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Bet on all formats of BPL, IPL and international cricket at x baji. Odds keep changing from before the match starts right up to the last ball — every moment brings a new opportunity.
Cricket's three formats and major tournaments
Cricket betting is largely built around three formats — T20, ODI and Test. Each format has its own pace and characteristics, and the betting markets differ accordingly.
T20: The fastest format. In just twenty overs, results can swing either way. Bangladeshi fans follow this format most closely in BPL (Bangladesh Premier League), IPL and the ICC T20 World Cup. Quick wickets, big hits and last-over tension make T20 betting particularly fast-paced.
ODI: In fifty-over cricket, strategy plays a bigger role. The balance between run rate and wicket preservation in the middle overs brings frequent changes to betting markets.
Test: In this five-day format, pitch behaviour, weather and team form all play a major role. A draw is a valid result in Test cricket, so the match winner market has three options — Team A win, Team B win and draw.
All three formats are available to bet on at x baji. On x baji Bet you will find a range of cricket markets — from before the match starts right through to the final moment.
Football and other sports betting
Alongside cricket, football betting is also popular at x baji. Football matches last ninety minutes and goals are far fewer than cricket runs — so the nature of the odds is different. The 1X2 market (home win, draw, away win) is the most familiar in football, whereas draws do not normally occur in T20 or ODI cricket.
In cricket, a team's performance over five days can be decisive, while in football a single goal can change the entire result. This difference also affects the pace of live betting in each sport — in cricket odds shift every over, while in football big changes come after a goal or a red card.
There are also betting options on tennis, badminton and virtual sports. The market structure for each sport is different, but the way to read odds remains the same.
- In T20/ODI cricket there are no draws; in Test cricket a draw is possible
- Football has the 1X2 market — home, draw or away
- Cricket has live odds updated over by over
- In football, big odds movements happen on goal events
- Multi bets are possible in both sports
Popular betting markets and examples
x baji offers a variety of cricket betting markets. Below is a brief introduction to seven common markets.
Match Winner
The simplest market — which team will win? In T20 or ODI there are two options (Team A or Team B); in Test there are three (including draw). This is the best place to start.
CricketToss Winner
Bet on who will win the toss before the match starts. This is a fifty-fifty market where the odds are usually nearly equal — Team A or Team B could win the toss.
Pre-MatchTop Batsman
Which batsman will score the most runs for their team? In this market you choose from several batsmen within the same team. Odds change quickly as wickets fall during the innings.
InningsTotal Runs Over/Under
Bet on whether runs will go over or under a set line. For example — will Team A score more than 280 runs in 50 overs? Pitch conditions and weather play a role here.
Run LineMulti Bet
A single bet combining multiple selections. You only win if every selection is correct. Potential returns are higher because the odds are multiplied — but one wrong selection loses the whole bet.
Multiple MatchesWicket by Wicket Live
A special live betting market — who will take the next wicket, or which over will a wicket fall in. Odds update with every ball as the situation changes.
LiveFirst Over Runs
Bet on how many runs will be scored in the first over — usually an over/under on a specific number. Aggressive batting in the powerplay makes this market quite unpredictable.
PowerplayLearn to read odds — three formats
Betting sites typically display odds in three formats: decimal, fractional and American. All three express the same probability — only the way they are written differs.
| Format | Team A | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | Total return of ৳2,500 on a ৳1,000 bet |
| Fractional | 3/2 | ৳3 profit for every ৳2 bet |
| American | +150 | ৳150 profit on a ৳100 bet |
Example 1 (Team A win, stake ৳1,000): Decimal 2.50 = Fractional 3/2 = American +150. If the bet wins, total return is ৳2,500 — of which ৳1,500 is profit and ৳1,000 is the original stake returned. If the bet loses, the full ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 (Favourite Team B win, stake ৳1,000): Decimal 1.80 = Fractional 4/5 = American −125. American minus odds show how much stake is needed to win ৳100. On a ৳1,000 stake, total return is ৳1,800 (৳800 profit).
These figures are for illustration only — Team A and Team B are generic names, not the odds of any specific team, and they are not a guarantee of winning. Betting is for entertainment.
Live betting — new opportunities every over
Live or in-play betting in cricket means placing bets while the match is in progress. It is far more fast-paced than pre-match betting — because odds change with every over, every wicket and every boundary.
Say Team A is considered a slight favourite at the start of the first innings. If two quick wickets fall in the powerplay, the odds shift towards Team B. Then if Team A builds a big partnership in the following overs, the odds come close again. This constant movement of odds throughout the match is what sets live betting apart.
Live betting in Test matches works over a longer timeframe — pitch changes, fading light on day five and the possibility of a draw all contribute to odds that move more slowly but with more strategy in Test cricket.
A fast connection is important during live betting at x baji. The x baji App lets you watch the live scorecard and bet at the same time — which makes it much easier on mobile.
How do live odds change?
- When a wicket falls, the batting team's odds increase (their advantage decreases)
- When a big over yields many runs, the bowling team's odds increase
- Rain or fading light reduces the draw odds (in Test cricket)
- When few runs are needed in the final over, the batting team's odds drop quickly
- In a Super Over, odds become nearly even
Practical tips for getting started with betting
Betting is entertainment — not a guaranteed way to make money. That said, keeping a few basic things in mind makes the experience easier and more familiar.
- Set a budget: Only bet an amount whose loss will not affect your everyday life. It is better not to place bigger bets to recover losses.
- Know your market: Start with one market — match winner is the simplest. Move to multi bets only once you understand single bets well.
- Pre-match or live: Pre-match betting is more suitable for beginners — you have more time to decide. Live betting requires the ability to read a fast-moving situation quickly.
- Compare odds: Look at the odds across different markets for the same match. If match winner odds are low, check the total runs or toss market.
- Bet responsibly: Read the responsible gaming page for detailed guidance on betting. For ages 21+.
- Play on mobile: Install x baji APK and bet while watching the live score on mobile — a fast connection helps with live betting.
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