tap taka Cricket Betting — Bet on BPL, IPL and International Matches
Enjoy cricket betting across every format from T20 to Test. tap taka offers multiple markets including match winner, top batsman and over/under.
Three Cricket Formats and Popular Tournaments
Understanding the format is the most important part of cricket betting. T20 matches finish in just a few hours, so results come quickly. ODI matches have two innings of fifty overs each — captaincy strategy and mid-match turns can shift the direction of betting. Test cricket runs over five days and a draw is a possible outcome, creating a three-result market (Team A win, Team B win, draw).
The most talked-about tournament among Bangladeshi fans is the BPL (Bangladesh Premier League), which features fierce T20 rivalry between domestic teams. Alongside it, every IPL match and the ICC T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy generate strong interest across the country. Bangladesh Tigers international series are also especially popular for betting on tap taka.
Each format has its own characteristics — in T20 the match can turn in the final over, in ODI the powerplay and middle overs create different markets, and in Test cricket the situation can change over five days.
Football and Other Sports Betting
In addition to cricket, tap taka also offers football betting. Football fans in Bangladesh can bet on English Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Cup matches. The key structural difference between football and cricket betting is that a draw is a normal result in football, so almost every match has three markets (1X2). Limited-overs cricket formats generally have only two outcomes.
Handicap betting is common in football, where the weaker team is given a goal head start to balance the market. The comparable market in cricket is run handicap. Betting on sports like tennis, badminton and kabaddi is also possible, though the range of markets in those sports is smaller than in cricket.
Remember, betting is a form of entertainment. Learn the rules before placing bets — for more on this, read the responsible gaming guidelines.
Cricket vs Football Betting
| Category | Cricket | Football |
|---|---|---|
| Possible Outcomes | 2 (T20/ODI) | 3 (1X2) |
| Match Duration | 3–5 hours | 90 minutes |
| In-Play Speed | Every ball | Every goal/corner |
| Special Markets | Top batsman, toss | First goalscorer |
Popular Betting Markets — How Each One Works
tap taka offers multiple markets for cricket betting. Below is a brief introduction to seven common markets, each with a simple example.
Match Winner
Bet on which team will win the match. Example: Team A vs Team B — if you pick Team A and they win, your bet wins.
Toss Winner
Bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. The outcome is completely random, so the odds for both teams are usually about equal.
Top Batsman
Bet on which player will score the most runs for a specific team. If the batsman you picked scores the highest, you win.
Total Runs Over/Under
Bet on whether the total runs in an innings will be above (over) or below (under) a set number. Example: the line is 170 runs.
Multi Bet
Combine the results of multiple matches into one bet. If all selections are correct you win a larger payout; if any one is wrong you lose the entire stake.
Top Bowler
Bet on which player will take the most wickets for a specific team in a match. The pitch condition and weather play a major role here.
Run Handicap Betting
When there is a difference in strength between two teams, the weaker team is given a run head start to make the market more balanced. Example: Team B is given a 20-run head start — even if Team B loses by 15 runs, they are 5 runs ahead with the handicap, so Team B wins the handicap bet.
Reading Odds — Three Formats
Betting sites may display odds in three different formats: decimal, fractional and American (moneyline). All three formats express the same information in different ways.
Example 1 — Team A wins, stake ৳500
| Format | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | Total return = stake × odds |
| Fractional | 5/4 | ৳5 profit for every ৳4 staked |
| American | +125 | ৳125 profit on a ৳100 stake |
If Team A wins you receive a total of ৳1,125 (৳625 profit + ৳500 original stake returned). If Team A loses you lose ৳500. The amount is the same across all three formats.
Example 2 — Favourite Team B wins, stake ৳500
| Format | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.80 | Lower odds = bigger favourite |
| Fractional | 4/5 | ৳4 profit for every ৳5 staked |
| American | −125 | ৳100 profit on a ৳125 stake |
If Team B wins you receive a total of ৳900 on a ৳500 stake (৳400 profit + ৳500 original stake). A minus sign in the American format means the team is the favourite.
How Odds Combine in a Multi Bet
In a multi bet (accumulator), the odds of each selection are multiplied together. This can result in a much larger combined odds, but all selections must be correct.
3-Selection Multi Bet Example
| Selection | Decimal Odds |
|---|---|
| Selection 1 | 1.50 |
| Selection 2 | 1.60 |
| Selection 3 | 1.70 |
| Combined Odds | 4.08 (≈) |
1.50 × 1.60 × 1.70 = 4.08 (approx). If all selections are correct on a ৳100 bet, you receive ৳408 back. If any one selection is wrong, you lose the full ৳100.
Odds change — the numbers shift before the match starts and during live betting. The examples above are for illustration only and are not a guarantee of actual odds.
Live In-Play Betting — Odds Change Every Ball
In-play betting means placing bets while the match is in progress. In cricket this is particularly engaging because every delivery, wicket and boundary has an immediate effect on the odds.
For example, if a team needs 50 runs off the last five overs, the match winner market odds are recalculated in real time based on the situation on the field. A big wicket can cause the stronger team's odds to drop suddenly and the weaker team's odds to rise. In the over/under market, a new line is set after each over.
In-play betting is fastest in T20 — the situation can change completely every 6 balls. In Test matches in-play betting is slower but allows you to bet on how the situation develops over a longer period.
Odds updated every ball
Major changes on wickets
Real-time markets
How odds change in in-play betting
| Situation | Stronger team's odds |
|---|---|
| Before the match starts | 1.60 |
| After losing 3 wickets in the powerplay | 2.20 (increase) |
| 10 runs needed off the last over | 1.30 (decrease) |
| 6 runs needed off the last ball | 2.80 (increase) |
The numbers above are hypothetical examples only — actual odds on the site will differ.
Some Practical Tips for Cricket Betting
Betting is a form of entertainment. Following the tips below will help keep the experience more controlled.
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Set a budget first
Decide how much you will stake before each session. Do not exceed that limit. -
Learn one market well
Rather than trying all markets at once, focus on one first — match winner or over/under is a good starting point. -
Choose markets that suit the format
Over/under is settled quickly in T20; the match winner market in Test cricket takes much longer to resolve. -
Keep the number of selections low in multi bets
Adding more selections increases the combined odds, but the chance of all of them being correct decreases. -
Treat betting as entertainment
Do not try to chase losses by placing larger bets — this leads to problems.
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