555bd Cricket Betting — Bet on every match from BPL to the T20 World Cup
Cricket is the most talked-about sport in Bangladesh. At 555bd, you can bet on BPL, IPL and international matches across markets including match winner, toss and top batsman. From live in-play to pre-match bets — everything is in one place.
Cricket Formats and Tournaments — What Each One Involves
Cricket has three main formats — T20, ODI and Test — and the betting experience differs across each. T20 matches finish the fastest, making the action more intense and the markets more active. In ODI, you can follow the rhythm of a full 50 overs and bet accordingly, while Test matches unfold over five days, meaning conditions change gradually and in-play betting becomes particularly engaging.
The most popular tournament among cricket fans in Bangladesh is the BPL, where the country's top cricketers face off in Dhaka and other venues. In addition to BPL, 555bd also offers betting on the IPL, the ICC T20 World Cup and other bilateral series. When the Bangladesh national team — the Tigers — is playing, the volume of bets in the markets naturally rises.
| Format | Innings | Betting Features |
|---|---|---|
| T20 | 20 overs per team | Fast market movement, more live bets |
| ODI | 50 overs per team | Mid-match shifts, session markets |
| Test | 2 innings × 5 days | Long-term match winner, draw market |
Betting on Football and Other Sports — How It Differs from Cricket
Alongside cricket betting, 555bd also offers betting on football and other sports. Football matches end in 90 minutes, so live odds shift quickly. In cricket, markets change based on overs, wickets and run rate, which is quite different from football's goal-driven markets.
Football has a three-way market (win, lose, draw), whereas T20 or ODI cricket does not have draws — only Test matches can end in a draw. For this reason, the match winner market in cricket comes down to choosing between just two outcomes. Understanding the rules of the format before betting is therefore important.
In addition, basketball betting offers a different experience with quarter-based markets and point spreads — you can find the full basketball guide on our basketball page.
Cricket vs Football
- Cricket — innings and overs based
- Football — 90 minutes, three-way result
- No draw in T20/ODI cricket
- Draw possible in Test
- Live markets active in both
Popular Betting Markets — What Each Bet Covers
In cricket, there are many types of markets beyond just "who will win". Below is a brief overview of some popular markets available at 555bd:
Match Winner
A bet on which of the two teams will win the match. Example: Team A or Team B — pick one of the two options.
Toss Winner
A bet on which team will win the toss before the match begins. The outcome does not directly depend on the match result.
Top Batsman
A bet on who will score the most runs for a specific team. An interesting market to consider based on batting form and pitch conditions.
Total Runs Over/Under
Choose whether the combined runs scored by both teams will be more (over) or less (under) than a set number.
Multi Bet
Combining multiple match results multiplies the odds together. You receive the full return only if all your selections are correct.
Top Bowler
A bet on who will take the most wickets in an innings or across the full match. Particularly popular on bowling-friendly pitches.
How to Read Odds — Decimal, Fractional and American
Betting sites display three types of odds formats. Each one expresses the same probability — only the way it is written differs.
| Format | Example (Team A) | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | A ৳200 bet returns a total of ৳600 if it wins |
| Fractional | 2/1 | ৳1 staked for every ৳2 profit |
| American | +200 | ৳200 profit on a ৳100 bet (negative means the opposite) |
Example 1 — The same price in three formats
Team A win odds: Decimal 3.00 = Fractional 2/1 = American +200. A ৳200 bet — if Team A wins, total return is ৳600 (৳400 profit + ৳200 stake). If Team A loses, ৳200 is gone.
Example 2 — Favourite's odds
Team B win odds: Decimal 1.50 = Fractional 1/2 = American -200 (negative odds mean how much you need to stake to win ৳100). A ৳200 bet returns a total of ৳300 if it wins (৳100 profit).
You can change the odds format from the platform settings. All three formats show the same return.
Live In-Play Betting — Odds Shift with Every Wicket
In-play betting means placing bets while the match is in progress. In cricket, odds can change after every over, after every wicket, and even after every ball. If quick wickets fall during the powerplay, the batting team's odds go up and the bowling team's odds come down.
For example, say Team A has lost 3 wickets in the first 5 overs. Team A's odds to win will then be higher than before — meaning a bigger return, because the market judges their chance of winning to be lower. The reverse happens if Team A gets off to a strong start.
In Test matches, in-play betting is even more varied — odds can shift many times in a day based on pitch conditions, weather and the session of play. Following the match closely therefore makes in-play betting much more informed.
- Odds move fast after a wicket — keep the market refreshed
- Betting activity is highest during the powerplay and death overs
- In Test matches, fading light at the end of the day favours bowlers — this affects the odds
Types of In-Play Markets
- How many runs will be scored in the next over
- Whether a wicket will fall on the next ball
- Over/under runs in the remaining overs
- How many runs will come in the last 10 overs
- Match winner for the remainder of the innings
- Next batsman to be dismissed
Before You Bet — Some Useful Points
Betting is a form of entertainment — there is no guarantee of profit and every bet carries the risk of losing the full amount staked. Betting responsibly is therefore important. Following the responsible gaming guidelines can help keep betting a healthy part of your entertainment.
- Set a budget: Never bet more than you can afford to lose. Set a daily or weekly limit and stick to it.
- Understand the format: T20 and Test markets are different. It is easier to bet on the format you watch most.
- Be careful with multi bets: In a three-selection multi bet, a single wrong pick loses the whole bet. Example: decimal odds of 1.40, 1.70 and 1.90 give a combined odds of 4.52 (rounded) — a ৳100 bet returns ৳452 if all three win, but if any one loses, the full ৳100 is gone.
- Do not bet on emotion: Chasing losses by placing bigger bets because your favourite team is losing does not help.
- Read the rules: Each market has its own rules. Find out in advance what happens to your bet if a match is cancelled due to rain or if the result is determined by the Duckworth-Lewis method.
- 21+ age: Casino and betting activities are for those aged 21 and above only. Participation by minors is strictly prohibited.
About Betting Exchanges
In a betting exchange, you bet against other bettors. If you BACK Team A at decimal odds of 1.80, a ৳1,000 bet returns ৳800 profit if Team A wins (before commission); if they do not win, you lose ৳1,000. If you LAY, it is the reverse — you receive ৳1,000 if Team A does not win, but pay ৳800 if they do.
Start Cricket Betting at 555bd
Your first deposit at 555bd earns a 120% bonus, up to ৳15,000 (bonus funds require 20x wagering). Minimum deposit is ৳500, via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay and bank transfer. Withdrawals are generally processed in 5–30 minutes, with a minimum of ৳1,000. VIP members receive weekly cashback — three tiers from Bronze to Gold. To create an account or log in, go to the 555bd login page.
Casino and Other Games — Slots to Live Tables
Beyond cricket betting, 555bd also offers slot games and live casino tables. You can play live baccarat, roulette and Teen Patti from Evolution, Pragmatic Play Live and other studios. See the full list of offerings on the 555bd Casino page.
Among board games, Ludo Quick is a digital version of the familiar Ludo game popular in Bangladesh — playable with quick rounds and straightforward rules. The full Ludo Quick guide is available on that page.
