Cricket Betting at 888starz apps — Bet on Every Match from BPL to the T20 World Cup
Test, ODI or T20 — you can bet on every format of cricket. 888starz apps offers a range of markets from match winner to top batsman, straightforward odds and live in-play betting.
Cricket Formats and Tournaments
For cricket fans in Bangladesh, betting spans the excitement of different formats. The types of markets differ with each format, so it is useful to have a clear understanding of each one.
T20
In this 20-over format, runs move up and down quickly. Popular tournaments like BPL and IPL are played in T20 format, so betting markets here are the most active. Live betting is particularly effective in T20 matches.
ODI
In 50-over One Day International matches, betting markets are more extensive. Across ICC World Cup matches and bilateral series, you can bet on markets ranging from match winner to total runs between Team A and Team B.
Test
In a five-day Test match, a draw is also a valid result. The match winner market here has three options — Team A wins, Team B wins, or the match is drawn. Because the match is long, odds change slowly and there is more scope for strategic betting.
BPL and IPL
BPL is Bangladesh's own T20 franchise league. Betting markets are very active for this tournament featuring teams from Dhaka and other cities across the country. 888starz apps also offers extensive markets for IPL and the T20 World Cup.
Popular Betting Markets
Several markets are available for cricket betting at 888starz apps. The most commonly used markets are explained below.
Match Winner
The most straightforward market — a bet on which team will win the match. In T20 or ODI there are two options: Team A wins or Team B wins. In Test cricket, a draw is also an option.
Toss Betting
A bet on which team will win the toss before the match begins. The outcome is a complete 50-50, so odds for both teams are usually roughly equal. This is a quick, short-term market.
Top Batsman
A bet on who will score the most runs within a team. You can take part in this market by considering the form of the team's leading batsmen.
Total Runs Over/Under
A bet on whether the total runs in an innings or the whole match will be above (over) or below (under) a set number. For example, choosing over or under 160 runs for Team A's innings.
Multi Bet
You can combine multiple matches or markets together to create a multi bet. If all selections are correct, the odds multiply to give a larger return — but if even one is wrong, the entire bet is lost.
Handicap Betting
A market is balanced by giving one team a notional advantage or disadvantage. For example, if Team B is given a +15 run advantage, Team B may be ahead on handicap even if they are behind on the actual score.
How to Read Odds
Odds are written in three main formats — decimal, fractional and American. 888starz apps generally uses the decimal format, but understanding all three will help you feel comfortable on any platform.
| Format | How It Is Written | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | A decimal number | 3.00 |
| Fractional | Fractional | 2/1 |
| American | With a + or − sign | +200 |
Team A wins, bet ৳200. Decimal 3.00 = Fractional 2/1 = American +200. If the bet wins, the return is ৳600 (৳400 profit + ৳200 stake). If the bet loses, ৳200 is lost.
Team B wins, bet ৳200. Decimal 1.25 = Fractional 1/4 = American −400. American minus odds mean how much you need to bet to win ৳100 — here ৳400. A ৳200 bet returns ৳250 (৳50 profit).
The lower the odds, the more of a favourite the team is — and the return if they win is comparatively smaller. The higher the odds, the more of an underdog the team is — the lower chance of winning means a bigger return if the bet wins.
In a multi bet, odds are multiplied. If three selections have odds of 1.40, 1.50 and 1.60 respectively, combining them in a multi bet gives total odds of 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.60 = 3.36 (approximately). A ৳100 bet returns ৳336 if all three are correct. However, if even one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
Remember, betting is for entertainment. Understanding how odds work means staying aware of your spending and limits. Reading the responsible gaming guidelines will help keep your betting experience more structured.
Before you start betting, it is worth reading the 888starz apps terms and conditions carefully, especially the sections on bonuses and wagering.
Live Betting — During the Match
Live or in-play betting in cricket means placing bets while the match is in progress. Odds change after every ball, every wicket and every over. For example, when a wicket falls the odds on the batting team's total runs may increase.
In live betting, decisions need to be made quickly. If a bowler bowls consecutive dot balls, the pressure on the run rate builds — this change is immediately reflected in the odds. Based on the team's score at the end of the powerplay, the odds in over/under markets can shift noticeably.
Live betting markets at 888starz apps are updated regularly during play. In T20 matches, odds in the final few overs often change dramatically, which experienced bettors find interesting.
- The batting team's odds may increase with every wicket
- Over/under markets change after a big over
- Markets move fastest in the death overs
- Checking the live scorecard before making a decision is effective
Football and Other Sports
888starz apps is not limited to cricket. You can also bet on football and other sports, though the betting structure varies by sport.
Football Betting
In football, the match winner market has three options — home win, away win and draw. As with cricket, football also offers total goals (over/under), first goalscorer and half-time result markets. The main difference from cricket is that football produces a result within 90 minutes and scores are generally low, so each goal has a large impact on the odds.
Other Sports
Beyond cricket and football, there are opportunities to bet on tennis, basketball and other international sports. Each sport has its own market structure. Tennis typically has set winner markets, basketball has point spread markets, and other sports generally have match winner markets.
Cricket vs Football — The Differences
In cricket, betting markets during an innings are far more detailed — there can be separate markets for each over, wicket and partnership. In football, the number of markets is smaller but odds changes on each event are immediate and sharp.
Useful Habits in Betting
Betting is a form of entertainment — there is no guarantee of winning and no strategy ensures a profit. However, building a few general habits can help keep the experience more structured.
Get Started at 888starz apps — Bonuses, Payments and More
A 150% bonus up to ৳20,000 is available on your first deposit (the bonus must be wagered 10 times). Example: a ৳1,000 deposit earns a ৳1,500 bonus — balance becomes ৳2,500, wagering requirement ৳15,000.
Minimum deposit is ৳300. Deposits and withdrawals can be made via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay and bank transfer. Withdrawal time is generally 10–45 minutes. Support is available 24/7 via live chat and email in both Bengali and English.
