pk Cricket Betting — Complete Guide from Live Odds to Multi Bets
pk brings thousands of betting markets across T20, ODI and Test formats for cricket fans in Bangladesh. From BPL to international tournaments — odds shift as the match unfolds, and so do the opportunities.
Three cricket formats and popular tournaments
In Bangladesh, cricket is more than a sport — it is a feeling. The fast pace of T20, the strategic rises and falls of ODI, and the patience required in Test cricket — each format has its own character.
T20 is the shortest and most intense format. BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) keeps millions of fans in front of their screens every season. India's IPL and the ICC T20 World Cup are equally popular in Bangladesh. In a 20-over match, the result can swing at any moment, so betting markets stay especially active.
ODI, or one-day cricket, spans 50 overs, making pitch behaviour in the middle overs and partnerships major factors in betting decisions. The ICC Cricket World Cup and the Bangladesh Tigers' bilateral series generate extra interest in ODI betting.
Test cricket is a five-day contest. Betting markets here are different — a draw is a possible result, and separate markets are available based on each innings.
Football and other sports betting
Alongside cricket, pk also offers betting on football. In football, a draw is possible at the end of 90 minutes, so there are always three outcomes — team A wins, team B wins, or draw. Limited-overs cricket generally has no draw. This difference sets the two betting markets apart.
In cricket, pitch conditions, the importance of winning the toss, and over-by-over changes all influence each market. In football, where scoring margins are tighter, Asian handicap and total goals markets are more common. pk also has markets for other sports such as badminton and tennis.
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Popular betting markets in cricket
Match Winner
Which team will win the match — this is the most straightforward market. Example: team A vs team B — place a bet on team A to win and the result is settled at the end of the match.
Toss Winner
Which team will win the toss before the match starts — the outcome of this market is known before the first ball. The toss is especially important in T20 matches.
Top Batsman
Bet on which batter will score the most runs in an innings or across the whole match. This market is available within a specific team or across both teams combined.
Total Runs Over/Under
Whether the total runs in an innings or the entire match will be above (over) or below (under) a set number — this market depends on the scoring rate.
Multi Bet
Multiple matches or markets can be combined into one bet slip. If all selections win, the odds multiply and the return increases significantly, but if even one loses the entire bet is void.
Man of the Match
Which player will be named the best performer of the match — this market has many options, so odds can be comparatively higher.
How odds are written and understood
Odds are shown in three formats. The same value can be written three ways — decimal, fractional and American. The example below makes the difference between the three formats clear.
| Format | Odds | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | ৳2.50 returned for every ৳1 bet (profit + stake) |
| Fractional | 3/2 | ৳3 profit on a ৳2 bet |
| American | +150 | ৳150 profit on a ৳100 bet |
Example 1 (betting on team A to win): A ৳1,000 bet at decimal 2.50 returns ৳2,500 — of which ৳1,500 is profit and ৳1,000 is the original stake. If the bet loses, the full ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 (favourite team B): Decimal 1.80 is the same as fractional 4/5 or American -125. A ৳1,000 bet returns ৳1,800 — giving a profit of ৳800. American -125 means ৳125 must be bet to win ৳100.
Live in-play betting — odds shift when a wicket falls
It is possible to place bets at pk even after a match has started — this is live or in-play betting. In cricket this feature is particularly engaging because the situation changes with every ball.
When the required run rate rises at the end of an over, the batting team's odds weaken. A series of dot balls puts pressure on the batting side for the bowling team. All these changes are reflected directly in the live markets.
In in-play betting, markets can be suspended and reopened quickly. At the moment of a wicket or after a big shot, odds often update immediately. For this reason, live betting requires attention and the ability to decide in step with the match.
To learn more about pk's betting rules and terms, it is worth reading the terms and conditions page.
How multi bet calculations work
When three matches or markets are combined in a multi bet, the odds multiply. For example, if three selections have decimal odds of 1.40, 1.50 and 1.80, the combined odds are 1.40 × 1.50 × 1.80 = 3.78 (approximately). A ৳100 bet returns ৳378 — but only if all three selections win. If even one loses, the full ৳100 is gone.
This is why a multi bet can be enjoyable to play, but the risk is also higher. A single bet depends on the outcome of just one event; a multi bet requires every single event to be predicted correctly.
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Multi Bet Example
Only if all three selections win.
Useful tips for cricket betting
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Understand the format before choosing a market. The last five overs are very important in T20; pitch behaviour and weather play a big role in Test. Try to understand which market is most relevant for the format being played.
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Set a fixed budget. Betting is for entertainment — not a substitute for financial planning. Decide in advance how much you will set aside per session.
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Avoid rushing in live betting. Even when odds are changing fast, take a moment before placing each bet. Making quick decisions driven by emotion tends to cause more harm.
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Keep stakes small in multi bets. The returns on a multi bet may be higher, but so is the risk. One wrong selection and the entire bet is lost, so be careful with large-stake multi bets.
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Start with simpler markets. For new users, markets like match winner or toss winner are the most suitable for learning how betting works and building experience.
Get started at pk — bonuses and easy payments
New members receive a 100% bonus on their first deposit, up to ৳20,000 — the bonus can be withdrawn after meeting a 20x wagering requirement. Example: a ৳1,000 deposit earns a ৳1,000 bonus, giving a balance of ৳2,000 — wagering requirement: ৳1,000 × 20 = ৳20,000.
Deposits and withdrawals can be made via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay and bank transfer. Minimum deposit is ৳100, minimum withdrawal is ৳500, and withdrawals are generally completed within 15 minutes to 2 hours. The VIP programme has five tiers from Bronze to Diamond with weekly cashback — find out more at the pk VIP programme page.