Cricket Betting at l89 gun — The Complete Guide to BPL, IPL and the T20 World Cup
Everything you need to know about betting on Bangladesh's most popular sport, all in one place. Which markets to choose, how to read odds, and why live betting is different — all explained in plain language.
Cricket's Three Formats and the Major Tournaments
The first step to understanding cricket betting is understanding the difference between formats, because the nature of the markets varies with each one.
T20: A 20-over match where batters are aggressive from the first ball. The run rate moves up and down quickly, so odds in live markets can change in an instant. BPL and IPL are the biggest stages for this format, and they attract the most interest from Bangladeshi fans.
ODI (One-Day Cricket): In a 50-over match, teams typically play cautiously in the first 15–20 overs before playing explosively in the death overs. This format is central to ICC tournaments such as the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy.
Test: In this five-day format, a draw is a normal result. With three possible outcomes, the betting markets are different — pitch behaviour, weather and batting order carry much greater weight.
At l89 gun, multiple betting markets are available for all major cricket events, from every BPL match to ICC international series.
Cricket vs Football and Other Sports
In football, a match result is settled in 90 minutes, goals are few, and scores often differ by just one or two. In cricket, runs run into the hundreds and there are ten wickets — so the opportunities for over-by-over markets are far greater. Football is popular for handicap and over/under goals markets, while cricket has specific markets such as top batsman, maiden over and powerplay score that simply do not exist in other sports. In games like kabaddi or volleyball, markets are limited, but in cricket the options are endless.
l89 gun's 5 Popular Betting Markets
Each market works a little differently. Reading through the examples below will help you find which market suits the way you watch the game.
Match Winner
A bet on which of the two teams will win. There is no draw in T20, so there are only two options — Team A or Team B. In Test cricket, a draw is available as a third option.
Toss Winner
The outcome of the toss is decided before the match begins. Since both teams have roughly equal chances, odds are usually close — a straightforward market for newcomers.
Top Batsman
A bet on which batter will score the most runs in an innings for a given team. This market is especially interesting when a batter is in strong, consistent form.
Total Runs Over/Under
This market is about whether the total runs scored will go above (over) or stay below (under) a set target. For example, if the line is 160 runs, you bet on whether the team will score more or fewer than 160.
Multi Bet
A multi bet combines selections from several matches into a single bet. If all selections are correct the return is much higher, but if even one is wrong the entire bet is lost — see the odds section below for an example.
Powerplay Score
Whether the total runs scored in the first 6 overs (the powerplay) will be above or below a set line. The number of wickets fallen is sometimes part of this market as well.
A Simple Multi Bet Example
Say you make three selections across three different matches — with decimal odds of 1.60, 1.70 and 1.90 respectively. In a multi bet these odds are multiplied together: 1.60 × 1.70 × 1.90 = 5.17 (approximately). So a ৳100 bet returns ৳517 if all three selections are correct. But keep in mind — if even one selection is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost. Multi bets are great for entertainment, but it is worth not combining too many selections at once.
For more detail on betting terms and conditions, read the l89 gun Terms and Conditions page.
Decimal, Fractional and American — Three Types of Odds
The same bet on the same match can be written in three different ways. l89 gun normally displays decimal format, but understanding the other two is useful on any platform.
Example 1: Team A to win — the same price in three formats, ৳1,000 stake.
| Format | Odds | What does it mean? |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | Total return is 2.5 times the stake — stake included |
| Fractional | 3/2 | ৳3 profit for every ৳2 staked |
| American | +150 | ৳150 profit on a ৳100 stake |
A winning ৳1,000 bet returns ৳2,500 (৳1,500 profit + original ৳1,000 stake). If you lose, the full ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2: Team B (the favourite) to win — ৳1,000 stake.
| Format | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.25 | A winning ৳1,000 bet returns ৳1,250 in total (৳250 profit) |
| Fractional | 1/4 | |
| American | -400 |
In American format, a minus sign means the favourite — a ৳400 stake wins ৳100. This is also clear from decimal odds of 1.25: close to 1 means favourite, above 2 means underdog.
For those betting at l89 gun for the first time, the l89 gun Bet page covers the betting process in more detail.
Odds Change with Every Wicket — Live In-Play Betting
Betting during a match is completely different from pre-match betting. In in-play markets, odds shift after every ball — when a wicket falls the batting team's odds lengthen, and when a batter hits a six they shorten.
Say Team A has scored 75 runs in 10 overs and has lost 3 wickets. Their chances of winning have dropped, so the odds on them may look attractive at that point. Conversely, if they are 110 for 1 after 15 overs, the situation is reversed.
In live betting, a stable internet connection and quick decision-making matter. Markets may be suspended briefly from time to time — particularly after a wicket or a no-ball — and that is normal.
Over-by-over run markets and next wicket to fall are examples of short-term markets built specifically for live betting.
Useful Tips for Cricket Betting
Betting is purely for entertainment — it is not a guaranteed source of income. That said, a few simple habits can make the experience more enjoyable.
- 1 Understand one market well: Rather than placing bets across five or six markets at once, start with one — such as match winner. Once you are comfortable, move on to other markets gradually.
- 2 Set a budget: Decide in advance how much you are willing to spend on entertainment in a week or a month, and stick to that limit. Placing larger bets to recover losses is not a good habit.
- 3 Match the market to the format: In T20, match winner and total runs markets are settled quickly. In Test cricket, the match winner market can be harder to read once a draw is taken out of the equation — keep this difference in mind.
- 4 Be careful with multi bets: Multi bets can offer large returns, but if one selection is wrong the entire bet is lost. The more selections you add, the greater the risk.
- 5 Avoid rushing in live betting: Odds in in-play markets change fast — staying within your budget matters more than acting on every immediate movement.
- 6 Bet responsibly: If betting is causing stress or anxiety, take a break. Read l89 gun's responsible gaming guidelines — they explain in detail how to manage your spending.
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