Cricket Betting on nagad — T20 to Test, all formats
Betting opportunities on BPL, IPL and international matches, easy deposits, and live in-play markets — all in one place at nagad.
Cricket Formats and Competitions
Cricket betting covers three main formats — T20, ODI and Test. Each has its own pace and strategy, so the style of betting differs too.
T20 is the fastest format. In just 20 overs, a team's fortunes can change in an instant. BPL and IPL are played in this format, and both competitions attract the most attention among Bangladeshi fans. The T20 World Cup generates international excitement every two years.
ODI, or One Day International cricket, is a full game played over 50 overs. Strategy runs deeper here — every decision from batting order to bowling changes carries weight. The ICC Cricket World Cup is held in the ODI format.
Test cricket is the longest format — played over five days. Bangladesh Tigers have claimed several historic Test wins. From a betting perspective, the rate of wickets falling, pitch behaviour and weather all play a very important role in Test matches.
Football and Other Sports
Alongside cricket, nagad also offers football betting. Football has three possible outcomes — Team A wins, a draw, or Team B wins. In cricket's T20 or ODI formats a draw is not possible (excluding ties), so you only choose between two teams.
In football, markets like total goals, whether both teams will score, and half-time score are most common. In cricket, their equivalents are wicket, run and over-based markets. The structure of the two sports' markets differs, but the core idea — understanding odds and choosing the right market — remains the same.
Boxing betting is also available on nagad. For details on boxing betting, see the nagad boxing betting guide — it explains round markets and markets related to points and knockouts.
Popular Betting Markets
Match Winner
Choosing which of the two teams will win — the simplest market in cricket. Example: Team A vs Team B — you pick Team B, and if Team B wins, the bet is successful.
Toss Winner
A bet on which team will win the toss before the match begins. Since the result depends solely on the coin, odds are generally close for both sides.
Top Run Scorer
Predicting which batter will score the most runs in an innings or across the whole match. A high-odds market, so returns are good if correct.
Total Runs Over/Under
A bet on whether runs will be more (over) or fewer (under) than a set number. For example, whether an innings will produce more than 160 runs.
Multi Bet
Combining multiple matches or markets into a single bet — if all selections win, the total return increases; if even one loses, the entire stake is gone.
Powerplay Runs
A bet on how many runs will be scored during the powerplay overs in T20 or ODI. A decision must be made at the very start of the match, making it popular among live bettors.
Handicap Betting
A notional run deficit (negative handicap) is applied to the stronger team to even out the chances of both sides. If the weaker team overcomes that deficit, the handicap bet wins.
A Simple Guide to Understanding Odds
Odds are written in three international formats — decimal, fractional and American. All three express the same probability; only the way they are written differs.
Decimal Odds
The most common format. Example: Team A to win, decimal odds 3.00. A ৳1,000 stake returns a total of ৳3,000 on a win (৳2,000 profit + ৳1,000 original stake). If lost, ৳1,000 is gone.
Fractional Odds
British style. In the example above, decimal 3.00 = fractional 2/1. ৳2 profit for every ৳1 staked. A ৳1,000 stake gives ৳2,000 profit — total return ৳3,000.
American Odds
In American style, 3.00 = +200. A positive number shows profit on a ৳100 stake. If Team B is the favourite: 1.80 = 4/5 = -125 (meaning ৳100 profit on a ৳125 stake). A ৳1,000 stake returns a total of ৳1,800 (৳800 profit).
Live In-Play Betting LIVE
You can bet even after a match has started — this is called in-play or live betting. In cricket, odds shift quickly after every wicket or a big over.
Say Team A has made a strong start in the first innings — the odds for Team B to win will lengthen. But after a third wicket falls, those odds may shorten again. This movement is what makes live betting interesting.
In a T20 match, many new markets open up after the powerplay ends or in the final five overs. In ODI, many bettors enter the live market after the 30th over by watching the required run rate.
In Test matches, session-based live markets (session runs, number of wickets) are more common. Live betting requires quick decisions — so using the nagad App makes it easy to place a bet instantly from anywhere.
A Few Things to Know Before You Start Betting
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Understand the market properly
Before placing a bet, understand how that specific market works. Match winner and total runs are two different things — learn each one separately before entering both at once. -
Stick to a budget
Cricket betting is for entertainment — stay within a set budget. Rather than putting all your money on one match, split it across smaller bets. -
Compare odds
Odds differ across markets for the same match. In decimal format, a higher number means a bigger return, but the chance of winning is also lower. -
Do not rush in live markets
Odds change fast in in-play betting. When a big wicket falls or runs come quickly, analyse the situation rather than acting on impulse. -
Play responsibly
Placing a larger bet to recover a loss is not the right approach. Read the responsible gaming guidelines and stay within your limits.
How does a multi bet work?
Three selections: odds 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.60 = 3.36 (approximately)
| Selection | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Match 1 – Team A | 1.40 | ✔ Won |
| Match 2 – Team B | 1.50 | ✔ Won |
| Match 3 – Team A | 1.60 | ✔ Won |
A ৳100 stake returns ৳336 — if all three win. If even one loses, the full ৳100 is gone.
VIP cashback example
nagad VIP Silver member with a net weekly loss of ৳20,000:
৳20,000 × 1.0% = ৳200 cashback
Learn more about the nagad VIP programme.
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