Cricket betting at 77bd — a complete guide to understanding odds for BPL, IPL and T20 matches
Cricket is Bangladesh's most talked-about sport. Bet on T20, ODI and Test formats at 77bd — from match winner and top batsman to toss and multi bet. This page covers the various markets in detail.
Cricket formats and major tournaments
The three cricket formats offer different betting experiences. T20 is the fastest — results come in just 20 overs, every ball matters, and odds shift quickly. BPL and IPL are the most popular T20 tournaments among Bangladeshi fans. Betting activity is especially lively during Bangladesh Tigers matches in the T20 World Cup.
ODI spans 50 overs, giving innings more time to develop. The ICC Champions Trophy and the World Cup are ODI cricket's biggest stages. Test cricket is the longest format — played over five days, with batting and bowling figures constantly shifting. Each format has its own type of markets and pace of odds movement, so understanding the format before picking a market is important.
Alongside international series, 77bd also offers betting markets on BPL and IPL franchise matches. Keeping track of a team's recent form, pitch type and weather makes it easier to choose the right market.
Football and other sports betting
Football betting is just as active as cricket at 77bd. Premier League, La Liga and Champions League matches offer markets for match winner, both teams to score (BTTS) and corners. In football, a draw is a separate outcome, so the 1X2 market has three options — in cricket there are usually only two (T20 and ODI formats do not end in a draw).
Betting is also available on tennis, badminton and kabaddi. These markets are smaller than cricket's, but odds are often sharper. Cricket offers many markets around over-by-over events — wickets, run rate, powerplay score — while football has goals, penalties and cards in their place. Essentially, the market structure varies according to the pace and scoring pattern of each sport.
Popular betting markets and how they work
Each market has its own rules. Below are seven common markets explained briefly — with a simple example for each.
Match Winner
A bet on which of the two teams will win. Example: if you bet on Team A to win and Team B wins, you lose the bet.
Toss Winner
The result is known before the match begins — which team will win the toss. It has no relation to the match itself, so odds are usually close.
Top Batsman
A bet on which batter will score the most runs in a specific innings. You choose from multiple players.
Total Runs Over/Under
A bet on whether the total runs in an innings or the full match will be above (over) or below (under) a set number. Example: Over 160 runs — if Team A scores 175, the over wins.
Multi Bet
Bets from multiple matches are combined. If all selections are correct, the return is much higher, but one wrong selection means the entire bet is lost.
Powerplay Runs
In T20, the first 6 overs are the powerplay — a separate market covers the total runs scored in those overs. Results come quickly.
Top Bowler
A bet on which bowler will take the most wickets in an innings. Pitch and weather conditions have a significant influence here.
Odds in three formats — decimal, fractional and American
Odds can appear in three formats, but they all convey the same information. 77bd generally displays decimal odds, but it helps to recognise the other formats too.
Example 1: Team A to win, stake ৳500
If Team A wins, return is ৳1,500 (৳1,000 profit + ৳500 original stake).
If Team A loses, you lose ৳500.
Example 2: Team B is favourite, stake ৳500
American minus odds show how much you need to stake to make a ৳100 profit.
On a ৳500 stake, the return is ৳625 (৳125 profit).
Decimal odds are the easiest to read — multiply the figure by your stake to get the total return. In fractional odds, the first number is the profit and the second is the stake. In American format, plus (+) means underdog and minus (−) means favourite.
All three formats carry the same information; only the way it is presented differs. Use whichever format you are comfortable with. 77bd has an option to switch between odds formats.
Keep in mind
Lower odds mean higher probability, higher odds mean lower probability — but winning on a more likely outcome means less profit. Betting is for entertainment — a win is never guaranteed on any bet.
For full details on betting rules and conditions, read the terms and conditions page.
Live betting — how odds change with wickets and overs
You can place bets even after a match has started — this is called in-play or live betting. In cricket, this type of betting is especially dynamic, as every wicket and every six affects the odds immediately.
For example, if in a 20-over match Team A has scored 130 runs in 15 overs but lost 6 wickets, Team A's odds of winning will shorten because the batting side has fewer wickets left. Conversely, if a strong batter comes in and starts scoring quickly, the odds will shift again.
If the run rate after the powerplay is higher than expected, the over/under line for the batting team's total runs moves up. In-play betting requires fast decisions, so understanding the markets beforehand is essential.
Much like live casino games, the appeal of live betting is placing bets while watching the situation unfold in real time. Visit the MT Live section for a real-time live gaming experience.
Some practical advice before you start betting
Choose markets based on the format
Powerplay and wicket markets work well in T20. Top batsman and end-of-day score are more relevant in Test.
Set a budget first
Do not bet more than you can afford to lose. Treat every bet as the cost of entertainment.
Be careful with multi bets
Multi bets offer higher returns but also higher risk. One wrong selection and the entire bet is lost.
Check pitch and weather
Bowling sides have an advantage on spin-friendly pitches. Odds shift quickly in rain-affected matches.
Follow the live odds
Comparing pre-match odds with in-play odds can give you a sense of each team's momentum.
Play responsibly
Betting is entertainment, not a way to earn. If you feel it is becoming a problem, visit the responsible gaming page for guidance.
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