1ex Cricket Betting — bet on every match from BPL to the T20 World Cup
For T20, ODI and Test cricket, 1ex offers detailed markets across all three formats. Odds change as the match progresses — put your analysis to use.
Cricket Formats and Major Tournaments
Much of the appeal of cricket betting depends on which format you are betting on. In T20 every ball matters — the final over can completely change the shape of a match. ODIs move at a slightly slower pace, but the middle overs offer more opportunity to read the strategy. In Test cricket odds can shift several times across five days, which many analytical bettors find particularly interesting.
BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) is the most familiar competition for Bangladeshi fans. Alongside it, markets for IPL and the T20 World Cup are also available at 1ex. ICC-organised international series and bilateral series are covered here as well.
Just as football has handicap or corner-count markets, cricket has specific markets such as wickets, runs, powerplay score and partnerships. These varied cricket markets work somewhat differently from football or other sports — because many small events unfold simultaneously within a single innings.
T20
The fastest format — exciting batting across 20 overs and odds that shift with every wicket.
BPL · IPL · T20 WCODI
In a 50-over match, the middle-over strategy and death-bowling markets offer room for analysis.
ICC · Bilateral SeriesTest
In a five-day match odds change day by day — pitch conditions and weather play a major role.
ICC Test ChampionshipPopular Betting Markets — How They Work
In a single match there are opportunities to bet on many events beyond just the result. Below are seven common markets, each explained with a straightforward example.
Match Winner
Picking which of the two teams will win is the simplest market. Example — if Team A wins your bet is successful; if they do not, the stake is lost.
Most CommonToss Winner
Which team will win the toss — this is an even-probability market. It stays open until the toss is taken before the match.
50/50 MarketTop Batsman
Which batsman from a given team will score the most runs — this market requires thinking about the team's openers or middle order.
Performance MarketTotal Runs Over/Under
Whether the combined runs of both teams will be above or below a set number. Example — if the line is set at 320 runs, you bet over or under.
Total MarketTop Bowler
Who will take the most wickets in the match — in T20 you can look at the form of the powerplay bowler or death bowler to decide.
Performance MarketMulti Bet
Combining multiple matches or markets into a single bet — you only win if every selection is correct, and a single wrong selection loses the entire stake. The risk is higher, but the return calculation works differently from a single bet.
Multiple Selections
What kind of return does a multi bet give?
Say three selections have odds of 1.40, 1.50 and 1.80 respectively. The combined odds are 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.80 = 3.78 (approximately). A ৳100 stake returns ৳378 if all three are correct. But if even one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost. Multi bets are good for entertainment, but each selection should be considered independently.
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Three Odds Formats — Explained with Real Examples
Betting sites display odds in three ways — decimal, fractional and American. All three convey the same information; only the way they are written differs.
| Format | Odds for Team A to win | Odds for Team B to win |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| Fractional | 3/2 | 1/2 |
| American | +150 | -200 |
Example 1 (Team A, ৳1,000 stake): Decimal 2.50 = Fractional 3/2 = American +150. If Team A wins, total return is ৳2,500 (profit ৳1,500 + original stake ৳1,000); if they lose, ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 (Team B, ৳1,000 stake): Decimal 1.50 = Fractional 1/2 = American -200 (American minus odds show how much you need to stake to make a ৳100 profit). If Team B wins, total return is ৳1,500 (profit ৳500).
The decimal format is the simplest to calculate — just multiply the odds figure by your stake to get the total return. In the American format, a minus sign means the selection is the paired favourite. Most bettors in Bangladesh use the decimal format.
You can choose your preferred odds format in the 1ex betting interface.
Live Betting — Odds Change During the Match
Odds update in real time while the match is in progress — a completely different experience from pre-match betting.
In a T20 match, if three wickets fall during the first powerplay, the odds for the batting team to win increase — meaning their chance of winning has dropped, so the payout is higher if they do win. Conversely, when a team scores quickly, the opposing team's odds rise.
In in-play betting a new opportunity arises after every over. Partnership markets between wickets, runs in the next over and next batsman dismissed — these markets are only available in-play.
Live betting in Test matches is more complex — at the start of the second innings, pitch condition, rain probability and the batting lineup all become significant factors. Reading these odds shifts and placing bets based on your own judgement is what makes in-play betting interesting.
Remember — betting is for entertainment. No strategy can guarantee a win. Read the responsible gaming policy to bet responsibly.
- When a wicket falls, the batting team's odds rise immediately
- The score at the end of the powerplay helps you judge the next betting opportunity
- If the run rate falls behind, the batting team's final-over odds decrease
- In a Test match, if the pitch breaks up on day five, the bowling team's odds decrease
- In-play markets can change within seconds
Football and Other Sports
Beyond cricket, football betting is also available at 1ex. Popular football markets include match winner, handicap, total goals over/under and both teams to score. The key difference from cricket is that a draw is a separate outcome in football (T20 and ODI matches do not end in draws), so you generally bet across three options.
Markets are available for tennis, volleyball and other sports too. Each sport has its own rhythm — in tennis you can bet by set or game, in cricket by over or wicket.
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Football
Match winner, goal total and handicap — markets with three possible outcomes.
Tennis
Set-by-set markets and match winner — odds change quickly in live play.
Volleyball
Set winner and point handicap markets are available.
Cricket vs Football
Cricket offers more markets, with odds changing on every ball in-play.
Practical Tips for Getting Started with Betting
Cricket betting is a form of entertainment — keeping that in mind, knowing a few basic things will make for a better experience.
- Decide in advance how much you will stake on a match and stick to that limit.
- Start by focusing on the format you understand best — the pace of T20 and Test cricket is completely different.
- Start with smaller bets rather than one large stake — it is more effective for getting a feel for the markets.
- Multi bets are good for entertainment, but the chance of all selections being correct is lower than with a single bet.
- In live betting odds change fast — take time to read the situation before deciding rather than rushing.
- Avoid the tendency to place larger bets to chase losses.
Read the terms and conditions for full details on betting rules.
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