joy9 bd Cricket Betting — Bet on All Matches from BPL to the T20 World Cup
Cricket is the most popular sport in Bangladesh. At joy9 bd you can bet on all three formats — T20, ODI and Test. Markets stay open from before the match starts right through to the moment a wicket falls.
The three cricket formats and the tournaments Bangladeshi fans follow most
T20
This twenty-over format is the fastest. BPL (Bangladesh Premier League), IPL and the T20 World Cup are the three tournaments most popular among Bangladeshi fans. T20 matches have the most active betting markets because the situation can change with every ball.
T20 World Cup BPL IPLODI
In a fifty-over ODI match, both strategy and patience matter. It is on the international ODI series and World Cup stage that the Bangladesh Tigers create their biggest moments. Mid-innings odds movement is the most interesting feature of ODI betting.
International Series ODI World CupTest
The five-day Test match is cricket's most traditional format. A draw is one of three possible outcomes, so the betting market works differently. After the second innings begins, odds can shift significantly depending on the state of the pitch.
5-Day Match Draw Possible
BPL, IPL and International Matches
For Bangladeshi fans, BPL is the country's domestic T20 festival — every team's performance is talked about all over the country. The excitement around IPL is just as strong here. joy9 bd keeps betting markets open for all matches in these tournaments.
International matches cover both ICC tournaments and bilateral series. For those who prefer football betting alongside cricket, joy9 bd has a dedicated section for that too, which is covered below.
For more details, visit the joy9 bd Bet page to see all sports betting options.
How betting on football and other sports differs
Alongside cricket, football is the second largest betting category at joy9 bd. However, the betting structure of the two sports is quite different.
In cricket, hundreds of events happen in a single match — every ball, every wicket, runs at the end of each over — and new markets open at each moment. As a result, cricket betting is naturally broader and has more in-play options.
In football, the main markets are match result (1X2), number of goals and handicap. A draw is possible in a ninety-minute match — which is not the case in T20 cricket. Because of this difference, football odds are structured three-way (home, draw, away), while limited-overs cricket odds are two-way.
Betting markets for sports like kabaddi or volleyball are relatively limited, but expand during major international tournaments.
Cricket vs Football Betting — Key Differences
- Separate markets for each over and wicket in cricket
- No draw in limited-overs cricket — two-way odds
- Football has a fixed 90-minute structure — three-way outcome
- Draw is possible in Test cricket — three-outcome market
- More individual performance markets in cricket (top batsman, top bowler)
Popular markets in cricket betting with simple examples
Multiple markets are available for cricket betting at joy9 bd. Below is a brief introduction to the seven most popular markets.
Match Winner
The simplest market — bet on which team will win the match. Example: in Team A vs Team B, you choose Team A; if Team A wins, your bet is successful.
All FormatsToss Winner
Bet on which team will win the toss before the match. Example: you bet that Team B wins the toss; if Team B wins the toss, the bet is successful. This is completely separate from the match result.
Pre-MatchTop Batsman
Bet on which batsman will score the most runs in an innings or across the whole match. Example: which player from Team A do you think will be the top run-scorer?
Individual PerformanceTotal Runs Over/Under
Bet on whether the total runs in the match (or an innings) will be above (Over) or below (Under) a set number. Example: will the total runs exceed 165?
T20 PopularMulti Bet
Combine selections from multiple matches into a single bet. All selections must be correct to win; if one is wrong, the entire bet is lost. Higher potential return, but higher risk.
High Risk High ReturnNext Wicket and Over Markets
In live betting you can bet on in-play markets such as how many runs will be scored in the next over or when the next wicket will fall.
Live In-PlayHandicap Betting
A market is created by giving one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage. Example: Team A is given a 15-run handicap — Team A must win by 16 or more runs for the handicap bet to win. This makes the market more balanced when there is a clear difference in strength between the two teams.
Decimal, fractional and American odds — a simple explanation
Odds are displayed in three main formats on betting platforms. It is worth understanding these formats before placing a bet at joy9 bd.
| Odds Format | Example (Team A Win) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | ৳2.25 returned per ৳1 staked (including profit) |
| Fractional | 5/4 | ৳5 profit for every ৳4 staked |
| American (Plus) | +125 | ৳125 profit on a ৳100 bet |
| American (Minus) | -400 | A ৳400 bet is needed to win ৳100 profit on a ৳125 favourite |
Example 1 — Betting on Team A to Win, ৳500
Say Team A will win — odds are 2.25 decimal, 5/4 fractional, +125 American. If Team A wins on a ৳500 bet, you receive ৳1,125 (৳625 profit + original ৳500). If Team A loses, the full ৳500 is lost.
Example 2 — Favourite Team B to Win, ৳500
Because Team B is the favourite, the odds are lower — 1.25 decimal, 1/4 fractional, -400 American. If Team B wins on a ৳500 bet, you receive ৳625 (৳125 profit + original ৳500). A negative American odds figure means how much you need to stake to win ৳100 profit.
Odds shift with every wicket and over — in-play betting
Live in-play betting is the most fast-moving part of cricket betting. Once a match starts, the situation changes with every ball, and odds at joy9 bd update accordingly.
Say Team A is chasing a target of 170. After the first 10 overs they have scored 85 runs with only 1 wicket down — at this point Team A's odds of winning will shorten (because they are ahead). If two quick wickets then fall, the odds will lengthen again.
The end of the powerplay, the start of the death overs, and the fall of a big partnership are the moments when odds move fastest. Attention and quick decisions are therefore important in in-play betting.
In-play betting is even more convenient on mobile. To learn about the joy9 bd app, visit the joy9 bd App page.
When In-Play Odds Move the Most
Wicket falls: When the batting team's top batter gets out, the bowling side's odds improve.
Powerplay overs: The projected target shifts based on the run rate in the first 6 overs.
Death overs: In the final 4 overs, whichever team is under pressure sees its odds move quickly.
Big six or high-scoring over: A suddenly large over can shift odds in favour of the opposing team.
Practical points for cricket betting
Set a budget in advance
Decide how much you will stake per session before you start and stick to that limit. Betting is a form of entertainment — it is best not to treat it as a source of income.
Learn one market well
Rather than betting across all markets at once, start by focusing on just one — Match Winner or Over/Under.
Be careful with multi bets
Multi bets offer higher returns, but if one selection is wrong the whole bet is lost. Example: a ৳100 bet with three selections (odds 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.90 = 3.99) pays ৳399 if all are correct; one wrong selection means losing ৳100.
Responsible Betting
For detailed guidance on responsible betting, visit joy9 bd's Responsible Gaming page.
Know the rules
Reading the Terms and Conditions before you start betting makes it easier to avoid confusion later.
Get started with cricket betting at joy9 bd
You can start cricket betting at joy9 bd with a minimum deposit of ৳500. Your first deposit comes with a 100% bonus up to ৳15,000 — for example, deposit ৳1,000 and ৳1,000 in bonus is added, giving you a balance of ৳2,000; the wagering requirement on the bonus is ৳1,000 × 10 = ৳10,000.
Payment methods: bKash, Nagad, Rocket and bank transfer. Withdrawals are generally processed within 30 minutes to 3 hours. VIP members also receive a weekly cashback — across three tiers from Bronze to Gold.
For ages 21+ only. Wagering requirements apply.