Cricket Betting at wj2 — Best Betting on T20, ODI and BPL
wj2 brings a simple and transparent betting platform for cricket fans in Bangladesh. From toss bets to live in-play markets — understand the odds in a familiar format across all types of matches and enjoy the game.
The Three Formats of Cricket and Bangladesh's Favourite Competitions
The first step to understanding cricket betting is knowing the formats. There are three international formats — T20, ODI and Test — and the type of betting differs for each.
T20 is the fastest format. Each team plays only 20 overs, so the match situation can change in an instant. In Bangladesh, BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) and the international T20 World Cup draw the largest audiences. In this format, over/under, toss and multi bets are the most popular.
In ODI, both teams play 50 overs each. The match is longer, so there is more opportunity to analyse the situation. Franchise tournaments like IPL are not ODI, but in bilateral series such as India vs Bangladesh, ODI match markets are very active.
Test cricket is a five-day contest. It is the deepest and most tactical format of cricket. Long-term markets such as match winner, innings total runs and series winner are available here.
For cricket fans in Bangladesh, BPL is like a festival season. IPL matches featuring Indian teams also get a lot of attention here. When the Tigers play in ICC tournaments, wj2 markets see the most activity.
Football and Other Sports — How They Differ from Cricket
Alongside cricket, wj2 also offers betting on football, tennis and other popular sports. However, the betting structure for these sports is quite different from cricket.
Cricket Betting
In cricket, a match runs over many overs, so the markets are varied. Toss, first wicket, top batsman, over/under — these options are available together. Live odds can change with every ball. In T20, the score at the end of the powerplay in the sixth over also attracts separate market interest.
Football and other sports
In football a match lasts 90 minutes and a draw is a normal result — so the match winner market has three options. Tennis has set-based markets. There is no long season-based calendar like cricket, but football matches are a straightforward option for multi bets.
7 Popular Betting Markets for Cricket at wj2
Many types of markets are open before and during a match. The most familiar markets are explained below in plain terms.
Match Winner
A bet on which team will win the match. In T20 there is no draw, so there are only two options — Team A or Team B. Example: if Team A wins, bets on Team A pay out; if Team B wins, the reverse applies.
Easy startToss Winner
A bet on the result of the coin toss before the match. It has no connection to match performance — it is an entirely luck-based market. Familiar to introductory bettors.
Pre-matchTop Batsman
A bet on which batter will score the most runs in an innings. It is usually team-based — meaning "who will be the highest scorer for Team A?" — and you select from multiple options.
Performance marketTotal Runs Over/Under
A bet on whether the total runs in an innings or the whole match will be more or less than a set number. Example: over/under on 160 total runs — if the total exceeds 160, "over" wins.
Runs-basedTime of First Wicket
A bet on which over the first wicket will fall in. You choose between two options — within the powerplay or after it. This depends a lot on whether it is a batting or bowling pitch.
Live favouriteMulti Bet (multiple selections)
You can combine multiple matches or markets in a single bet. If all selections are correct, the combined odds apply — if even one is wrong, the entire bet is lost. Higher risk, but bigger returns.
High riskBetting Exchange
On an exchange you do not only back a result — you can also take the role of the bookmaker and lay bets against other bettors (lay betting). Read the odds section below for details on back and lay betting.
A Simple Guide to Odds — Three Formats
The same price can be written in three different formats — Decimal, Fractional and American (Moneyline). All three represent the same value; only the way they are written differs.
Example 1 (Team A to win, stake ৳200):
Decimal 2.25 = Fractional 5/4 = American +125.
If Team A wins, total return is ৳450 (৳250 profit + ৳200 original stake). If Team A loses, the full ৳200 is gone.
Example 2 (Team B favourite, stake ৳200):
Decimal 1.50 = Fractional 1/2 = American -200 (American minus means how much you need to bet to make ৳100 profit).
If Team B wins, total return is ৳300 (৳100 profit).
wj2 generally displays odds in decimal format because it is the most straightforward — you simply multiply to get the total return. To learn about other casino games, visit the wj2 casino page.
| Format | Example | Total return on a ৳200 winning bet | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | ৳450 | ৳250 |
| Fractional | 5/4 | ৳450 | ৳250 |
| American (Moneyline) | +125 | ৳450 | ৳250 |
Team A and Team B here are for illustration only — these are not the odds of any specific team. Learn about responsible gaming.
Live In-Play Betting — How Odds Change with Wickets and Overs
Live betting is the opportunity to place bets while a match is in progress. It is completely different from pre-match betting because the odds update automatically after every wicket and over.
When a wicket falls, the batting team's odds generally rise (because winning becomes harder for them) and the bowling team's odds fall. Conversely, if a big score is made in an over, the batting team's odds fall.
After the powerplay — the odds for the rest of the match are reset based on the batting team's score in the first 6 overs. In T20, the final 4 overs (death overs) often change the whole picture of the match.
An important thing to remember in live betting — odds change very fast, so the price shown on screen may change before your bet is confirmed. Live odds are shown in real time on wj2's wj2 Bet platform.
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Understanding Multi Bet Calculations — An Example
In a multi bet with three or more selections, the odds of each selection are multiplied together to produce the combined odds.
Multi Bet Example (3 selections)
Say you have placed three selections across three different matches:
Selection 1 odds: 1.40
Selection 2 odds: 1.70
Selection 3 odds: 1.90
Combined odds: 1.40 × 1.70 × 1.90 = 4.52 (approximate)
If all selections are correct on a ৳100 stake, total return: ৳452.
But if even one is wrong, the full ৳100 is lost — that is the main risk of a multi bet.
These numbers are for illustration only. Odds in real matches will be different and this is not a promise of profit.
Caution with Multi Bets
- One wrong selection loses everything: Multi bets can offer high returns, but getting every selection right is difficult.
- More selections means more risk: Adding more than three selections greatly reduces the chance of success.
- For entertainment: A multi bet is not a way to earn income — it is simply an added bit of fun in the game.
Some Useful Tips for Cricket Betting
Focus on one match
Placing bets on many matches at once makes decisions harder. Start by choosing a familiar market in one match.
Set a budget
Decide in advance how much you will bet in each session. If you lose, do not try to "recover" by betting more.
Check the odds
With decimal odds it is easy to calculate the total return — simply multiply your stake directly. This makes decision-making transparent.
No rushing in live betting
Just because odds change fast does not mean you should bet in a hurry. Understand the situation first, then decide.
Read the rules
Each market has its own rules — find out in advance what will happen to your bet if a match is cancelled due to rain.
Think of it as entertainment
Betting is entertainment, not a guaranteed way to earn. Enjoy the game — do not go beyond your limits chasing profit.
Start Cricket Betting at wj2
On your first deposit at wj2 you get a 100% bonus, up to ৳10,000 (wagering requirement 10x). Minimum deposit is just ৳100 — via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay or bank transfer. Withdrawals are processed in 5–30 minutes. VIP members receive weekly cashback — four tiers from Bronze to Platinum. For any issue, 24/7 live chat and email support is available in Bengali and English.