8m best Cricket Betting — Bet on Every Match from BPL to T20 World Cup
Cricket is more than a sport in Bangladesh — it is a passion. At 8m best, all major tournaments across T20, ODI and Test formats are covered with markets including match winner, toss and top batsman. From in-play betting to multi bets — everything is in one place.
The three formats of cricket and the competitions Bangladeshi fans follow
A twenty-over match where every ball can change the game. The BPL keeps cricket fans in Bangladesh engaged every year, and the IPL draws hundreds of millions of viewers. With Bangladesh taking part in the T20 World Cup, this is the most bet-on format here.
T20 · BPL · IPLIn a one-day international, fifty overs push both teams into different tactical approaches. Over/under runs markets are very popular in ICC Cricket World Cup matches and bilateral ODI series. High scores are possible in this format, so there are more opportunities to predict total runs.
ODI · ICC · SeriesFive-day Test cricket is the longest form of the game. A draw is a separate result here, so the betting market has three options — Team A wins, Team B wins, or draw. Pitch conditions and weather play a big role in betting.
Test · Five Days · Draw8m best also offers betting on football and other sports. In football, common markets include total goals within 90 minutes and match winner, but there are no cricket-style markets based on wickets, overs or partnerships. That difference makes cricket betting a bit more varied. For more on betting across different sports, you can visit the 8m best Bet page.
Popular betting markets at 8m best — how to bet on each
Different types of cricket betting markets
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Match Winner: The simplest market — you predict whether Team A or Team B will win. T20 and ODI usually have two outcomes; Test has three (Team A, Team B, draw).
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Toss Winner: You bet on which team will win the toss. The result is decided before the match starts, so this is a quick market.
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Top Batsman: You bet on which batsman will score the most runs. Odds on this market can shift depending on how the innings unfolds.
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Total Runs Over/Under: You bet on whether total runs in the match will go above or below a set number. Example: on a 160-run over/under line, 'over' wins if more than 160 runs are scored.
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Top Wicket Taker: You bet on which bowler will take the most wickets. Pitch type and weather are big factors here.
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Multi Bet: Multiple selections are combined into one bet. Example: you pick three teams across three separate matches in a single bet — all three must be correct for you to win.
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Handicap Betting: When there is a gap in strength between two teams, the weaker team is given a virtual head start. This makes it possible to get competitive odds even when backing the weaker side.
How to read and understand odds — three formats explained
There are three common ways to write odds in cricket betting. 8m best generally uses decimal format, but knowing all three helps you feel comfortable on any platform.
| Format | Odds | Explanation |
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| Decimal | 2.50 | Total return is 2.5 times the stake — a ৳1,000 bet returns ৳2,500 in total |
| Fractional | 3/2 | ৳3 profit for every ৳2 staked — ৳1,500 profit on a ৳1,000 bet |
| American | +150 | A plus sign means ৳150 profit on a ৳100 bet — ৳1,500 profit on a ৳1,000 bet |
Worked example: Team A's odds to win are decimal 2.50, fractional 3/2, American +150. A ৳1,000 bet returns ৳2,500 in total if Team A wins (that is ৳1,500 profit + ৳1,000 original stake back); if Team A loses, the full ৳1,000 is gone.
| Format | Odds | Explanation |
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| Decimal | 1.80 | Total return is 1.8 times the stake — a ৳1,000 bet returns ৳1,800 in total |
| Fractional | 4/5 | ৳4 profit for every ৳5 staked — ৳800 profit on a ৳1,000 bet |
| American | -125 | A minus sign means you must bet ৳125 to win ৳100 profit — ৳800 profit on a ৳1,000 bet |
Worked example: Team B is the favourite — odds decimal 1.80. A ৳1,000 bet returns ৳1,800 in total if Team B wins (৳800 profit). In American format, a minus sign always indicates the favourite.
With decimal format, you simply multiply the stake by the odds to get the total return. If odds are 2.50, stake × 2.50 = total return. There is no separate calculation as with fractional or American formats, so decimal is the most straightforward for beginners.
The lower the odds, the more favoured the team. The higher the odds, the bigger the underdog. In both cases, if you lose, the entire stake is gone — this is a form of entertainment.
Live in-play betting — how odds change while the match is on
Odds update in real time while the match is in progress
LIVE In-play betting means you can still place bets after the match has started. In cricket, odds change instantly whenever a wicket falls or a big over is scored.
Example: Team A has scored 80 runs for 2 wickets in 10 overs in the first innings — their odds of winning will drop. If three wickets fall in the next over, the odds will rise again. The situation changes after every ball, so keeping an eye on the live market is important.
In T20, separate markets may be active during the powerplay, middle overs and death overs. For example — what the total runs will be at the end of a specific over, or whether a wicket will fall on the next ball. These short markets close quickly, so fast decisions are needed.
In Test matches, odds shift slowly across five days. Pitch conditions, rain interruptions or a long batting partnership can all gradually influence live odds. In ODI, the pace of change falls between the two.
If you want to do in-play betting at 8m best, it is a good idea to keep a balance in your account in advance, as there may not be time to deposit during a match. For details on payments and your account, you can visit the 8m best Login page.
Some practical tips for cricket betting
Betting is a form of entertainment — it is not a way to earn income. Keeping the following points in mind makes the experience easier to enjoy.
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Set a budget: Decide in advance how much you are willing to spend. Do not go beyond that limit, whether you are losing or winning.
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Focus on one market: Start by understanding one or two markets well. Betting on multiple markets at once makes things complicated.
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Do not chase losses: Trying to recover losses by placing bigger bets is risky. Treat each bet separately.
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Know the match schedule: Especially for live betting, having a clear idea of the match schedule and sessions helps you understand when each market is active.
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Follow responsible gambling practices: If betting starts affecting your daily life, take a break. For more information, see our Responsible Gaming page.
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Use the mobile app: The 8m best Android and iOS app is available through the official channel. Live betting is easier on mobile.
Three selections are made across three different matches — with decimal odds of 1.40, 1.60 and 1.90. In a multi bet, these three odds are multiplied:
1.40 × 1.60 × 1.90 = 4.26 (approximately)
If all three selections are correct on a ৳100 bet, the total return is ৳426. But if any one selection is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
All three must be correctStart cricket betting at 8m best
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Betting on football and other sports — a brief introduction
Football and multi-sports betting
Alongside cricket, 8m best also offers betting on football. In a football match, three outcomes are generally possible within 90 minutes — Team A wins, Team B wins, or draw. For this reason, the 1X2 market is the most familiar in football betting.
Football betting differs from cricket mainly for two reasons: football has no innings or overs, and there are no sudden events like wicket falls that shift odds quickly. However, a goal or a red card causes live odds to move instantly.
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