golds Cricket Betting — BPL to T20 World Cup, bet on every match
golds offers betting markets on BPL, IPL, international T20 and Test matches for cricket fans in Bangladesh. Place your bets before the match starts or while the game is in progress.
Three cricket formats and major tournaments
To understand cricket betting, you first need to know the difference between formats — because the type of betting varies somewhat across each format.
Twenty20 Cricket
Only 20 overs per innings, so results come quickly. BPL, IPL and the T20 World Cup are played in this format. Fast market movement makes it more popular for live betting. A six or a wicket can change the odds in an instant.
One Day International
A 50-over game — longer than T20, but much shorter than Test. The ICC Cricket World Cup and bilateral series are played in this format. It offers more opportunities to bet on top batsman or innings total runs.
Test Cricket
In this five-day format, a draw is also a possible result, so there are three markets — Team A wins, Team B wins, match drawn. The situation can shift many times over the long duration, causing odds to change repeatedly.
Favourite tournaments among Bangladeshis
BPL — The Bangladesh Premier League generates special interest among cricket fans in the country every season. Multiple betting markets are open for BPL matches at golds.
IPL — The Indian Premier League is the biggest T20 league in the world. Many markets are available for each match, from match winner to over-by-over runs.
International Matches — Major events including the T20 World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and Bangladesh Tigers bilateral series offer betting opportunities at golds.
Football and Other Sports
Alongside cricket, golds also has football betting. In football, a match can have three outcomes — Team A wins, Team B wins or draw. For this reason, football odds are structured somewhat differently compared to cricket T20 or ODI.
Sports like tennis, badminton and kabaddi generally have two possible outcomes, so the markets are straightforward. Cricket, especially during the BPL season, remains the most discussed among bettors in Bangladesh.
Popular ways to bet on cricket
Understanding different markets makes betting more enjoyable. The most commonly used markets are briefly explained below.
Match Winner
Which team will win the match — this is the simplest market, where you choose Team A or Team B. There is no draw in T20 and ODI, so there are two options. Example: Team A odds 1.45, Team B odds 2.75 — choosing Team B gives a higher return if the result goes your way.
Toss Winner
Which team will win the toss before the match starts — this is an independent event unrelated to skill. The probability for both teams is nearly equal, so odds are usually close. The toss market is mainly available pre-match.
Top Batsman
Which batsman will score the most runs in an innings — you choose from multiple options. A player with higher odds is considered less favoured in the market.
Total Runs Over/Under
Whether the total runs in an innings or the entire match will be above (over) or below (under) a set number — you pick one. Example: over or under 160 total runs.
Multi Bet
Combining multiple selections into a single bet makes it a multi bet. Example: three different odds across three separate matches are multiplied together — on a ৳100 bet, all three selections must be correct to return ৳357, and if even one is wrong the entire bet is lost.
Top Wicket Taker
Which bowler will take the most wickets in a match or innings — this market is popular in T20 and ODI. A pace bowler's odds are usually different from a spinner's, depending on the pitch and conditions.
Decimal, Fractional and American Odds
The same odds can appear in three different formats. The two examples below make it easy to understand the difference.
| Format | If Team A wins (Example 1) | If Team B wins (Example 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| Fractional | 3/2 | 1/2 |
| American | +150 | -200 |
Example 1 — Bet on Team A to win (৳500 bet)
Decimal 2.50 = Fractional 3/2 = American +150. If the bet wins, the return is ৳1,250 — which includes ৳750 profit and the original ৳500 back. If the bet loses, ৳500 is gone.
Example 2 — Bet on favourite Team B (৳500 bet)
Decimal 1.50 = Fractional 1/2 = American -200. American minus odds show how much you need to stake to make ৳100 profit. On a ৳500 bet, if it wins the total return is ৳750 (৳250 profit).
Key difference between the three formats
Decimal — Most common in Europe and Asia. Multiply the number directly to get the total return. 2.50 means ৳2.50 back for every ৳1 staked.
Fractional — The traditional British method. 3/2 means ৳3 profit for every ৳2 staked — not including the original stake.
American — Plus (+) means profit on a ৳100 bet, minus (-) means how much you need to stake to make ৳100 profit.
All three methods express the same probability — only the way of writing them differs.
Odds change when a wicket falls — in-play betting
Betting does not stop once the match starts — you can place bets at any time during the game in live in-play markets. Odds update immediately after a wicket falls or a boundary is hit in the powerplay.
For example, if Team A makes a good start in the first five overs, Team A's win odds will drop (meaning lower returns as they become the favourite), while Team B's odds will rise. A quick collapse of three wickets can reverse the situation entirely.
In-play markets can also include over-by-over options — such as how many runs will be scored in the next over. These types of bets open and close very quickly, so keeping close attention is important.
Some useful tips for cricket betting
Choose markets based on the format. High-scoring markets are more natural in T20; in Test you also need to factor in the possibility of a draw. The same market may not work equally well across all formats.
Set a budget. Decide in advance how much you will bet each session. Betting is for entertainment — increasing bets to recover losses is not a good habit.
Keep the number of selections low in a multi bet. Adding too many selections means one wrong pick loses the whole bet. Limiting to 2-3 selections keeps the risk more manageable.
Avoid rushing in live betting. Odds change quickly in-play, but there is no need to bet on every movement. It is better to analyse the situation during a pause before making a decision.
Follow responsible betting practices. Keep a clear head and read the responsible gaming guidelines — golds keeps the safety of all users in mind.
Beyond cricket — football and more
Besides cricket, golds offers football betting as well. Football has three possible outcomes (win, loss, draw), making the market slightly different. For handicap or over/under goals markets, only the outcome description applies — stake or return calculations are not provided here.
Esports is also growing in popularity in Bangladesh. Betting on tournaments like CS:GO, Dota 2 or League of Legends works on the same market-based model as cricket. You can find full details on the golds esports betting page.
For those interested in casino games beyond sports, complete information on live casino, slots and fishing games is available on the golds Casino page.
Cricket vs Football Betting — Key Differences
- T20/ODI cricket has no draw — you choose between two outcomes
- Football has a draw, giving a three-outcome market; a triple chance market is also available
- A draw is possible in Test cricket — so the market is closer to football
- Cricket has over-by-over and wicket-based markets that are not available in football
Start cricket betting at golds
New members get a 150% bonus on their first deposit, up to ৳15,000 (20x wagering applies on the bonus). Example: deposit ৳1,000 and ৳1,500 bonus is added, giving a total balance of ৳2,500 — you must wager ৳30,000 before withdrawing. Minimum deposit ৳500, via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay and bank transfer.
golds Login- Minimum deposit: ৳500
- Minimum withdrawal: ৳500
- Withdrawal time: 15 minutes to 2 hours
- 24/7 live chat and email support
- VIP cashback: up to 0.8% per week
- Android and iOS apps available
Cricket Betting Frequently Asked Questions
golds Related Pages
Easy Deposit and Withdrawal
You can deposit on golds via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay, and bank transfer. Starting from a minimum of ৳500 — withdrawals can also be made using the same method, usually within 15 minutes to 2 hours. golds VIP membership also includes a weekly cashback benefit.