Cricket Betting at 1ax — Complete Guide to the Best Markets for BPL, IPL and International Matches
Cricket, the most popular sport in Bangladesh, is now available at 1ax in a whole new way. From T20 to Test, from BPL to the T20 World Cup — join match winner, live and multiple betting markets across every format.
Three Cricket Formats and Which Leagues You Can Bet On
The first step to understanding cricket betting is knowing the difference between formats. T20 is the fastest-paced — the situation can change every over, so markets shift from moment to moment. BPL and IPL are the T20 leagues most familiar to fans in Bangladesh, and interest in the Bangladesh Tigers peaks during the T20 World Cup.
ODI, or One Day International, is played over fifty overs. Here, the run rate and wicket count in the middle overs influence the betting markets. Test cricket runs over five days — this format has its own markets such as innings total, session-based runs and the chance of a draw.
You can bet on matches in all three of these formats at 1ax. Cricket offers more variety in markets than football or other sports, because every over and wicket creates new opportunities. Alongside international cricket, you can also bet on other sports at 1ax.
Football and Other Sports Betting — How Different Is It from Cricket?
Football Betting
In football's match winner market, there are three possible outcomes — team A wins, team B wins or a draw. This means odds are naturally structured a little differently from cricket. Half-time and full-time markets and goalscorer markets create their own distinct interest in football.
Cricket vs Other Sports
In cricket, a draw is a possible result (in Test only), but T20 and ODI have no draw — one team always wins. In football or kabaddi, draws are common. Cricket has its own markets such as wickets, run rate and powerplay, which makes the betting experience completely different.
Seven Popular Markets in 1ax Cricket
A plain explanation of how each market works.
Match Winner
Bet on a single question — which of the two teams will win the match. In T20 and ODI there are two possible outcomes: team A or team B.
Toss Market
Predict which team will win the toss before the match starts. It is a completely separate event with no direct connection to the match result.
Top Batsman
Pick which batsman will score the most runs in the match. This market is offered separately for each team.
Total Runs Over/Under
Bet on whether the total runs scored will be above or below a set number — for example, whether the total runs in an innings will exceed a specific line.
Run Handicap
A team is given a virtual run advantage or deficit to level the contest. When the weaker team gets a head start, the odds become more attractive.
Multi Bet
Combine several selections into one bet. If you back outcomes from three separate matches, the odds multiply — but if even one selection is wrong, the entire bet is lost.
Powerplay Runs Market
How many runs will be scored in the first 6 overs (the powerplay) — this separate market is quite popular in T20 and ODI betting. Pitch conditions, weather and the form of each team's openers all play an important role here.
Decimal, Fractional and American Odds — Three Formats Together
The same odds at 1ax may be shown in three formats. The numbers look different but they represent the same potential return.
| Format | Odds for Team A to Win | Return on a ৳200 Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | ৳600 (profit ৳400 + stake ৳200) |
| Fractional | 2/1 | ৳600 (profit ৳400 + stake ৳200) |
| American | +200 | ৳600 (profit ৳400 + stake ৳200) |
Example 1 — betting on team A to win: with decimal odds of 3.00, a ৳200 bet gives a total return of ৳600 (৳400 profit plus the ৳200 stake back). The same odds are 2/1 in fractional and +200 in American — three different ways of writing it, but the result is identical. If the bet loses, ৳200 is deducted.
Example 2 — favourite team B: decimal 1.25, fractional 1/4, American −400 (a negative American figure means how much you need to stake to make ৳100 profit). A ৳200 bet returns ৳250 — a profit of just ৳50.
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Odds Shift When a Wicket Falls — How In-Play Betting Works
Live or in-play betting means placing bets in real time while a match is going on. When a wicket falls or an unusually high number of runs comes off the powerplay, odds change instantly. These shifts happen fastest in T20 matches — every ball creates a new situation.
Understanding the pace of the match matters in in-play betting. For example, if strong team A loses two wickets in the first three overs, team B's odds of winning shorten and team A's market becomes more attractive. These changes are visible in real time on 1ax's live interface.
In the middle overs of an ODI, the run rate combined with remaining wickets opens up more varied markets. In Test cricket, odds differ slightly at the start and end of each day — pitch conditions and light are among the factors at play.
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Some Practical Advice for Cricket Betting
- Set a budget: Only bet what you can afford to lose. Betting is for entertainment — not as a source of income.
- Understand the market before you bet: Beginners are better off starting with the match winner market — it is the most straightforward, with two possible outcomes (in T20/ODI).
- Be careful with multi bets: Multi bets offer bigger odds but if one selection is wrong the entire bet is lost. Three matches at 1.60 × 1.70 × 1.80 = combined odds of 4.90, so a ৳100 bet returns ৳490 if all win — but one wrong pick and the full ৳100 is gone.
- No rushing in live betting: Odds move quickly in in-play markets. Watch how the match is flowing for a while before making a decision.
- Play responsibly: Keeping betting under control is important. Reading the responsible gaming guidelines will help you enjoy betting in a healthy way.
- Choose markets that suit the format: Total runs and live markets work well in T20; session-based markets offer different opportunities in Test. Consider each format separately.
What You Need to Know to Start Cricket Betting
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