Cricket Betting at s7 — Complete Guide to Betting on T20, ODI and Test
From BPL to the ICC T20 World Cup — here you will find a full breakdown of how to bet on each format, which markets are popular and how live betting works.
Cricket's Three Formats and Bangladeshis' Favourite Tournaments
Before betting on cricket, it helps to understand the format, because each format plays differently and odds are set accordingly. A T20 match lasts just a few hours — low scores, wickets can fall quickly, and anything can happen in the final overs. This is why live betting is most popular in T20.
An ODI match runs for over five hours, and the middle overs play a key role in how odds shift. A Test match runs for five days — a draw is a valid result, so the "match winner" market has three options. Keep this difference in mind whenever you are placing a bet.
Bangladeshi fans are naturally most interested in the BPL (Bangladesh Premier League). Alongside that, IPL and ICC tournaments — especially the T20 World Cup — draw huge audiences. s7 offers betting on all of these tournaments.
How Betting on Football and Other Sports Differs
Cricket and football betting are quite different. Football has a fixed 90-minute duration and relatively few goals — so a single goal can shift odds sharply. Markets like "both teams to score" or "total goals" are especially popular in football.
Sports like tennis, badminton or kabaddi have set-based or match-based markets, but without an innings or over structure, the betting approach is simpler than cricket. Cricket has specific situations like the Duckworth-Lewis rule, rain abandonment or ties — what happens to specific markets in those cases is detailed on s7's terms and conditions page.
Even those who only bet on cricket sometimes look at football or other sports. Understanding how betting works across different sports makes the overall experience more enjoyable.
6 Popular Cricket Betting Markets
Each market works differently. The cards below briefly explain what kind of bet each market involves.
Match Winner
Which team wins at the end of the match — this is the most straightforward market. Two options in T20 or ODI, three in Test (Team A wins, Team B wins, Draw). For example: if Team A is considered more likely to win, their odds will be lower.
EasiestToss Winner
A bet that is settled before the match even starts — which team wins the toss. The outcome is entirely random, so odds for both teams are usually close. For example: if both teams are at odds of 1.90, you just pick one.
Quick SettlementTop Batsman
Which batsman in a team will score the most runs. For example: betting on which of Team B's five batsmen will score the highest — odds change based on the squad and pitch conditions.
Skill-BasedTotal Runs Over/Under
Whether the total runs scored in an innings or the full match will be above or below a set number. For example: if the line is 165.5 runs, "over" means 166 or more runs. The pitch, weather and batting order all have an effect here.
Popular with Stats FansMulti Bet
Combining multiple selections into a single bet. You only receive the full return if all selections are correct — if even one is wrong, the entire bet is lost. The potential return is higher, but the overall chance of winning is comparatively lower.
Higher Return PotentialFirst Wicket Method
How the first wicket of the match will fall — bowled, caught, run out, and so on. This is a detailed market with varying odds. For example: the odds for caught are usually lower than for bowled because catches happen more often.
For Experienced BettorsHow to Read Decimal, Fractional and American Odds
The three odds formats all present the same information in different ways. Let us use a concrete example. Say you place a ৳500 bet on Team A to win.
| Format | Odds | Meaning | Result (on a ৳500 bet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | Total return of ৳3 for every ৳1 | If you win: ৳1,500 back (৳1,000 profit + ৳500 stake returned); if you lose: ৳500 gone |
| Fractional | 2/1 | ৳2 profit for every ৳1 staked | Same result — ৳1,000 profit on a ৳500 bet |
| American | +200 | ৳200 profit on a ৳100 bet | Same result — all three formats are equal |
Now look at a favourite example. If Team B is considered more likely to win, the odds would be: Decimal 1.25, Fractional 1/4, American -400. A negative American number shows how much you need to stake to win ৳100. On a ৳500 bet, if Team B wins you get back ৳625 (৳125 profit); if they lose, ৳500 is gone.
s7 generally displays odds in decimal format because it is the easiest to read. Whatever format the odds appear in before you place a bet, make your decision with the total return in mind. Enjoy betting as entertainment — it is better not to spend beyond your budget in pursuit of large gains.
Multi bet example: if three selections are at odds of 1.40, 1.60 and 1.80, the combined odds are 1.40 × 1.60 × 1.80 = 4.03 (approximately). A ৳100 bet returns ৳403 — but all three selections must be correct; if even one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost.
Odds Shift After Wickets — How Live Betting Works
Live betting means placing bets while the match is in progress. Every wicket, every boundary and every maiden over immediately affects the odds.
For example: if Team B suddenly loses 3 quick wickets in the 10th over of a T20 match, their odds to win will rise immediately because the situation has turned against them. The reverse is also true — if someone makes a strong start chasing a small target, their odds fall.
Run rate per over, powerplay results and how the pitch behaves in the death overs — these three things have the biggest influence on live odds. Those watching the match closely may sense changes coming before they happen in the odds, though this is not a guaranteed strategy.
In live betting, markets open and close quickly and may be temporarily suspended under certain conditions (such as during a review or DRS). There is very little time to make decisions, so it is important to set your budget in advance. Following responsible gambling guidelines is always the sensible approach.
Key Points About Live Betting
Odds reset after every wicket — you may need to act quickly.
"Next wicket" and "next over runs" markets are only available in-play.
Keep your internet connection stable — if it drops, open markets may be affected.
Live betting is fast-paced, but it is better to stay within your set budget.
Some Tips That Help with Cricket Betting
The "total sixes" market is more relevant in T20 than in Test. Betting on the format you understand best makes it easier to decide.
Spinners are more effective on dry, turning pitches. Overcast conditions favour swing bowling. This information is especially relevant for the "top bowler" market.
Decide the maximum amount you will bet on each match before it starts. Avoid placing extra bets in the heat of the moment. Betting is entertainment, not a source of income.
Rather than jumping into all markets at once, it is better to focus on one or two first. For example, you can start with just "match winner" or "total runs over/under".
Knowing what happens to your bet if a match is abandoned or reduced due to rain means you will not be caught off guard. Read s7's terms and conditions.
Get Started with Cricket Betting at s7
You can start with a deposit of just ৳100 — via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay or bank transfer. Your first deposit comes with a 150% bonus, up to ৳15,000 (10x wagering requirement on the bonus applies). Earn weekly cashback through the s7 VIP programme. Withdrawals are typically processed within 1 hour. 24/7 live chat support in Bangla is always available. See the s7 VIP programme for more details.
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