Cricket Betting at 399 apps – A Complete Guide to Betting on Every Format from T20 to Test
The best moments of BPL, IPL and international cricket are even more engaging now — bet across markets from match winner to live in-play, and get a clear understanding of how odds work.
Cricket's Three Formats and Popular Tournaments
T20
Each team bats for 20 overs. Matches finish in three to four hours, making this the fastest format. The BPL in Bangladesh and the T20 World Cup on the international stage are the biggest events in this format. T20 is particularly interesting for in-play betting because odds shift quickly after wickets fall or a powerplay ends.
In-Play BPLODI
This 50-over format runs all day. The ICC Cricket World Cup and Asia Cup are held in ODI format. Mid-match situations — such as run pressure in the middle overs — keep in-play odds shifting continuously, giving betting a different dimension.
ICC Asia CupTest
This five-day format is considered the highest test in cricket. A draw is a possible result, so alongside the match winner, a "draw no bet" market is also available. Session-based betting is especially popular in this longer format.
Test Draw
BPL and the International Stage
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is the closest tournament to cricket fans in Bangladesh. Matches between franchise teams are highly competitive and in-play market odds change from moment to moment.
On the international stage, IPL, the T20 World Cup and ICC tournaments keep betting markets active. Watching how odds are set for Bangladesh Tigers matches against overseas sides is an experience in itself.
Alongside cricket, football is also available at 399 apps. In football, match duration is fixed and a draw is also a result, which is different from cricket. Since the betting logic for the two sports differs, it is important for newcomers to understand this distinction first.
Introduction to Popular Betting Markets
Match Winner
You can bet simply by answering which team will win the match. In T20 there are no draws, so there are only two options. In Test cricket there are three options including a draw. Example: in a match between Team A and Team B, if you pick Team B and Team B wins, your bet is successful.
SimplestToss Winner
A bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. Since the outcome depends purely on chance, odds are generally close between the two teams. This is a small, quick market.
QuickTop Batsman
A bet on who will score the most runs in a specific innings or across the whole match. Example: picking the highest run-scorer for Team A. Each batsman has separate odds based on their likelihood.
IndividualTotal Runs (Over/Under)
A bet on whether total runs in a specific number of overs or a full innings will be more (over) or less (under) than a set number. Example: choosing whether total runs in the first 10 overs will be more or less than 65.
StatisticsMulti Bet (Multiple Bets)
You can combine the results of multiple matches or events into a single bet. All selections must be correct for a full payout; if even one is wrong, the entire bet is lost. Example: picking Team A, Team B and Team A as winners in three separate matches — if all three are not correct, the bet is lost.
High RiskHandicap and Over/Under
In handicap markets, the weaker team is given a virtual advantage, which brings the odds for both sides closer together. Example: giving Team A a -1.5 run handicap means they need to win by 2 or more runs for the bet to be successful.
StrategicLearning to Read Odds — Three Formats
An odds number in betting tells you how much you will get back if you win. The same bet value is written in three different formats — decimal, fractional and American.
Example 1 — Team A to win, stake ৳200
If the bet wins, you get back ৳600 (৳400 profit + ৳200 original stake). If the bet loses, ৳200 is gone.
Example 2 — Favourite Team B to win, stake ৳200
If the bet wins, you get back ৳360 (৳160 profit). American "-" odds mean how much you need to stake to win ৳100 — here that is ৳125.
Live In-Play Betting — Odds Shift with the Game
Once a match starts, odds no longer stay fixed. Every wicket, every six, even a maiden over can change the odds. With in-play betting you can place bets while the match is in progress, which is a completely different experience from pre-match betting.
For example: if 5 wickets fall in the 6-over powerplay, the batting team's odds of winning rise sharply. The fielding team's odds drop. These moment-to-moment changes create opportunities to place in-play bets.
In T20, momentum shifts so fast that odds at the start and end of the same over can differ. In ODI, changes are comparatively slower but large swings can be seen when sessions turn.
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Useful Tips Before You Start Betting
- 1 Start with one market. The match winner market is the easiest to understand. Once new bettors get comfortable with it, moving to other markets becomes easier.
- 2 Stick to a budget. Before each bet, decide the maximum amount you are willing to lose. Betting is entertainment, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
- 3 Compare odds. Looking at the odds for both Team A and Team B in the same market shows which team is considered more likely to win. It is important to remember that odds are never a guarantee of victory.
- 4 Be careful with multi bets. Because odds multiply in a multi bet, the potential return looks higher. But if even one selection is wrong, the entire bet is lost, so the risk is greater.
- 5 Do not rush in in-play. Odds change fast in live betting. Rather than making a decision immediately after a wicket, pause for a moment — check the next over's odds and then place your bet with a clear head.
- 6 Bet responsibly. Betting is a form of entertainment. No bet is ever guaranteed to win, and you should not place larger bets in an attempt to recover losses. Read the responsible gaming guidelines to learn more.
Beyond Cricket — Football and Other Sports
At 399 apps, you can bet on football alongside cricket. Football matches end in a fixed 90 minutes, and there are three possible results — win, loss and draw. Since T20 cricket has no draw, the betting structure is different.
In football you can find varied markets like goal scorer, number of corners or half-time score. In cricket, markets are based on wickets, runs and overs — the betting language differs between the two sports.
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