tak Cricket Betting — T20 to Test, BPL to World Cup
Cricket is Bangladesh's most popular sport, and betting on it at tak is simple and enjoyable. From the fast pace of T20 to the patience required in Test cricket — each format has its own character, and each offers its own betting opportunities.
Cricket's Three Formats and Favourite Tournaments
Each format plays differently, so the way you bet also differs. Understanding the format makes it easier to decide.
T20
BPL IPL T20 World CupA match of twenty overs per side finishes in just three hours. The situation can change with every ball, so live betting works especially well here. BPL is Bangladesh's biggest T20 league — interest from Bangladeshi fans in this home tournament is naturally the highest. tak also offers betting on IPL.
ODI
World Cup ICC Trophy Bilateral SeriesIn this fifty-over format, strategy can shift in the middle overs. The ICC World Cup and Champions Trophy are the biggest stages for ODI cricket. The toss result, pitch type, and batting order all play a significant role in ODI betting markets.
Test
Five Days ICC Rankings Bilateral SeriesThis five-day format is considered cricket's ultimate test. A draw is a valid result, so there are three possible outcomes to bet on. Odds shift every day of the series, which makes live betting particularly interesting.
Football and Other Sports — What is the Difference?
Alongside cricket, football has its own strong following in Bangladesh. Interest in betting on Premier League or La Liga matches grows during the World Cup season. There are, however, some key differences between cricket and football betting.
Cricket offers additional markets such as top batsman, highest wicket-taker, and over-by-over runs — which football does not have. Football has markets for goalscorer, assist, and half-time/full-time result. A T20 match ends in just three hours, so live odds in football change more slowly than in cricket. In football, a single goal shifts the odds instantly.
Watching a match on cable TV or streaming while live betting on tak gives a different kind of enjoyment in both sports. Betting is entertainment — always play within your budget, and read the Responsible Gaming page for more details.
Popular Betting Markets
These are the most played markets on tak. Each works a little differently.
Match Winner
The simplest market — which of the two teams will win? T20 and ODI have two outcomes (Team A or Team B), while Test has three (win, loss, draw). Example: Team A at odds 1.80, Team B at 2.00 — a correct bet on Team B gives a solid return.
All FormatsToss Winner
A bet on which team wins the toss before the match starts. It is entirely luck-based, so odds for both sides are usually close. Many players like this market because the result comes quickly.
Quick ResultTop Batsman
Which batsman will score the most runs in a specific innings or the full match? You can bet on multiple options within a team. Cricket knowledge is useful in this market.
Skill MarketTotal Runs Over/Under
tak sets a run target (for example, 165 runs). You bet on whether the actual runs scored will be higher (over) or lower (under). Pitch and weather conditions can be factored in.
T20 PopularMulti Bet
Multiple selections combined into a single bet. If three selections have odds of 1.50, 1.60 and 1.70, the combined odds are 1.50 × 1.60 × 1.70 = 4.08 — a ৳100 bet returns ৳408, but all three selections must be correct.
Higher ReturnsPowerplay Runs
How many runs will be scored in the first six overs (powerplay) of a T20 — tak sets a target and you choose over or under. Results come quickly, and it gives you a read on how the match is going.
T20 SpecialHow to Read Odds
Odds on tak can be shown in three formats. They all mean the same thing — only the way they are expressed differs. The two examples below will make it clear.
Example 1 — Team A to win (৳500 bet)
| Format | Value | What does it mean? |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | Multiply the stake by the odds to get the total return |
| Fractional | 5/4 | ৳5 profit for every ৳4 wagered |
| American | +125 | Plus means ৳125 profit on a ৳100 bet |
A winning ৳500 bet returns a total of ৳1,125 (৳625 profit + original ৳500). If you lose, ৳500 is deducted.
Example 2 — Team B is the favourite (৳500 bet)
| Format | Value | What does it mean? |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 1.25 | Favourite, so odds are lower |
| Fractional | 1/4 | ৳1 profit for every ৳4 wagered |
| American | -400 | Minus means you need to bet ৳400 to win ৳100 profit |
A winning ৳500 bet returns a total of ৳625 (৳125 profit + original ৳500).
Decimal format is usually the default on tak, which most Bangladeshi users find easiest to read. To read the full rules, visit the Terms and Conditions page.
Quick reminders
- Decimal odds are never below 1.00 — 1.00 means no profit
- American plus (+) means underdog, minus (-) means favourite
- All three formats look different but the underlying amount is the same
- Odds multiply in a multi bet, so returns are higher — but every selection must be correct
- In live betting, odds change every ball — make your decision while watching the match
Live Betting — Odds Change the Moment a Wicket Falls
Live in-play betting on tak is the most engaging part of cricket betting. During a match, odds update instantly after every ball, wicket, or boundary.
After a wicket: When a strong batsman is dismissed, the batting team's odds of winning increase (lower probability means higher odds), while the bowling team's odds fall.
When the run rate rises: If the batting team is scoring faster than required, their odds start to fall.
After the powerplay: Once the first six overs are done, you can bet on mid-match markets based on how those overs went.
In the final over: When the chase is tight at the end, odds move most dramatically.
Live betting requires quick decisions. The tak mobile app lets you check real-time odds from anywhere. Visit the tak App page for more details.
Useful Tips Before You Start Betting
Betting is for entertainment. Keeping these habits in place makes for a better experience.
Set a Budget First
Decide your maximum amount before each match. The result of one match should not change your budget for the next.
Learn One Market Well
Rather than jumping into all markets at once, start with simpler ones like Match Winner or Over/Under until you are comfortable.
Check the Pitch and Weather
Spin-friendly pitches produce lower scores; pace-friendly pitches mean more pace off the surface. Overcast conditions tend to increase swing.
Take Breaks
Betting on many matches in a row reduces focus and increases the chance of poor decisions. Taking regular breaks is a good habit.
Start Cricket Betting on tak
On your first deposit, tak gives a 100% bonus, up to ৳20,000 — wagering is 25x the bonus amount. Example: deposit ৳1,000 and get ৳1,000 bonus, balance becomes ৳2,000; wagering requirement ৳25,000.
Pay with bKash, Nagad, Rocket or Upay — minimum deposit ৳200, minimum withdrawal ৳1,000. Support is available in Bangla and English, via live chat and email.
Regular Bettors Get VIP Benefits
If you bet regularly on tak, you can move up the VIP programme — there are five levels from Bronze to Diamond. Each level earns weekly cashback.
Example: a Gold member with a net loss of ৳20,000 in a week receives cashback of ৳20,000 × 0.5% = ৳100. Cashback is credited directly to your account.
If you are looking for more to enjoy on tak alongside cricket, visit the tak vip page for full details of the programme.
- Bronze: weekly cashback up to 0.2%
- Silver: cashback up to 0.3%
- Gold: cashback up to 0.5%
- Platinum: cashback up to 0.6%
- Diamond: cashback up to 0.8%
