Cricket betting at vs 789 — analysis of the best markets for BPL, IPL and international matches
Bet on cricket, Bangladesh's most popular sport — vs 789 covers T20, ODI and Test formats with a variety of markets, live in-play odds and convenient payment options.
Real-time odds movement in cricket matches
The three cricket formats and the competitions most popular with Bangladeshis
The three international cricket formats — T20, ODI and Test — each run at a completely different pace, and understanding the differences between them from a betting perspective is important. T20 matches end in just a few hours, so live odds move fast, making in-play betting the most engaging option. In ODIs, each 50-over innings calls for its own strategy — top batsman, total runs and wicket markets are the most popular here. Test matches run over five days, which opens up a different range of markets: series winner, innings totals and the possibility of a draw all come into play.
In terms of competitions, BPL is closest to Bangladeshi fans. Interest in the local franchise teams' matches runs high. IPL brings a different kind of excitement — watching world-class players in action. vs 789 also offers markets for the ICC T20 World Cup and Bangladesh Tigers international series.
Alongside cricket, vs 789 also offers football betting markets. From a strategy standpoint, football and cricket are quite different — a draw is a common result in football, but in T20 or ODI cricket a draw is almost never an option. This difference has a significant effect on how odds are set.
The most familiar cricket betting markets
Understanding each market on its own makes it clearer which market to choose for a given match. Below is a brief introduction to seven popular markets.
Match Winner
Predicting which team will win is the most straightforward market. In T20 or ODI, you simply choose between two outcomes. Example: Team A vs Team B — if you think Team B will win, place your bet on them.
All FormatsToss Winner
You can bet on the outcome of the toss before the match begins. Many bettors pay close attention to which team the toss is likely to favour, based on pitch conditions and weather.
Pre-MatchTop Batsman
This market is about predicting which batsman will score the most runs in the match. Team lineups and pitch reports are key factors to consider here.
T20 and ODITotal Runs Over/Under
This market asks whether the combined runs scored by both teams will be over or under a set number — it is a favourite among analytical bettors. Example: the line is set at 320 runs — if you think the total will exceed 320, bet the over.
ODI SpecialTop Bowler
There are markets on which bowler will take the most wickets. Whether the pitch favours spin or pace bowling is a key consideration here.
All FormatsMulti Bet
A multi bet combines several selections from multiple matches into one bet. All selections must win for the overall bet to win. The potential return is higher, but so is the risk — a single wrong selection loses the entire bet.
Multi FormatInnings Wides/No-Balls
This is a specialty market on how many wides or no-balls will be bowled in an innings. Experienced bettors who follow detailed match statistics tend to focus on this market.
SpecialtyDecimal, fractional and American odds — the same price in three formats
Odds on betting platforms are displayed in three formats. With a little attention, all three are straightforward. vs 789 generally uses the decimal format, but understanding the other formats lets you read information from international sites as well. Below, two examples are used to explain all three formats together.
| Scenario | Decimal | Fractional | American | Result (on a ৳1,000 bet) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team A wins | 2.50 | 3/2 | +150 | If wins, return ৳2,500 (profit ৳1,500); if loses, ৳1,000 is gone |
| Team B wins (favourite) | 1.50 | 1/2 | −200 | If wins, return ৳1,500 (profit ৳500) |
In the first example, Team A's odds to win are 2.50 — meaning a ৳1,000 bet returns a total of ৳2,500 if they win (৳1,500 profit plus the ৳1,000 original stake). In American format, +150 means a ৳100 bet earns ৳150 profit. Fractional 3/2 means the same thing — ৳3 profit for every ৳2 staked.
In the second example, Team B is the favourite at odds of 1.50. A ৳1,000 bet returns only ৳500 in profit. In American format, −200 means you need to bet ৳200 to earn ৳100 profit — the minus sign indicates how much you must stake to win ৳100.
For more detailed betting strategies and odds analysis, visit our Betting Tips and Strategy Guide — it covers multi bets, handicaps and more advanced topics.
The same market value displayed in different odds formats
Odds change the moment a wicket falls — in-play betting in action
Live or in-play betting is the opportunity to place bets while a match is in progress. Odds change far more quickly here than in pre-match betting, because every ball, every wicket and every boundary directly shifts the probability calculation.
Say Team A has scored 50 runs in 6 overs and lost 2 wickets in a T20 match. Their odds to win at that moment will be different from what they were before the match started. If two more quick wickets fall in the next over, Team A's winning odds will lengthen (meaning their chances have become harder) and Team B's odds will shorten.
Live betting in ODIs plays out over a longer period — the powerplay, middle overs and death overs each shift the pace of the game in their own way. Making the right call at the right time is the core challenge of live betting.
In-play betting in Test matches is the most complex — pitch conditions, light, weather and batting order all change over five days. The range of markets available here is also much wider.
Real-time odds updates while the match is in progress
How football betting differs from other sports
vs 789 offers betting on football as well as cricket. In football there are three possible outcomes — the home team wins, the away team wins, or it ends in a draw. This third option makes a significant difference to how odds and markets are structured. In cricket (particularly T20 and ODI), a draw is almost never possible, so markets are centred on two outcomes.
In football, goal lines, Asian handicaps and half-time result markets are most popular. In cricket, run lines, wicket markets and partnership markets serve a similar role. Because the pace, duration and statistics of the two sports are so different, being good at one does not automatically make you successful at the other — each sport needs to be learned separately.
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Useful tips for getting started with cricket betting
Focus on one market at a time
Rather than trying to bet on every market from the start, take time to understand one market well — such as match winner or total runs. Once you have more experience, moving to other markets will be easier.
Set a budget in advance
Decide how much you will bet in each session before you start, and stick to that limit. Betting is a form of entertainment — it is better not to think of it as a source of income. Read the responsible gaming guidelines to stay aware of your limits.
Check pitch and weather conditions
In cricket, pitch type and weather conditions play a big part in how a match unfolds. A spin-friendly pitch tends to keep scores lower; a pace-friendly pitch may produce more wickets.
Be careful with multi bets
Multi bets offer higher returns but carry equally higher risk. In a three-selection multi bet, a single wrong pick loses the entire bet. If the odds across three selections are 1.50 × 1.70 × 1.80 = 4.59 in total, a ৳100 bet gives you the chance to win ৳459 — but all three must be correct.
Make quick decisions in live betting
Odds move fast in in-play markets. If you want to take a market at a specific moment, acting without delay is advisable, because a wicket or boundary can change the odds instantly.
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