Cricket Betting at sm88 — BPL, IPL and International Match Betting Guide
Across every cricket format — from T20 and ODI to Test — sm88 offers a range of markets, straightforward odds reading, and live in-play betting. This platform is built with Bangladeshi cricket fans in mind.
Cricket Formats and Tournaments
There are three main formats in cricket betting — T20, ODI and Test. The pace of play, innings length and type of result differ across each format, so the betting markets change accordingly.
T20 is the fastest format — a match is completed in just 20 overs. Every ball matters, so odds shift quickly. BPL and IPL are played in this format, and both tournaments are the most popular among Bangladeshi fans.
ODI gives each team 50 overs. This format hosts international events such as the ICC World Cup and T20 World Cup, where Bangladesh Tigers matches generate excitement across the country.
Test cricket runs over five days and is the longest format. A draw is possible here, which creates a three-outcome market — something not present in T20 or ODI.
BPL, IPL and International Series
At sm88, markets are open for every match throughout the BPL season. The same applies to the IPL — all matches from the group stage to the final are covered. In international series, Bangladesh Tigers matches receive priority coverage.
Football and Other Sports
Alongside cricket, football betting is also available at sm88. In football, three outcomes are possible per match — home team win, away team win, or draw. This makes football odds different from cricket ODI or T20 odds, since draws do not usually happen in T20 or ODI.
In football, the more common markets are goals over/under, both teams to score (BTTS), and handicap. In cricket, the popular equivalents are total runs, wickets, powerplay score, and the toss market.
Beyond these, betting opportunities are also available on sports such as tennis, badminton and kabaddi. Each sport has its own market structure, and you can easily choose your preferred sport from the sm88 sportsbook.
Betting on Multiple Sports
At sm88, you can bet on various sports including football, in addition to cricket.
Popular Betting Markets
Several markets are available for cricket betting at sm88. Below is a brief introduction to each market for those who want to start betting.
You only need to pick which team will win. Example: if Team A and Team B face each other in a T20 match, and the team you bet on wins — your bet wins.
The result is known before the match starts. The entire market is based on one question: which team will win the toss. It does not depend on any other event in the match.
You need to pick which batsman will score the most runs in an innings or across the full match. A batsman in good batting form usually gets lower odds in the market.
You choose whether the total will be above or below a set run line. For example: will the total runs in an innings be over or under 165. If runs are higher, 'over' wins; if lower, 'under' wins.
Bets on multiple markets are combined into a single bet at the same time. If all selections are correct, you receive a return based on the product of the odds — if even one is wrong, the entire bet loses.
A separate market is created for how many runs a team will score in the first 6 overs (powerplay) of a T20 match. It has no relation to the final match result.
How to Read Odds
At sm88, three common odds formats are displayed — decimal, fractional and American. All three convey the same information, just written differently.
Example 1 — The same odds in three formats
Say you place ৳1,000 on Team A to win:
| Format | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | Total return = stake × odds |
| Fractional | 2/1 | ৳2 profit for every ৳1 |
| American | +200 | + means you are not the favourite |
If your ৳1,000 bet wins, you get back ৳3,000 (৳2,000 profit + ৳1,000 original stake). If the bet loses, ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 — Favourite's odds
This time Team B is more likely to win — the favourite's odds look like this:
| Format | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.25 | Lower return because the chance of winning is higher |
| Fractional | 1/4 | ৳1 profit for every ৳4 |
| American | -400 | You need to stake ৳400 to win ৳100 |
If you bet ৳1,000 on Team B and win, you get back ৳1,250 (only ৳250 profit).
Tips for Reading Odds
Decimal odds are the simplest — multiply the stake by the odds to get the total return. sm88 has an option to switch between formats.
Live In-Play Betting
With sm88's in-play betting feature, you can place bets while the match is in progress. In this type of betting, odds change every moment — because the situation on the field can shift with every ball.
When a wicket falls, the odds on that team immediately go up — because their chances of winning have decreased. Similarly, if a batsman hits several boundaries in a row, the odds come down.
As overs progress, the line in the total runs market also moves. For example, with 10 overs done and 8 wickets remaining, there is more room in the bowling team's total market, but with only 2 wickets left, the situation changes completely.
The sm88 live betting interface shows the scorecard and current run rate, which helps in understanding the markets. Keep in mind — in-play betting requires quick decisions, so decide on your stake amount beforehand.
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Betting During the Match
Live odds change with every wicket and over — you can watch and bet directly from the sm88 in-play panel.
Multi Bet — Three Bets at Once
In a multi bet, multiple selections are combined into one bet and all the odds are multiplied together. It is one of the most popular forms of sports betting.
A Working Example
Three selections are chosen from three separate matches. The odds are: 1.40, 1.70 and 1.90.
Total odds = 1.40 × 1.70 × 1.90 = 4.52 (approximately)
If you place a ৳100 bet — and all three selections are correct — you get back ৳452.
If even one of the three is wrong, you lose the full ৳100 — in a multi bet, all selections must win.
This is why multi bets offer higher returns but also carry higher risk. For beginners, it is better to start with single bets. Read the Responsible Gaming page for guidance on how to enjoy betting responsibly.
Key Rules of Multi Bet
- All selections are combined in one bet
- Odds are multiplied together
- One loss ends the entire bet
- More selections means more risk
Useful Tips to Start Betting
Betting is one form of entertainment. The tips below help keep the experience more structured.
Understand the format before you bet
T20 and Test cricket move at completely different paces. A draw is a valid result in Test, which it is not in T20. Understand how markets work in each format first.
Set a budget
Before each session, decide the maximum amount you will bet. Do not go beyond the budget. Regular players through the sm88 VIP program receive weekly cashback.
Focus on one market
Betting on too many markets at once splits your attention. Start by building experience with one market — match winner or total runs.
Pay attention to odds differences
The difference in profit between decimal 1.40 and 1.80 is significant. Keep the potential return of each bet in mind before deciding.
Be patient with live betting
In-play betting leaves little time to decide. Get comfortable with pre-match betting first, then move to live markets.
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