formats — How to Read and Understand Them
Betting odds are written in three different ways — decimal, fractional and American. All three express the same probability; only the way they are presented differs. Two real examples below explain all three.
Team A to win, ৳1,000 stake. The same odds in three formats: Decimal 2.25, Fractional 5/4, American +125.
If the bet wins, the return is ৳2,250 — that is ৳1,250 in profit plus the original ৳1,000 stake back. If the bet loses, the full ৳1,000 is gone.
Decimal odds show the total return directly (including the stake). Fractional 5/4 means ৳5 profit for every ৳4 staked. American +125 means ৳125 profit on a ৳100 bet.
Team B to win (favourite), ৳1,000 stake. In three formats: Decimal 1.50, Fractional 1/2, American -200.
If the bet wins, the return is ৳1,500 — that is ৳500 in profit plus the original ৳1,000 stake back.
American minus odds (-200) mean you need to stake ৳200 to win ৳100. A favourite always has lower odds — because the risk is lower, so is the return.
You can find answers to more common questions about odds on the FAQ page.
Live In-Play Betting — How Odds Shift with Wickets and Overs
In-play or live betting means placing bets while a match is in progress — it is the most active part of cricket betting. The odds set before the match change from moment to moment during live play.
Say the batting team is in a strong position after 10 overs of the first innings — their odds of winning will shorten (meaning a lower return), while the opponent's odds will lengthen. A wicket falling changes the balance immediately.
A big over with many runs scored, or quick wickets falling during the powerplay, produces an immediate reaction in the odds. Reading the flow of the match is important in in-play betting.
Keep in mind that live betting creates pressure to decide quickly. Rather than betting more than planned out of impulse, it is wiser to stay within your budget.
- Odds are recalculated after each wicket
- Big shifts occur during the powerplay and death overs
- The gap between the current run rate and the required run rate is reflected in the odds
- DRS, no-balls and reviews also have an immediate impact
Practical Tips for Betting — Know This Before You Start
Cricket betting is a form of entertainment. Keeping the following points in mind will help keep the experience sensible.
Set a budget. Decide in advance how much you will stake on each match. Whether you win or lose, it is best not to go beyond that limit.
Start with one market. Begin with experience in a simple market like match winner. Try multi bets or specialist markets later.
Do not rush in live betting. In-play betting is appealing because of its pace, but plan your bets rather than placing them on impulse.
Understand the format before you bet. The pace of T20 and Test cricket is completely different. Know how each market works in each format before placing a bet.
Do not chase losses. Immediately placing a larger bet after a loss to try to recover it usually leads to even greater losses.
Read the terms and conditions. Before placing a bet, read the terms and conditions carefully — especially the sections related to bonus wagering.
Get Started at tk1 — Bonus and Payment Benefits
Open an account at tk1 and get a 100% bonus on your first deposit, up to ৳10,000 — the bonus must be wagered 25 times. Example: deposit ৳1,000 and receive a ৳1,000 bonus, giving you a balance of ৳2,000 with a wagering requirement of ৳25,000. The minimum deposit is just ৳200. Both deposits and withdrawals can be made via bKash, Nagad, Rocket and Upay. Withdrawals are generally processed within one hour. You can also earn weekly cashback by joining tk1's VIP programme.
Beyond Sports — Live Casino and More
Besides cricket betting, there is much more at tk1. MG Live offers real-dealer games from Evolution, Ezugi and other live casino studios — including baccarat, roulette and live show formats. And for those interested in fishing games, God Fish Slicing offers a different kind of experience.
Both casino games and sports betting are available on the same tk1 platform, so you can enjoy all types of entertainment with a single account.
