Cricket betting at 4999 bet — a complete guide from T20 to Test, BPL to the World Cup
Betting markets for every cricket format, how to understand odds, live betting, and practical tips — all in one place.
The three formats of cricket and major tournaments
T20
Just 20 overs per side — this is the fastest format. BPL and IPL are both played in this format. The momentum of a match can change with every ball, which is why live betting is especially popular here. A batter's form and a bowling change can shift the odds in an instant.
One-Day Match
Strategy carries a little more weight in this 50-over format. The ICC World Cup and bilateral series are played as ODIs. There are opportunities to bet across different markets based on the powerplay, mid-game, and death overs.
Test Cricket
In this five-day format, alongside match winner bets you can also find series winner and innings-based markets. Pitch conditions, weather, and batting order all influence betting decisions here.
BPL, IPL and international cricket
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is the most popular tournament among cricket fans in Bangladesh. Every season, 4999 bet offers a range of markets to bet on across the exciting matches.
IPL is a major draw for both watching the world's best cricketers and betting. Multiple markets are also open for the T20 World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy. Bangladesh Tigers' international matches carry their own appeal when it comes to betting against overseas sides.
Alongside cricket, football betting is also available at 4999 bet — with a wide range of markets from the Premier League to local tournaments.
The difference between cricket and other sports betting
Cricket betting is somewhat different from other sports because a match can last anywhere from a few hours to several days. Over such a long duration, markets have repeated opportunities to shift. Odds can change significantly mid-innings or after a wicket falls.
Football has a fixed 90-minute structure and generally low scoring, so odds tend to be relatively stable. Cricket has runs, wickets, powerplays, the D/L method — so many variable factors that the number of markets is far greater. You can find detailed markets for that format on 4999 bet's football betting page.
In cricket, the toss is an important factor — winning the toss can give a team a significant advantage depending on the pitch and weather. That makes the toss market a feature unique to cricket betting. In card-based games like Monster Hi-Lo, each round is independent with no prior history carrying over — full details are on the Monster Hi-Lo game page.
7 popular cricket markets
At 4999 bet, you can bet on various markets in a cricket match. Each market has its own characteristics — here is a brief introduction to each.
Match Winner
A bet on which of the two teams will win. Example: if you back Team A to win and they do, you receive a return — if they do not win, the stake is lost.
Toss Winner
You can place a bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. Considering the nature of the pitch makes it easier to decide in the toss market.
Top Batsman
A bet on who will score the most runs for their team. You can base your decision on the form of a team's openers and middle-order batters.
Total Runs Over / Under
A bet on whether runs will be above or below a specified number. Example: whether more than 70 runs will be scored in the first 10 overs.
Top Wicket-Taker
To bet on which bowler will take the most wickets in a match, factor in the pitch type and the balance between pace and spin.
Multi Bet
Multiple selections are combined into a single bet. If all selections win, the product of all the odds applies — if one loses, the entire bet is lost.
Handicap and Partnership Runs
In a handicap market, the weaker team is given an advantage to narrow the gap, bringing the odds closer together. In a partnership market, you bet on how many runs a specific pair of batters will score together.
Decimal, Fractional and American Odds
Odds are written differently in different countries. All three formats convey the same information — the difference is only in how they are expressed. The two examples below should make this clear.
| Odds Format | Team A to win (stake ৳200) | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | ৳500 (৳300 profit + ৳200 stake) |
| Fractional | 3/2 | ৳500 (৳300 profit + ৳200 stake) |
| American | +150 | ৳500 (৳300 profit + ৳200 stake) |
In the example above, placing a ৳200 bet on Team A to win gives a total return of ৳500 in all three formats (profit ৳300, original stake ৳200). If Team A does not win, the full ৳200 is lost. In the American format, a "+" sign means underdog — meaning a ৳100 bet returns ৳150 in profit.
| Odds Format | Team B to win (favourite) | Return on ৳200 stake |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.25 | ৳250 (only ৳50 profit) |
| Fractional | 1/4 | ৳250 (only ৳50 profit) |
| American | -400 | ৳250 (only ৳50 profit) |
In the second example, Team B is the favourite. In the American format, "-400" means you need to bet ৳400 to win ৳100 in profit. In decimal, 1.25 means a total return of ৳1.25 for every ৳1 staked — a profit of just ৳0.25. With favourites, the odds are lower so the risk is smaller but so is the profit.
Odds shift when a wicket falls — live in-play betting
Live betting is the most fast-moving part of cricket betting. After the match starts, the situation changes with every ball and the odds update continuously. At 4999 bet you can place bets while a live match is in progress — when a wicket falls, the run rate and win probability calculations change immediately.
To give an example: if Team A loses 5 wickets, Team B's chances of winning increase, so Team B's odds shorten and Team A's odds lengthen. If the run rate is high at the end of the powerplay, the batting team's odds shorten. In the last over with few runs needed, the odds can come down to near 1.
Decisions in live betting need to be made quickly. Between overs, the market may briefly close before the next over begins. Placing bets directly while watching a live match through the 4999 App on mobile is more convenient.
Keep a clear head in cricket betting
Set a budget in advance
Decide how much you will spend on each match beforehand and stay within that limit. Betting is for entertainment — it is not a source of income.
Focus on one market
Start by placing bets on straightforward markets like match winner or over/under. Betting on too many markets at once makes things complicated.
Check pitch and weather information
A slow pitch gives spinners an advantage. If rain is forecast, the chance of a draw or low scores in a Test or ODI increases — this information is useful when choosing a market.
Use multi bets carefully
The combined odds in a multi bet can look attractive, but one wrong selection and the entire bet is lost. Fewer selections mean less risk.
Follow responsible betting practices
Chasing losses with larger bets is dangerous. Read the responsible gaming guide for more information.
What you need to know to start cricket betting
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