Cricket Betting at sixs — Complete Guide to Betting on BPL, IPL and International Matches
From T20 to Test — sixs offers betting markets across multiple formats for cricket fans in Bangladesh, with straightforward odds and live in-play betting.
Cricket's three formats and the tournaments you can bet on
T20, ODI and Test — each format has its own pace and tactics. sixs offers betting markets across all three.
T20 is the fastest format — each team faces just twenty overs, and the excitement stays at its peak right through to the final ball. BPL is Bangladesh's domestic T20 league, featuring the country's top players. IPL is India's franchise league and is hugely popular in Bangladesh too. You can also bet on various international tournaments at sixs, including the ICC T20 World Cup.
ODI cricket is a fifty-over game — teams must balance their tactics across the full innings. Major tournaments like the ICC Cricket World Cup are played in ODI format, with the Bangladesh national team (the Bangladesh Tigers) regularly taking part.
Test cricket is a five-day contest — a test of patience and tactics. From a betting perspective, Test matches offer the widest range of markets because there is the option to bet on each day's play separately.
Popular betting markets — what you can bet on at sixs
From match results to over/under — cricket betting covers a range of markets. Each market has its own advantages and approach.
Match Winner
The simplest market — pick which team will win. Example: in a match between Team A and Team B, if you back Team B and they win, you receive a return according to the odds.
Most popularToss Winner
Bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. The toss becomes especially important when pitch and weather conditions are a factor — a small market but with a quick result.
Quick resultTop Batsman
Bet on which batsman will score the most runs for their team. This market requires attention to individual player performance.
Performance-basedTotal Runs Over/Under
Bet on whether the team's total runs will be above or below a set line (for example, 160 runs). Considering the pitch type and batting lineup helps here.
Score-basedTop Bowler
Bet on which bowler will take the most wickets. Pace and spin bowler performance and pitch conditions play a big role here.
Bowling-basedMulti Bet
Combine the results of multiple matches or markets into a single bet — if all selections are correct the return is higher, but if even one is wrong you lose the entire bet. Example: picking Team A, Team B and Team A to win across three separate matches and placing them together as one bet.
Multi BetHow to read odds — decimal, fractional and American
Cricket betting odds appear in three formats — decimal, fractional and American. All three express the same information in different ways. sixs generally uses decimal format, but understanding all three makes it easy to use any platform.
| Format | Team A win odds | Team B win odds | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | 1.50 | Multiply your stake by the odds to get your total return |
| Fractional | 5/4 | 1/2 | ৳5 profit for every ৳4 staked (or ৳1 profit for every ৳2 staked) |
| American | +125 | -200 | + means profit on a ৳100 stake; - means amount needed to stake to win ৳100 |
Worked examples
Example 1 (Team A, underdog): Team A to win — decimal 2.25 = fractional 5/4 = American +125. A ৳500 bet returns ৳1,125 if you win (৳625 profit + ৳500 original stake); you lose ৳500 if you lose.
Example 2 (Team B, favourite): Team B to win — decimal 1.50 = fractional 1/2 = American -200 (meaning you need to stake ৳200 to win ৳100). A ৳500 bet returns a total of ৳750 if you win (৳250 profit).
Handicap and over/under markets
In handicap betting, the weaker team is given an advantage — for example, if Team A receives a 15-run handicap, they must win by more than that margin for the handicap bet to win. In over/under markets, you bet on whether a specific run line will be exceeded or not — which team wins is irrelevant here.
Keep in mind: the lower the odds, the more likely the betting platform considers that team to win. However, upsets are always possible in cricket. Betting is for entertainment — do not stake more than you can afford.
Odds shift when a wicket falls — how in-play betting works
Live or in-play betting means placing bets while a match is in progress. In cricket, every wicket, every six or four, and even a maiden over can shift the odds dramatically.
Say Team A have scored 80 runs in 10 overs and lost 3 wickets — at that point Team A's odds of winning will shorten, while Team B's will lengthen. Then if Team A score quickly in the next five overs, the odds can flip the other way. You can use these shifts to place in-play bets.
In-play markets typically include: when the next wicket will fall, how many runs will be scored in the next over, what the total score will be at the end of the innings, and who will win given the current state of the match.
On the sixs mobile platform, odds update in line with live score updates, so you can make decisions at every moment of the match. Live betting is even easier on the sixs App.
Betting on football and other sports — how it differs from cricket
sixs is not limited to cricket — betting markets are available on football and various other sports. The style of betting varies quite a bit from sport to sport.
Football betting: because a draw is possible in football, markets generally offer three outcomes (Team A win, Team B win, draw). In T20 or ODI cricket there is usually no draw (except in the case of a rain-affected result or a tie), so the market is simpler. In football, markets such as number of goals, half-time score and corner count are popular.
Cricket vs football: a cricket match can last from a few hours to five days, giving more time for in-play betting decisions. In football, all decisions must be made within 90 minutes. It is also possible to combine both sports in a multi bet.
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Some useful tips before you start betting at sixs
Betting is for entertainment — following the right mindset and a few simple rules makes for a better experience.
Set a budget in advance
Set a separate budget for each match or each week and stick to it. Placing larger bets to try to recover losses is not a good habit.
Focus on one market
Start by building experience in straightforward markets like match winner or over/under. Placing bets across many markets at once makes things more complicated.
Understand the format before betting
T20, ODI and Test each have a different style of play. A team that is the favourite in T20 may perform differently in Test cricket. Consider the format when looking at markets.
Do not make decisions based on emotion in in-play betting
Odds move fast in live betting. Rather than rushing in the heat of the moment, assess the match situation before making a decision.
Follow responsible gaming rules
If betting starts to feel like pressure rather than enjoyment, take a break. You can find information on setting limits on the Responsible Gaming page.
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Common questions about cricket betting
Answers to frequently asked questions about cricket betting at sixs.