Cricket Betting at tkgm — bet on BPL, IPL and international matches
tkgm brings cricket betting to Bangladesh fans across all three formats — T20, ODI and Test. Place bets before the match or live during play, with straightforward payment options.
Cricket's Three Formats and Bangladeshis' Favourite Tournaments
Understanding the format is where cricket betting begins. T20 is the fastest version — just twenty overs, and every ball counts. Odds shift quickly in this format, so in-play betting stays very active. BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) and IPL are the two most popular tournaments among Bangladeshi fans, and tkgm keeps betting markets open for every match in both leagues.
ODI (One Day International) is a 50-over match. Mid-match strategy plays a big role here — the run rate after the powerplay is reflected in the odds. T20 World Cup and ICC tournaments in this format generate significant betting activity.
Test cricket is a five-day contest. The result takes much longer to determine, so betting markets stay active for an extended period and odds are recalculated after each session.
Betting activity at tkgm picks up notably during Bangladesh Tigers international series — home or away, each series has its own dedicated markets.
How betting on football and other sports differs
Alongside cricket, tkgm also offers football betting. Football typically has three possible outcomes — home win, away win, or draw. T20 and ODI cricket have no draw option (a tie or Super Over is a separate matter), so cricket market structures are somewhat simpler than football.
Just as goal over/under markets are popular in football, total runs over/under takes that role in cricket. In-play betting in cricket moves faster — a single wicket can shift odds in an instant, which does not happen quite as quickly in football.
Betting markets are also available for kabaddi, hockey and other sports, though these have fewer markets than cricket or football.
Comparison of different sports
Popular Cricket Betting Markets — how each one works
Match Winner
Pick which of the two teams will win. If you choose Team A between Team A and Team B, your bet wins if Team A wins and loses if they do not. This is the most straightforward market in T20 and ODI.
Toss Winner
Which team wins the toss — this market has no connection to the match result. The toss is a completely even-chance event, so it is simple but odds are usually close.
Top Batsman
Pick which batter will score the most runs within a given team. Many bettors consider the form of the team's key batters and pitch conditions when placing bets in this market.
Total Runs Over / Under
The bet is whether the combined total runs by both teams in the allotted overs will be above or below a set number. For example, you can bet on total runs being over or under 320.
Top Wicket Taker
Betting on which bowler will take the most wickets requires a good understanding of the team's bowling lineup and the opposition's batting order.
Multi Bet (multiple selections)
Multiple matches or markets are combined into one bet. All selections must be correct to win the full bet — if even one is wrong, the entire bet is lost. Because odds are multiplied together, the potential return is higher.
How to read odds — three formats explained
Odds at tkgm are shown in three formats — Decimal, Fractional and American. Bangladeshi bettors are most familiar with the Decimal format.
| Format | Price for Team A to win | Result (bet ৳200) |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | Total return if win: ৳500 (profit ৳300 + original stake ৳200); if lost, ৳200 is gone |
| Fractional | 3/2 | Same result — ৳300 profit on a ৳200 bet |
| American | +150 | A plus sign means ৳150 profit on a ৳100 bet; on ৳200 that is ৳300 profit |
Now let's look at an example of a favourite. Team B's price is 1.25 in Decimal, 1/4 in Fractional, and -400 in American. A minus sign in American format means you need to stake ৳400 to win ৳100 profit. On a ৳200 bet, the total return would be ৳250 (profit of just ৳50). Favourites have lower odds because the market considers them more likely to win.
Multi bet example: If three separate selections have odds of 1.40, 1.60 and 1.80 respectively, the combined odds are 1.40 × 1.60 × 1.80 = 4.03 (approximately). So on a ৳100 bet, if all three selections are correct, the return is ৳403. But if even one selection is wrong, the entire ৳100 is lost.
Understanding odds makes decisions easier
Whichever of the three formats you view odds in, you can see the potential return straight away. Because tkgm offers the option to switch formats, you can always view odds in the one you prefer.
Live In-Play Betting — placing bets while the match is on
The most dynamic aspect of cricket is in-play betting. Even after a match has started, odds keep changing with every wicket, every over and every boundary. When a team is 80 for 5, the opposition's odds to win drop considerably.
tkgm's live betting interface shows the scoreboard, over counter and current odds all in one place. The main draw of in-play betting is trying to anticipate how odds will move when a wicket suddenly falls in the final powerplay over or the death overs, then placing your bet accordingly.
Keep in mind — in-play betting requires quick decisions. Odds do not stay still, so a slight delay may mean missing the price you wanted. Many people prefer playing on mobile via the tkgm app to get more out of this type of betting.
* The figures above are for illustration only — not actual odds
Practical tips for cricket betting
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Prepare according to the format
The same approach does not work for T20, ODI and Test. In T20, powerplay and death-over performance matters most; in Test, pitch conditions and weather are more relevant. -
Set a budget
Decide in advance how much you are willing to spend on a match or tournament. If a bet loses, it is better not to immediately place a larger bet trying to recover. -
Read the markets carefully
Starting with match winner and total runs over/under will make betting feel straightforward. Handicap and specialist markets become easier to understand with experience. -
Avoid rushing in live betting
Odds in in-play markets change fast. After a single ball or wicket, take the overall situation into account rather than making a decision on impulse. -
Treat betting as entertainment
Enjoy betting as one way to add to the experience of watching cricket. Wins and losses are both normal — no method can guarantee a profit. Read the Responsible Gaming page for guidance on responsible behaviour.
Betting rules
tkgm's complete betting rules are detailed on the Terms and Conditions page. Everything is covered there — bonus wagering, bet cancellations and what happens in special circumstances.
Get started at tkgm — bonuses and easy payments
On your first deposit, tkgm gives a 150% bonus up to ৳15,000 (bonus must be wagered 15 times). Example: deposit ৳1,000, receive a ৳1,500 bonus, total balance ৳2,500, wagering requirement ৳22,500. Minimum deposit and withdrawal is ৳500. Payments accepted via bKash, Nagad and Rocket; withdrawals are generally completed within 1 hour.
Login to tkgmHandicap and Over/Under Markets in detail
Run line handicap: one team is given an artificial head start or deficit in runs. Say Team A is given a −20 run handicap — that means Team A must win by more than 20 runs for the handicap bet to win. This is used most often when two teams are closely matched.
Over/Under: the bet is whether total runs will exceed a set number. For example, if the over/under line in a T20 match is set at 320 — if both teams combine for more than 320 runs, 'over' wins; if fewer, 'under' wins. This market is independent of the match result, which is why many find it convenient to analyse.
Unlike casino-style games such as card games and roulette in the live casino, the difference with cricket betting is that analysing the sport is genuinely useful in sports betting — it is not in casino games.