222 app Cricket Betting — BPL to T20 World Cup
Place bets across T20, ODI and Test formats. Deposit using the most familiar payment methods in Bangladesh and enjoy odds that shift as each ball is bowled.
Cricket's Three Formats and the Tournaments That Attract Attention
The three international formats of cricket each offer a different experience — and each has its own character from a betting perspective as well.
T20 matches last only a few hours. A single big over can change the course of the entire match, so odds move fast. It is the format best suited for live betting.
ODI (fifty-over cricket) gives comparatively more time, so there are more opportunities to place mid-match bets. There is enough time to properly assess markets such as how many runs a batsman will score or how many wickets will fall.
Test cricket runs over five days. The pitch, weather and a team's batting depth all play a major role here. The draw market exists only in Tests, since ODIs and T20s do not normally end in a draw.
The BPL is the closest tournament to Bangladeshi fans. Alongside it, the IPL and the ICC T20 World Cup generate discussion worldwide. All of these tournament matches are available with a range of markets on 222 app.
Betting on Football and Other Sports — What is the Difference?
Besides cricket, football is also popular on 222 app. The basic structure of betting is the same for both sports — you pick an outcome, there is an odds value, and whether you win or lose is decided accordingly. There are, however, some fundamental differences.
In football, a draw is a distinct outcome, so the match winner market has three options (team A wins, team B wins, draw). In T20 or ODI cricket there are normally only two options. Asian handicap and over/under goals markets are very common in football, while cricket sees more total runs over/under and wicket markets.
Betting is also available on other sports such as kabaddi, badminton and tennis. The market structure varies slightly for each sport, but the rules for reading odds remain the same — explained in detail below.
Three outcomes in football
Because a draw is possible, odds are distributed differently. In the Asian handicap market the draw is removed, leaving only two outcomes.
5 Popular Markets in Cricket — What Do You Bet on in Each?
The markets below are the most commonly used in cricket betting on 222 app. A straightforward example is given for each.
Which team will win?
The simplest market — pick which team, A or B, will win the match. In T20 there are usually two options. Example: team A odds 1.45, team B odds 2.75 — if you pick team B, a ৳500 bet returns ৳1,375 (৳875 profit) if team B wins.
Who will win the toss?
A bet is placed on the outcome of the toss before the match begins. The odds for both teams are usually close, since the toss is entirely random. Some bettors choose this market after considering whether a team winning the toss would prefer to bat or field based on pitch conditions or weather.
Who will score the most runs for the team?
A bet on which batsman in a team will score the most runs. This market has multiple options, so the odds tend to be higher. Batting order and a batsman's current form are key considerations.
Will the total runs be above or below the set line?
The bookmaker sets a runs line (e.g. 160.5). You choose over (more than that) or under (less than that). A flat pitch is an argument for over; a seamer-friendly pitch is an argument for under.
Combining multiple markets in one bet
A slip with 3 selections: odds 1.60, 1.80 and 1.90 — multiplied together they give 5.47. A ৳100 bet returns ৳547 if all three win. However, if any one loses the entire bet is lost. The potential return is larger but so is the risk.
BACK or LAY — bet from either side
On an exchange, if you BACK team A (odds 1.80, stake ৳500) — you gain ৳400 if they win and lose ৳500 if they lose. If you LAY team A, you receive ৳500 if they do not win, but pay ৳400 (liability) if they do win. Commission applies.
How Are Odds Written in Three Formats?
In betting, the same odds can be expressed in three different ways. 222 app generally shows decimal format, but knowing all three makes it easy to bet on any site.
| Format | Team A wins (bet ৳500) | Money |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | Total return ৳1,125 |
| Fractional | 5/4 | ৳625 profit + ৳500 stake |
| American | +125 | ৳125 profit on a ৳100 bet |
Example 1 (Decimal 2.25 = Fractional 5/4 = American +125): If you place a ৳500 bet on Team A to win, you get a total return of ৳1,125 — that is ৳625 profit plus your original ৳500 stake. If you lose, you lose ৳500.
Example 2 (Favourite odds — Decimal 1.50 = Fractional 1/2 = American -200): Team B is the favourite. -200 means you need to bet ৳200 to win ৳100. On a ৳500 bet, if you win you get ৳750 back (৳250 profit).
American minus odds (-200) always indicate the favourite — you need to stake more to win that team. Plus odds (+125) indicate the underdog.
Keep in mind
- Decimal odds are the simplest — just multiply to get the total return.
- Fractional odds are written in the British style — they show profit only, not the stake.
- In American odds, + means underdog and - means favourite.
- The higher the odds, the higher the potential profit — but the risk is also higher.
Live betting — how do odds change when a wicket falls?
In-play or live betting means you can place bets even after the match has started — even while an over or a ball is in progress. In cricket this is particularly interesting because the situation can change quickly.
Say Team A has scored 65 runs for 3 wickets after 10 overs in a T20. At that moment, Team A's odds in the match winner market may be higher than before (because they are under pressure), while Team B's odds may have dropped. If Team A scores 20 runs in the next over, the odds will close up again.
In what situations do odds move significantly?
- When a top-order batsman is dismissed quickly
- When a big over goes in the powerplay
- When a decision changes on mid-match review (DRS)
- When the target is revised under the Duckworth-Lewis method
- When the required run rate jumps sharply in the last few overs
In live markets, making timely decisions is important — odds change fast and once a market is closed you cannot bet on it anymore. So it is wise to set a budget beforehand.
A few useful tips for cricket betting
Set a budget in advance
Betting is a form of entertainment — there is always a risk of losing. Decide how much you will put in for each match before you start. Detailed guidelines are available on the Responsible Gaming page.
Understand the format before choosing a market
Total runs over/under markets are more common in T20 because the scoreboard moves quickly in this format. In Tests, innings-based markets are more widely available.
Focus on one market rather than entering several at once
Multi-bets offer higher returns but getting every selection right is difficult. For beginners, it is better to start with a single simple market.
Compare odds
Look at the match winner market odds and the total runs market odds for the same match separately — the same calculation does not apply to every market.
Read the rules
It is important to understand the betting terms and conditions. All the details are on the Terms & Conditions page.
Get started with cricket betting on 222 app
You can open an account by depositing as little as ৳100 via bKash, Nagad, or Rocket. First deposit comes with a 120% bonus, up to ৳8,000 — the bonus amount can be withdrawn after wagering it 20 times. Example: a ৳1,000 deposit gives a ৳1,200 bonus, balance ৳2,200, wagering requirement ৳1,200 × 20 = ৳24,000.
Withdrawals are usually processed within 1 hour. VIP members also get weekly cashback — find out more about the 222 VIP Program.
Other things available alongside cricket
Alongside betting, 222 app offers live casino, slots, and a range of other games. The live casino features table games from various studios including Evolution and Pragmatic Play Live. Visit the 222 Casino page for more details.
If you prefer slots, there are games from developers including PG Soft, Pragmatic Play, and JILI. You can browse all games in the Slots section.
Special games like Ways of the Qilin and Super Keno are also available on 222 app. These offer a different experience from cricket betting — full details are on their own pages.