Cricket betting at sona101 — bet on all matches from BPL, IPL and T20 to Test cricket
To make Bangladesh's favourite sport even more enjoyable, sona101 offers a wide range of cricket betting markets. You can place bets before the match starts or while the game is in progress — the whole experience is straightforward, transparent and available in Bengali.
Cricket's three formats and popular tournaments
If you are interested in cricket betting, the first thing to understand is why the formats differ — because the betting strategy and the types of markets available vary with each format.
T20: Results change very quickly in this short twenty-over format. BPL and IPL are the most familiar tournaments for Bangladeshi fans — especially BPL, where the country's best players face each other. The T20 World Cup is also very popular with bettors because a large number of markets are active in a short space of time.
ODI: The pace of a fifty-over match is comparatively slower, but from a betting perspective it offers innings-based markets and session betting that are not available in T20. International series and ICC tournaments are the main attraction in this format.
Test: A draw is possible in five-day cricket, so there are more markets and greater variation in odds. Pitch conditions and weather play a big role in a long game, which means a bit more analysis is needed before betting in this format.
Bangladesh cricket fans have always had a special enthusiasm around the Tigers' matches, and sona101 keeps markets open for every one of those series.
Football and other sports — alongside cricket
Beyond cricket, football betting is also active on sona101. Matches are available every day from European leagues to international tournaments. In football, a draw is a separate outcome, so the market structure differs from cricket — the 1X2 market (home win, draw, away win) is the most common here.
In cricket (limited overs) you choose between two outcomes since there is no draw, so odds are split between two options most of the time. In football, with three options, each set of odds is comparatively higher. It is important for bettors to understand that the return pattern for the same stake differs across sports.
Markets are also occasionally available for Kabaddi, volleyball and tennis. In the Bangladeshi context, however, cricket and football remain the first choice for the vast majority of bettors.
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Cricket vs football — key differences
Popular betting markets — how each one works
These are the most commonly used markets for cricket betting at sona101. Knowing how each market works makes it much easier to choose your bets.
Match Winner
The simplest market — pick which of the two teams will win. Example: if Team A wins, your bet is successful; if Team B wins, your stake is lost.
Toss Winner
A bet on which team will win the toss before the match starts. The outcome is not directly linked to how the match is played, so this is an independent market.
Top Batsman
A bet on which batter will score the most runs in an innings or across the whole match. Example: bet that Team A's batter X will be the top scorer.
Total Runs Over / Under
Choose whether the total runs in the match or an innings will be above (over) or below (under) a set number. Example: whether total runs in a T20 will exceed 160.
First Wicket Partnership Runs
How many runs the two openers will score together before the first wicket falls — over or under a set number. The result depends on the pitch and the strength of the bowling.
Top Bowler
Which bowler will take the most wickets in the match. Example: bet that Team B's bowler Y will be the leading wicket-taker.
Multi Bet (multiple selections combined)
Combining multiple bets multiplies the odds, so potential returns can be much higher — but if any single selection is wrong, the entire bet is lost. Example: pick the winners of three separate matches together.
How to read odds — three formats
On sona101 and any other sports betting platform, odds are displayed in three formats: decimal, fractional and American. The same odds for the same team in the same match will look different across the three formats, but the meaning is identical.
| Format | Team A (example) | Team B (example) |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | 1.80 |
| Fractional | 5/4 | 4/5 |
| American | +125 | -125 |
Example 1 — betting on Team A to win, stake ৳1,000: Decimal 2.25 = Fractional 5/4 = American +125. If Team A wins you receive ৳2,250 (৳1,250 profit + original ৳1,000); if Team A loses the full ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 — Team B (favourite), stake ৳1,000: Decimal 1.80 = Fractional 4/5 = American -125. American minus odds indicate how much you need to stake to win ৳100. If Team B wins you receive ৳1,800 (৳800 profit).
These numbers are for illustration only — they are not live odds and do not guarantee any winnings.
Things to remember about odds
Live betting — opportunities during the match
After a wicket falls, during the powerplay or in the final overs, odds can change in an instant.
Odds shift with wickets and overs — in-play betting
Live betting or in-play betting means you can still place bets after the match has started. In cricket this is particularly interesting because the situation can change with every ball.
For example, if Team A makes a strong start in the first innings, their odds of winning will shorten (meaning they become more of a favourite). Conversely, if two wickets fall in quick succession, the odds will shift rapidly — Team B may suddenly become the favourite.
Powerplay, death overs, no-balls — every moment is reflected in the live markets. You can watch a match being played at a Dhaka ground or any other venue and place bets at sona101 as it unfolds.
In live betting, however, there is much less time to make decisions — so it is a good idea to decide in advance how much you are willing to bet.
Some useful tips for cricket betting
Please note
Betting is entirely for entertainment. No betting strategy guarantees a win. Every bet carries the possibility of losing the full amount.
How to get started with betting at sona101
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- Minimum deposit just ৳300
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- Minimum withdrawal ৳1,000
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Frequently asked questions about cricket betting
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