Cricket betting on linebet — the best markets across all formats from BPL and IPL to T20
T20, ODI or Test — linebet covers a wide range of betting markets for every cricket format. From match winner to top batsman, toss to live in-play — everything in one platform.
Three cricket formats and popular tournaments
Twenty20
Just 20 overs per side — so every ball matters. BPL, IPL and the T20 World Cup are the biggest stages for this format. Over-by-over odds shift quickly, which makes live betting particularly engaging.
One-Day Match
In this fifty-over format, strategy and patience matter as much as aggressive batting. ODI markets are quite active during the ICC World Cup and bilateral series. Total runs and partnership-based markets are especially interesting here.
Test Cricket
In this five-day format, a draw is a valid result, so you can bet on three outcomes. Pitch conditions, weather and the depth of a team's bowling attack play a key role here. Innings-based and series winner markets are popular with bettors in Test cricket.
BPL is a special season for cricket fans in Bangladesh. Along with the country's top cricketers, international stars also take part, which increases both the variety of markets and the opportunities for live betting. linebet also offers plenty of markets for IPL and international series, covering everything from simple match-winner markets like Team A vs Team B to more detailed prop bets.
Betting on football and other sports
Alongside cricket, linebet also lets you bet on football, tennis, basketball and many other sports. However, there are some fundamental differences between the market structure of cricket and football.
In football, the match-winner market usually has three outcomes: Team A wins, draw, and Team B wins. In limited-overs cricket there is no draw — so you bet on one of two outcomes. This means cricket odds are generally not high, but they are straightforward to understand.
Just as football has handicap and corner-count markets, cricket has over-based run-rate and partnership markets. Understanding the rhythm of each sport makes betting more enjoyable. To learn about the full range of betting on linebet, visit the linebet Bet section.
Popular cricket betting markets
In a cricket match, there are many markets beyond simply betting on the winner or loser. Below are seven common markets, each with a simple example.
Match Winner
Betting on which of the two teams will win. In a T20 between Team A and Team B — whichever side scores more runs is the winner.
Toss Winner
Betting on which team's captain will win the toss. This market closes before the match begins.
Top Batsman
Betting on who will score the most runs for their team. A separate market is available for each side.
Total Runs Over/Under
Betting on whether the total runs in an innings will be above or below a set number. For example: whether Team A's total runs will exceed 160.
When Will the First Wicket Fall
Betting on at what score or in which over the first wicket will fall. This market is popular in T20 due to the likelihood of early wickets.
Top Bowler
Betting on which bowler will take the most wickets in an innings. This market is analysed with the pitch's suitability for spinners or pacers in mind.
Multi Bet
Combining bets from multiple markets into one. For example, you can place bets on different teams winning in three separate matches on a single slip, but all of them must be correct to win.
Three ways to read odds
To bet on cricket on linebet, it helps to know how to read odds. The same market in the same match may be displayed in three formats: decimal, fractional and American. Even though the numbers look different, all three mean the same thing.
| Odds Format | Value | Result (if you win) |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | ৳1,500 returned (৳1,000 profit + ৳500 stake) |
| Fractional | 2/1 | ৳2 profit for every ৳1; ৳1,000 profit on a ৳500 bet |
| American | +200 | A plus sign means ৳200 profit per ৳100; if you lose, the full ৳500 is gone |
Now suppose Team B is the favourite with decimal odds of 1.80, fractional odds of 4/5 and American odds of -125. A negative American odds figure means you need to stake that amount to make ৳100 profit. A ৳500 bet would return ৳900 — meaning a profit of ৳400.
The lower the odds number, the more likely that outcome is considered to be. It is worth reading the terms and conditions to understand the betting rules.
In a multi bet with three selections at odds of 1.40, 1.50 and 1.90, the combined odds are 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.90 ≈ 3.99. A ৳100 bet returns ৳399 — but if any one of the three does not win, the entire ৳100 is lost.
Live in-play betting — odds change with every wicket
You can place bets even after a match has started — that is in-play betting. In linebet's live section, odds update automatically after every over and every wicket.
Say Team A has scored only 50 runs in the first ten overs of their innings and has lost two wickets. Team B's odds of winning will now shorten because the run-rate pressure is building. On the other hand, if a batsman hits several boundaries in a row, Team A's odds can drop quickly.
Speed of decision-making matters in in-play betting. Markets may be temporarily suspended — especially when a wicket falls or during a DRS review. On the linebet App, live scores and in-play markets can be viewed together; see the linebet App page for more details.
- After each wicket, the market may close for a few seconds — this is normal.
- If you are betting live on mobile, make sure you have a stable internet connection.
- More runs are scored during the powerplay, so odds change quickly during this period.
Some practical tips for cricket betting
- Set a budget in advance. Decide how much you will bet on each match before you start and stick to that limit. Betting is for entertainment, not as a source of income.
- Choose markets based on the format. Total runs bets are more relevant in T20; series winner or innings margin markets are more informative in Test cricket.
- Spread your bets rather than putting everything on one. Placing smaller bets across different markets reduces the impact of a single wrong prediction.
- Be careful with multi bets. In a three-selection multi bet, if even one does not win, the entire stake is lost. The example shows a ৳100 bet potentially returning ৳399, but the risk is equally high.
- Use responsible gambling limits. linebet has deposit limit and self-exclusion features. Read the responsible gambling guide for more details.
- Compare odds. For the same market, check both the decimal and fractional formats once — being familiar with the numbers makes it easier to decide.
Start cricket betting on linebet
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